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Introduction to the Built Environment
Quick questions on Construction materials and their properties - CCEA GCSE Construction
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What are choosing a material by its properties?Show answer
A material is chosen for a job because its properties suit that job. The properties that matter most in construction are:
What is q1?Show answer
Name a material used for the external walls of a house and give one reason. [2 marks]
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Why is concrete often reinforced with steel? [2 marks]
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State one property of insulation that makes it suitable for reducing heat loss. [1 mark]
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