Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Building Construction Notes Complete for Term 1, 2, & 3. The MS Word version (editable) is also available upon your request.

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • Strand 1.0: Foundations of Building Construction
    • Sub-strand 1.1: Introduction to Building Construction
      • Functions of a building including shelter, safety, privacy, and economic productivity.
      • Historical evolution from the Cave Era to the Green Building Era.
      • Basic components: Substructure (foundation) and Superstructure (plinth, walls, roof).
      • Categorization of buildings based on use (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional).
    • Sub-strand 1.2: Site Preparation
      • Factors influencing site selection: Topography, soil type, and service availability.
      • Procedures for clearing the site and demolishing existing structures.
      • Soil stripping and methods of leveling (Excavation, Embankment, Cut and Fill).
      • Safe disposal of waste materials.
  • Strand 2.0: Related Drawing
    • Sub-strand 2.1: Isometric Drawing
      • Principles of isometric projection (30-degree angles, true lengths).
      • Drawing shaped blocks using the crate/box method.
      • Dimensioning rules and techniques for isometric shapes.
    • Sub-strand 2.2: Computer Aided Drawing (CAD)
      • Types of CAD software: General Drafting, BIM, and Conceptual Modeling.
      • Setting up the CAD environment (Units, Limits, Grid, Snap).
      • Drawing commands (Line, Circle, Polygon) and Modify commands (Trim, Offset, Mirror).
      • Advantages of CAD over manual drafting.
  • Strand 3.0: Building Construction Processes
    • Sub-strand 3.1: Concreting
      • Constituent materials: Cement, Aggregates (Fine and Coarse), and Water.
      • The concrete production cycle: Batching, Mixing, Transporting, Placing, Compacting, Curing.
      • Standard mix ratios for different concrete types.
    • Sub-strand 3.2: Foundations
      • Functional requirements of foundations.
      • Types of shallow foundations: Strip, Pad, and Raft.
      • Setting out using the 3-4-5 method and trench excavation.
      • Laying concrete for strip foundations.
    • Sub-strand 3.3: Timbering
      • Materials and components used in timbering trenches.
      • Methods: Stay Bracing, Poling Board System, and Sheeting System.
      • Safety regulations for excavation support.
    • Sub-strand 3.4: Foundation Walling
      • Materials for substructure walls (Stone, Concrete Blocks).
      • Bonding techniques: Stretcher, Header, English, and Flemish bonds.
      • Construction procedure: Building corners, infilling, and backfilling.
    • Sub-strand 3.5: Ground Floors
      • Types of ground floors: Solid and Suspended.
      • Components of a solid floor: Hardcore, Blinding, DPM, Slab, Screed.
      • Construction procedure for solid ground floors.
  • Strand 4.0: Building Services
    • Sub-strand 4.1: Plumbing Tools
      • Categorization of tools: Holding, Cutting, Fitting, Threading, and Bending.
      • Care and maintenance of plumbing equipment.
    • Sub-strand 4.2: Plumbing Materials
      • Classification of pipes: Metallic (GI, Copper) and Plastic (PVC, PPR, HDPE).
      • Properties influencing material selection (Corrosion, Conductivity).
    • Sub-strand 4.3: Pipework
      • Common pipe fittings (Elbows, Tees, Unions, Sockets).
      • Jointing methods: Threading, Solvent Weld, Thermal Fusion.
      • Pipe bending techniques and fixing pipes to walls.
• File Size:

  5.66 MB
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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