Jigawa State Polytechnic, Dutse

Collage of Environmental Studies

Department of Building Technology and Quantity Surveyor

BLD 112: Building Construction I

Instruction: Answer any five (5) questions all question carry equal mark. Duration: 3
Hours

Q1

a) What is building? 2 Marks

b) Mention seven (7) building component you know. 7 Marks
c) Briefly explain any one (1) building component you mention in (Q1a) above. 3 Marks

Q2

a) When engineers or builders take possession of a building site what are the activities that precede the actual
building construction mention them. 4 Marks
b) Briefly explain one (1) from (Q2a) above. 2 Marks
c) List ten (6) points or factors that should be considered in good site layout. 6 Marks

Q3

a) What is setting out of building? 2 Marks

b) List three (3) method of setting out of building. 3 Marks
c) List any seven (7) setting out equipment you know. 7 Marks

Q4

a) What is excavation? Mention two (2) method of excavation. 4 Marks

b) List four (2) tools and equipments each used during excavation. 4 Marks
c) List four (4) factors to be considered in providing supports to excavation. 4 Marks

Q5

a) Define foundation. 3 Marks

b) Differentiate between deep and shallow foundation 6 Marks
c) Mention three (3) factors that influence the choice of foundation. 3 Marks

Q6

a) Briefly explain damp proofing. 2 Marks

b) Differentiate between DPC and DPM. 6 Marks
c) List four (4) materials used for damp proof course. 4 Marks
Q7

a) Define the terms;

i. Hardcore and,
ii. Blinding. 4 Marks
b) Mention four (4) functions of hardcore in building construction. 4 Marks
c) List four (4) materials used for hardcore. 4 Marks