Activity – Thomas Sim PEA2066 – Estate Agent's Examination Part 1&2

Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, What is 'Formwork'? 8 years, 12 months ago

Q.What is ‘Formwork’?A.Formwork is the term given to either temporary or permanent molds into which concrete or similar materials are poured. In the context of concrete construction, the falsework supports the […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Beam and Block Flooring 8 years, 12 months ago

Q.
With diagram illustrate beam and block construction for flooring. What are it advantages and applications?

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D12 2012 Q2 on Beam and Slab Floor here.

D12 2015 Q2 on Flush Slab Floor here.

Beam and Block […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Features and limitations of IBS in Malaysia 9 years ago

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What are the basic features and limitations of IBS and what are their obstacles in implementation?

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Read about
Classification and Types of IBS;
Definition and Benefits of IBS;
Features and Challenges of […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, IBS Definition and Benefits 9 years ago

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What is the definition of Industrialised Building System (IBS) and what are the key drivers and benefits of using IBS?

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Read about

Classification and Types of IBS;
Definition and Benefits of IBS (this […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Classification and Types of IBS 9 years ago

Q.What are the classification and types of Industrial Building System (IBS)?A.Read aboutClassification and Types of IBS (this posting);Definition and Benefits of IBS;Features and Challenges of IBS (this p […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Backsiphonage – what is it? 9 years ago

Q.What is backsiphonage?A.Backsiphonage occurs when there is a partial vacuum (negative pressure) in a water supply system, which draws the water from a contaminated source into a potable water supply. The water […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Functions of Water Traps 9 years ago

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What are the common functions of Water Traps?

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Types of water traps here.

In plumbing, a trap is a U-, S-, or J-shaped pipe located below or within a plumbing fixture. An S-shaped trap is also known as the […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Types of Water Traps 9 years ago

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With diagrams, explain the various types of water trap in the residential drainage system.

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Main function of water traps here.

Types of Traps:

The three types of traps are P-trap, Q-trap and S-trap as […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Indirect, Direct Hot or Cold Water Supply 9 years ago

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What does it mean by Direct and Indirect water supply. How about Hot and Cold?

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Direct or indirect refers to how the water is distributed in the piping system of the house. Hot or Cold refers to hot water […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Manhole, Diversion Manhole – what is it? 9 years ago

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What is manhole, and its purpose? What is a diversion manhole?

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A manhole (alternatively utility hole, cable chamber, maintenance hole, inspection chamber, access chamber, sewer hole, or confined space) is […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Types of Piles 9 years ago

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List down the common types of piles for pile foundation.

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Functions of piles refer here.

Piles are classified into the following four type.

(a) Large-displacement piles, which include all solid piles, […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, 4 Functions of pile foundation 9 years ago

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List 4 functions of why pile foundation is used.

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Types of piles refer here.

Pile Foundation Functions
Piles are used if the bearing capacity of soil at shallow depth is not enough to withstand the […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Differences between pad, strip and raft foundations 9 years ago

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Within Shallow Foundation, what are the differences between Pad, Strip and Raft foundations?

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See earlier posts on foundation in Part 1 BT1 below:

D06 2012 Q1

Shallow Foundation
Types of piles

D06 2013 […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, 'Zoning' in Town and Country Planning Act, 1976 9 years ago

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What is ‘Zoning’ in Town and Country Planning Act, 1976?

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A good article on this is written by Abdullah, Harun & Rahman (2011) below.

See the original question D10 2015 Q7 here.

Development plan

Various […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Public Participation in Draft Development Plan 9 years ago

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Is there any way that the development plan of the proposed land be opened to public feedback? List down the law as according to Town and Country Planning Act, 1976.

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See the original question D10 2015 Q7 […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, What is Capital Asset Pricing Model in Property Valuation? 9 years, 1 month ago

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What is real property valuation by Capital Asset Pricing Model?

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Capital Asset Pricing Model or CAPM is a mathematical model to calculate risk and hence gives an estimation of the value of a property […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, 3 methods of estimating cost 9 years, 1 month ago

Q.List down 3 methods of estimating replacement and reproduction cost.A.There are 3 major methods of estimating the reproduction or replacement cost:The square-foot method (aka comparison method) takes the cost […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Steps in calculating value by Cost Approach 9 years, 1 month ago

Q.Using Cost Approach, illustrate your steps in arriving at a value of a new building.A.The application of the cost approach includes the following steps:Develop a land value opinion. Land is valued as if vacant […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Cost Approach – what circumstances and what not? 9 years, 1 month ago

Q.What are the circumstances where cost approach to valuation is good or bad?A.A good resource to read about Cost Approach is here – Hamilton, Stanley. 1998. Real Estate Investment Analysis and Appraisal. […]
Thomas Sim PEA2066 wrote a new post, Definition of approaches to value – ASA Definition 9 years, 1 month ago

Q.What are the definitions of Sales Comparison Approach, Cost Approach and Income Approach to Valuation?A.Before that, there is in fact, another model for property valuation called Capital Asset Pricing Model. […]
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