Stages of Development for a Construction Project Q1

Q.
Explain the following stages of development for a construction project:

(i) Briefing stage
(ii) Designing stage
(iii) Tendering stage
(iv) Construction stage

(25 marks, 2014 Q1)

5 Characteristics of Floor Construction Q2

Q.
(a) Explain five (5) main characteristics of floor construction. (10 marks)

(b) With the use of diagrams, explain the stages in the construction of the following:

(i) a solid ground floor
(ii) a suspended timber ground floor (15 marks)

(25 marks, 2014 Q2)

Load bearing v framed - 1 Q3

Q.
a) Explain the term "load bearing wall building" and "framed building" (8 marks)

b) State the differences of these two (2) types of building structures. (7 marks)

c) Describe the types of building structures that are commonly used in the housing project development in Malaysia. (10 marks)

(25 marks, 2014 Q3)

Elements of Brick Wall Openings Q4

Q.
a) With the use of diagram, label the elements of brick wall openings. Elaborate the functions of each element. (10 marks)

b) Using diagrams indicate the elements of casement window. Explain the types of these windows. (15 marks)

(25 marks, 2014 Q4)

Stages of concreting operations Q5

Q.
a) Explain the stages of concreting operations. (15 marks)

b) Explain one of the methods of measuring the workability of concrete. (10 marks)

(25 marks, 2014 Q5)

Classification of wood and Seasoning of Timber Q6

Q.
a) Explain the classification of wood based on botanical aspects. (10 marks)

b) Describe the methods of seasoning and preservation of timber. (15 marks)

(25 marks, 2014 Q6)

Techniques in Drawings Q7

Q.
With the aid of diagrams, explain the followings:

1. Floor plan
2. Elevations and sections
3. Scale drawings
4. Dimensions
5. Specifications

(25 marks, 2014 Q7)