Category: 1.6 Building Tech I

Q. Using diagrams indicate the elements of casement window. Explain the types of these windows. A. Earlier post on Windows here. The elements of  casement window are: Hinge assembly Locking Read More …

Q. What is the difference between “Load bearing wall building structure” and “framed wall building structure”? A. Load bearing structures are structures where the load is transferred to the foundations Read More …

Q. What are the differences between load bearing wall building and framed wall building? A. Firstly, there is a big difference between “load bearing wall” and “load bearing wall building Read More …

Q. State the material used for damp proof course commonly used in construction work. (15 marks, 2012 Q6b) A. Materials widely used for damp proofing include:   Flexible materials like Read More …

Q.What are the differences in firebrick and insulating firebrick? A. Firebricks – heavy dense fire clay bricks About the heavy dense heat resistant firebricks, standard size or other firebrick products Read More …

Q. State two (2) types of brick commonly used in building construction other than clay bricks. Explain the properties of those types of bricks as compared with clay bricks. (13 Read More …

Q. Explain five (5) types of ceiling finishes normally used for suspended ceiling. (10 marks, 2012 Q4b) A. An earlier post here also wrote about ceiling finishes. 1. Acoustic Ceiling Read More …

Q.Explain the purpose of ceiling. Is it a structure of a building? A.Ceilings are interior structures in an enclosed space such as rooms and hall that cover the upper limit Read More …

Q. Using diagram explain the different types of pitched roofs. i) Single Roof ii) Double Roof iii) Trussed or Framed Roof (15 marks, 2012 Q3b) A. Roofs may be pitched Read More …

Q.In simple language, describe the functions of roofing. A.Functions of Roof i. To keep out rain, wind, snow and dustii. To prevent excessive heat loss in winteriii. To keep the Read More …

Q. List down the different types of discharge from a construction site, and how to prevent them from polluting the environment. A. Purpose of drainage in a construction site is Read More …

Q. What are the factors influencing what type of pile to use? A. Factors influencing choice of pile Location and type of structure Ground conditions Durability Cost There are many Read More …

Q.List out types of piles commonly used for foundation. A.Piles are often used because adequate bearing capacity can not be found at shallow enough depths to support the structural loads. Read More …

Q. Describe deep foundation, and give reasons why deep foundation is warranted. A. Deep foundations are those founding too deeply below the finished ground surface for their base bearing capacity to Read More …

Q. Using sketches, show the types of shallow foundation and describe the soil conditions and types of building structures where it is specifically used. (15 marks, 2012 Q1b) A. Similar Read More …

Q.What are the common precautions to take when piling for building construction? A. Precautions while designing ‘Foundation’ A foundation should be designed to transmit combined dead load, imposed load and Read More …

Q.Give your choices of floor finishes on solid concrete screeded floor. A. Bricks and tiles There is a vast choice of tiles for flooring, ranging from ordinary ceramic tiles to Read More …

Q.Describe screeding the concrete floor. What are the types of screed? How to prepare screed? A.There are two types of screed that we can use, either a bonded screed that Read More …

Q. What are the choices for construction of concrete upper floor? Are there ready made or fabricated concrete slabs? A.When it comes to upper floor concrete slabs, the choice will Read More …

Q.Using diagram illustrate a basic concrete floor and its elements. A. DPC = Damp Proof Course Ref:Owner Building at http://www.ownerbuilding.co.za/floors-and-flooring/