Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Building Construction Strand 1 Foundations of Building Construction Notes. 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 in Day-to-Day Life: detailed as Shelter, Safety and Security, Privacy, Storage, and Economic Productivity.
      • Historical Development of Buildings: Evolution through the Cave Era, Nomadic Age, Agrarian Revolution, Industrial Revolution, and the Modern Green Building Era.
      • Basic Components of a Building: Description of the Substructure (Foundation) versus the Superstructure (Plinth, Walls, Roof, Openings).
      • Categorization of Buildings: Classification based on use including Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, and Agricultural buildings.
      • Importance of Buildings in the Locality: Promoting social cohesion, infrastructure development, and aesthetic value.
    • Sub-strand 1.2: Site Preparation
      • Factors in Site Selection: Considerations such as Topography, Soil Type, Accessibility, Availability of Services, Environmental factors, Cost, and Zoning Regulations.
      • Clearing a Construction Site: Procedures for demolition, removing vegetation, and grubbing (removing roots).
      • Stripping the Topsoil: Removal of vegetable soil to prevent instability caused by decomposing organic matter.
      • Methods of Leveling a Site: Excavation (Cutting), Embankment (Filling), and the "Cut and Fill" method for sloping sites.
      • Safe Disposal of Waste Materials: Managing construction debris and understanding the risks of unauthorized dumping (Environmental, Health, and Legal risks).
      • Importance of Proper Site Selection and Preparation: Ensuring Structural Integrity, Cost Efficiency, and Health and Safety for workers.
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

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