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What is the primary purpose of a building according to its definition?
What is the primary purpose of a building according to its definition?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement a building must fulfill?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement a building must fulfill?
What part of the building is referred to as the substructure?
What part of the building is referred to as the substructure?
Which components are part of the superstructure?
Which components are part of the superstructure?
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What role does the substructure play in a building's design?
What role does the substructure play in a building's design?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the components of the substructure?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the components of the substructure?
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What is meant by a building's durability?
What is meant by a building's durability?
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Which of these does NOT contribute to the safety of building occupants?
Which of these does NOT contribute to the safety of building occupants?
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What is the primary purpose of using scales in drawing?
What is the primary purpose of using scales in drawing?
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Which of the following paper sizes corresponds to A2?
Which of the following paper sizes corresponds to A2?
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What is a recommended feature of architectural lettering?
What is a recommended feature of architectural lettering?
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Which hatching method is preferred for material representation in drawings?
Which hatching method is preferred for material representation in drawings?
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Which of the following statements about tracing paper is true?
Which of the following statements about tracing paper is true?
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What is a characteristic of a balanced layout in a drawing?
What is a characteristic of a balanced layout in a drawing?
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What is the effect of skipping spaces between rows of letters in architectural lettering?
What is the effect of skipping spaces between rows of letters in architectural lettering?
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When should one use capital letters in architectural lettering?
When should one use capital letters in architectural lettering?
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What is the primary purpose of using nationally recognized hatchings in drawings?
What is the primary purpose of using nationally recognized hatchings in drawings?
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Which type of line is specifically referred to as the 'outlines' of an object?
Which type of line is specifically referred to as the 'outlines' of an object?
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What do construction lines and guide lines represent in technical drawings?
What do construction lines and guide lines represent in technical drawings?
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What does 'line weight' refer to in technical drawing?
What does 'line weight' refer to in technical drawing?
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Which type of line is typically used for dimension lines and reference grids?
Which type of line is typically used for dimension lines and reference grids?
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What is a characteristic of visible lines in technical drawings?
What is a characteristic of visible lines in technical drawings?
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Where should dimensions be drawn in technical drawings?
Where should dimensions be drawn in technical drawings?
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What type of lines are not typically used to represent primary functional elements in a drawing?
What type of lines are not typically used to represent primary functional elements in a drawing?
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What is the primary purpose of a building's substructure?
What is the primary purpose of a building's substructure?
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Which functional requirement ensures a building's ability to protect against fire hazards?
Which functional requirement ensures a building's ability to protect against fire hazards?
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How does thermal insulation affect the comfort of building occupants?
How does thermal insulation affect the comfort of building occupants?
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What is the role of circulation elements in a building?
What is the role of circulation elements in a building?
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Which component of a building is responsible for providing HVAC services?
Which component of a building is responsible for providing HVAC services?
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What aspect of functional requirements relates to the building's performance throughout its use?
What aspect of functional requirements relates to the building's performance throughout its use?
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Which of the following best describes the aim of weather resistance in a building?
Which of the following best describes the aim of weather resistance in a building?
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What is a key element of sound insulation within a building?
What is a key element of sound insulation within a building?
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What is the main purpose of using a scale in drawings?
What is the main purpose of using a scale in drawings?
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What does a scale of 1:100 indicate?
What does a scale of 1:100 indicate?
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Which of the following is an example of a reduced scale?
Which of the following is an example of a reduced scale?
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Which scale would be used to enlarge an object for detailed viewing?
Which scale would be used to enlarge an object for detailed viewing?
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What happens as the scale number increases, like from 1:50 to 1:100?
What happens as the scale number increases, like from 1:50 to 1:100?
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In a drawing where 1 inch on the paper equals 1 foot in reality, what scale is being used?
In a drawing where 1 inch on the paper equals 1 foot in reality, what scale is being used?
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If a drawing uses a scale of 1:200, how does it represent the size of the object?
If a drawing uses a scale of 1:200, how does it represent the size of the object?
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What is the effect of using a smaller scale when drawing an object?
What is the effect of using a smaller scale when drawing an object?
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What is one primary purpose of working drawings in a building project?
What is one primary purpose of working drawings in a building project?
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Which of the following is NOT a component typically included in working drawings?
Which of the following is NOT a component typically included in working drawings?
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How does building drawing mainly assist in communication?
How does building drawing mainly assist in communication?
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What is the most significant benefit of maintaining maximum uniformity in building drawings?
What is the most significant benefit of maintaining maximum uniformity in building drawings?
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Which aspect is NOT typically considered a general aspect of drawings?
Which aspect is NOT typically considered a general aspect of drawings?
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In the context of obtaining planning and building control approval, what do working drawings provide?
