Construction Planning Supplementary NCV Level 2 — Document
February 2018 — NCV Level 2 — Construction Planning Supplementary
NCV Level 2
2018
NCV Engineering
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1.1Explain the following construction terminology:
1.1.1Specification (2\
1.1.2Variation (2\
1.1.3Servitude (2\ [6]6
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2.1A steel measuring tape is one of the most common measuring tools used on a building site.
2.1.2State TWO advantages of a steel measuring tape. State TWO disadvantages of a steel measuring tape
2.2Name TWO instruments that are used when performing the following activities on a construction site.
2.2.1Measuring angles (2\
2.2.2Setting out (2\
2.2.3Levelling (2\
2.3Choose the correct word for each description below. Write only the word next to the question number (2.3.1
2.3.5\the ANSWER BOOK. Tacheometric ; Datum ; Elevation ; Bench mark ; Stadia lines
2.3.1The altitude of a place above sea level (1\
2.3.2A post or other permanent mark established at a known elevation that is used as the basis for measuring the elevation of other topographical points. (1\
2.3.3A reference system or an approximation of the e arth's surface against which positional measurements are made for computing locations (1\
2.3.4Cross hairs on the eticle of a theodolite or other surveying instrument that allow stadiametric range finding (1\
2.3.5A method of measuring both horizontal distance and vertical elevation of a point in the distance, without the use of sophisticated technology, such as electronic distance measurement. (1\ (12010042\ NC5
2.4Discuss the two peg test method that is used to test the accuracy of a levelling instrument. (5\
2.524
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3.1Show your understanding by explaining the following shallow foundations:
3.1.1Strip foundation (2\
3.1.2Raft Foundation (2\
3.1.3Pad foundation (2\
3.2Briefly explain how site investigation is conducted to identify which foundation should be utilised when erecting a new building or structure. (4\ [10]10
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4.1Briefly explain the following term used in engineering:
4.1.1Force (2
4.1.2Strength (2 4.
1.3Strain (2 4. Columns are important structural members that transmit the weight of a roof to the foundation of a structure. Briefly explain
4.3.3 Angle iron (3\ (12010042\ NC5
4.4FIGURE 1 DIAGRAM SHEET 1 attached shows an illustration of pin
4.4.1 What type of stress will the structure experience in the top member (1\
4.4.2 What type of stress will the structure experience in the bottom (1\
4.4.3 (3\ 4. State the difference between the following:
4.5.1 Axial load and eccentric load (2\
4.5.2 Point load and uniformly distributed load (2\ [25] QUESTION : INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM (SI\ITS OF MEASUREMENTS25
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6.1
6.1.1Calculate the number of bricks needed to build the room. (8\
6.1.2Calculate the volume of plaster needed to plaster the inside walls only. (2\ [10]10
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7.1Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the (7.1.1
7.1.4\ the ANSWER BOOK.
7.1.1The scale that is used on plans represent the actual size of the stru cture (1\
7.1.2atching symbols are the measurement or sizes of a structure on a drawing (1\
7.1.3The symbols that are used on drawing plans communicate instruction to the contractor in a short and effective way.
7.1.4sectional iew on a drawing shows the external three dimensional view of the structure
7.2ifferent types of abbreviations are used on plans to show different materials and items. Write in full the following abbreviations:
7.2.1DPC (1\
7.2.2FFL (1\
7.2.3MH (1\
7.2.4SWD (1\
7.2.5VP (1\
7.2.6WC (1\
7.3A building construction worker is required to know the symbols, materials and specification on a building plan. FIGURE 2 DIAGRAM SHEET 2, shows a vertical section through an external wall of a dwelling.
7.3.5in the ANSWER BOOK. (5 x 1\ (5\ [15] TOTAL: 10015
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Mark Allocation
Total100 marks
Sections6 + 24 + 10 + 25 + 10 + 10 + 15 = 100 marks
Paper information
TitleDocument
SubjectConstruction Planning Supplementary
LevelNCV Level 2
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2018
MonthFebruary
Pages9
Downloads4
Examination context
Decade2010s
Years ago8y
SeasonSummer (SH)
Start dayThursday
Exam periodFebruary 2018
Days since exam3,173
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