Modern Flooring And Roofing Systems pp01-13

Question 1

Types of Modern Methods of Construction

Answer 1

Precast Flat Panel System

3D Volumetric Modules

Flat Slab Construction

Question 2

Methods that are developed in construction industry with proper planning and design

Answer 2

Modern Method of Construction (MMC)

Question 3

Method of construction involves the procedure of making floor and wall off site

Answer 3

Precast Flat Panel system

Question 4

This method is best suited for repetitive construction project activities

Answer 4

Precast Flat Panel system

Question 5

This method also brings building envelope panels which are provided with insulation & decorative cladding

Answer 5

Precast Flat Panel system

Question 6

Give (6) advantages of Precast Flat panel system

Answer 6

-Better Thermal insulating characteristics

-Materials used are easily obtained

-Totally Fire proof & Sound proof

-Formwork is not required

-produced in a factory with advanced construction techniques

-precast members are lightweight and can be transported easily to the site

Question 7

Give (4) disadvantages of Precast Flat panel system

Answer 7

-Requires careful supervision & more skilled workers

-Uniform spacing between beams is required

-The molds that are used for casting are costly

-Some members are broken up & wasted during the time of transportation

Question 8

They are brought to the site and assembled module by module during the time of installation

Answer 8

3D Volumetric Modules

Question 9

In 3D Volumetric Modules,
Each Modular unit manufactured are
[__ __], hence this construction is called as 3D Volumetric Construction or [__] construction

Answer 9

-3D units
-Modular construction*

Question 10

This can involve the transportation of the basic structure or a completed unit with all the internal and external finishes, services installed within it, that the only part remaining is the __

Answer 10

-3D Volumetric Modules

-assembly

Question 11

This method is best suited for repetitive projects so that rapid assembly of the product is possible

Answer 11

-3D Volumetric Modules

Question 12

an RCC slab built monolithically with supporting columns are reinforced in (_) or more directions

Answer 12

-Flat Slab
-two

Question 13

In Flat Slab Construction, (__) are not provided to support the slab

Answer 13

-Beams

Question 14

In Flat Slab Construction, (__) are directly transferred to the columns

Answer 14

-Loads

Question 15

In Flat Slab Construction, Columns are provided with enlarged heads called (__) or (__ __)

Answer 15

-Capitals
-Column heads

Question 16

The thickness of the slab over columns is also (__) to support heavy loads & the thickened part of the slab is called (__ __)

Answer 16

-Increased

-Drop panel

Question 17

Give (6) advantages of Flat Slab Construction

Answer 17

-Better quality Control

-Increases Energy efficiency

-Requires less formwork

-Reduces the overall height of the structure

-reinforcement detailing of slabs is simple and easy to place

-Flat slab are capable to carry concentrated loads

Question 18

Give (4) disadvantages of Flat Slab Construction

Answer 18

-Large span is not possible

-Not suitable for masonry partitions

-Use of drop panels may interfere with larger mechanical ducting

-Thickness of slab are higher compared to typical RCC Two-way slab