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    P720/3

    BUILDING

    CONSTRUCTION

    (Theory)
    Paper 3

    2 Hours

    Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education

    Pre- Registration Exams

    BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

    (THEORY)

    Paper 3

    2 Hours

    INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

     The paper consists of six questions


     Answer any four questions
     All questions carry equal marks
     Use neat sketches
     Number your solution correctly
     Begin each question on a fresh page

    Any additional question(s) will not be marked

    1|Page
    1. a) Use sketches to differentiate between the following in relation to roofs:
    i) Timber connector and Truss plates. (2marks)
    ii) Couple and closed couple roofs. (2marks)
    iii) Fascia board and barge board. (2marks)
    iv) Eave and verge. (2marks)

    b) i) Give the three types of eaves. (3marks)

    ii) Sketch the three types of eaves given in b (i) above. (6marks)

    c) State any five functional requirements of a roof covering. (5marks)

    d) i) Differentiate between a flat roof and a pitched roof. (2marks)

    ii) State the function of a firring piece in a flat roof. (1mark)

    2. a) Using neat sketches explain the following terms in relation to doors.


    i) Door frame ii) Door lining
    iii) Dowelled joint iv) Tongue and grooved joint (12marks)
    b) Give the purpose of each of the following ironmongery in doors.
    i) Locks ii) Hinges
    iii) Wood screws iv) Bolts (4marks)
    c) Outline any five points to be considered by a carpenter in construction of 1st class
    timber doors. (5marks)
    d) Explain the function of each of the following ironmongery:
    i) Fastener.
    ii) Stay. (4marks)

    2|Page
    3. a) i) What is a foundation? (1mark)
    ii) Outline five factors that influence the choice of a foundation of a building. (5marks)
    b) i) State any two types of foundations for a building site in a swamp. (2marks)
    ii) Sketch a suitable temporary support to the sides of foundation trenches of a building in
    a swamp. (7marks)
    iii) Give any three disadvantages of constructing buildings in wetlands. (3marks)
    c) Explain how:
    i) a building foundation can fail if poorly designed. (2marks)
    ii) the failure of a building foundation in (c) (i) above can be rectified. (2marks)
    d) Give the meaning of each of the following terms:
    i) Natural foundation
    ii) Artificial foundation
    iii) Imposed loads (3marks)

    4. a) Outline six functional requirements of a wall. (6marks)


    b) Explain four ways by which dampness may enter a building. (8marks)
    c) i) List three characteristics of a good damp proof course. (3marks)
    ii) Mention any two defects caused by damp penetrating a building. (2marks)
    d) Using sketches, explain the following types of block work bonding.
    i) Stretcher. (2marks)
    ii) Coursed ashlar. (2marks)
    iii) Basket weave. (2marks)

    5. a) Using neat sketches, describe three methods of levelling sloping sites. (9marks)

    3|Page
    b) Using a boning rod or traveler, illustrate the process of ensuring that the base of a
    foundation trench is levelled. (4marks)
    c) i) Explain the two classifications of scaffolding according to the way they are
    constructed. (4marks)
    ii) List any two advantages and one disadvantages of using timber scaffolding. (3marks)
    d) Explain stages involved in setting-out a building on site. (5marks)

    6. a) i) Define the term concrete. (1mark)


    ii) State the purpose of each of the materials constitute concrete. (4marks)
    b) i) Differentiate between reinforced concrete and mass /plain concrete. (4marks)
    ii) Outline any two uses of concrete in building foundations. (2marks)
    c) i) What is batching as regards concrete? (1mark)
    ii) State two method of batching. (2marks)
    d) i) What is workability of concrete? (2mark)
    ii) Give three methods of testing workability of concrete mix. (3marks)
    iii) List any four factors that affect workability of concrete. (4marks)
    iv) What is the meaning of a concrete mix 1:2:24? (2marks)

    END

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