Cladding Flashcards
1
Q
Functional Requirements of cladding (7)
A
Strength and stability Resistance to weather Durability Freedom from maintenance Fire Safety Resistance to heat Resistance to sound
2
Q
Performance requirments of cladding
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Appearance Cost Weight Strength/Stability Resistance to Weather Robustness Durability Thermal and acoustic insulation
3
Q
Types of cladding (6)
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PCC panels GRC panels GRP panels Curtain walling Sheet metal cladding Timber cladding
4
Q
Definition of cladding
A
A covering or coating on a structure
5
Q
Failings in cladding (8)
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Gravity Kinetic energy Surface tension Capillarly action Air Currents Pressure Vibrations
6
Q
Relationship between cladding and frame
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expansion and contraction,
flexing,
lack of fit
longer term creep
7
Q
Types of fixing
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Load and non load bearing
dowel
restraint
bolt
8
Q
Three types of cladding groups
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Face sealed
Overlapping
internally drained
9
Q
Where can thermal insulation be installed
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Sandwiched within the panel
Fixed to the wall
Fixed to the back of the panel
Within studworkj on the all
