Walls (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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What are walls described as in building structures?
What are walls described as in building structures?
Solid vertical elements
What must load-bearing walls sit directly on?
What must load-bearing walls sit directly on?
Foundations
What is the primary purpose of non-load-bearing walls?
What is the primary purpose of non-load-bearing walls?
To serve as partitions
Which function involves shielding occupants from weather, pollution, fire, and noise?
Which function involves shielding occupants from weather, pollution, fire, and noise?
Protection
What would happen without proper load-bearing walls?
What would happen without proper load-bearing walls?
The building would collapse
What pattern do block and brick walls use to improve stability?
What pattern do block and brick walls use to improve stability?
Staggered pattern
How must walls be built for proper construction?
How must walls be built for proper construction?
Straight, strong, and stable
What are walls built from foundation level up to ground level called?
What are walls built from foundation level up to ground level called?
Rising walls
Why are rising walls filled with concrete?
Why are rising walls filled with concrete?
For strength and moisture control
Do non-load-bearing walls carry structural loads from above?
Do non-load-bearing walls carry structural loads from above?
No, they don't