Walls and Plastering (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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Walls - structural definition
Walls - structural definition
Solid vertical elements carrying loads to foundations
Load-bearing walls function
Load-bearing walls function
Carry structural loads from above
Load-bearing walls foundation requirement
Load-bearing walls foundation requirement
Must sit directly on foundations
Non-load-bearing walls purpose
Non-load-bearing walls purpose
Serve as partitions to divide spaces
Protection function of walls
Protection function of walls
Shield from weather, pollution, fire, noise
Support & stability function of walls
Support & stability function of walls
Provide structural support, transfer loads to foundations
Space separation function of walls
Space separation function of walls
Divide large areas into smaller rooms
Privacy function of walls
Privacy function of walls
Create private spaces by separating areas
Rising walls definition
Rising walls definition
Walls built from foundation level up to ground level
Rising walls concrete fill purpose
Rising walls concrete fill purpose
Add strength & control moisture movement