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Give three examples of power and energy constructions.
Give three examples of power and energy constructions.
Power stations, Solar Panel Fields, Wind farms
Explain why roads are a key part of infrastructure.
Explain why roads are a key part of infrastructure.
They provide routes for the fast transportation of people and goods to help provide what is needed for a functioning society.
Jobs, Crime, Sense of community, Happier population are examples of __________ impacts of infrastructure.
Jobs, Crime, Sense of community, Happier population are examples of __________ impacts of infrastructure.
Social
External Interest from investors is an example of _________ impact of infrastructure.
External Interest from investors is an example of _________ impact of infrastructure.
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Pollution, Life quality, Sustainability, Future proofing cities are examples of __________ impacts of infrastructure.
Pollution, Life quality, Sustainability, Future proofing cities are examples of __________ impacts of infrastructure.
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What is the term 'infrastructure' referring to?
What is the term 'infrastructure' referring to?
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Which sector does 'Recreational Facilities' belong to in terms of infrastructure?
Which sector does 'Recreational Facilities' belong to in terms of infrastructure?
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Electrical lines are a part of the infrastructure related to Power and Energy.
Electrical lines are a part of the infrastructure related to Power and Energy.
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Without roads, everyone would be stuck in the same place forever. Even the Romans understood the need for properly made and maintained ___________.
Without roads, everyone would be stuck in the same place forever. Even the Romans understood the need for properly made and maintained ___________.
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Match the infrastructure term with its corresponding example:
Match the infrastructure term with its corresponding example:
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Define infrastructure in the context of construction.
Define infrastructure in the context of construction.
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What is the first stage of the Built Environment Lifecycle?
What is the first stage of the Built Environment Lifecycle?
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Explain the second stage of the Built Environment Lifecycle.
Explain the second stage of the Built Environment Lifecycle.
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What occurs during the third stage of the Built Environment Lifecycle?
What occurs during the third stage of the Built Environment Lifecycle?
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Describe the fourth stage of the Built Environment Lifecycle.
Describe the fourth stage of the Built Environment Lifecycle.
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What happens during the fifth stage of the Built Environment Lifecycle?
What happens during the fifth stage of the Built Environment Lifecycle?
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Explain the sixth stage of the Built Environment Lifecycle.
Explain the sixth stage of the Built Environment Lifecycle.
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Infrastructure includes elements like water supply, ____, and roads.
Infrastructure includes elements like water supply, ____, and roads.
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Which stage involves providing suitable conditions for building occupants?
Which stage involves providing suitable conditions for building occupants?
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Bridges play a significant role in infrastructure by slowing down transportation.
Bridges play a significant role in infrastructure by slowing down transportation.
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Study Notes
The Construction Lifecycle
- The construction lifecycle includes six stages: extraction of raw materials, manufacturing, construction, operations and maintenance, demolition, and disposal, reuse, or recycling.
- Infrastructure is defined as the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for a successful development.
- Examples of infrastructure include water supply, roads, and facilities like airports, bridges, and power stations.
The Construction Lifecycle Stages
- Extraction of Raw Materials: The first stage of the construction lifecycle, where raw materials are harvested from the natural environment to be processed and used in construction activities.
- Manufacturing: The second stage, where raw materials are processed into more practical forms that can be used in construction activities.
- Construction: The third stage, where materials are used to build structures, and includes land preparation, utilizing materials, plant, and labor to carry out building work.
- Operations and Maintenance: The fourth stage, where the built environment is maintained, and services are provided to ensure the safety and efficiency of the structures.
- Demolition: The fifth stage, where a building is taken down, and materials are removed or safely disposed of.
- Disposal, Reuse, or Recycle: The sixth stage, where materials are either disposed of in landfills, recycled into new materials, or saved and reused in other activities.
Infrastructure Examples
- Aviation: Includes airports, air traffic control, heliports, and ground facilities.
- Telecommunications: Includes telegraph, telephone, radio, television, and closed computer networks.
- Waste Management: Includes waste disposal and recycling facilities.
- Water: Includes water supply systems, pipe systems, water treatment plants, and dams.
- Bridges: Includes suspension bridges, arch bridges, and draw bridges.
- Power and Energy: Includes power stations, the national grid, solar panel fields, wind farms, and hydroelectric dams.
- Roadways: Includes motorways, dual carriageways, private roads, and road maintenance.
- Railways: Includes railroads, train stations, and subway tunnels.
- Recreational Facilities: Includes pools, playgrounds, football fields, tennis courts, parks, and youth clubs.### Infrastructure
- Waste management is a key factor in keeping a population healthy
- Waste management includes:
- Building and maintaining sewer systems
- Building and maintaining septic systems
- Waste treatment plants
- Telecommunications infrastructure includes:
- Telegraph facilities
- Radio
- Telephone
- Closed computer networks
- Aviation infrastructure includes:
- Airports
- Helipads
- Air traffic control systems
- Water infrastructure includes:
- Water treatment plants
- Pipe systems
- Dams
- Bridges
- Recreational infrastructure includes:
- Pools
- Playgrounds
- Football fields
- Tennis courts
- Parks
- Youth clubs
Economic, Social, and Environmental Impacts
- Infrastructure can have positive or negative impacts on:
- Economy (e.g. creating jobs, increasing tourism, attracting investors)
- Society (e.g. increasing sense of community, decreasing crime)
- Environment (e.g. increasing pollution, improving life quality, ensuring sustainability)
Power and Energy Infrastructure
- Examples include:
- Power stations
- National grid
- Solar panel fields
- Wind farms
- Hydroelectric dams
- Pylons
- Electrical lines
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This quiz covers topics related to construction in Year 10, including measurements, tools, and techniques. Test your knowledge and skills in this field.
