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Iph 2213: Quantity Surveying Question Paper

Iph 2213: Quantity Surveying

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public `

Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2015

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2014/2015

SECOND YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH

IPH 2213: QUANTITY SURVEYING

DATE: APRIL 2015 TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SECTION A AND ANY ONE QUESTION IN SECTION B

SECTION A: (ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS)

1. a) Define the term “Contract” [2 marks]

b) Briefly explain FOUR elements of a contract. [4 marks]

2. Outline any SIX uses of Bills of Quantities. [6 marks]

3. Explain the following terms as used in Building Quantities:

a) Preambles
b) Prime cost
c) Deemed to be included [6 marks]

4. a) Define the term “Wastes” as used in Building Quantities. [2 marks]

b) List the observations made while constructing? [4 marks]

5. Briefly explain the variations between estimated cost and actual cost
of a building project. [6 marks]

6. Outline the roles of each party involved in the pre-contract stage. [6 marks]

7. Illustrate the columns of a dimension paper and state the use of each column. [6 marks]

8. Indicate where the following are inserted in the dimension paper:

a) Cubic measurements
b) Superficial measurements
c) Linear measurements
d) Nil
e) Enumerated items
f) Multiplication of cubic items [6 marks]

SECTION B: (ANSWER ONLY ONE QUESTION)

9. From Figure 1: (Attached)

a) Calculate the volume of soil to be excavated including 150mm top soil. [6 marks]

b) Calculate the total surface area to be provided with earth work support. [6 marks]

c) Calculate the total volume of concrete to the used in the strip foundation. [6 marks]

d) Briefly explain any FOUR types of building contracts. [4 marks]

10. Figure 2: (Attached) shows a Plan and cross-section of a foundation
with internal and external walls.

Take-off and square the dimension on the dimension paper. [22 marks]

11. Take-off the foundation shown in Figure 3: (Attached) upto the
floor-slab level. [22 marks]

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