U2 Const Tech Floors/Walls

Question 1

What are the functional requirements of floor structures? (5)

Answer 1

Adequate strength & stability to be capable of carrying loads.
Adequate fire resistance.
Adequate thermal resistance.
Adequate sound insulation.
Resistance to damp.

Question 2

Describe (4) alternative suspended floor constructions?

Answer 2

Timber
In-situ reinforced
Precast concrete
Steel & composite floors

Question 3

What are the (3) functional requirements of ceiling finishes?

Answer 3

Additional fire resistance
Acoustic properties
Aesthetically pleasing

Question 4

What are some of the criteria for ceiling finishes (3)

Answer 4

Cost
Maintenance
Flexibility

Question 5

What are the functional requirements of floor finishes? (6)

Answer 5

To be durable to wear & disfigurement.
Noise insulation.
Fire resistance.
Spillage resistance.
Aesthetic acceptable.
Ease of maintenance.

Question 6

What are the six functional requirements of external walls?

Answer 6

Structurally sound
Capable of carrying loads.
Weather protection.
Fire resistance.
Thermal insulation.
Noise insulation.
Aesthetically pleasing.

Question 7

What are the five functional requirements of internal walls?

Answer 7

Carry loads
Be structurally stable
Fire protection
Noise control
Thermal insulation

Question 8

Describe some floor finishes (9)

Answer 8

Engineered Wood
Wood block or wood strip
Plywood/chipboard
Cork tiles
Linoleum
PVC sheet
Rubber tiles
Thermoplastic tiles
Vinyl tiles

Question 9

Describe some ceiling finishes?

Answer 9

Plasterboard & skim
Suspended ceiling exposed/hidden grid

Question 10

Describe the construction of a typical external wall?

Answer 10

Brick or block outer face
Cavity with or without insulation
Blockwork inner face
Plasterboard

Question 11

How could you improve thermal efficiency of an existing wall?

Answer 11

Insulation could be added to the outside of the external wall, the inside or the cavity.

Question 12

What is the difference in the construction of internal walls and internal partitions?

Answer 12

Partitions are non-load bearing.
Internal walls are load bearing.

Question 13

Describe typical construction of demountable partitions

Answer 13

Framing structure that is designed to hold the panels together and interconnect.

Question 14

What are the typical ground floor construction?

Answer 14

Hardcore
Sand blinding
Insulation
DPM (above/below concrete)
Concrete slab
Cement screed

Question 15

What are the functions of a house?

Answer 15

Economic
Protection
Emotional
Social and cultural
Religious
Self expression
Status

Question 16

What are the three types of shallow foundations?

Answer 16

Strip foundations
Pad foundations
Raft foundations

Question 17

What are the seven types of deep foundations?

Answer 17

Piles
Mini piles
Pile walls
Diaphragm walls
Caissons
Compensated foundations
Ground anchors

Question 18

According to BCIS substructures includes what four things?

Answer 18

Foundations up to and including the dpm.
Lowest floor assembly below the underside of the screed or the lowest floor finish.
Basement excavation
Basement retaining walls incl dpm.