Bricklaying And Plastering Theory N1 — Document

April 2019 — N1 — Bricklaying And Plastering Theory

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1.1Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Cho ose the answer and write only 'True' or ' alse' next to the question number

1.1.10\the ANSWER BOOK.

1.1.1Concrete is made by mixing cement and lime with water.

1.1.2The proportion of each ingredient in concrete mixture will determine the strength of the concrete.

1.1.3Non fine concrete consists of water, cement and sand only.

1.1.4Cu ring is the process whereby newly placed concrete is kept moist for a period of at least seven days.

1.1.5Compaction is the process whereby trapped air bubbles are removed from freshly placed concrete.

1.1.6Clay particles in an aggregate can weaken the bonding force between the cement paste and the aggregate.

1.1.7Mortar is a mixture of cement, stone and water.

1.1.8Damp proofing can also be called waterproofing.

1.1.9A s lump test is used to test the workability of concrete.

1.1.10

1.2List FOUR materials used to make concrete. (4\

1.3Give FOUR methods to cure concrete after it has been placed. (4\

1.4Name TWO ways to obtain concrete. (2\ [20] 1101009120

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2.1List FIVE tools that can be used to plaster a blank wall. (5\

2.2State ONE function of each of the following tools:

2.2.1Long jointer

2.2.2Hand hawk

2.2.3Steel square

2.2.4Brick bolster

2.2.5

2.3Give ONE reason why selecting the correct tool for a specific type of job is important (1\

2.4A bricklayer is a tradesman who builds or completes the brickwork on a building project in different stages. The tool that a bricklayer use is divided into different groups depending on the stage of work.

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4.1List THREE tests that can be carried out in the field to check the quality of mortar sand. (3\

4.2Explain the term admixtures (3\

4.3Chemical admixtures may be classified in terms of their function. List FIVE types of admixtures that can be used in concrete. (5\

4.4Name THREE physical properties of firebricks. (3\

4.5Explain the purpose of the holes in clay bricks which do not exist in solid cement bricks. (4\

4.6Give ONE reason for using firebricks (2\ [20] 1101009120

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5.1Show by means of simple sketches the difference between racking and toothing NOTE: how the racking and toothing

5.2Define each of the following civil engineering terms:

5.2.1Jointing

5.2.2Bonding

5.2.3Structural wall

5.2.4

5.3Name FOUR types of joint profiles. (4\ [20] TOTAL: 10020

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Total100 marks

Sections20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 100 marks

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TitleDocument

SubjectBricklaying And Plastering Theory

LevelN1

Document typeQuestion paper

Year2019

MonthApril

Pages5

Downloads5

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago7y

SeasonAutumn (SH)

Start dayMonday

Exam periodApril 2019

Days since exam2,752

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