Q. With the aid of diagrams, explain the following types of foundations: (i) Pad Foundation (ii) Strip Foundation (iii) Raft Foundation (iv) Pile Foundation (25 marks, 2016 Q1) A. Type Read More …
Category: 2016 D12 BT2
Steel vs Concrete in Framed Structures & in-situ cast vs steel frame Q2
Q. (a) Explain the factors that influence the choice of steel and concrete as material for framed structures. (15 marks) (b) Outline the advantages of the following frame structures: (i) Read More …
Underground sewerage & types of material for water pipes Q3
Q. (a) Using suitable diagrams, explain the underground sewerage system for combined and separate systems. (15 marks) (b) Explain four (4) types of materials that are used for water supply Read More …
Factors affecting performance of roof and Flat roof construction Q4
Q. (a) Outline four (4) factors that affect the performance of a roof. (10 marks) (b) Using sketches, explain the construction of reinforced concrete flat roof for high rise buildings. Read More …
Self siphonage, back pressure and septic tank Q5
Q.Explain the followings: (i) Self Siphonage (ii) Back Pressure (iii) Septic Tank (25 marks, 2016 Q5) A.(i) Self Siphonage From freedictionary.com, it is The removing of water from a trap, Read More …
Travel Direct vs Direct Distance and Ways to limit spread of fire Q6
Q. (a) Explain the difference between travel distance and direct distance as means of escape in case of fire. (15 marks) (b) Explain two (2) ways of limiting the spread Read More …
Steel and Concrete for Framed Structure and Roof-lights for factory Q7
Q. (a) Explain two (2) criteria influencing the choice between steel and concrete as material for framed structures. (10 marks) (b) Explain with sketches the types of roof-lights suitable for Read More …