Party, Boundary and Retaining Walls (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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What fraction of a party wall does each neighbouring property own?
What fraction of a party wall does each neighbouring property own?
Exactly half
What are the two main functions of party walls?
What are the two main functions of party walls?
Fire prevention & sound control
Which party wall construction method offers simpler construction?
Which party wall construction method offers simpler construction?
Concrete
What must be packed into timber party wall cavities at floor level for fire resistance?
What must be packed into timber party wall cavities at floor level for fire resistance?
Wire-reinforced mineral wool
Can floor joists ever be built directly into party wall structures?
Can floor joists ever be built directly into party wall structures?
Never - it compromises fire barrier
How are perpendicular floor joists supported at party walls?
How are perpendicular floor joists supported at party walls?
Joist hangers
What is the most practical solution for constructing thin, high boundary walls safely?
What is the most practical solution for constructing thin, high boundary walls safely?
Installing piers at intervals
Why might tall boundary walls buckle?
Why might tall boundary walls buckle?
Wind loads & own weight
Which retaining wall type suits areas with poor surface soil conditions?
Which retaining wall type suits areas with poor surface soil conditions?
Piling walls
What horizontal force must all retaining walls resist?
What horizontal force must all retaining walls resist?
Earth pressure