Level 3 - Construction Technology and Environmental Services

Question 1

Can you describe how you would construct, and measure a piled basement box?

Answer 1

Measure what element?
The piling element would be based on the construction information, the type of piling required, the proposed materials to be used - waterproof concrete etc.

Question 2

Please advise on the different basement types you are aware of?

Answer 2

Type A (Barrier) - Least protection
Type B (Structurally Integral)	- secant Piled Wall / Reinforced Concrete wall to Eurocode wall - waterproof concrete - Middle
Type C (Drained) - delta systems - Top

Question 3

When would you use a concrete frame

Answer 3

Residential development / tower - quicker / safer - not a big open plan footprint.

Question 4

When would you use a steel frame?

Answer 4

In a warehouse / commercial space - open plan space.

Question 5

What is a transfer slab and why are they used?

Answer 5

A transfer slab is essentially a beam constructed out of concrete and steel reinforcements that is created with a slab of concrete. It is used to transfer the floor loads to the support post and pillars.

Question 6

How would you measure a steel frame and a concrete frame.

Answer 6

Steel on tonnage, concrete on m3. Based on measuring the details and calculating this way.