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Bce0112:Construction Technology Question Paper

Bce0112:Construction Technology

Course:Diploma In Civil Engineering

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2012

(a) (i) Describe a substructure in a simple building. (2 Marks)
(ii) With the aid of sketches name and explain 2 types of excavations commonly used in
construction of domestic houses. (4 Marks)
(iii) Justify the necessity of removing vegetable soil while building on a new site.
(2 Marks)
(b) Giving examples, explain three factors considered when choosing materials for external
wall construction. (3 Marks)
(c) (i) Using sketches, give two types of windows based on the method of opening.
(4 Marks)
(ii) Describe fully two types of doors. (4 Marks)
(iii) With the aid of sketches give 3 basic roof forms. (3 Marks)
(d) Give three main considerations when determining the types of floor finish to be used.
(3 Marks)
(e) Describe the direct cold water supply system for a simple building. (5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (15 MARKS)
(a) Describe using sketches three types of foundation used in the construction of a simple
building. (6 Marks)
(b) Explain the principles which help in preventing moisture from penetrating to the inside of
solid external walls of a building. (4 Marks)
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(c) Elaborate on how ground movements occur and how to minimize their effects on
buildings. (5 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (15 MARKS)
(a) Describe three performance characteristics of a window. (6 Marks)
(b) Sketch and label all the parts of typical timber window (5 Marks)
(c) Differentiate between load-bearing and non-load bearing walls. (4 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (15 MARKS)
(a) Describe four parts of a door. (4 Marks)
(b) Explain with aid of sketches four methods of door opening. (4 Marks)
(c) Briefly make notes on two types of stone floor finishes used domestically. (4 Marks)
(d) Name three types of methods that can be adapted for the following types of drainage
systems.
(i) Above ground drainage system
(ii) Below ground drainage system (3 Marks)

Bce0112:Construction Technology Question Paper

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