Common Structural Forms Unit 1 – Lesson 10
Common structural forms Cavity wall construction A traditional construction method, typically built with two leaves of brick and block, with insulation in between the leaves. Cross-wall construction Concrete slabs, monolithically poured to make a continuous structure of floors and walls. Panel and cladding systems A double-wall construction that uses an outer layer to keep out the weather, whilst the inner walls are insulated to achieve thermal performance. Timber-framed construction A modern method that uses prefabricated timber wall panels and floors, along with membranes, insulation and vapour barriers to achieve structural performance. Teacher/tutor notes (PS 4): Click once to introduce all four common structural forms. Then click once to introduce each description (i.e. four clicks to bring up all four descriptions). © Pearson Education Ltd 2013. Copying permitted for purchasing institution only.
Traditional cavity wall construction
Concrete can be cast into many different shapes/products – not just walls. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7E2HEG8Jpw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvssHAjs8z4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yvan1-4rnI
Panel and cladding construction
Panel and cladding construction
Timber Framed Construction
This doesn’t seem to be included in any of these construction methods but worth knowing about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3v6VgiM5hY
Topic A.2: Common structural forms for low-rise construction Traditional cavity wall construction: load-bearing elements blockwork outer and blockwork inner with external rendered finishes. Cross-wall construction: load-bearing cross-wall element relationships of connecting floors prefabricated concrete cross wall use of cross-wall construction in accommodation units. Panel and cladding construction: structural insulated panels (SIPS) panel finishes panel function (panel design to support load), position of insulation. Timber-framed construction: the use of timber framing position of insulation and vapour/moisture barriers, including damp-proof membranes the position of plywood on panels and connection binder details external brick cladding and methods of tying external finish to supporting panel the formation of openings panel or secondary finishes panel function (panel design to support load).