Building construction Flashcards
1
Q
List the main materials used in the construction of buildings
A
Concrete
Glass
Stone
Timber
2
Q
Explain the elements of structure
A
Floor load bearing wall Columns or beams External wall Structural frame Any gallery Enclosed protected shaft
3
Q
Explain the main methods of building construction
A
Solid construction- Traditional/masonry Framed construction- 1.Structural steel frame 2.Reinforced Concrete 3.Portal frame 4.Lightweight steel 5.Timber construction 6.Prefabricated or modular
4
Q
What is Glulam ?
A
Type of timber fabricated by bonding two layers of wood together with adhesives
5
Q
Flash point of timber
A
350 degrees
6
Q
What happens to metal in fire incidents ?
A
Expands and impacts other areas of the structure
Allows fire spread through conduction
7
Q
temperature at which Steel loses its strength
A
600 degrees
8
Q
What are the issues with Aluminium in building costruction?
A
Low melting point
Loss of strength at (100-225 degrees)
Can set alight.
9
Q
Problems with Lead rooves ?
A
Low melting point 327 degrees, leading to structural collapse.
