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AQS 2104201308 Building Construction II

This document outlines the instructions and questions for the Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours) Degree supplementary examinations in Building Construction II. It includes various questions related to construction materials, methods, and structural requirements, with specific tasks such as outlining functional requirements, discussing construction methods, and illustrating designs. Students are required to answer any four questions from the provided list.

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AQS 2104201308 Building Construction II

This document outlines the instructions and questions for the Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours) Degree supplementary examinations in Building Construction II. It includes various questions related to construction materials, methods, and structural requirements, with specific tasks such as outlining functional requirements, discussing construction methods, and illustrating designs. Students are required to answer any four questions from the provided list.

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

FACULTY OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT

BACHELOR OF QUANTITY SURVEYING (HONOURS) DEGREE


PART II SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS – AUGUST 2013
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION II – AQS 2104
TIME: 3 Hours TOTAL MARKS: 100
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any Four Questions
All Questions carry equal marks

Question 1

a) Outline the functional requirements of suspended ceilings. (5 marks)

b) List any four types of materials used for stairway construction (4 marks)

c) State four distinct disadvantages of precast concrete stairs against insitu concrete stairs

(4 marks)

d) With aid of clearly labeled diagram explain how a jointless suspended ceiling is constructed
(12 marks)

Question 2

a) State the ways of classifying piles (4 marks)

b) Explain the importance of reinforcing concrete (3 marks)

c) Discuss the method of post-tensioning concrete (10 marks)

d) With the aid of diagram illustrate how a structural steel column is connected to its base or foot
(8 marks)

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Question 3

a) Outline the functional requirements of a roof (5 marks)

b) Show diagrammatically and discuss the following roof forms

(i) Flat roof (5 marks)

(ii) Monitor roof (5 marks)

(iii)Northlight roof (5 marks)

(iv) Saw tooth (5 marks)

Question 4

a) With aid of clearly labeled diagrams compare and contrast flexible and rigid pavement
(18 marks)
b) Discuss how stormwater can be drained from pavements (7 marks)

Question 5

a) State the advantages of precast concrete floors against conventional in situ concrete in high rise
buildings (5 marks)

b) Show diagrammatically and discuss the construction of the following floor systems

(i) Precast hollow (10 marks)

(ii) Suspended timber (10 marks)

END OF EXAMINATION

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