intro to building and design Flashcards
what is a dead load
Permanent (fixed) loads that remain unchanged throughout the building’s life.
what is a live load
Variable and changing loads produced by the building’s use, occupancy, and natural events.
what is a point load
A load concentrated in a specific position.
whta is a distributed load
A load which is uniformly distributed over the entire surface of an object.
what is load bearing masonry
Load-bearing masonry construction uses walls made of materials like brick or concrete to directly support the building’s structure. Typically requires a cellular plan arrangement
what is framed construction
frame construction uses a skeletal framework (often wood or steel) to support the structure, with walls acting as cladding
what does CDM stand for
Construction Design and Management Regulations
what are some examples of objectives for building regulations
adequate standards of health & safety of people in and around buildings
min. energy used in heating
adequate access and facilities for disabled
what documents support current regulations
Current regs are functional performance standards supported by approved documents
what is a building warranty
‘A building warranty is a comprehensive insurance policy that is provided by a developer to the owner/buyer. It offers peace of mind that the building has been constructed to astandard set by the warranty provider.’
what was the paris agreement (2015)
Agreement by 196 countries to keep temperature rise below 2C (with aim of 1.5C) re pre-industry
what was the net zero policy (2019)
UK pledged to commit to achieve net zero by 2050
what is sustainable development
“Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
define push factors
force/require
e.g. legislation & regulations
define pull factors
encourage/shame
e.g.
stakeholder pressure
Reduce risk
Maximise profit
