Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

JH APC > Construction Technology & Enviro Services > Flashcards

Construction Technology & Enviro Services Flashcards

1
Q

Outline types of foundation solutions?

A

Strip, Pad, Pile, Trench, Raft

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What frame solutions were compared in the construction technology module?

A

Steel, timber, and concrete.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the advantages and disadvantages of steel frame?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What recent building regulations were mentioned?

A

Building Safety Act 2022

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

How do building regulations affect design and construction?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Advantages and Disadvantages of Pad Foundations

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Advantages and Disadvantages of Strip Foundations

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Advantages and Disadvantages of Pile Foundations

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Advantages and Disadvantages of Raft Foundations

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is a Pad Foundation

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is a Strip Foundation

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is a Pile Foundation

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is a Raft Foundation

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are the advantages and disadvantages of timber frame?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What are the advantages and disadvantages of concrete frame?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is Buildability?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Benefits of off site construction?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What Temporary works?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What is a hoist?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What is substructure?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Forms of excavation?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Key factors to consider in excavtion?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Purpose of foundations?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Purpose of Frames?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

What should you consider when selecting a foundation type?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

How to frames and foundations work to support a structure?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

What is superstructure?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

What is an envelope of a building?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Key considerations when designing external walls?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

Standard brick sizes UK?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

What are the main components of concrete?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

What are building regs?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

List some approved documents

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

Typical components of site investigation?

35
Q

Purpose of soil investigation?

36
Q

Main site considerations?

37
Q

What is a retained facade?

38
Q

What are tower cranes and list considerations during its erection?

39
Q

What is scaffolding?

40
Q

What is shoring?

41
Q

What are boreholes?

42
Q

Different types of piles

43
Q

What are the different ways piles transfer load?

44
Q

Difference between bored & precast piles?

45
Q

What is a retaining wall?

46
Q

Main types of excavation?

47
Q

3 different types of basement construction?

48
Q

Dead load?

49
Q

Live loads?

50
Q

Pre-tensioned concrete?

51
Q

Post tension concrete?

52
Q

Reinforced concrete?

53
Q

Portal frame?

54
Q

Portal frame most suitable for what build?

55
Q

What is formwork?

56
Q

Cat A fit out?

57
Q

Cat B fit out?

58
Q

Shell and core?

59
Q

O&M Manuals?

60
Q

Named some banned construction materials?

61
Q

British Standards?

62
Q

How do sprinklers work?

63
Q

Intumescent paint?

64
Q

Fire compartmentation?

65
Q

Name some fire safety provisions in new buildings?

66
Q

What is CBR Testing

67
Q

What type of vegetation can cause issues for construction?

68
Q

Types of site surveys\investigations?

69
Q

What is the objective of a site investigation?

70
Q

Explain siphonic drainage?

71
Q

Rainscreen cladding?

72
Q

Typical roof build ups?

73
Q

Types of roofs?

74
Q

Why do we install generators in addition to regular grid power

75
Q

What is HVAC

76
Q

FCU, AHU & VAV?

77
Q

Difference between natural and mechanical ventilation?

78
Q

Air source heat pump and how does it work?

79
Q

How many bricks in m2?

80
Q

Air brick?

81
Q

Different factors for partition materials?

82
Q

Types of flat roofs?

83
Q

Top down construction?

84
Q

Bottom up construction?

JH APC (8 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions