Index No. 2710/105 Candidate’s Signature _ BUILDING CONSTRUCTION I AND CONSTRUCTION PLANT I June/July 2014 Time: 3 hours THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURE MODULEI BUILDING CONSTRUCTION I AND CONSTRUCTION PLANT I 3 hours INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES. Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above. ‘Sign and write the date of the examination in the spaces provided above. This paper consists of EIGHT questions in TWO sections; A and B. Answer any FIVE questions choosing THREE questions from Section A,and TWO questions from section B in the spaces provided in this question paper. ‘All questions carry equal marks. Maximum marks for each part of a question are indicated. Candidates should answer the questions in English. For Examiner's Use Only 5 ion | Maximum | Candidate’s Section | Question | "Score sonia 20. 20 20 20 20 20 20 20, ‘Total Score This paper consists of 12 printed pages. Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing. © 2014 The Kenya National Examinations Council. ‘Turn overdd) 2710/05 SECTION A: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION I Answer any THREE questions from this section in the spaces provided. Explain three stages of evolution of the built environment. Describe three stages involved in the building process. State five activities involved in each of the following: (site investigation; Gi) site clearance. (5 marks) With the aid of sketches, describe the following methods of levelling a construction site: @ —_catand fll; di) cut; Gil) fill. Explain each of the following methods of setting out a given building: @ 3:45; (i) Builders’ square. == (6 marks) Using a labelled isometric drawing show typical timbering to trenches in dry loose soil. (5 marks) State four general building code requirements for foundations, (4 marks) With the aid of sketches explain each of the following types of foundations: @) pad; (i) raft. (6 marks) Explain four functional requirements of walls. (8 marks) Explain the dimensional co-ordination system. (marks) With the aid of sketches explain two methods of fixing door frames. (6 marks) Outline four general principles considered in the design of fireplaces. (6 marks) Define each of the following terminologies for fireplaces and flues: @ (ii) Gi (iy) State four materials used for making window frames. 2© @ © 2710/105 Explain four functional requirements of ground floors. (8 marks) With the aid of labelled sketches, explain each of the following dewatering techniques. @ _Electro-osmosis; Gi) Freezing, (10 marks) Distinguish a damp proof membrane from a damp proof course. (2 marks) SECTION B: CONSTRUCTION PLANT I Answer any TWO questions from this section in the spaces provided. Explain four reasons for the use of construction plant (8 marks) State the use of each of the following construction equipment. (@® percussion hammer; (i) Stone crusher. Describe each of the following excavating plant. @ — Dragline (i) Scrapper Gi) Skimmer (iv) Trencher (10 marks) (Explain three operations of a construction plant. Gi) Outline four factors governing the choice of a suitable method for effective ‘compaction. (12 marks) ‘A 200 litre capacity tilting drum mixer is to be used in concreting works. It has a cycle time of 3 minutes and an efficiency of 80%. Calculate the output of the mixer in one hour. (5 marks) Highlight three operations of a bitumen laying plant. 3 marks) Describe the process of blasting, (5 marks) List two types of plant under each of the following categories: @ Transporting plant; Gi) Lifting plant; Gii) Piling plant. (3 marks) Differentiate between a centrifugal pump and a rotary pump. (4 marks) State four plant management requirements. (2 marks) Explain three types of plant maintenance. (6 marks) a Turn over