Types of building Bungalow: It is dwelling built in a style developed from that of a form of rural house in India. The original bungalow typically has one story, few rooms, and a maximum of cross drafts, with high ceilings, unusually large window and door openings, and verandas on all sides to shade the rooms […]
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WOODWORK BENCH A woodwork bench is a platform on which the wood workers perform their wood workers activities. The size of the woodwork bench is usually 2.0m by 0.80m by 0.90m. The centre of the woodwork bench is always lower than the edges and this is called WELL. The function of the well is for
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DEFINTION OF FREEHAND SKETCHING Freehand Sketching is one of the quickest methods by which the shape of an object can be communicated to others. This is done by using a pen or pencil. Architects think more of imaginary objects; they cannot take photographs but express this using freehand sketching. Therefore, the knowledge of freehand sketching
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DEFINITION OF BOARD PRACTICE Board practice is the act of learning how to use drawing instrument on drawing board to draw vertical, horizontal, incline lines etc., in order to display good board practice, it is necessary to use the appropriate drawing instruments which includes the following: 1. Drawing board 2. Tee-square 3. Set-square 4.Pair of
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DEFINITION OF TECHNICAL DRAWING Technical drawing is a universal language used for communication among technical people. Technical people are the engineers, technicians, builders, draughts men, etc. It is the language expressed in terms of graphical illustrations which convey the idea of the shape, size and other features of engineering components used in the manufacturing and
WORKSHOP – SAFETY RULES, REGULATIONS & TECHNIQUES A workshop is a place where engineering activities are carried out. WORKSHOP SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS WORKSHOP ACCIDENT Workshop accident is an unforeseen/unexpected occurrence that way cause injury or pain on the personnel, wastage of materials and damage of tools and equipment. CAUSES OF WORKSHOP ACCIDENT Ignorance
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Safety is the act of freedom from injury, sickness or accident, or damage or death. Safety guidelines are general rules or instructions written to give advice and direct people behaviour
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This is the ability to use, manage, access and understand technology. When this skills and knowledge is acquired, it can be used in communication and solving problems. Technology literacy helps man to use information communication technology (ICT) to solve diverse problem such as online messages, online banking, online registration etc. REASONS FOR BEING TECHNOLOGICAL
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The level of technology in a society determines whether the society is developed or underdeveloped.
Some of the technology that determine the level of development of a society are:
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Technology has improved the standard of living and solved human problems in the following ways.
Highways with traffic light to control the flow of traffic
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What is Technology? Technology is the systematic application of scientific or organized knowledge for the use of mankind. Science and Technology are closely related. Science is a system of acquiring knowledge through research. Technology is the application of scientific result and knowledge to solve life’s problem. Benefits of Technology Technology helps man to provide
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Electricity is the flow of electric current. Electric Current is the continuous flow of charges (electrons). It is also the rate of flow of charges. Electricity has several applications in the modern day society.
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Technical drawing is a universal language used for communication among technological professionals. The professionals that use technical drawing are Architects, Engineers, surveyors, technicians, technologists, draughtsman, designers etc. Professionals and students of technical drawing need the required instruments and materials to make good drawings because technical drawing involves the use of symbols, lines, measurements, etc. to
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What is materials? Materials can be described as substances that produce other things. The properties of the following materials shall be considered: Wood Metals\ceramics and glass Rubber Plastics WOOD Wood is a material obtained from a tree by cutting down. The process of cutting a tree down is known as felling. STRUCTURE OF A TREE.
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BUILDING – CLASSIFICATION, FUNCTIONS, BUILDING MATERIALS, PRODUCTION OF CONCRETE A building is a fixed structure meant for human occupancy and uses. It provides shelter for man and his property. CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDING Buildings are classified according to the following. Occupancy and uses The numbers of floors they have The types of materials used and its
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