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AP/JAN 2013/ARK534/JSB354

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE

ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCE IV

COURSE CODE

ARK534/JSB354

EXAMINATION

JANUARY 2013

TIME

2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
PART A (2 Questions)
PART B (2 Questions)

1.

This question paper consists of two (2) parts

2.

Answer ALL questions in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page.

3.

Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the
invigilator.

4.

Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of:
i)
ii)

the Question Paper

an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

This examination paper consists of 3 printed pages
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PART A

QUESTION 1
a)

Name four (4) components involved in mechanical ventilation system.

(4 marks)

b)

Draw a complete diagram of a balanced ventilation system.

(8 marks)

c)

Give the definition of mechanical ventilation and explain how mechanical ventilation
works.
(8 marks)

QUESTION 2
a)

Briefly explain the advantages and disadvantages of placing the air-conditioning

components at the following locations:
i)
ii)

Plant room at basement level,

Cooling tower at rooftop level.
(12 marks)

b)

Discuss why split unit air-conditioning system is widely used in buildings compared to
other types of air-conditioning system.
(8 marks)

c)

Draw a complete diagram of an air-conditioning plant system in a five storey building

including all the components involved.
(10 marks)

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PARTB

QUESTION 1
You have been appointed to design a 60-storey office building with a 4-storey car parking
basement in Putrajaya.
a) With the aid of annotated diagrams, propose the most suitable fire extinguishing system
as stipulated in the Uniform Building By-law 1984.
(16 marks)
b)

Explain with sketches, your proposal of the lift zoning system of the above project.
(9 marks)

QUESTION 2
a) Write short notes on the following:
i)

Compartmentation
(5 marks)

ii) Electrical traction lift

(5 marks)
iii) Building with single staircase
(5 marks)
b) Calculate the exit width required of the following:
Building type
Gross floor area (Ground floor)
Size of proposed exit doors

: Retail outlet
: 2250 square meter
: 3 nos. of 1500mm width exit door
2 nos. of 900mm width exit door
Provide necessary computation to support your answer.
(10 marks)

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