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building technology

This class was created by Brainscape user Joe Sutcliffe. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

By: Joe Sutcliffe
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Decks in this class (17)

below ground
What is the substructure,
Define dead load,
Define live load
27  cards
bridges
What are the three main types of ...,
Define compression in the context...,
Define tension in the context of ...
21  cards
retaining walls
What are retaining walls used for,
What materials can retaining wall...,
What is the angle of repose
11  cards
frame function, selection critiea, advantages
What is the primary function of f...,
What are the advantages of frame ...,
What type of buildings are framed...
24  cards
basements
What is a common cause of dampnes...,
What is the purpose of an impervi...,
What type of concrete is recommen...
14  cards
roads
What does dot stand for in the co...,
What is traffic segregation,
Define public right of way
13  cards
external walls
What are the functional requireme...,
What should the external facade p...,
Why must walls be designed to acc...
21  cards
subsoil sites with poor strength
What is the initial recommendatio...,
What is one method to address poo...,
What is surcharging in the contex...
12  cards
earthworks
What is soil nailing,
What are gabions,
What are the dimensions of gabions
29  cards
structral forms
What are the two classifications ...,
What does load bearing constructi...,
What becomes uneconomical in larg...
17  cards
frames structures
What is steel primarily made of,
What are the benefits of steel fr...,
What are the disadvantages of ste...
7  cards
roofing
What are the forms of low rise co...,
Name different forms of roofing,
What angle is considered a pitche...
19  cards
treating subsoil
What is the angle of repose for m...,
What must be completed when groun...,
What are the options for dealing ...
17  cards
modular and prefab buildings
What is a key benefit of modular ...,
What is a significant advantage o...,
How does modular construction aff...
24  cards
estimation
What is an estimate,
What is the single rate method of...,
What is the multiple rate method ...
18  cards
concrete construction management
What is the traditional method of...,
What is slip form in concrete con...,
What are the benefits of slip for...
20  cards
concrete construction methods
What is the first step in identif...,
What type of sites do desktop sur...,
What information can be obtained ...
14  cards

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