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Quiz by John Hodgson, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by John Hodgson
over 3 years ago
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Question 1
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What kind of bricks are recommended to build a brick inspection chamber?
Answer
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Clay common brick
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Engineering brick
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Facing brick
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Sand-lime brick
Question 2
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Why is English bond an excellent bond to use for an inspection chamber?
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It is aesthetic
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It is one of the weakest bonds and allows for movement
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You need fewer bricks to build the wall
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It is a strong bond which resists structural forces
Question 3
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How many bricks per m2 are typically needed for an inspection chamber?
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60
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120
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180
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20
Question 4
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A rocker pipe is a joint that allows slight movement so that the drainage is not damaged if minor settlement occurs
Answer
- True
- False
Question 5
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Benching refers to the gradient of a pipe
Answer
- True
- False
Question 6
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What should the gauge of 4 courses measure using standard bricks?
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75mm
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150mm
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300mm
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450mm
Question 7
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What are step irons used for?
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They are built into a wall to strengthen it below ground
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They are used to create perfect 10mm joints between the bricks
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They are steps built into a chamber to allow a person access
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They are step ladders to allow access into a trench
Question 8
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Benching is made from bricks and limestone.
Answer
- True
- False
Question 9
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What should be the length of 4 standard bricks when laid lengthways on mortar?
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225mm
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890mm
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900mm
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1790mm
Question 10
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A suitable mix to use below ground is 1:6.
Answer
- True
- False
Question 11
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What is a suitable base for an inspection chamber?
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Concrete foundation
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Gravel
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Clay
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Hardcore
Question 12
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In a 1:6 mortar mix, what does the 1 refer to?
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Sand
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Gravel
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Ballast
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Cement
Question 13
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In a 1:6 mortar mix, what does the 6 refer to?
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Sand
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Stone
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Gravel
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Cement
Question 14
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Where should a queen closure be placed in a wall?
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Any place it is needed
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In the direct centre of the wall
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Next to the corner header
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On the bottom course for strength purposes
Question 15
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Bricklaying mortar is usually made using sharp sand.
Answer
- True
- False
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