AY Honor Large Rustic Constructions Answer Key

Large Rustic Constructions

Skill Level

3

Year

2025

Version

10.11.2025

Approval authority

South American Division

1

What are the best types of wood and/or bamboo for building large rustic structures? Describe their physical characteristics and resistance.

2

Know at least three types of preventive wood treatments that can be applied to extend its lifespan outdoors.

3

Explain why wood and bamboo should be as dry as possible for this type of construction.

4

Know the local regulations governing the construction of large rustic structures and the safety standards that must be observed.

5

Define what a fixed or buried structure and a self-supporting structure are, mention what percentage of the structure should be buried in relation to its height, and what additional safety measures are necessary for a self-supporting structure.

6

Demonstrate how to decompose a force and what the usefulness of this knowledge is when designing a large structure.

7

Demonstrate the ability to use the necessary tools for constructing large, rustic structures, such as a machete, hand axe, knife, hacksaw, grinder, electric and manual planer, chisels, mallets or large hammers, combination wrenches, pipe wrenches, and an electric drill with wood drill bits of different diameters.

8

How should a perfect vertical line be achieved in a structure of at least four meters, whether buried or not?

9

Demonstrate the ability to make a joint and tie together the intersection of two pieces of wood with a diameter greater than 10 cm at angles of 90° and 45°.

10

Demonstrate how to make connections with hardware such as threaded rods, nails, screws, and wires. Explain why these elements should be used in some cases in large structures.

11

Know how to draw (by hand or using computer programs) a scale plan with front, top, and side views of a large-scale project, detailing all its features and including all necessary dimensions and specifications for its execution. (This requirement must be met for at least two of the projects requested in requirement 13).

12

Choose one of the projects you will carry out in the following requirement and create a realistic model beforehand using a scale between 1:20 and 1:50. The model must be made with maximum detail, trying to be as close to reality as possible, including decoration with flags, lighting, and identification signs.

13

Complete at least three of the following projects. In all cases, there must be appropriate decoration with club elements, lighting, correct placement of flags and patriotic symbols, and a sign/identification plaque for the club/field/union:

13a

A tower at least 4 meters high, not counting the height of the flagpoles, with a surface area of ​​at least 2 x 2 meters, for your club's camp.

13b

An entrance gate for your Pathfinder Club at an Conference or Mission event at least 4.5 meters high, not counting the height of the flagpoles, with a surface area of ​​at least 2 x 3 meters.

13c

A gate, tower, or flagpole for raising flags at an Conference/Mission event at least 5 meters high, not counting the height of the flagpoles, and with a surface area of ​​at least 9m².

13d

A gate, tower, or flagpole for your Conference/Mission at a Union event at least 5.5 meters high, not counting the height of the flagpoles, and with a surface area of ​​at least 10m².

13e

Large-scale structure for your Union at a Division event, at least 6 meters high, not including the height of the flagpoles, and at least 12m² in size.

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