Introduction Construction

Site investigation deals with…

• Loads

• Contractual Issues

• Frames

• Ground conditions

Poor site planning leads to...

• Safety and Security issues

• Increased risk of accidents

• Delays and increased costs

• All the above

Deep foundations include piers and piles

• True

• False

Concrete...

• Has high cost

• Is difficult to make

• Is stronger than steel

• Can take any shape

Steel...

• Has low strength

• Is weaker than concrete

• Is ductile

• Has good behaviour against fire

A benefit of the Modern Methods of Construction is ...

• Good quality control

• Quicker construction

• Needs less site storage

• All the above

Risk Assessment is an information document which provides an overview of potential risks and health and safety hazards

• True

• False

Construction Industry is one of the biggest “employers” in the UK

• True

• False

Civil Engineering deals with…

• Roads

• Buildings

• Railways

• All the above

Structural Engineering deals with...

• Soils

• Water

• Structures

• Dams