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Materials used in the construction of buildings |
• concrete • stone • glass • timber • metals |
C,S,G,T,M |
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Metals used in the construction of a building |
• iron • steel • aluminium • Lead, Copper & Zinc |
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Definition of Elements of Structure |
Parts of a building which contribute to the overall stability of the building |
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List of elements of structure which can be found within a building |
• beam • column • floor • wall • structure enclosing a protected shaft • gallery |
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What does a column do? |
Carries part of the weight of a building by transmitting a compressive force through it |
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The temperature that timber is combustible at? |
Excess of 350 degrees celsius |
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Temperature unprotected steel loses its strength |
600 degrees celsius |
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Why is Timber used in construction? |
It has a sacrificial layer as the outer chars, the inner core is relatively unaffected and can retain its stability and integrity |
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