BTEC Construction Exam 18 Questions with Answers 2023
identify two types of load that buildings are designed to resist. - CORRECT ANSWER snow,self
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what are the different types of foundations. - CORRECT ANSWER pile,raft,strip foundations
what are the types of roofs. - CORRECT ANSWER hip roofs ,lean to,flat roof.
what are the functions of a roof. - CORRECT ANSWER A roof must be weather resistant to rain,snow ,wind and sun .
A roof should have good thermal insulation properties .
The durability of a roof should be equal to or in excess of those materials used in the remainder of the building .
give two design features that will reduce the spread of fire. - CORRECT ANSWER complimenting,paints that are fire resistance
types of walls. - CORRECT ANSWER load bearing wall , cavity wall,retaining wall
types of external walls. - CORRECT ANSWER masonry,Tiber frame,sips
types of internal walls. - CORRECT ANSWER solid ,stud walls
name the functions of a wall. - CORRECT ANSWER To hold the ceiling up ,To separate us from the outside,insulates from weather ,To provide privacy ,sound insulation,fire privation
name the legal requirements in pre construction. - CORRECT ANSWER health and safety plan,method statements and risk assessments,informing hse,get planning permission,design the building
what are method statements. - CORRECT ANSWER method statements are detailed instructions on how to do separate jobs
what are risk assessments. - CORRECT ANSWER risk assessments are each job must be assessed for potential risks
what planning takes place in construction. - CORRECT ANSWER scaled site layout plan indicating site accommodation,workforce facilities,storage accommodation,temporary roads to site
explain one advantage and one disadvantage of a trench/mass fill concrete foundation. - CORRECT ANSWER advantage:its quicker to fill a large amount of ground
disadvantage : you will have to dig a long way
explain two reasons why internal partition walls are often constructed using softwood . - CORRECT ANSWER it can be cheap because softwood is cheaper then hard wood.
they don't have to be as strong as external walls
identify two components used in the construction of roofs. - CORRECT ANSWER wall plate ,jack rafter
name two test used to measure the properties of concrete - CORRECT ANSWER compessive strength test,slump test
identifythree locations where sound insulation may be installed in a building - CORRECT ANSWER in the cavity of a masonry wall
in the floor above another room
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