Walls and Plastering (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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What are walls described as in building construction?
What are walls described as in building construction?
Solid vertical elements
What are the two main categories of walls based on their structural role?
What are the two main categories of walls based on their structural role?
Load-bearing & non-load-bearing
Where must load-bearing walls sit to transfer weight safely to the ground?
Where must load-bearing walls sit to transfer weight safely to the ground?
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 relates to walls shielding occupants from weather and noise?
Which function relates to walls shielding occupants from weather and noise?
Protection
What do load-bearing walls provide for roofs and ceilings?
What do load-bearing walls provide for roofs and ceilings?
Structural support
Which two functions involve dividing and separating areas within a building?
Which two functions involve dividing and separating areas within a building?
Space separation & privacy
How must walls be built for proper construction?
How must walls be built for proper construction?
Straight, strong & stable
Why do block and brick walls use a staggered pattern?
Why do block and brick walls use a staggered pattern?
Improve stability & distribute loads
Why are rising walls filled with concrete?
Why are rising walls filled with concrete?
Additional strength & moisture control