Internal Walls (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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What is the primary role of load-bearing internal walls?
What is the primary role of load-bearing internal walls?
Support 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
How do internal block walls connect to external walls?
How do internal block walls connect to external walls?
Through wall ties
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 above
What is the first step in installing electrical services in block walls?
What is the first step in installing electrical services in block walls?
Chasing a groove
What spacing is used for studs in timber internal walls?
What spacing is used for studs in timber internal walls?
400mm centres
How many rows of noggins are required in load-bearing timber walls?
How many rows of noggins are required in load-bearing timber walls?
Double row
Where are non-load-bearing timber walls built?
Where are non-load-bearing timber walls built?
Directly on floor surface
Where must holes be drilled when running services through timber studs?
Where must holes be drilled when running services through timber studs?
Along the centre line
What is plasterboard made from?
What is plasterboard made from?
Gypsum plaster between paper sheets