Party, Boundary and Retaining Walls (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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How much of a party wall does each property owner own?
How much of a party wall does each property owner 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
What advantage do concrete party walls have over timber ones?
What advantage do concrete party walls have over timber ones?
Simpler construction
What is the purpose of cavity barriers in party walls?
What is the purpose of cavity barriers in party walls?
Compartmentalise spaces
Can floor joists be built directly into party wall structures?
Can floor joists be built directly into party wall structures?
Never
What should be used when perpendicular floor joists meet party walls?
What should be used when perpendicular floor joists meet party walls?
Joist hangers
Which materials are commonly used for boundary wall construction?
Which materials are commonly used for boundary wall construction?
Brick, stone, steel & timber
What is the most practical solution for tall boundary walls spanning long distances?
What is the most practical solution for tall boundary walls spanning long distances?
Installing piers at intervals
Which retaining wall type relies on its own weight to resist soil pressure?
Which retaining wall type relies on its own weight to resist soil pressure?
Gravity wall
What force helps retaining walls resist overturning?
What force helps retaining walls resist overturning?
The wall's own gravity