Building Technology Quiz: Major Parts of a Building

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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?

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?

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?

Indicate the outline of the building wall and foundation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of shoring in construction?

Support forms for beams and slabs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of heavy equipment in construction?

To perform large, powerful tasks Signup and view all the answers

Why should lumber forms be only partially seasoned when used in form construction?

To ensure they can support fresh concrete until cured Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a major part of a building?

Roof Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the foundation bed in a building?

To transmit the building's loads into the soil Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a type of substructure?

Attic Signup and view all the answers

How do the major parts of a building work together?

The superstructure rests on the substructure, which transfers the load to the foundation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the foundation walls in a building?

To act as a permanent retaining wall below grade Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of shoring in construction?

To provide temporary support for formwork during concrete pouring Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a major component of metal shoring?

The brace or diagonal component Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of phenolic resin or phenol-formaldehyde resin in construction?

Used as an adhesive for plywood and laminated products Signup and view all the answers

Which type of formwork is recommended for surfaces requiring a smooth finish?

Grade 'A' plywood forms at least ½" thick Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes power tools from hand tools in construction?

Power tools require an external power source, while hand tools rely on human power Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of scaffolding in construction?

To provide temporary platforms for workers and materials access Signup and view all the answers

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.