Concrete Structures NCV Level 3 — Document

November 2020 — NCV Level 3 — Concrete Structures

NCV Level 3 2020 NCV Engineering

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1.1Neatly draw a cross section of piles and a pile cap with a column on top. (10\

1.2FIGURE 1 Identify the types of forces acting on each of the structures in FIGURE 1 by writing only the answer next to the letter (A C\ in the ANSWER BOOK.

1.3Make a neat , labelled sketch of a cantilever retaining wall. (6\

1.4FIGURE 2 shows a fixed beam between two supports that must be reinforced as a lot of stress occur s where the beam is fixed to a wall. FIGURE

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2.1Choose a term from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A F\ next to the question number (2.1.1

2.1.5\in the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B .1.1 .1.2 .1.3

2.2Name and explain TWO types of cold drawing. (2 2\ (4\

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2.4List THREE commonly used sizes/nominal diameter of reinforcement. (3\

2.5Give FIVE factors t o consider when adding fibre to concrete. (5\ [25] (12020343\25

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3.1Copy and complete the following bending schedule by choosing a heading from the list below. bar mark; bars per member; total bars; total length; shape code

3.2Use the information below to complete the bending schedule copied in

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3.2.1The bars must be cut according to shape code 32. (2\

3.2.2ars are needed for six beams . Each beam must have FOUR high yield

3.2.3Each of the 16 mm bars must have a straight length of 600 mm. he unbent length of these bars must be 900 mm. (2\

3.2.4Each of the mild steel bars must have a straight length of 800 mm. he unbent lengths of these bars must be 1 200 mm. (2\

3.2.5The high yield bars have a bar mark of 25. The bar mark for the mild steel bars is 26. (2\

3.2.6Calculate the total number of bars for each type. (2\

3.3Explain each of the following symbols that show where reinforced bars should be placed

3.3.1TOG

3.3.2TOC

3.3.3EF

3.3.425

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4.2Redraw the following table about documents used in a steel yard and explain the purpose, use and information of each type of document TYPE OF DOCUMENT PURPOSE

4.3Make a neat drawing of a bar label showing the following Buyer Mr Pitso Bar mark 15

Mark Allocation

Total100 marks

Sections25 + 25 + 25 + 25 = 100 marks

Paper information

TitleDocument

SubjectConcrete Structures

LevelNCV Level 3

Document typeQuestion paper

Year2020

MonthNovember

Pages7

Downloads3

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago6y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySunday

Exam periodNovember 2020

Days since exam2,168

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