Internal Walls (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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What is the primary function of load-bearing internal walls?
What is the primary function of load-bearing internal walls?
Support weight of floors and roofs above
What is the minimum fire resistance time required for partition walls?
What is the minimum fire resistance time required for partition walls?
30 minutes
When are internal block walls typically built in relation to external walls?
When are internal block walls typically built in relation to external walls?
At the same time as external walls
How are internal block walls connected to external walls?
How are internal block walls connected to external walls?
Wall ties linking to inner leaf
What is the purpose of a timber wall plate on top of an internal block wall?
What is the purpose of a timber wall plate on top of an internal block wall?
Spread load from floor across wall
What is the first step when installing electrical cables in block walls?
What is the first step when installing electrical cables in block walls?
Chasing - cutting a groove
What is the standard spacing for studs in timber internal walls?
What is the standard spacing for studs in timber internal walls?
400mm centres
How do load-bearing timber walls differ from non-load-bearing in plate construction?
How do load-bearing timber walls differ from non-load-bearing in plate construction?
Double soleplate/headplate vs single
Where must holes be drilled when running services through timber studs?
Where must holes be drilled when running services through timber studs?
Along centre line (neutral axis)
What is plasterboard composed of?
What is plasterboard composed of?
Gypsum plaster between paper sheets