Thomas Sim E3009

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What is manhole, and its purpose? What is a diversion manhole?

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A manhole (alternatively utility hole, cable chamber, maintenance hole, inspection chamber, access chamber, sewer hole, or confined space) […]

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List down the common types of piles for pile foundation.

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Functions of piles refer here.

Piles are classified into the following four type.

(a) Large-displacement piles, which include all solid […]

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List 4 functions of why pile foundation is used.

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Types of piles refer here.

Pile Foundation Functions
Piles are used if the bearing capacity of soil at shallow depth is not enough to withstand the […]

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Within Shallow Foundation, what are the differences between Pad, Strip and Raft foundations?

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See earlier posts on foundation in Part 1 BT1 below:

D06 2012 Q1

Shallow Foundation
Types of […]

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What is ‘Zoning’ in Town and Country Planning Act, 1976?

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A good article on this is written by Abdullah, Harun & Rahman (2011) below.

See the original question D10 2015 Q7 here.

Development […]

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Is there any way that the development plan of the proposed land be opened to public feedback? List down the law as according to Town and Country Planning Act, 1976.

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See the original question D10 2015 Q7 […]

Q.(a) When contractors are given permission to start construction work, site works will begin to be implemented.Briefly explain the following site work operations:(i) Clearing the site(ii) Setting out the […]

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(a) Elaborate four (4) factors influencing design and size of a building foundation. (10 marks)

(b) Using diagrams, explain the types of foundation suitable for the following types of soil.

(i) Soft […]

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(a) With the use of diagrams, explain the methods of supporting the ends of joists and the types of joist strutting in the construction of the timber upper floor. (15 marks)

(b) Explain the suitable […]

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(a) State four (4) general principles of window design. (10 marks)

(b) Using diagrams, explain the types of window based on the methods of opening. (15 marks)

(25 marks, 2016 Q4)

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a) 4 general […]

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(a) With the use of diagrams, describe the differences between fixed ceiling and suspended ceiling. (15 marks)

(b) Explain five (5) types of ceiling finishes normally used for suspended ceiling. (10 […]

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(a) Explain why concrete is widely used in building construction. (10 marks)

(b) What is workability of concrete? Explain the factors influencing the workability of concrete. (15 marks)

(25 marks, 2016 […]

Q.(a) Define economic systems. (6 marks)(b) List FOUR (4) assumptions in Production Possibility Curve (PPC). (4 marks)(c) Explain the following concepts.(i) Scarcity(ii) Choices(iii) Opportunity CostGive an […]

Q.Table 1 below shows the demand and supply for single storey terrace houses in Semenyih, Selangor.(a) Based on the information above, determine the market condition for each of the price category. Support your […]

Q.(a) If income increases from RM2,000 per month to RM5,000 per month and the quantity of demand for single storey terrace increases from 90 to 100 units,(i) Calculate the income elasticity of demand.(ii) Explain […]

Q.Table 3 shows the behavior of various types of costs in the short run of vinyl floor production.(a) If the production fixed cost is at RM20 per quantity, what are the missing numbers in Table 3? Copy the Table 3 […]

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(a) Explain any TWO (2) of the following types of money.

(i) Commodity Money
(ii) Fiat Money
(iii) Legal Tender
(iv) Token Money
(v) Demand Deposits/Current Accounts (5 marks)

(b) Explain any TWO (2) […]

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(a) Explain any THREE (3) of the following terms in relation to International Trade and Domestic Trade.

(i) Mobility of Production
(ii) Size of Market and Total Transaction
(iii) Monetary Units
(iv) […]

Q.(a) Explain the following characteristics in relation to real estate market and perfect competition market.(i) Numbers of buyers and sellers(ii) Types of products(iii) Knowledge of the market (15 marks)(b) State […]

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(a) Elaborate the steps in marketing process. (10 marks)

(b) Elaborate the differences between ‘marketing’ and ‘marketing management’. (15 marks)

(25 marks, 2016 Q1)

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a) Marketing process

This […]