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Building And Construction Tecnology Question Paper

Building And Construction Tecnology

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Health

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH)
HEH 303: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TECNOLOGY

DATE: TUESDAY 31ST MARCH 2009 TIME: 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
This paper consists of TWO Sections A and B.
SECTION A
Answer ALL questions in this section.
1.
a)
Name TWO members of the design team and state ONE key role of each.

[2 marks]

b)
Explain how quality assurance is achieved during the building process.

[2 marks]
2.
Site clearance may involve demolition of existing structures.

a)
State TWO key reasons for demolition.

[1 mark]

b)
Briefly discuss THREE negative impacts of demolition.
[3 marks]

3.
Briefly describe TWO types of building maintenance.

[4 marks]

4.
Discuss FOUR causes of smoky chimneys.

[4 marks]

5.
a)
State TWO building code regulations for windows.
[2 marks]

b)
Explain TWO reasons for timbering trenches.

[2 marks]

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SECTION B
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions from this Section.
1.
Discuss the process of development control of construction projects from
inception
to
completion.
[20
marks]

2.
With aid of labeled sketches, discuss ventilation in buildings citing the factors
which reduce the efficiency of natural
ventilation.
[15
marks]

3.
Discuss the problem of dampness in buildings citing suitable remedies.

[15 marks]
4.
With aid of labeled sketches, discuss the construction of a solid ground floor.

[15 marks]
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