Thomas Sim E3009

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a) Briefly explain the technical characteristics of property market. (10 marks)

b) Briefly explain and analyse the Rank-size (zipf) Theory. (10 marks)

(20 marks, 2012 Q3)

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(a) An extract from The […]

Q.Land is an important resource for development of towns. As such land-use plays a pivotal role in influencing the development pattern. Land use also has its own market, which differ from goods and services market […]

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a) Explain real estate development process and risks involved in each of development stages. (10 marks)

b) List THREE (3) types of Short-term finance and Long-term finance in real estate development. […]

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The government can control and influence the property market by making monetary policy through Bank Negara rulings and regulatons.

a) Explain the forms of government intervention in the property market […]

Q.Despite its necessity, the quality of urban transport was not commendable with constant complaints. Due to that the government is implementing a programme to create a higher demand for public transport by […]

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Regional Planning Policy is to ensure efficient and effective planning in terms of optimal use of resources at regional, state and between states, cities and rural areas. This policy will create a more […]

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a) Explain the factors to be considered in selecting a building foundation. (7 marks)

b) With the aid of a diagram, explain the characteristics of Strip and Pad foundation. (18 marks)

(25 marks, 2011 […]

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Explain using labelled diagram the following types of floors:-

i) Flush Slab
ii) Beam and Slab
iii) Drop Beam Slab

(25 marks, 2011 Q2)

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Similar question was asked in 2015 Q2b(ii).

A concrete […]

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a) State three (3) functional requirements of external walls for framed buildings. (7 marks)

b) Illustrate using diagrams, the following type of walls for framed buildings:-

i) Curtain walling
ii) In-fill […]

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a) The materials most suitable for the construction of framed structures are steel and reinforced concrete.

Explain the factors influencing the choice between steel and concrete structures. (10 marks)

b) […]

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a) With fully labeled diagrams, explain the basic difference and advantages of the direct and indirect cold water supply system. (18 marks)

b) Back siphonage, is the back flow of water which may be […]

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a) Explain the importance of natural ventilation in a building and the effects of such ventilation. (7 marks)

b) Explain mechanical ventilation and the types of systems available and what are the […]

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a) Explain the following two (2) methods of disposing the collected rubbish:-

i) Open dumping
ii) Land filling (10 marks)

b) Using suitable diagrams, explain the underground sewerage systems for the […]

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a) Explain Von Thunen’s model of agricultural land use. Support your explanation with diagram. (10 marks)

b) Explain the relation of land rent and distance quoted by Alonso and support your explanation with […]

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With reference to price mechanism of land market, discuss the following statements:

a) The urban land use pattern is mainly determined by activities competing for site through the forces of […]

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a) Briefly explain the land market theory with regards to demand and supply by David Ricardo. (10 marks)

b) With the aid of diagrams briefly explain and analyze the Multiple Nuclei Theory. (10 marks)

(20 […]

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The process of urbanization does not guarantees a smooth path. The rapid urban growth will result in conflict in urbanization.

a) List five (5) urbanization problems. (5 marks)

b) Discuss the solution […]

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A price bubble should be defined only in relation to the development of prices: a dramatic increase immediately followed by a dramatic fall.

Discuss the above statement with reference to Kuala Lumpur […]

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a) Explain the forms of government intervention in the property construction sector. (10 marks)

b) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such intervention. (10 marks)

(20 marks, 2011 […]

Q.The 10th Malaysia Plan is a very comprehensive plan for the country going forward. A number of key and massive projects have been outlined in the Plan.Explain and discuss the strategies under taken the 10th […]