Q. What is Flow Test for fresh concrete? A. The flow table test or flow test is a method to determine the consistence of fresh concrete. Application When fresh concrete Read More …
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Concrete Slump Test
Q.Explain “Slump Test” in concrete workability. A.The concrete slump test is an empirical test that measures the workability of fresh concrete. More specifically, it measures the consistency of the concrete Read More …
Workability of Concrete
Q. Explain the methods of measuring the workability of concrete. A. Workability is one of the physical parameters of concrete which affects the strength and durability as well as the Read More …
Casement Windows
Q. Using diagrams indicate the elements of casement window. Explain the types of these windows. A. Earlier post on Windows here. The elements of casement window are: Hinge assembly Locking Read More …
Load bearing wall building v framed wall building
Q. What is the difference between “Load bearing wall building structure” and “framed wall building structure”? A. Load bearing structures are structures where the load is transferred to the foundations Read More …
Load bearing v framed – 2
Q. What are the differences between load bearing wall building and framed wall building? A. Firstly, there is a big difference between “load bearing wall” and “load bearing wall building Read More …
Techniques in Drawings Q7
Q.With the aid of diagrams, explain the followings: Floor plan Elevations and sections Scale drawings Dimensions Specifications (25 marks, 2014 Q7) A.1. Floor Plan In architecture and building engineering, a Read More …
Classification of wood and Seasoning of Timber Q6
Q. a) Explain the classification of wood based on botanical aspects. (10 marks) b) Describe the methods of seasoning and preservation of timber. (15 marks) (25 marks, 2014 Q6) A. Read More …
Stages of concreting operations Q5
Q. a) Explain the stages of concreting operations. (15 marks) b) Explain one of the methods of measuring the workability of concrete. (10 marks) (25 marks, 2014 Q5) A. Don’t Read More …
Elements of Brick Wall Openings Q4
Q. a) With the use of diagram, label the elements of brick wall openings. Elaborate the functions of each element. (10 marks) b) Using diagrams indicate the elements of casement Read More …
Load bearing v framed – 1 Q3
Q. a) Explain the term “load bearing wall building” and “framed building” (8 marks) b) State the differences of these two (2) types of building structures. (7 marks) c) Describe Read More …
5 Characteristics of Floor Construction Q2
Q. (a) Explain five (5) main characteristics of floor construction. (10 marks) (b) With the use of diagrams, explain the stages in the construction of the following: (i) a solid Read More …
Stages of Development for a Construction Project Q1
Q. Explain the following stages of development for a construction project: (i) Briefing stage (ii) Designing stage (iii) Tendering stage (iv) Construction stage (25 marks, 2014 Q1) A. Answers were Read More …
Material used in DPC
Q. State the material used for damp proof course commonly used in construction work. (15 marks, 2012 Q6b) A. Materials widely used for damp proofing include: Flexible materials like Read More …
Firebrick v Insulating Firebrick
Q.What are the differences in firebrick and insulating firebrick? A. Firebricks – heavy dense fire clay bricks About the heavy dense heat resistant firebricks, standard size or other firebrick products Read More …
Different types of bricks
Q. State two (2) types of brick commonly used in building construction other than clay bricks. Explain the properties of those types of bricks as compared with clay bricks. (13 Read More …
Types of ceiling finishes
Q. Explain five (5) types of ceiling finishes normally used for suspended ceiling. (10 marks, 2012 Q4b) A. An earlier post here also wrote about ceiling finishes. 1. Acoustic Ceiling Read More …
Purpose of Ceiling
Q.Explain the purpose of ceiling. Is it a structure of a building? A.Ceilings are interior structures in an enclosed space such as rooms and hall that cover the upper limit Read More …
Different Pitched Roofs
Q. Using diagram explain the different types of pitched roofs. i) Single Roof ii) Double Roof iii) Trussed or Framed Roof (15 marks, 2012 Q3b) A. Roofs may be pitched Read More …
Functions of Roof – 2
Q.In simple language, describe the functions of roofing. A.Functions of Roof i. To keep out rain, wind, snow and dustii. To prevent excessive heat loss in winteriii. To keep the Read More …