Building Sytems

Question 1

The portion of the building below the ground

Answer 1

substructure

Question 2

the portion above it is

Answer 2

superstructure

Question 3

It is the lowest part of a structure below the ground level and which is in
direct contact with the ground, and transmits all dead, live and other loads
to the soil beneath in a manner that these do not stress the soil beyond its
safe allowable bearing capacity

Answer 3

Foundation

Question 4

The pressure which the foundation exerts on the soil compresses the soil making the foundation to move downwards.

Answer 4

Settlement

Question 5

Some soils are simply not capable of supporting the weight or bearing pressure exerted by a building’s foundation.

Answer 5

Weak Bearing Soils

Question 6

occurs when the weight of a structure or newly-placed fill soils compress lower, weak clayey soils

Answer 6

Soil Consolidation

Question 7

These are constructed
with various types of
material ranging from
blocks, bricks, concrete,
stones.

Answer 7

Walls

Question 8

The internal walls help to
divide the building into
room spaces and are
called

Answer 8

Partition walls

Question 9

are built to divide the space
enclosed by the external walls and
roof horizontally.

Answer 9

Floors

Question 10

are treated as floors and
are meant to provide
access between
floors.

Answer 10

Stairs

Question 11

connecting link between the
internal parts and to allow free
movement to the outside of the
building.

Answer 11

Door

Question 12

an opening in a wall of a building to serve one or more of the functions like natural light,
natural ventilation and vision

Answer 12

Window

Question 13

they should be strong enough to resist the adverse effects of the weather

Answer 13

Weather resistance

Question 14

Sound and thermal insulation

Answer 14

They should be capable of being made air tight to achieve insulation against sound and heat

Question 15

They should offer fire resistance and should be durable

Answer 15

Fire resistance and durability