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What are 4 types of structures (load bearing systems) of buildings?
Frame, Shell, Mass, Combined
Name 5 timber products used as building materials.
Plywood, Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL), Glulam, Particleboard, Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
Define binder (binding material). Name 2 types of binding materials depending on the binding mechanism and explain the difference between them.
A binder is a substance that holds or binds other materials together. Two types of binding materials are hydraulic binders (e.g. cement) and non-hydraulic binders (e.g. lime). The difference lies in their ability to set and harden in the presence of water.
What is reinforced concrete? Describe the advantages over plain concrete.
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What is the most important property of hardened concrete? What is the most important property of fresh/liquid concrete? Why are they important? What shapes of samples are allowed for mechanical tests of concrete? Name 5 hazards to the durability of concrete.
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What is the purpose of concrete cover and what factors are considered for its design?
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How do you ensure the appropriate thickness of concrete cover on a construction site?
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What are the advantages of using steel bars in reinforced concrete?
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Where do you place reinforcing in a simple beam under load?
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Define plastics and how are they divided? What are the properties of plastics?
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What types of soil do we distinguish based on grain size? How do you test for grain size?
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What is the difference between shallow and deep foundations?
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Name and describe two kinds of pile foundations.
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Name 4 types of walls depending on their function.
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What is a partition wall and how does it differ from a load-bearing wall?
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What is a curtain wall? What are the functions of a roof? Name and sketch 4 different types of roof shapes.
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Name 3 types of insulation used in civil engineering. List possible causes of problems with moisture in buildings.
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Why do we provide obligatory thermal insulation? Define thermal bridging and give an example.
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Write 5 very difficult, short answer essay questions based on the text above, with the correct answers below each question.
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