Category: 2.6 Building Tech II

Q.What do you mean by “Common Path of Egress Travel”? A.The common path of egress travel, or CPET, is defined in the IBC as: “That portion of exit access which Read More …

Q.In our modern day of PVC, is lead piping still used? A.Below is an extract from Safe Plumbing Org.Why is Lead Used in Water Pipes and Plumbing? The answer goes Read More …

Q.What are the advantages and disadvantages of concrete frame structure? A.Advantages: 1- Low Cost (Than Steel Structures)2- Good Safety (Compared to its Price)3- High Compressive Strength (Best choice for lower Read More …

Q. b) In your opinion, do you think that the Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) is better than the Certificate of Fitness for Occupation (CFO) for the construction industry Read More …

Q.What is ‘Formwork’? A.Formwork is the term given to either temporary or permanent molds into which concrete or similar materials are poured. In the context of concrete construction, the falsework Read More …

Q. With diagram illustrate beam and block construction for flooring. What are it advantages and applications? A. D12 2012 Q2 on Beam and Slab Floor here. D12 2015 Q2 on Read More …

Q. What are the basic features and limitations of IBS and what are their obstacles in implementation? A. Read about Classification and Types of IBS; Definition and Benefits of IBS; Read More …

Q. What is the definition of Industrialised Building System (IBS) and what are the key drivers and benefits of using IBS? A. Read about Classification and Types of IBS; Definition Read More …

Q.What are the classification and types of Industrial Building System (IBS)? A.Read aboutClassification and Types of IBS (this posting);Definition and Benefits of IBS;Features and Challenges of IBS (this posting); andBarrier to the Read More …

Q.What is backsiphonage? A.Backsiphonage occurs when there is a partial vacuum (negative pressure) in a water supply system, which draws the water from a contaminated source into a potable water Read More …

Q. What are the common functions of Water Traps? A. Types of water traps here. In plumbing, a trap is a U-, S-, or J-shaped pipe located below or within Read More …

Q. With diagrams, explain the various types of water trap in the residential drainage system. A. Main function of water traps here. Types of Traps: The three types of traps Read More …

Q. What does it mean by Direct and Indirect water supply. How about Hot and Cold? A. Direct or indirect refers to how the water is distributed in the piping Read More …

Q. What is manhole, and its purpose? What is a diversion manhole? A. A manhole (alternatively utility hole, cable chamber, maintenance hole, inspection chamber, access chamber, sewer hole, or confined Read More …

Q. List down the common types of piles for pile foundation. A. Functions of piles refer here. Piles are classified into the following four type. (a) Large-displacement piles, which include all Read More …

Q. List 4 functions of why pile foundation is used. A. Types of piles refer here. Pile Foundation Functions Piles are used if the bearing capacity of soil at shallow Read More …

Q. Within Shallow Foundation, what are the differences between Pad, Strip and Raft foundations? A. See earlier posts on foundation in Part 1 BT1 below: D06 2012 Q1 Shallow Foundation Read More …