Mansory NCV Level 3 — Memo

November 2023 — NCV Level 3 — Mansory

NCV Level 3 2023 NCV Engineering

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1.1.1False

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1.2Timber battens can be used to clean the inside of the wall of droppings and debris. Openings can be made low down the wall The c avity should be cleaned on a daily basis so that the mortar droppings do not set hard.

1.3Damp roof ourse (1\

1.4Alternate plan courses of a 290 mm corner cavity wall SCALE 1:10 Correctness of course A/B 3 marks each course marks Overall neatness 2 marks each course marks

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2.1(Relevant alternate answer accepted for 2.1.1

2.1.1test used to determine the stiffness of mortar by pushing the thumb slightly with pressure against a finished section of wall (2\

2.1.2sed to improve the structural performance of masonry walls by providing addition resistance to lateral loads are usually helical bars or steel rods

2.2Place the straight edge on two masonry units of the same measurements Take a long spirit level or another straight edge and place it on the top of the straight edge and adjust the straight edge upwards or downwards

2.3The usual way of reinforcing walls is with the use of bed joint reinforcement. Bed joints are the horizontal joints between courses built with masonry and mortar. However, in hollow masonry it is better to reinforce the hollow blocks

2.4190 mm for the height of the unit Weathered Flush Raked

2.6When laying masonry units always cut off any mortar that sticks out from the joint never scrape the mortar on the face of the unit. Should smears of mortar droppings on the face of masonry occur, allow it to dry

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3.1.1Soffit

3.1.2Bed joints

3.1.3Arch ring

3.1.4Rise

3.1.5In situ concrete

3.1.6Wedges

3.1.7Pre cast concrete (7 (7\

3.2(Relevant alternate sketch accepted\ (6\

3.3Make the opening in the hollow unit before laying the unit into the wall and use a masonry saw to cut two vertical slots at the bottom of the exposed face of the block. Remove the cut piece and fix the plug box into the hole,

3.4Use a raking tool to rake out the joints. Remove the excess mortar. For a concave joint use a round rule (jointer\ or a raked or square joint use a square rule. Any relevant answer accepted (5\

3.5Allow large mortar droppings to harden slightly and remove it with the aid of a trowel putty knife or chisel. Rub concrete surfaces with another piece of concrete masonry and then rub the surface with a stiff fibre bristle brush.

3.6Hook the anchors at the bottom end Ensure that the anchors measurements are correct Embed the anchors in the core of the hollow units Fill the core of the hollow unit with concrete Support the anchors within the wall wi

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TitleMemo

SubjectMansory

LevelNCV Level 3

Document typeNCV Engineering

Year2023

MonthNovember

Pages6

Downloads3

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago3y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayWednesday

Exam periodNovember 2023

Days since exam1,075

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