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TECHNOLOGY IN
CONSTRUCTION
Session 1 Construction Methods
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INTRODUCTION
Building technology has evolved over the
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TRADITIONAL TYPE OF
MATERIALS
BRICKS & MORTAR
TIMBER
CONCRETE
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PLASTICS
PREFABRICATED
COMPONENTS
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BUILDING USES
HOUSES & FLATS
TRADITIONALLY 1 OR 2 STOREY HIGH
BUILT FROM BRICK, STONE OR
TIMBER
ALL HOMES BUILT TO BUILDING
REGULATIONS
MONITORED BY BUILDING CONTROL
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AND SAFELY
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RETAIL UNITS
SHOPS & COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
LARGE OPEN SPAN
PORTAL FRAME
CAN BE ADAPTED FROM LARGER
HOUSES
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OFFICES
CAN BE LOW OR MULTI STOREY
BUILDINGS
OPEN PLAN
SUB-DIVIDED INTO SMALLER
WORKING AREAS
MUST INCORPORATE FIRE REGS. EG.
FIRE EXITS, ALARMS, SPRINKLERS
ETC.
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FORMS OF CONSTRUCTION
TIMBER FRAME
PREFAB CONSTRUCTION?
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DELIVERED TO SITE
EASY TO ASSEMBLE
PRODUCED TO QUALITY CONTROLLED
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TIMBERFRAME COMPONENTS
EXPLAIN THE PURPOSE
OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING
COMPONENTS;
1. VAPOUR BARRIER
2. INSULATION QUILT
3. S/S WALL TIE
4. INSULATION MEMBRANE
5. SHEATHING BOARD
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TIMBER FRAME
CONSTRUCTION
TIMBER PANELS ( 100X50MM ) ARE
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ASSEMBLE
UNAFFECTED BY MOISTURE
POTENTIAL LONG ROOF SPANS
COMPOSITE DESIGN
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DISADVANTAGES
DEFORMS AT HIGH TEMPERATURE
NEEDS TO BE FIRE COATED
ELECTRICTY CONDUCTOR- MUST BE
EARTHED
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CONCRETE FRAME
FORMS OF CONSTRUCTION
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