Masonry NCV Level 3 — Document

February 2020 — NCV Level 3 — Masonry

NCV Level 3 2020 NCV Engineering

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1.10\the ANSWER BOOK.

1.1The foundation of a cavity wall is made of hollow blocks.

1.2An intersection is where two walls cross through eac h other.

1.3Cavity walls have a cavity or space between two single leaf walls.

1.4Lintels are built into a wall to support the foundation.

1.5In situ means made on the building site, rather than being made in a factory and brought to the si te.

1.6Rank means deciding the order of things on a list based on quality.

1.7A s offit is the underside or bottom of a strip foundation.

1.8A w all tie connects leaves of masonry together for mutual support.

1.9Brick force reinforcement uses bricks.

1.1010

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2.1Draw, to scale 1:10, the alternate plan courses of a corner in 380 mm cavity wall construction. Show the following detail s: First course Second course Wall tie One

2.2What is the purpose of weep hol es in a cavity wall? (2

2.3Why must mortar droppings and debris be prevented from falling into the cavity in a cavity wall? (2\

2.4Give FOUR advantages of a cavity wall. (4\

2.5What is the purpose of a ring beam? (2\ [30] (12020353\30

3.1Explain why profiles must be marked at intervals of 200 mm. (2\

3.2Give ONE use of each the following

3.2.1Lintel blocks

3.2.2Waterproof sheeting

3.2.3bars 3.

2.4

3.3Explain why it is not common to reinforce hollow masonry work with conventional brick force or bed joint reinforcing. (5\

3.4List THREE types of bond block lintels. (3\

3.5Briefly explain how to keep mason ry clean and how to remove stiffened mortar. (7\

3.6List FIVE guidelines to follow when installing roof anchors in hollow masonry walls. (5\ [30]30

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4.1Explain how to install a recessed elect rical plug box and conduit into a hollow unit. (5\

4.2Draw, to scale 1:10, the front view of a segmental arch and clearly show the following Span 200 mm Rise

4.3Why must masonry or brickwork be presoaked with clean water before using acid to clean the surface? (2\

4.4Explain how arches are classified. (3\ [30] TOTAL: 10030

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Total100 marks

Sections10 + 30 + 30 + 30 = 100 marks

Paper information

TitleDocument

SubjectMasonry

LevelNCV Level 3

Document typeQuestion paper

Year2020

MonthFebruary

Pages4

Downloads3

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago6y

SeasonSummer (SH)

Start daySaturday

Exam periodFebruary 2020

Days since exam2,443

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