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CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE@
EXAMINATION
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
OPTION II _ CONSTRUCTION
Paper 02 - Technical ProficiencY

2 hours 40 minutes

26 MAY 2014 (p.m.)

READ THE F'OLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. This paper consists of THREE sections. You MUST answer FIVE

questions.

Section A: You must ans\ryer the only COMPUI,SORY question in

this section.

Section B: You must answer THREE questions from this section.

Section C: You must answer ONE question from this section.

2. Use sketches where neccessary to support your answers.

3. Only sketches for Question ONE should be done on the drawing sheets
provided. ALL other sketches should be done in the answer booklet.

4. Silent, non-programmable calculators may be used.

5. You are advised to take some time to read through the paper and plan
your answers.

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BIIILDING TECHNOLOGY CONSTRUCTION

LIST OF FORMULAE

Candidates should refer to the following list of formulae for assistance in answering questions.

TRUE LENGTH OF COMMON RAFTER WITH OVERHANG

. Overhang Rise/Run: )loverhang

Value of X: (Rise x Overhang)/Run
Value of X + Original Rise : Total Rise
Run * Given Overhans: Total Run

Using Pythagoras' Theorem

. TrueLengthofRafler:ffi

Formula for calculating tread and riser dimensions

. 2R+T OR2R+ G:550mmto 700mm

Where R: rise G : going and T: tread

Rise : Pltch
Span
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:No. ofblocks

l¡Moisturecontent- wetweight
c - Dryweight *
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Dry Weight

Span in mm -.
. jl- + 50 mm: Depth in mm
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This paper is divided into THREE sections A, B and C. You MUST ansvyer the only question
- B and ONE question from
from Section A, THREE questions from Section Section C.

This paper contains metric dimensions only. You should work your ansvyers in the metric
system.

SECTION A

You are allowed to use freehand sketches or rule-assisted sketches to answer this question,
which is
based on MODULES D5 TO D9 of the syllabus Floors, Roofs, Windows, Doors and Stairs.
ALL sketches should be done to proportion. This-Walls,
question is worth 40 marks.

You are advised not to spend more than 50 minutes on this question.

1' Figure 1 shows the floor plan of a dwelling house which measures I2.9 mlong and g.7 m
wide.
The external walls are built of 150 mm hollow concrete blocks (plastered on both sides.)
The
partition walls and floor are constructed of timber. The floor joists ãre 250 mm x 50
mm and floor
boards are 150 mm x 25 mm tongued and grooved. The window at B B on the plan
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constructed of wood and is of the type shown in Figure 2. The external doors are of the
view is
four flat
panel type with flush planted moulds and the internal doors are of the flush type.
The building
is covered with a gable roof; the position of the roof is outlined on the plan by the broken
lines.
The overhang is 300 mm all around.

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Figure l. Floorplan Figure 2. Window

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(a) (i) Produce aneat sketch of the vertical section of the wall and THREE joists atA-A
on the floor plan in Figure 1 to show the arrangement of the members of the timber
floor. (5 marks)

Note: Details of the foundation, window and roof are not required in your
response.

(ii) Label correctly any THREE parts of the timber floor section produced in (a) (i)
above. (3 marks)

(b) (Ð Sketch a neat vertical section at B - B as indicated on the floor plan in Figure I to
show details of the window and frame in the concrete wall opening. (7 marks)

Note: Details of the foundation and roof are not required.

(iÐ Label correctly any FOUR parts of the detailed sketch produced in (b) (i) above.
(4 marks)

(c) (i) Use a single line sketch to reproduce the shape of the external walls of the building
and produce a complete roof framing plan view of the gable roof as outlined in
Figure 1. (8 marks)

(iÐ Label correctly any FIVE parts of the roof framing plan produced at (c) (i)
above. (5 marks)

(d) (i) State THREE functions of the external door as indicated on Figure 1. (3 marks)

(ii) Name TWO types of ironmongery designed for use on external doors.
(2 marks)

(iiÐ Name THREE types of ironmongery designed for use on the window in
Figure 2. (3 marks)

Total40 marks

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SECTION B

You are required to answer THREE questions from this section. EACH question
is worth 20 marks.

