Q. (a) Explain the factors which need to be considered when deciding on the types of door. (10 marks) (b) Using diagrams, explain two (2) types of doors that are Read More …
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Elements of Timber Staircase Q4
Q. (a) With the aid of diagram, label the elements of a timber staircase. (10 marks) (b) Explain five (5) general principles in the construction of timber stairs. (15 marks) Read More …
Symbols of building materials, electrical, sanitary and solid ground floor Q7
Q. Sketch the followings:- (i) Five (5) symbols for building materials. (ii) Five (5) symbols for components and electrical. (iii) Five (5) symbols for sanitary fittings. (iv) Section of solid Read More …
Bricks vs Blocks
Q. What are the differences between bricks and blocks? A. Earlier post Past year 2013 Q5b Advantages and disadvantages of Bricks vs Blocks here. Traditionally, it has been a custom to Read More …
Compacting Concrete
Q. Why is compaction of concrete necessary? A. It is important to compact the concrete fully because: Air voids reduce the strength of the concrete. For every 1% of entrapped Read More …
Mixing Concrete batching placing compacting curing
Q. b) Explain how the method of batching, placing, compacting and curing influenced the strength of concrete. (16 marks) (16 marks, 2013 Q6b) A. b) See earlier posts: Past year Read More …
Concrete Mixers
Q.What are the various types of mixers used in batching the cement and aggregates? A.The mixing operation consists of rotation or stirring, the objective being to coat the surface the Read More …
Factors affecting Strength of Concrete
Q.What are the factors affecting the strength of concrete? A.Factors affecting concrete strength Concrete strength is effected by many factors, such as quality of raw materials, water/cement ratio, coarse/fine aggregate Read More …
Floor Finishes and Suitability Q7
Q. a) Explain three (3) factors to be considered in selecting floor finishes. (9 marks) b) Suggest and give reasons for selecting the types of floor finishes suitable for the Read More …
Variables in Concrete Mix Q6
Q. a) State the functions of the following materials in concrete mix. i) Cement ii) Aggregates iii) Water (9 marks) b) Explain how the method of batching, placing, compacting and Read More …
Blocks vs Bricks Q5
Q. a) Apart from bricks, blocks are also used in the construction of walls. Explain what is a block and describe the types of blocks that are commonly used. (15 Read More …
Staircases Q4
Q.a) With the use of diagram, label the elements of a timber staircase. (10 marks) b) Explain three (3) principles of the construction of domestic staircases. (15 marks) (25 marks, Read More …
Types of doors 2 Q3
Q. a) Elaborate two (2) factors to be considered in deciding on the type of door for a dwelling house. (10 marks) b) Using diagrams, explain the following types of Read More …
Bonding Joints Q2
Q. a) ‘Brick bonding must be overlapping and continuous vertical joints should be avoided.’ Explain and show how to overcome the problem. (13 marks) b) By using diagrams, describe the Read More …
Choices of foundation and Shallow Foundation Q1
Q. a) Explain how the following factors influence the choice of building foundation. i) The total loads of the building. ii) The nature and bearing capacity of the subsoil. (10 Read More …
Wood Preservation and its use
Q.How can preservation of wood affects its use? A. PROPERTIES OF TREATED WOOD AFFECTING USES Strength: Waterborne preservative treatments generally reduce the mechanical properties of wood. The treatment does not Read More …
Preservation of Timber
Q. Explain the preservation of Timber. How would preservation of timber affect its use? A. Please refer to Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism website here for a Read More …
Hard Wood v Soft Wood
Q.What is Hard Wood and what is Soft Wood? Are soft woods soft and hard woods hard? A.As it turns out, a hardwood is not necessarily a harder material (more Read More …
Vee-Bee Consistometer
Q.What is a Vee-Bee Test? A.To determine the workability of fresh concrete by using a Vee-Bee consistometer as per IS: 1199 – 1959. The apparatus used is Vee-Bee consistometer. Procedure Read More …
Compaction Factor Test
Q.What do you understand by “Compaction Factor Test” for measurement of workability of concrete? A.Aim: To find out the compaction factor for the given fresh mix of concrete. Theory: Work-ability Read More …