Construction Preliminary Works Flashcard

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What is the purpose of site preparation in construction?

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To clear the site of undergrowth and bushes

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What is the main function of a site office in construction?

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To facilitate administrative work

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Why is it important to have a secure fencing around a construction site?

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To define the limit of the site, prevent theft and vandalism, improve general security on site, and provide a physical barrier for the public.

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What is the purpose of installing artificial lighting on a construction site?

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To reduce the risk of accident and injury

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When is shoring required in construction?

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To support the upper part of a wall during the formation of a large opening

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What is the purpose of earthwork support in construction?

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To provide everything requisite to uphold the side of the excavation

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What is the function of a laboratory on a construction site?

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To conduct material testing

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Why is groundwater control necessary in construction?

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To prevent flooding of the excavation

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What is the purpose of installing well points or bored wells outside the excavation?

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To control groundwater

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When is sheet piling used in construction?

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To seal off the flow of water when there is a layer of impermeable strata below the reduced level