2. (a) List THREE reasons for strþing a building site. (3 marks)

(b) (Ð List FOUR temporary services that a well-managed building site should provide.
(4 marks)

(iÐ List THREE reasons for hoarding a building site. (3 marks)

(c) With the aid of labelled sketches and brief notes, explain:

(i) How corner profiles are positioned when setting out a small, L-shaped building
as
shown in Figure 3. (6 marks)

Figure 3. L-shaped building

(iÐ Two methods of ensuring that the corners of the building are square. (4 marks)

Note: write the name of the method direcdy under each sketch.

Total20 marks

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3. (a) List THREE characteristics of aggregates used in concrete. (3 marks)

(b) Define the term 'proportioning'in relation to a concrete mix. (2 marks)

(c) Briefly explain EACH of the following terms in relation to timber:

(Ð Moisture content

(iÐ Conversion

(iiÐ Seasoning

(iv) Dry rot

(v) Natural defects (10 marks)

(d) List FIVE uses of plastics in the building construction industry. (5 marks)

Total20 marks

4. (a) State the main purpose of a slump test. (2 marks)

(b) (i) List THREE different types of brick bonds. (3 marks)

(iÐ Sketch TV/O of the brick bonds stated in (b) (i) above. (4 marks)

(c) State TWO functional requirements for foundations. (2 marks)

(d) List THREE different types of foundations. (3 marks)

(e) Sketch the THREE different types of foundations stated in (d) above. (6 marks)

Total20 marks

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). (a) State the MAIN function of stairs. (2 marks)

(b) Define the following terms used in the construction of stairs:

(Ð Riser

(iÐ Tread

(iiÐ Handrail

(iv) Baluster

(v) Newel post (5 marks)

(c) A new staircase is at the design stage, and the measurements taken on the site show that
the total rise is 2.16m. If the height of eachriser is taken as 180 mm, calculate

(Ð the total number of risers required for the staircase

(iÐ the total going of the staircase if the width of a tread is 240 mm wide.
(3 marks)

(d) Produce a labelled vertical sectional sketch, through a timber staircase with a housed string,
to show details ofhow a riser and tread are connected to the string and to each other.
(7 marks)

(e) A lacquer flnish is to be applied to the staircase. List, in sequence, THREE steps required
to prepare the surfaces of the staircase before the finish is applied. (3 marks)

Total20 marks

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6. (a) Make neat line drawings to illustrate EACH of the following types of roofs. Insert the
CORRECT name next to each drawins.

(i) Lean-to roof

(ii) Gable roof

(iiÐ Hip roof

(iv) Hip and valley roof (10 marks)

(b) List THREE advantages of using truss roof construction over traditional roof construction.
(3 marks)

(c) State TV/O different types of ceilings. (2 marks)

(d) List FIVE types of roof covering materials. (5 marks)

Total20 marks

SECTION C

You are required to answer ONE question from this section. EACH question is worth 20 marks.

7. (a) IJse neat,labelled sketches to illustrate the following systems of sewerage disposal:

(i) Septic tank

(ii) Soakaway (10 marks)

(b) Briefly describe the operation of EACH of the following drainage systems in terms of
function, cost, advantage, disadvantage and effectiveness.

(i) Combined system of drainage

(iÐ Separate drainage system (10 marks)

Total20 marks

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8. (a) (Ð Name FIVE members of a building team.

(iÐ Outline ONE responsibility of EACH member named in (a) (i) above.
(10 marks)

(b) State TWO jobs carried out on a building site by EACH of the following members of the
building trades:

(Ð Carpenter

(iÐ Electrician

(iiÐ Mason

(iv) Painter

(v) Plumber (10 marks)

Total20 marks

9. (a) (Ð List FOUR factors that influence the design of a building. (4 marks)

(iÐ State how any THREE of the factors named in (a) (i) above EACH influence
building practices. (6 marks)

(iiÐ Explain how steep roof pitches usually found inAmerican houses have influenced
roof pitches in Caribbean houses. (2 marks)

(b) Table 1 on the enclosed sheet, shows building components used in building construction
in the first column. The table also shows headings for English and Caribbean building
practices.

Select any TWO ofthe building components listed and for EACH compare the design and
materials for English and Caribbean building practices. (8 marks)

NOTE: An example for windows under the building component column is given as
a guide.

Total20 marks

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IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED. CHBCK YOUR WORK ON THIS TBST.

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