Building Construction1 - Weeks 2 & 3 Summary Quiz
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What is the main focus of the contextual studies in building construction for Weeks 2 & 3?

  • Environmental studies
  • Sound and view analysis
  • Site and building characteristics (correct)
  • Physical site data gathering
  • In building construction, what does the process of site analysis involve?

  • Gathering physical site data (correct)
  • Shaping and articulating enclosure
  • Establishing relationship to the landscape
  • Studying environmental studies
  • What is the primary purpose of the contextual forces study in building construction?

  • To shape and articulate enclosure
  • To layout and orient spaces
  • To analyze sound and view
  • To establish relationship to the landscape (correct)
  • Which area is covered in the site and building characteristics study during Weeks 2 & 3 of building construction?

    <p>Site shape and area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial step in any site survey 'Analysis' according to the provided text?

    <p>Gathering physical site data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forces influence how a building is situated?

    <p>Contextual forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum unit pressure a foundation is permitted to impose on the soil?

    <p>Allowable bearing Capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the water table level indicate about the soil?

    <p>Presence of groundwater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of surface investigation in soil testing?

    <p>Soil structure analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of materials are suitable for a foundation based on particle size?

    <p>Gravel &gt; 6.4mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does topography refer to in the context of land development?

    <p>Configuration of surface features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do window size and location affect a room?

    <p>Spatial quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the determining factors for the suitability of soil as a foundation material?

    <p>Stratification composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the exclusions related to zoning ordinance?

    <p>Projections and accessory structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reduces the impact of exterior noise on a building?

    <p>Locating the building as far as possible from the noise source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sound require for its propagation?

    <p>A source, a medium and a path</p> Signup and view all the answers

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