Wk 3 Joining Materials

Question 1

Members

Answer 1

Elements of construction (the component parts)

Question 2

chs

Answer 2

Circular hollow section

Question 3

Why is the profile of ARAMAX so deep?

Answer 3

Long span

Question 4

When would it be useful to use ARAMAX roofing? Why is the profile of ARAMAX so deep?

Answer 4

Long span. Allows for huge spans (up to 20m) without purlins,rafters or girters.

Question 5

When would it be useful to use ARAMAX roofing? Why is the profile of ARAMAX so deep? How does it differ from other roofing profiles?

Answer 5

Long span. Allows for huge spans (up to 20m) without purlins,rafters or girters. Accommodates cantilever overhangs.

Differs from other roofing profiles in its ability to span and its thickness (and it’s profile). Aramax can span up to 20m without purlins/rafters or girters and is 316mm deep whereas lysaght profile corrugated roofing (and similar) spans ~1m between support members and has a depth of 16mm.

Question 6

When would it be useful to use ARAMAX roofing? Why is the profile of ARAMAX so deep? How does it differ from other roofing profiles?

Answer 6

Long span. Allows for huge spans (up to 20m) without purlins,rafters or girters. Accommodates cantilever overhangs.

Differs from other roofing profiles in its ability to span and its thickness (and it’s profile). Aramax can span up to 20m without purlins/rafters or girters and is 316mm deep whereas lysaght profile corrugated roofing (and similar) spans ~1m between support members and has a depth of 16mm.

Question 7

define WEEP HOLE

Answer 7

WEEP HOLES are gaps left between some bricks in external masonry walls.
Function:
» allow for VENTILATION within the internal wall cavity to prevent mildew, dry rot and/or damp.
» allow for DRAINAGE of water from the internal cavity.