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 Read More …
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Functions of Water Traps
Q. What are the common functions of Water Traps? A. Types of water traps here. In plumbing, a trap is a U-, S-, or J-shaped pipe located below or within Read More …
Types of Water Traps
Q. With diagrams, explain the various types of water trap in the residential drainage system. A. Main function of water traps here. Types of Traps: The three types of traps Read More …
Indirect, Direct Hot or Cold Water Supply
Q. What does it mean by Direct and Indirect water supply. How about Hot and Cold? A. Direct or indirect refers to how the water is distributed in the piping Read More …
Manhole, Diversion Manhole – what is it?
Q. What is manhole, and its purpose? What is a diversion manhole? A. A manhole (alternatively utility hole, cable chamber, maintenance hole, inspection chamber, access chamber, sewer hole, or confined Read More …
Types of Piles
Q. List down the common types of piles for pile foundation. A. Functions of piles refer here. Piles are classified into the following four type. (a) Large-displacement piles, which include all Read More …
4 Functions of pile foundation
Q. List 4 functions of why pile foundation is used. A. Types of piles refer here. Pile Foundation Functions Piles are used if the bearing capacity of soil at shallow Read More …
Differences between pad, strip and raft foundations
Q. Within Shallow Foundation, what are the differences between Pad, Strip and Raft foundations? A. See earlier posts on foundation in Part 1 BT1 below: D06 2012 Q1 Shallow Foundation Read More …
Sewerage System Management Q7
Q. Explain any three (3) of the following: i) Combine System in underground sewerage system. ii) Back Siphonage in water supply system. iii) Factors to be considered in selecting sanitary Read More …
Waste Management – Landfill, Incinerator & Recycling Q6
Q. Solid waste disposal has become a serious issue for our country. Explain the solid waste disposal method below and discuss their advantages and disadvantages. i) Landfill. ii) Incinerator. iii) Read More …
Lattice v Portal Frame Roof Structures Q5
Q. (a) With the aid of labeled diagrams explain the following roof structure for large single-storey factory building: i) Lattice roof structure. ii) Portal frame roof structure. (15 marks) (b) Read More …
Single Stack System vs One Pipe System Q4
Q.The Single Stack System is the simplification of the one pipe system. Explain using diagrams the construction of the single stack system and give its advantages as compared to the Read More …
Industrialized Building System (IBS) Q3
Q. The Industrialized Building System (IBS) was introduced by the Government in 2003 due to its many benefits such as reduced construction time and better site management. This effort to Read More …
Selecting Floor Finishes & Types of Floors Q2
Q. (a) Discuss five (5) factors that need to be considered when selecting floor finishes. (10 marks) (b) With the aid of diagrams, explain the following types of floor construction: Read More …
Clean Water System & Indirect Cold Water System Q1
Q. (a) With the aid of diagrams, explain how clean water is being treated before being distributed to consumers. (10 marks) (b) With the aid of diagrams, explain the indirect Read More …
Foundations – Strip Pad Raft Q1
Q. With the aid of diagrams, explain the following types of foundations:- i) Strip Foundation ii) Pad Foundation iii) Raft Foundation (25 marks, 2012 Q1) A. All the above are Read More …
Floor Materials Beam and Slab Floor Q2
Q. a) What are the factors to be considered when selecting floor materials? (10 marks) b) Explain the following type of floor construction with the aid of fully labelled diagrams: Read More …
Pre-fabricated Construction and Wall Structure for Warehouse Q3
Q.a) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of pre-fabricated construction. (10 marks) b) With the aid of suitable labelled diagrams, suggest a suitable type of wall structure for a large single Read More …
Water Treatment System Q4
Q. a) Illustrate using diagrams, the water treatment system that is usually used to ensure that water supply is safe for consumption. (10 marks) b) Describe by using labelled sketches, Read More …
Water Piping Systems Q5
Q. a) Explain the various materials that are used for water supply pipes. (10 marks) b) The single stack system in the soil and waste system is the simplification of Read More …