Q.From the general perspective, briefly outline the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Malaysia. A.Very much a good introduction to GST by Richard Oon Hock Chye at Malaysian Read More …
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GST 2015 Part 2
Q. How GST is going to affect taxation of properties? A. A good link to read from LoanStreet.com.my http://loanstreet.com.my/learning-centre/How-GST-Will-Impact-Home-Prices-&-The-Property-Market How GST Will Impact Home Prices & The Property Market With Read More …
GST 2015 Part 1
Q. In simple chart form, explain how GST is going to affect a man on the street? A. A good illustration is provided by LoanStreet.com.my. http://loanstreet.com.my/learning-centre/GST-In-Malaysia-Explained GST In Malaysia Explained Read More …
Easement 4 – Cases
Q. Why creation of easement is important? A. Under the National Land Code 1965, in Section 286, an easement can only be created by express grant. It must be registered Read More …
Wood Preservation and its use
Q.How can preservation of wood affects its use? A. PROPERTIES OF TREATED WOOD AFFECTING USES Strength: Waterborne preservative treatments generally reduce the mechanical properties of wood. The treatment does not Read More …
Preservation of Timber
Q. Explain the preservation of Timber. How would preservation of timber affect its use? A. Please refer to Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism website here for a Read More …
Hard Wood v Soft Wood
Q.What is Hard Wood and what is Soft Wood? Are soft woods soft and hard woods hard? A.As it turns out, a hardwood is not necessarily a harder material (more Read More …
FAQ for tort
List of FAQ for Tort from US Legal What is a Tort? Conduct that harms other people or their property is generally called a tort. It is a private wrong Read More …
Vee-Bee Consistometer
Q.What is a Vee-Bee Test? A.To determine the workability of fresh concrete by using a Vee-Bee consistometer as per IS: 1199 – 1959. The apparatus used is Vee-Bee consistometer. Procedure Read More …
Compaction Factor Test
Q.What do you understand by “Compaction Factor Test” for measurement of workability of concrete? A.Aim: To find out the compaction factor for the given fresh mix of concrete. Theory: Work-ability Read More …
Flow Test
Q. What is Flow Test for fresh concrete? A. The flow table test or flow test is a method to determine the consistence of fresh concrete. Application When fresh concrete Read More …
Concrete Slump Test
Q.Explain “Slump Test” in concrete workability. A.The concrete slump test is an empirical test that measures the workability of fresh concrete. More specifically, it measures the consistency of the concrete Read More …
Workability of Concrete
Q. Explain the methods of measuring the workability of concrete. A. Workability is one of the physical parameters of concrete which affects the strength and durability as well as the Read More …
Casement Windows
Q. Using diagrams indicate the elements of casement window. Explain the types of these windows. A. Earlier post on Windows here. The elements of casement window are: Hinge assembly Locking Read More …
Load bearing wall building v framed wall building
Q. What is the difference between “Load bearing wall building structure” and “framed wall building structure”? A. Load bearing structures are structures where the load is transferred to the foundations Read More …
Load bearing v framed – 2
Q. What are the differences between load bearing wall building and framed wall building? A. Firstly, there is a big difference between “load bearing wall” and “load bearing wall building Read More …
Techniques in Drawings Q7
Q.With the aid of diagrams, explain the followings: Floor plan Elevations and sections Scale drawings Dimensions Specifications (25 marks, 2014 Q7) A.1. Floor Plan In architecture and building engineering, a Read More …
Classification of wood and Seasoning of Timber Q6
Q. 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) A. Read More …
Stages of concreting operations Q5
Q. 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) A. Don’t Read More …
Elements of Brick Wall Openings Q4
Q. 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 Read More …