Building And Civil Technology N3 — Document
April 2018 — N3 — Building And Civil Technology
N3
2018
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1.1Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A D\ next to the question number (1.1.1
1.1.10\in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1.1The ... is the designer and manager of the project. clerk of work
1.1.2A/An ... submit her/his tender price to the architect within the stipulated time
1.1.3A ... is responsible for the smooth running of the branch office or contract. town planner
1.1.4A ... sees to it that the trenches are according to the specified width and depth. bricklayer supervisor carpenter
1.1.5/An cleaned off. internal works glazier
1.1.6A .... takes sample and test cubes as directed. bricklayer site supervisor concreter
1.1.7che cks that no tears exist between coatings. glaz ier
1.1.8/An .... checks that glass has been properly back puttied and cleaner. Internal works
1.1.9the contour levels from dwelling to connection point. plasterer roofer drain layer concreter
1.1.10laborer pushes a loaded wheel barrow across PVC conduits
1.2State FOUR requirements for good communication. (4\
1.3Name TWO ways of communication. (2\ [16]16
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2.1Make a large, neat sketch of a vertical section through a cavity wall built on a reinforced strip foundation. Include the following details:
2.1.1Cavity wall
2.1.2Strip foundation
2.1.3Breadth of foundation
2.1.4Cavity wall filled with at least 150 mm damp proof course from DPC
2.1.5Reinforcement in foundation
2.1.6Damp proof course (8\ 11010273
2.2Name FIVE materials that can be used for damp proofing o prevent the passage of water and to act as a barrier against penetration. (5\
2.3Explain the term foundation (3\ [16]16
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3.1Calculate how much water (liters\ you would need in the following situation: 250 kg of cement with water cement ration of 0,4. (3\
3.2What will be the concrete coverage for steel reinforcement of the following
3.2.1Reinforced concrete beam
3.2.2Reinforced concrete slabs
3.2.3Reinforced concrete foundation
3.2.4Reinforced concrete columns (4 1\ (4\
3.3Give TWO reasons why pointing and jointing should carry on (2\ 11010273
3.4The purpose of cavity is to prevent rain penetrating to the inner skin and to improve the insulation proper tie of the wall Name the SEVEN parts that are found on this cavity wall . Write the answer
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4.1Write down the following abbreviations in full:
4.1.1SVP
4.1.2ST
4.1.4WB
4.1.5GL
4.1.6
4.2State FOUR advantages of pressure valve geyser (4\ 11010273
4.3Make a neat, large sketch of a structural steel beam and secondary beam. Clearly show the main beam, secondary beam, shop connection and web cleat. (6\ [16]16
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5.1Make a large, neat sketch of a light controlled by a two way switch. (5\
5.2The main function of distribution board is to distribute electrical power from its source to all other points of use. State THREE places where it is not permitted to install distribution boar
5.3Name and explain FOUR factors which should be considered when selecting floor finishing (4 2\ (8\ [16]16
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6.1one brick wall of 20 long and 3 m high has to be built with a door opening of
6.1.1The total area of the wall (4\
6.1.2The amount of bricks needed (2\
6.1.3The amount of sand needed (2\
6.1.4The labo r cost to build the wall (2\
6.2.1Give FOUR reasons why paving is necessary after completion of a project. (4\
6.2.2Briefly explain why edging is important when paving is done. (1\
6.3Gravel roads are used in certain condition where there is no heavy traffic, or in rural areas. State THREE common causes of poor performance of gravel roads. (3\
6.4List TWO points which must be considered when designing particular pavement factors. (2\ [20] TOTAL: 10020
Multiple Choice Options
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A).. sees to it that the trenches are according to the specified width
A)... takes sample
Topics Identified
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Mark Allocation
Total100 marks
Sections16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 20 = 100 marks
Paper information
TitleDocument
SubjectBuilding And Civil Technology
LevelN3
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2018
MonthApril
Pages7
Downloads3
Examination context
Decade2010s
Years ago8y
SeasonAutumn (SH)
Start daySunday
Exam periodApril 2018
Days since exam3,115
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