External Wall & Types of Wall for Framed Buildings Q7

Q.
a) State the functional requirements for external walls of buildings. (7 marks)

b) Illustrate using diagrams, the following types of wall for framed buildings:

i) Curtain Walls

ii) Partition Walls (18 marks)

(25 marks, 2014 Q7)

A.
(a) functional requirements for external wall

Similar question was asked in 2011 Q3.

(b)

Similar question was asked in 2012 Q3b.

(i) Curtain wall
(ii) Partition walls

(partition walls can be polycarbonate with steel stud, or gibson board with steel stud)

Ref:

Earlier posts.