Activity

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Using diagrams indicate the elements of casement window. Explain the types of these windows.

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Earlier post on Windows here.

The elements of  casement window are:

Hinge assembly
Locking […]

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What is the difference between “Load bearing wall building structure” and “framed wall building structure”?

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Load bearing structures are structures where the load is transferred to the foundations via […]

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What are the differences between load bearing wall building and framed wall building?

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Firstly, there is a big difference between “load bearing wall” and “load bearing wall building structure”, with […]

Q.With the aid of diagrams, explain the followings:Floor planElevations and sectionsScale drawingsDimensionsSpecifications(25 marks, 2014 Q7)A.1. Floor PlanIn architecture and building engineering, a floor plan […]

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a) Explain the classification of wood based on botanical aspects. (10 marks)

b) Describe the methods of seasoning and preservation of timber. (15 marks)

(25 marks, 2014 Q6)

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a) Wood is generally […]

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a) Explain the stages of concreting operations. (15 marks)

b) Explain one of the methods of measuring the workability of concrete. (10 marks)

(25 marks, 2014 Q5)

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Don’t get it wrong with Psychology […]

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a) With the use of diagram, label the elements of brick wall openings. Elaborate the functions of each element. (10 marks)

b) Using diagrams indicate the elements of casement window. Explain the types of […]

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a) Explain the term “load bearing wall building” and “framed building” (8 marks)

b) State the differences of these two (2) types of building structures. (7 marks)

c) Describe the types of building […]

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(a) Explain five (5) main characteristics of floor construction. (10 marks)

(b) With the use of diagrams, explain the stages in the construction of the following:

(i) a solid ground floor
(ii) a […]

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Explain the following stages of development for a construction project:

(i) Briefing stage
(ii) Designing stage
(iii) Tendering stage
(iv) Construction stage

(25 marks, 2014 Q1)

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Answers were […]

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State the material used for damp proof course commonly used in construction work.

(15 marks, 2012 Q6b)

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Materials widely used for damp proofing include:

Flexible materials like butyl […]

Q.What are the differences in firebrick and insulating firebrick?A.Firebricks – heavy dense fire clay bricksAbout the heavy dense heat resistant firebricks, standard size or other firebrick products of different s […]

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State two (2) types of brick commonly used in building construction other than clay bricks. Explain the properties of those types of bricks as compared with clay bricks.

(13 marks, 2012 […]

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Explain five (5) types of ceiling finishes normally used for suspended ceiling.

(10 marks, 2012 Q4b)

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An earlier post here also wrote about ceiling finishes.
1. Acoustic Ceiling Tiles
One type […]

Q.Explain the purpose of ceiling. Is it a structure of a building?A.Ceilings are interior structures in an enclosed space such as rooms and hall that cover the upper limit of the room. They cannot be classified […]

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Using diagram explain the different types of pitched roofs.

i) Single Roof
ii) Double Roof
iii) Trussed or Framed Roof

(15 marks, 2012 Q3b)

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Roofs may be pitched (angled), or “flat” (which, in […]

Q.In simple language, describe the functions of roofing.A.Functions of Roofi. To keep out rain, wind, snow and dustii. To prevent excessive heat loss in winteriii. To keep the interior of building cool in […]

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List down the different types of discharge from a construction site, and how to prevent them from polluting the environment.

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Purpose of drainage in a construction site is posted earlier here.

There […]

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Would it be more expensive if property is traded in open market? Is the cost higher?

Q.Registered Estate Agent losing out to IT evolution in property transaction? Why do you go through agent? You can sell via Internet to your buyer direct!? Argue this observation.