Civil Engineering Tools Flashcards

Flashcards based on Civil Engineering Tools Lecture Notes

What is a toolbox?

A container in which you keep and carry small tools, especially those used in the house or for repairing a car.

What are scissors?

A device used for cutting materials such as paper, cloth, and hair, consisting of two sharp blades that are joined in the middle, and two handles with holes to put your fingers through.

What is a hammer?

A tool consisting of a piece of metal with a flat end that is fixed onto the end of a long, thin, usually wooden handle, used for hitting things.

What is a claw hammer?

A hammer having a head with one end curved and cleft for pulling out nails.

What is a mallet?

A tool like a hammer with a large, flat end made of wood or rubber.

What is a nail?

A small, thin piece of metal with one pointed end and one flat end that you hit into something with a hammer, especially in order to fasten or join it to something else.

What is an axe?

A tool that has a heavy iron or steel blade at the end of a long wooden handle, used for cutting wood.

What is a flashlight?

A small light that is held in the hand and usually gets its power from batteries.

What is a screwdriver?

A tool for turning screws, consisting of a handle joined to a metal rod shaped at one end to fit in the cut in the top of the screw.

What is a nut?

A small piece of metal with a hole in it through which you put a bolt.

What is a file?

A thin, flat or rounded metal tool with rough surfaces for rubbing wooden or metal objects to make them smooth or to change their shape.

What are pliers?

A small tool with two handles for holding or pulling small things like nails, or for cutting wire.

What is a level?

A tool that contains a tube of liquid with an air bubble in it, used to show if a surface is level.

What is a tape measure?

A strip of plastic or metal used for measuring that can be rolled up when not being used.

What is a crowbar?

A heavy iron bar with a bent end that is used to help lift heavy objects off the ground or to force things open.

What is a handsaw?

A saw (= a tool that has a long or round blade with sharp points, for cutting hard materials such as wood) that is operated by hand rather than using electricity or a motor.

What is a circular saw?

An electric saw (= a tool for cutting hard materials) that has a circular blade, sometimes with sharp points along the edge.

What is a chainsaw?

A large saw with a motor and teeth-like parts fitted onto a continuous chain, used especially for cutting trees.

What is a chain?

(A length of) rings usually made of metal that are connected together and used for fastening, pulling, supporting, or limiting freedom, or as jewellery.

What is a chisel?

A tool with a long metal blade that has a sharp edge for cutting wood, stone, etc.

What is a cordless drill?

A tool or machine that cuts or digs into something to make holes.

What is a caulking gun?

A tool for putting caulking (= a substance for filling gaps around the edges of windows, baths, etc.) accurately into spaces.

What is a wrench?

A tool for holding and turning objects, especially one that can be made larger and smaller to hold different sized objects.

What is duct tape?

A long, thin strip of very strong, sticky material that is sold in a roll and is often used for covering holes or other repair jobs.

What are washers?

A flat ring of metal, rubber, or plastic that is put somewhere, especially between a screw or bolt and a surface, or between joined pipes, in order to make a better connection between them.

What is an example sentence using the phrasal verb 'to carry out'?

They carry out safety checks before building.

What is an example sentence using the phrasal verb 'to run (it) by someone'?

I will run the plan by my boss.

What is an example sentence using the phrasal verb 'to take on something'?

We can take on a new project next month.

What is an example sentence using the phrasal verb 'to call off something'?

They called off the meeting because of the rain.

What is an example sentence using the phrasal verb 'to pull down something'?

They pulled down the old house.

What is an example sentence using the phrasal verb 'to fence off something'?

We fenced off the danger zone.

What is an example sentence using the phrasal verb 'to draw up something'?

She drew up the new building plan.

What are the three main types of screwdrivers?

-Philips-head screwdriver, -Slotted/Flathead screwdriver, -Star screwdriver

What are the differences between a regular hammer, a claw hammer and a sledgehammer?

A regular hammer is used for general tasks like hitting nails, a claw hammer has a claw on the back to remove nails and a sledgehammer is heavy-duty, has a long handle, and is used for breaking hard materials like concrete or rocks.

What are longer levels used for?

Longer levels are used for larger projects like building roof trusses or parts of a house to make sure surfaces are straight and even.