ACCRA POLYTECHNIC

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

2009/2010 END OF FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN 1
DURATION: TWO HRS
Question 1
a. Write down THREE classes into which the properties of building materials can be
grouped.
b. List and describe TWO examples under EACH class.
c. Explain the following with respect to engineering materials:
i.
Orthotropic
ii.
Anisotropic
Question 2
a.
b.
c.
d.

List FIVE Essential materials for concrete production.

State two properties each of the materials listed above.
Write down FIVE Good Characters of a building stone.
Describe the necessities for grading aggregate for concrete production.

Question 3
a. State Six Factors that affect workability of concrete
b. List five Methods by which fresh concrete can be transported.
c. With the aid of a diagram explain the manufacturing process of the Ordinary Portland
Cement.
d. Describe the two most important methods of seasoning timber.
e. State THREE advantages and disadvantages each of the methods in 3d.
Question 4
Explain the following with respect to clay production.
a.
i.
Marl
ii.
Bauxite
b. Describe the functions of the following constituents of clay in brick production.
i.
ii.
iii.

Silica
Lime and iron
clay

c. Describe in sequence the processes involved in clay brick production

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