Q.Using diagram, explain Timber Upper Floor. A. Ref: Diagram from Dreamhouse at http://www.dreamhouse-group.eu/file/GK_009_Wooden_flooring_onto_concrete_slab_1.PDF Timber upper floors These details assume that timber joists have been sized according to span and loads they Read More …
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Wall Finishes
Q.What are the available wall finishes for climate of our country? A.There are many ways wall can have finishings. From the material use, wall finishes can be classified as below. Read More …
Mortar Joints & Finishes
Q. Explain five (5) types of mortar joints and finishes. A. [Finishes – means “complete the manufacture or decoration of (an article) by giving it an attractive surface appearance.” Joints Read More …
Portland Cement 2
Q.b) State four (4) types of Portland a Cement and explain the main properties of each type of these cement. (18 marks)(Part b) of, 2011 Q5)A.b)Portland cement comes in a Read More …
Concrete
Q. What is concrete, and why it is so special about concrete? A. In its simplest form, concrete is a mixture of paste and aggregates. The paste, composed of portland cement and Read More …
Floor, Roof and Ceiling Finishes Q7
Q. Describe four (4) types of finishes for floor, roof, and ceiling which is suitable for a two storey bungalow. Give reasons for your answers. (25 marks, 2011 Q7) A. Read More …
Mortar Q6
Q. a) What is mortar? Explain the following types if mortar:- Lime Mortar Cement Mortar Compo Mortar (10 marks) b) Explain how mortar joint may be finished and illustrate five Read More …
Portland Cement Q5
Q. a) Explain what is meant by Portland Cement? (7 marks) b) State four (4) types of Portland a Cement and explain the main properties of each type of these Read More …
Types of doors
This is a gallery of the different door construction design and the materials involved. Door Types and Styles: Interior Doors Because wood has a tendency to warp and to Read More …
Flush Door
Q. What is a “flush door”? Why cannot it be used as external door outside? A. Flush doors are simple interior and exterior doors that feature plain facings on both Read More …
Elements of Brick Wall Opening Q4
Q. a) With use of a diagram, label the elements of a brick wall openings. Elaborate the function of each element. (10 marks) b) Explain the term flush door. Use Read More …
Windows Q3
Q. a) Using diagrams, explain the different types of window based on the methods of opening. (15 marks) b) Describe three (3) types of windows suitable for residential houses in Read More …
Suspended Timber Grd Flr Detailed
Suspended Timber Ground Floor
Q. Explain, with diagram what is ‘Suspended Timber Ground Floor’. A. The diagram below illustrate the Suspended Timber Ground Floor. Copyright of: http://constructionstudiesq1.weebly.com/suspended-timber-floor.html Detailed plan is available here. Read More …
Types of flooring Q2
Q. a) with the use of diagram, explain the following types of floor. i) Suspended Timber Ground Floor. ii) Timber Upper Floor. (15 marks) b) By using diagram, describe how Read More …
Stages of Construction Project – Construction Stage
Q. For the client, the construction stage is often the most daunting as your home is being altered and considerable expenditure is involved. What do you expect during this stage? Read More …
Stages of Construction Project – Tendering Stage
Q.In the Tendering Stage, what are the procedures? A. TENDERING FOR A CONTRACTOR The architect will prepare Forms of Tender for main and specialist contractors. It is advisable to have Read More …
Stages of Construction Project – Designing Stage
Q. What is required in the designing stage? A. Usually there are two parts in the designing stage. One a rough design and later on a detailed design. INITIAL DESIGN Read More …
Stages of Construction Project – Briefing Stage
Q. There are 4 general development stages of a construction project. What do you understand by the ‘briefing stage’? A. Client Brief to Initial Design (Briefing Stage) THE BRIEF: IDENTIFYING Read More …
Stages of Construction Project Q1
Q. Explain the following stages of development for a construction project:- I) Briefing stage II) Designing stage III) Tendering stage IV) Constructing stage State the consultants whose area directly involve Read More …