Construction Tech - FOCUS Flashcards
1
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What are Building Regulations
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- Regulations to ensure building works are safe, healthy and high performing
- Approved Documents
2
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What are British Standards
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Recommend minimum standards for materials, components, design and construction practises
3
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Major advancements being used in construction
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- Modular builds
- LiDAR (Laser based technology - distance and 3D imaging)
- 3D Printing
- VR (Remote site inspections)
- AI (Decision making, identify risks)
4
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+/- Off site construction
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- Quality control - Components produced in controlled environment
- Speed - Works in factory can happen in tandem to works on site
- Reduced on site work - Less disruption
- Safety - Reduce risk of on site accidents
CONS - Transportation costs - Costs associated with transporting large components
- Limited customisation - Less flexibility to make changes once on site
- Site constraints - Large components may be difficult to manouver
5
Q
How did you compare the programme implications of the different options
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- Comparing the three options
- Looked at decant
- Lead times (procurement of materials)
- Using steel frame instead of concrete
6
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What makes up a built up cladding system
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- Interior finish
- Steel frame system
- Insulation
- Vapour barrier
- Air gap
- Fixing system (to attach stone panels to)
- Stone panels
7
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Types of Pile foundations
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- A pile is a column that extends deep into ground
- Where bearing capacity of soil is poor
- Two main types of pile
- End bearing piles
- Friction piles
- Two main construction methods
- Bored piles (Steel cage - Poured)
- Driven piles (Impact, vibration, pressing)
8
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How to build a steel frame
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- Prep site
- Base plates on foundation
- Erect steel columns
- Install beams
- Add bracing
9
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Brick Blockwork walls
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Block
Insulation
Cavity
Brick
(Wall ties)
10
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+/- In situ construction
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- Customisation - Can adapt on site
- Durability - Works can be tailored to environment
CONS - Weather - Can be delayed due to weather
- Quality control - More challenging to maintain consistent quality on site
- Labour intensive - Requires more labour
