PRATICAL WORK / March 2023

NAME : 

MUKENDI DISEKI

MAYINDOMBE NTAMBU

TANGELI OSEMBA

TUSEWU MAKWALA

DATE : 03/04/2023

READ THIS TEXT AND ANSWEAR TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

House-building is the construction of houses. The process normally starts with a planning stage in
which plans are prepared by an architect and approved by the client and any regulatory authority.
Then the site is cleared, foundations are laid and trenches for connection to services such as
sewerage, water and electricity are established. If the house is wooden-framed then a framework is
constructed which will support the boards, siding and roof. If the house is of brick construction, then
courses of bricks are laid to construct the walls. Floors, beams and internal walls are constructed as
the building develops, with plumbing and wiring for water and electricity being installed as
appropriate. Once the main structure is complete then internal fitting out with lights and other
fitments is done and the house is decorated and furnished with furniture, cupboards, carpets,
curtains and other fittings

QUESTIONS

1. According to the text the edifices work is understood as:

a. the most important process issue of human existence b. the first step of houses realization c.
walls realization d. plans preparation e. internal fittings

Answer:

2. The first step of houses building is

a. Planning stage b. Good presentation of facades c. construction of frames

d. foundations work e. client and authority approved architectural plans

Answer: a planning stage

3. The second step begins by

a. the work of bricks b, the roof frames c. foundation laying d. walls and furniture e. curtains
installations

Answer: c foundation laying

4. Sewage must be linked to

a. foundation b. electricity c. structure d. Plumbery e. Stretches

Answer: d plumbery

5. Boards are supported by:

a. bricks in a framework of wood b. wood in a framework c. frames and bricks

d. bricks and sidings e. wood only

Answer: b wood a framework

6. Referring yourself to the content of the COURSE, this text and your experience, (BE BRIEF
AND CONCISE):

a. List the logical succession of the different steps of building edifices

*Site planning

* the location of the building

*the execution of the major works

* Installation of equipment and other finishing works

* finishes

b. Name the kinds of architectural drawings which must be presented to get official
authorizations and their contents

1) the execution plans or site plans accompanied by detailed plans:

*plan views, sections and facades

* location and outdoor facilities

*details of the floor, roof, facade elements, stairs, bays, door frames

2) construction plans for the structural work or structure plan:

* reinforced concrete plan (formwork and reinforcement plan, foundation plan)

* metal frame or wood frame plan

3) installation plan for equipment and other finishing work :

*air conditioning and mechanical ventilation ducts

*chimneys and smoke pipes

* electrical installation, timer, lightning rod, TV... *sanitary installation, water supply and pipes
(drawing of plumbing)
* installation of treatment and evacuation of rainwater, waste and household water

* rubbish bins.

*elevator hopper

c. What are the categories of craftsmen will intervene to accomplish your work and why?

the mason: prepares the foundations, erects the walls, the partitions, lays the slabs.

The carpenter: his main function is to give the house its roof, he is also involved in the layout and
installation (or lifting) of stairs, floors, half-timbering and common joinery.

The plumber: Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems and their components, including
residential heating and ventilation devices, as well as air conditioning systems.

the scaffolder: he ensures the assembly and dismantling of metal structures, whether temporary or
permanent, his role in the field of construction is to ensure that the other trades can work at height
in complete safety in amount of scaffolding

the electrician: ensures the smooth running of the electrical site, the laying of cables and connection

d. Give a title to this tex

the main stages of building a house