Practice Construction Techniques (5.3.3) - Basic Principles of Construction and Infrastructure Development

Practice: Construction Techniques

Lesson 5.3.3Basic Principles of Construction and Infrastructure Development

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Question 1.
What is formwork used for?
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Think about molds in baking.
Question 2.
Name one material used in formwork.
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Think of how you would shape concrete.
3Question 3.
What is one advantage of using precast construction?
- Higher cost
- Faster assembly
- Lower quality
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Think about where they are made.
4Question 4.
Formwork is used to shape which building material?
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What do we pour into forms?
Question 5.
Evaluate the environmental impacts of using traditional versus precast construction methods. Discuss which is more sustainable and why.
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Consider material usage and waste generation.
Question 6.
Design a small building project using 3D printing. Describe the materials you would choose, the benefits of those materials, and outline your construction timeline compared to traditional methods.
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Think about how traditional construction would differ in time frame and waste generation.

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