Construction technology Flashcards
Are you aware of the RIBA plan of works?
Yes, these stages are
Strategic definition
Preparation and briefing
Concept design
Spatial coordination
Technical design
Manufacturing and construction
Handover
Usage
What foundation types are you aware of
I am aware of raft found, strip found, piled foundations, pad foundations
What are the advantages of concrete frame structure over a steel frame structure
Concrete has better compressive strength than steel
Concrete is fire resistant
Concrete resistant to corrosion
Concrete is generally flexible in design
What building elements are classed as superstructure?
Anything above the damp proof course
Walls, roofs, stairs, lintel, facades
How might you tank a basement
There are three options,
Option one cavity drain membrane
Option two chemical injection
Option three combination system
What are the components of a timber pitched roof structure?
Ridge beam, rafters, puddings, hip beam, button, soffits, facia boards, felt, insulation
How might an internal partition be altered to provide better acoustic per
Installing plasterboard, additional air gaps, installing acoustic insulation, and sealant
Give me some examples of the different type of heating systems present in the properties maintain
Currently, they are gas heating, VRF heating?, And electric heating.
What formula floor construction do you expect to see in a 1970s purpose built block of flats for fire protection
I would expect to see a concrete floor slab construction
Explain the principles of compartmentation in relation to purpose built blocks of flats
Each flat is a separate compartment, each flat has predicted escape roots, fire, fire barriers, and fire resistance
12 Campbell close Was the construction of the property
The property was a 1930s property with solid brick wall, clay roof towels, PVC windows.
The property was a interwar property
12 Campbell close, where was the cracking?
The cracking was at low level going up horizontally and widening as stepped cracking around the windows
12 Campbell close what was the construction of the foundations
The foundations were strip found, 600 x 800
What was the construction of the existing roof at 15 Bell Street?
The existing roof was a single ply cold roof
Did you upgrade the roof at 15 bill Street?
Yes, the roof was upgraded to a warm roof
15 Bell Street, when you upgraded the roof construction, what did you consider?
Originally a likely replacement was considered however due to the condition of the cold roof we use this as an opportunity to upgrade the roof insulation and turn this into a warm roof
44 ship Street, why did you advise that the timber beam should be replaced with steel?
Steel was designed by the structural engineer, however I did weigh out the pros and cons and still outweigh Tim.
Was more cost-effective in the long term
Moisture resistance should corrosion occur
The span was bigger than anticipated so bigger big
Generally still has great load capacity
44 Sh Street, what considerations did you give to prevent a similar issue from occurring in the future?
Specified for the water ingress to be sorted out and new ventilation was installed
