Thursday, November 17, 2011

FINAL: Part C

EXAMPLE

Instruction: This section consist of three structures questions. Answer two questions only.


QUESTION 1

a) Give the definition of:
i. Moisture content
ii. Density

b) State THREE advantage of wood as construction material.

c) State and draw THREE types of the defects.

d) Describe the method of wood preservation.


QUESTION 2
a)
b)
c)
d)

QUESTION 3
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

FINAL: Part B

EXAMPLE

Instruction: Choose either TRUE or FALSE.

1. Green wood is heavier than dry wood. (True/False)

2. Plaster is fluid mixture of portland cement, lime and sand. (True/False)

3. Nominal mix is base on weight of concrete. (True/False)

4. Jointing is the finish applied to mortar joints as the work proceeds. (True/False)

5. Bows is warping in lumber where the ends twist in opposite directions. (True/False)

F(IV)E

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Exercise: External Piping


1. Justify the types and sizes of material for:

i. Water supply pipe in building

ii. Waste water pipe in building



2. Justify the importance of pipes in industrial structure related to environment.

i. Determine the selection of pipe sizes, materials for clean water distribution system and waste water collection.

FINAL: Part A

EXAMPLE

Instruction: Answer all the question.

1. What is heartwood:
A. Dead tissue/cell, provide mechanical support to the tree
B. Containing cell
C. A thin layer inside than bark
D. Centre of the log

2. Type of Clay brick
i. Common bricks
ii. Facing bricks
iii. Engineering bricks
iv. Block brick

A. ii, ii and iv
B. i, ii and iii
C. i, ii and iv
D. ii and iii

3. Cast Iron also can use as below EXCEPT:
A. Parts of pumps
B. Pipes to some extent
C. Used in construction
D. Parts of motors and engines

4. Paint is any ____________ composition which after application to a substrate in a thin layers is converted to an opaque solid film.
A. Solid or semi solid
B. Solid or gas
C. Liquid or gas
D. Liquid, liquefiable or mastic

5. Test for aggregate is:
A. Setting time
B. Silt test
C. Slump test
D. Vebe test