GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 1.
Completion requirements
"General Building Construction1" is often a foundational course in architecture, civil engineering, or construction management programs. It introduces students to basic principles and materials used in building construction
4. Chapter 6: Floors and Roofs
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Floor Types:
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Solid ground floors (concrete slab on grade)
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Suspended floors (timber or concrete joists)
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Floor Finishes: Tiles, vinyl, hardwood, polished concrete.
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Roof Types:
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Flat Roof
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Pitched Roof (gable, hipped)
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Roof Coverings: Tiles, metal sheets, asphalt shingles.
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Drainage: Gutters, downpipes, slopes.