Concrete Structures NCV Level 4 — Memo

November 2023 — NCV Level 4 — Concrete Structures

NCV Level 4 2023 NCV Engineering

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1.1It is a good idea to cross out the number showing the original total number of bars and write in the new number of bars left.

1.2.1substances

1.2.2neutralises

1.2.3acids

1.2.4cement

1.2.5alkaline

1.2.6passive

1.2.7corrosion

1.2.8acidic conditions (8 (8\ [10] QUESTION 2: INSTALLATION OF REINFORCING STEEL10

2.1One should bend them back to ensure that the embedded portion does not extend into the specified minimum cover, which may affect the setting between concrete and steel. Safety clothes Safety goggles

2.3.5(5 (10\

2.4.1False

2.4.2False

2.4.3True

2.4.4True

2.4.5False (5

2.5It is malleable. It can be ben y and it is strong to tie steel bars. (2\

2.6.1Tying wire nip: It is a special pair of pliers used in steel fixing to tighten wire around reinforcement.

2.6.2

2.7Form ties and spacers left in position must not spoil the desired appearance or affect the durability of the structure. One must always neatly cut off and bend back the ends of the wires. This is to ensure t

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3.1Dead load Impose load Environmental loads (2\

3.2.1number of bars. type of bar (high yield steel bar (3\

3.2.2type of a bar ( mild steel\ [10]10

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4.1Correctness = 3 Correctness = 2 Correctness = 3 Measurements = 1 ____________ Measurements = 1 Total_______ _= Total______= 2 (10\

4.2.1or less

4.2.2Increase by 15 s for each additional cubic metre or part therefore.

4.2.3

4.3Reduce the temperature of the concrete mix. Cool the mixing water by using well crushed ice for part or all of the mixing water. The ice particles need to be small enough to melt completely during the mixing process.

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5.1The company will not spend money on extra labour to repair damages. The company will not lose productive time. The company will not need to spend money on material for repairs. There will be no risk of concrete being weakened by repairs.

5.2Surface plunking occurs when patches of the surface sticking to the formwork are pulled off the face during removal. (2\

5.3Decking panels are the underside parts of formwork used for the base of a slab or decking. (2\ [10]10

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6.1.1Yes. Do not block walkways Are easy to hold of Are securely placed [10] TOTAL:10

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TitleMemo

SubjectConcrete Structures

LevelNCV Level 4

Document typeNCV Engineering

Year2023

MonthNovember

Pages6

Downloads3

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago3y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayWednesday

Exam periodNovember 2023

Days since exam1,074

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