Q. List down the different types of discharge from a construction site, and how to prevent them from polluting the environment. A. Purpose of drainage in a construction site is Read More …
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Factors influencing choice of Pile
Q. What are the factors influencing what type of pile to use? A. Factors influencing choice of pile Location and type of structure Ground conditions Durability Cost There are many Read More …
Types of Piles
Q.List out types of piles commonly used for foundation. A.Piles are often used because adequate bearing capacity can not be found at shallow enough depths to support the structural loads. Read More …
Deep Foundation
Q. Describe deep foundation, and give reasons why deep foundation is warranted. A. Deep foundations are those founding too deeply below the finished ground surface for their base bearing capacity to Read More …
Shallow Foundation
Q. Using sketches, show the types of shallow foundation and describe the soil conditions and types of building structures where it is specifically used. (15 marks, 2012 Q1b) A. Similar Read More …
Piling Building Foundation – 2
Q.What are the common precautions to take when piling for building construction? A. Precautions while designing ‘Foundation’ A foundation should be designed to transmit combined dead load, imposed load and Read More …
Symbols and graphics Q7
Q.Sketch the followings:- i) Five (5) symbols of building materialsii) Five (5) graphical symbols for building componentsiii) Plan for pitched roofiv) Section of a solid ground floor (25 marks, 2012 Read More …
DPC – Damp Proof Course Q6
Q. a) Explain the functions of Damp Proof Course and by using diagrams, explain the methods in which damp proof course are used. (10 marks) b) State the material used Read More …
Masonry Bricks Q5
Q. a) What is a clay brick? Explain the types of clay bricks. (12 marks) b) State two (2) types of brick commonly used in building construction other than clay Read More …
Ceiling types and functions Q4
Q. a) Using diagrams, explain the types of ceiling and state the advantages and disadvantages of each type of the ceiling. (15 marks) b) Explain five (5) types of ceiling Read More …
Functions of Roof Q3
Q. a) Explain the function of roof in the following context:- i) Weather resistant ii) Thermal insulation iii) Strength and stability (10 marks) b) Using diagram, explain the differences between Read More …
Groundwater drainage Q2
Q. a) Explain the purpose of groundwater drainage at a construction site. (10 marks) b) By using diagrams, explain the types of groundwater drainage system. (15 marks) (25 marks, 2012 Read More …
Piling Building Foundation Q1
Q. a) Explain the procedures or steps in designing the building foundation. (10 marks) b) Using sketches, show the types of shallow foundation and describe the soil conditions and types Read More …
Various Finishes for Concrete Flooring
Q.Give your choices of floor finishes on solid concrete screeded floor. A. Bricks and tiles There is a vast choice of tiles for flooring, ranging from ordinary ceramic tiles to Read More …
Types of Screed
Q.Describe screeding the concrete floor. What are the types of screed? How to prepare screed? A.There are two types of screed that we can use, either a bonded screed that Read More …
Concrete Upper Floor
Q. What are the choices for construction of concrete upper floor? Are there ready made or fabricated concrete slabs? A.When it comes to upper floor concrete slabs, the choice will Read More …
Basic Concrete Flooring
Ground Concrete Flooring
Q.Describe the concrete flooring commonly used for construction of ground flooring. A. Concrete floors Concrete floors give us the most options in terms of floor finish because so many different Read More …
Types of Floors – General
Q. Briefly explain the types of flooring in our homes. A. The type of floors specified in building plans will determine the materials required as well as which sub-contractors or Read More …
Wooden Floors
Q.Provide a simple 3 dimension diagram of a wooden flooring. Indicate the necessary elements. A. DPC = Damp Proof Course Types of timber floor finishings Ordinary tongue-and-groove floorboards may be laid Read More …