In the context of obtaining planning and building control approval, what do working drawings provide?
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What type of projection is primarily used in working drawings for showing plans, sections, and elevations?
What type of projection is primarily used in working drawings for showing plans, sections, and elevations?
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What role do specifications serve in a building project as related to working drawings?
What role do specifications serve in a building project as related to working drawings?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Building Technology
- This course, EMS 417 Building Technology, has a first topic introducing Building Technology.
- The lecturer is PN. Siti Nur Farhana AB Latif, from the Studies of Real Estate at the College of Built Environment, UITM.
- The course includes sections on introduction, parts of building & building elements, functional requirements of a building, the building team, building drawings, and references.
- A building is defined as an assembly of materials and components joined together for shelter and protection from weather.
- Key features of shelter include enclosure for activities, protection from weather.
Building Elements
- Substructure includes foundations and basements.
- Superstructure includes walls, floors, roofs, doors, windows.
- Service components include HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and elevators.
- External features include facades, cladding and landscaping.
- Circulation elements include staircases, ramps, corridors, and lifts.
- Building elements comprise an array of components like roof, building services, ceiling finishing, columns/pillars, doors, window and plinth.
Functional Requirements
- Sustainability: encompassing the design, construction, and performance of the building throughout its lifecycle.
- Strength and stability: The building must be able to support the imposed loads and transfer them to the ground safely.
- Weather resistance: Must withstand external climate including water penetration/rising dampness.
- Fire resistance: Must withstand internal and external fire effects, to allow safe evacuation for occupants.
- Thermal insulation: Ensuring thermal comfort for occupants by mitigating heat gain/loss.
- Sound insulation: Prevent external noise and noise within the building from affecting the environment.
- Durability: Building components must be sufficient durability, ease of maintenance, and easy repair.
- Appearance: Materials and components that are visible must appeal to the aesthetics.
- Quality: Performance of material and component considering its function.
Building Team
- Client: Could be a private individual or a commercial organization.
- Design team: responsible for the overall layout and appearance of the building (consists of architect, structural engineer, quantity surveyor and clerk of work).
- Contractors team: the builders responsible for constructing the building (consists of main contractor, subcontractors, estimators, surveyors, contract supervisors, site agents, general foremen, trades foremen, apprentices and labourers).
- Building Material suppliers: the manufacturers and merchants who supply the needed materials.
- Regulators: Responsible for protecting the public and construction workers. (involves the building inspectors and planners).
Working Drawings
- A comprehensive set of drawings for construction projects.
- Created using orthographic projection (plans, sections and elevations)
- Forms an efficient approach to communicate designer's requirements to and assist the contractor, in construction work on site.
- Provides specific information for designers, manufacturers, etc., which aids in clarity and consistency.
- Various purpose: Obtain planning approval, preparing specifications, preparing bills of quantities,preparing tender estimates.
- Components: Plans, Elevations, Sections, Building elements and features are included.
- Drawings formats and typical sizes include A0, A1, A2, A3, and A4
Drawing Instruments and Materials
- Compasses (Beam, Spring bow)
- Pens (ruling, freehand)
- Drawing ink (black and waterproof)
- Stencils (for headings)
- Pencils (various grades)
- Erasers (rubber based)
- Drawing boards (various sizes A2, A1, AO)
- Tea squares (for creating horizontal lines)
- Set squares (for vertical or inclined lines)
- French curves (for curved lines)
- Scales
- Drawing paper (cartridge & handmade paper)
- Tracing paper
- Different types of drawing instruments and materials (drawing ink, pencils (HB, B grades), rulers for measurement, various types of compasses (e.g. spring bows, beam compasses).)
- Drawing board and their dimensions (e.g., A0, A1, A2, A3, A4).
- Different types of drawing paper and its applications.
- Other materials including masking tape, blade, scalpel, templates.
Layout & Presentation of Drawings
- Drawings organized logically and neatly with a balanced layout.
- Includes filing margin, title blocks, information panels
- Provides a consistent format for all drawings.
- Includes various layouts for title blocks, filing margins.
General Aspects of Drawings
- Lettering: clear, uniform, neat, and legible font style (Gothic style).
- Graphic Symbols: nationally recognized hatchings for clarity and uniformity.
- Lines: type, weight, and quality for different purposes (construction, object, hidden, center, dimension).
- Dimensions: clearly placed to avoid confusion with other information on the drawing.
- Application to scale: a ratio to represent a real object in a drawing as either reduced or enlarged.
- Importance: for accurate measurements for plan reading and construction.
References
- Different publications and materials are referenced. These are listed separately under the REFERENCE section of the presentation.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of building technology in this quiz designed for EMS 417. Learn about building components, functional requirements, and the roles of the building team. This covers essential knowledge for real estate studies at UITM.
