Chapter 4 (pages 13-17)
1. Remember the following words and expressions, make 10 sentences with them:
elevation
scale
verandah ,
strip foundation
ceiling joist ,
reinforced concrete
lintel
load-bearing wall
lean-to roof
pier ,
brickwork
cross-section
longitudinal section
2. Fill the gaps with the necessary words, there is one extra word, translate the sentences into Russian:
dimensions, appearance, external views, plans, bill of quantities, working drawings, elevations, foundation plans, to price, location, elevations
a The show how the building should be set out on site and the of the foundations.
b The allows the contractor the work accurately for a large project.
c The are drawn to a suitable scale and indicate the and shape of the building.
d The four are the of the building, they show the general of the construction.
e Prepared by the architect, the working drawings show the detailed , sections and of a building.
3. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences, translate them into Russian:
a to / the / work / The / building / to / how / specification / do
b show / larger / prepared / may / to / specific / be / Additional / a / to / scale / drawings / details
c use / different / to / drawings / show / materials / Working / symbols / building
d is / the / are / working / building / produced / drawings / the / After / designed
e the / floor / the / show / doors / and / walls / plans / windows / position / of / The / partitions
4. Mark these sentences as true (T) or false (F), explain your choice, translate them into Russian:
a The specifications provide the contractor with information about the dimensions, levels and lay out of the building.
b The sections show the depth of the foundations and the levels of the floors and roofs.
c The site plan shows the relationship of the building to the site boundaries and adjoining buildings.
d The bill of quantities is needed for permission from the local authority to proceed with the proposed building.
e The bill of quantities describes the amount of materials needed to construct the building.
5. Answer the following questions:
a What are the working drawings used for?
b Is the production of the construction documents important? Why?
c What is the site plan?
d What is an elevation?
e What is a section?
f Is there any difference between the specification and the bill of quantities?
g What documents are needed for approval for building construction?
Give a summary of the fragment.
Chapter 5 (pages 18-22)
1. Remember the following words and expressions, make 10 sentences with them:
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latrine
personal effects
temporary access road
tank
concrete mixer
pick
spade
sledge hammer
wooden peg
tape measure
plumb bob ,
boulder ,
2. Fill the gaps with the necessary words, there is one extra word, translate the sentences into Russian:
fixing, contractor, aggregates, roots, boundary fence, variety, access point, concrete mixer, bushes, digging, preliminary, check
a A of tools is needed to do the , lifting, and measuring jobs.
b The should have a single so that someone can people in and out.
c Deliveries of will need clear access to the .
d The of trees and must be dug out and cleared away.
e A will dig trial holes as part of the site works.
3. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences, translate them into Russian:
a bushes / should / removed / such / All / be / as / and / vegetation / scrub
b left / space / under / the / Clear / construction / must / the / around / be / building
c site / the / drawings / should / of / the / to / boundaries / all / the / contractor / out / First / lay / according
d is / nest / in / eat / as / Termite / cellulose / timber / the / termites / danger / eat / the
e should / all / access / site / the / for / weather / enter / in / A / vehicles / road / the / be / temporary / to / constructed
4. Mark these sentences as true (T) or false (F), explain your choice, translate them into Russian:
a One cannot touch the termite nests as they are protected by the law.
b The concrete mixer should be left in a permanent location during the building work.
c Site clearance is always done manually.
d The security fence helps the contractor to control the movement of people and materials.
e Trial holes provide information about the best methods of excavation.
5. Answer the following questions:
a What are the contractors responsibilities?
b What are the typical site requirements?
c What basic tools and equipment can be found on a site? Name at least five of them.
d Is clearing of site important? Why?
e What is a trial hole?
f Why should termite nests be destroyed on the site?
g What is the purpose of the working drawings and specifications?
