Bricklaying And Plastering Theory N1 — Document

November 2019 — N1 — Bricklaying And Plastering Theory

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1.1Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Ch oose the answer and write only 'True' or ' False next to the question number (1.1.1

1.1.10\the ANSWER BOOK.

1.1.1steel square is also called builder s square.

1.1.2A spirit level is an instrument designed to indicate whether a surface is level or plumb.

1.1.3A gauge rod is a curved piece of timber, marked off at regular intervals.

1.1.4A h and hawk is used to carry plastering mortar.

1.1.5A b lock brush is used to wet a wall when floating.

1.1.6Long jointer are used to finish off the vertical joints

1.1.7Wooden floats are used to finish float plaster or concrete surfaces.

1.1.8Mortar is a mixture of sand, stone, cement and water.

1.1.9The k ey brick is the centre of the circle of intrados and extrados.

1.1.10

1.2A tiler requires a variety of tools in order to fix tiles onto walls and floors. Name FIVE tools that can be used by a tiler for doing tiling. (5\

1.3State THREE ways in which hand tools should be cared for. (3\

1.4Give the function of short jointer (2\ [20] 11 010091\20

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2.1A slump test is conducted to measure the workability of concrete and test for the con sistency of the concrete th ough out the job. Name FIVE materials that will be requi red when performing

2.2Briefly explain the procedure to mix concrete with machine. (5\

2.3Name TWO methods of compaction. (2\

2.4Ex plain the following terminology used in civil engineering:

2.4.1Curing

2.4.2No fines concrete

2.4.3Compaction

2.4.4Batching of concrete (4 2\ (8\ [20]20

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3.1Briefly explain the procedure to plaster and float a blank wall. (8\

3.2State TWO reasons why building lime is added to cement mortar. (2\

3.3Explain the difference between plastering and rendering (4\

3.4Name THREE types of plaster. (3\

3.5Name THREE defects found in plasterwork. (3\ [20]20

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4.1Admixtures are substance other than cem ent, water and aggregate are added to the mixture immediately before or during mixing to change the property of the mixture. Give FIVE reasons why admixtures may be used.

4.2Name FIVE materials that can b e used for damp proof courses. (5\

4.3Define the term control joint. (2\

4.4Explain the difference between a single leaf wall and a double leaf wall

4.5State any FOU R properties of a good quality clay brick. (4\ [20]20

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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

MonthNovember

Pages4

Downloads6

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago7y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayFriday

Exam periodNovember 2019

Days since exam2,537

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