L1 - Construction Technology - Frames

Question 1

What different types of frames are there?

Answer 1

Steel frame
Concrete frame
CLT frame

Question 2

What are the advantages and disadvantages of steel frames?

Answer 2

Advantages

High tensile strength
Can span long distances without column support
Lighter so better for poor soil types
Quick to assemble

Disadvantages

Long lead in time
Requires additional fire stopping
Steel price fluctuates
Steel exposed to air and water may corrode

Question 3

What is a typical rate for steel?

Answer 3

Standard steel member - £3-3.5k/tonne - £1500 for rebar
SHS - £8-9k/tonne

Question 4

What are the advantages and disadvantages of concrete frames?

Answer 4

Advantages

Fire protection
Good sound and insulation
Easy to alter on site

Disadvantages

Slow construction
Heavier increasing foundation costs
Can crack due to shrinkage when live loads are applied
High embodied energy

Question 5

What are steel frames made from?

Answer 5

Columns, beams, angles, connections

Question 6

What are the additional extra over’s in a Cost Plan for steel frames?

Answer 6

Intumescent paint
Connections
Secondary steelwork
Temporary works

Question 7

How much is intumescent paint?

Answer 7

£500/tonne

Question 8

How do you cost plan concrete?

Answer 8

Formwork
Sundries
Slabs
Reinforcement
Beams
Columns