Level 1 - Building Elements

Question 1

What elements make up the Superstructure?

Answer 1

1. Frame
2. Upper Floors
3. Roof
4. Stairs and Ramps
5. External Walls
6. Windows and External Doors
7. Internal walls and partitions
8. Internal Doors

Question 2

What is the build up of an internal partition?

Answer 2

Baseplate
Headplate
Studs
Noggins
Insulation 
Plasterboard 
Wall finish

Question 3

What elements make up Services?

Answer 3

Sanitary Installations 
Disposal Installations 
Water Installations 
Space heating and air conditioning 
Ventilation systems 
Electrical installation 
Lift Installations 
Fire and lighting protection 
Communication, security and control systems 
BWIC

Question 4

What is a Fan Coil Unit?

Answer 4

Used to control the temperature of a space

Coils are used to either heat of cool the air, then fans are used to circulate

4 pipe FCU have 2 supply and 2 extract pipes allowing hot and cold water to enter the unit and either heat or cool as necessary