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Which tool is specifically used for checking vertical and horizontal lines during construction?
Which tool is specifically used for checking vertical and horizontal lines during construction?
- Plastic Hose Filled With Water
- Steel Tape Measure
- Spirit Level (correct)
- Plumb Bob
What is the purpose of using stakes A and B in the construction process?
What is the purpose of using stakes A and B in the construction process?
- Indicate the outline of the building wall
- Mark the rear corners of the building (correct)
- Support the formwork for beams and slabs
- Level batter boards horizontally
What is the function of formwork in concrete construction?
What is the function of formwork in concrete construction?
- Shape and support fresh concrete until cured (correct)
- Check the 3-4-5 multiples
- Level batter boards horizontally
- Indicate the outline of the building wall
When using plastic cords or galvanized wires strung across batter boards, what are they primarily used for?
When using plastic cords or galvanized wires strung across batter boards, what are they primarily used for?
What is the main purpose of shoring in construction?
What is the main purpose of shoring in construction?
What is the primary purpose of heavy equipment in construction?
What is the primary purpose of heavy equipment in construction?
Why should lumber forms be only partially seasoned when used in form construction?
Why should lumber forms be only partially seasoned when used in form construction?
Which of the following is NOT considered a major part of a building?
Which of the following is NOT considered a major part of a building?
What is the primary purpose of the foundation bed in a building?
What is the primary purpose of the foundation bed in a building?
Which of the following is not a type of substructure?
Which of the following is not a type of substructure?
How do the major parts of a building work together?
How do the major parts of a building work together?
What is the primary function of the foundation walls in a building?
What is the primary function of the foundation walls in a building?
What is the primary purpose of shoring in construction?
What is the primary purpose of shoring in construction?
Which of the following is a major component of metal shoring?
Which of the following is a major component of metal shoring?
What is the primary function of phenolic resin or phenol-formaldehyde resin in construction?
What is the primary function of phenolic resin or phenol-formaldehyde resin in construction?
Which type of formwork is recommended for surfaces requiring a smooth finish?
Which type of formwork is recommended for surfaces requiring a smooth finish?
What distinguishes power tools from hand tools in construction?
What distinguishes power tools from hand tools in construction?
What is the primary function of scaffolding in construction?
What is the primary function of scaffolding in construction?
Study Notes
Estimating Right Angles and Measuring Building Length
- To estimate right angles, drive temporary stakes C and D at the rear corners of the building, ensuring C-D equals A-B.
- Measure the length of the building using stakes A and B.
Construction Tools and Equipment
- Stakes are wooden sticks used as posts, sharpened at one end, to serve as boundaries or supports for batter boards.
- A Spirit Level is an instrument that checks for vertical and horizontal lines.
- A Plumb Bob (hulog) is a weight attached to a string, used to check for vertical lines.
- A Plastic Hose Filled With Water is a method for leveling batter boards horizontally.
- The 3-4-5 Multiples method uses a steel tape measure to square corners of building lines in staking.
Formwork and Shoring
- Formwork is used to shape and support fresh concrete until it can support itself.
- Shoring is a temporary support designed to carry forms for beams and slabs.
Materials for Form Construction
- Lumber forms should only be partially seasoned.
- Plywood forms are also used.
- Steel forms can be in the form of pans for concrete joist construction or steel decking for concrete slabs.
- Fiber boards and phenolic boards are also used.
Major Parts of a Building
- The superstructure is the portion of the building above the ground.
- The substructure is the habitable portion of the building below the ground.
- The foundation is the structural portion of the building that transfers the building's load into the soil.
Types of Substructures
- Slab on Fill is a slab that rests on the ground and is not suspended.
- Crawl Space is an unfinished accessible space below the first floor, usually less than a full story height.
- Basement is the lower story of a building, either partly or entirely below grade.
Foundation Bed
- The foundation bed is the natural material on which the construction rests.
- Foundation walls are the part of the building foundation that forms the permanent retaining wall of the structure below grade.
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This quiz covers the major parts of a building, including superstructure, substructure, and foundation. Learn about the different components that make up a building and their functions.
