CANDIDATE NAME:

DISTRICT EXAMINATIONS MID-YEAR BUILDING

TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN 4052

PAPER 1 TIME: 2 Hours 30 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES

Answer all questions in section A in the spaces provided.

Attempt any two questions in section B on separate answer paper.

Attempt only one question.

SECTION A (candidates are advised to spend about hour in this section)

Each question carries 4 marks.

1a) Explain the importance of shelter in Zimbabwe

i)_____________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________ (1)

ii)____________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________ (1)

b) Name two traditional construction materials used in Zimbabwe

i)_____________________________________________________________________ (1)

ii)_____________________________________________________________________ (1)

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2a) Write down two major causes of accidents on a building site

i)________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ (1)

ii)______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________ (1)

b) Name any two methods of accident prevention at a construction site.

i)_______________________________________________________________________ (1)

ii) ___________________________________________________________________ (1)

3a) State the importance of the following construction methods.

i) 3:4:5 method: ________________________________________________________ (1)

ii) Backfilling: __________________________________________________________ (1)

b) List any two temporary structures in the construction process.

i) ____________________________________________________________________ (1)

ii) ____________________________________________________________________ (1)

4 By means of two different named sketches, show how walls can be strengthened to retain
soil

a) b)

(2) (2)

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5a) Name each method of bridging openings in Figure 1 below.

i) ii)

____________________________ (1) ________________________ (1)

Fig 1

b) Where do you find these features in the construction industry?

i) Lug_________________________________________________________________ (1)

ii) Rung _______________________________________________________________ (1)

6a) Fig 2 shows a section through a wall on a concrete found

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Give minimum measurements for

i) X __________________________ (1)

ii) Y __________________________ (1)

FIG 2

b) Explain two methods of erecting scaffolding on a construction site

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i)_____________________________________________________________(1)

ii) ___________________________________________________________ (1)

7a) Building materials are tested for quality. Give two tests carried on bricks

i)______________________________________________________________________ (1)

ii) _____________________________________________________________________ (1)

b) i)S.A.Z standsfor_________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ (1)

ii) Write one function of.S.A.Z.

___________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________ (1)

8. Explain the difference between load and non-load bearing walls.

a)__________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________(2)

b) __________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________(2)

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9. Name any four stages of a design research project.

a)_________________________________________________________________________

b) _________________________________________________________________________

c) _________________________________________________________________________

d) ________________________________________________________________________ (4)

10a) Give any two types of wall finishes

i)________________________________________________________________________ (1)

ii)_______________________________________________________________________ (1)

b) Identify the following types of roofs in figure 3 below.

i)_______________________ (1) ii)_______________________________(1)

FIG 3

SECTION B

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Answer any two questions

11a) In point form, describe how a window frame is set in position during construction. (10).

b) Name two materials suitable for making cladding units. (2)

c) Draw and label a cross section through a solid ground concrete floor. (8)

12a) Explain the functions of the following features in drainage

i) Water seal trap.

ii) Manhole

iii) Septic tank

iv) Soakaway (8)

b) i) Explain what is meant by the term “landscaping.” (2)

ii) State any two benefits of landscaping. (4)

c) i)What is a building contract? (2)

ii) Give two advantages of a written building contract (4)

13 a) By means of a simple flow diagram, show how solar energy can be used in a home setting.
(8)

b) Explain any two advantages of using solar energy. (4

c) Figure 4 shows a lean to roof and methods of protecting walls against moisture penetration.

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FIG 4

i) From the diagram above, identify any four ways of preventing moisture penetration (8)

ii) Briefly describe how you would treat the encircled area marked X to prevent moisture
penetration (2)

14 a) Figure 5 is a plan of course 1 of a wall in English Bond.

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Draw plan of course 2

FIG 5

(10)

b) Name four skills practiced when raising a corner (4)

c). Sketch a diagram and show the following mortar joint finishes.

i) Round

ii) Flush

iii) Weather struck

iv) Struck (4)

d). Write down two types of glass suitable for domestic windows. (2)

SECTION C

Answer one question only

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15 a) Figure 6 shows a plan of a two-roomed house with a trussed gable roof.

230 W1 W1 230

3925 BEDROOM LIVING ROOM

BEDROOM LIVING ROOM
W1 W1 6540
D1
D1 7000

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VERANDAH D1
2000 VERANDAH D1

230 W1 230

230 3500 115 4925 230

9000

FIG.6

Draw the cross section A-A to scale 1:50. Use the hints below to draw your section (16)

• foundation is 230 mm thick

• DPC to wall plate is 2500

• DPC to window level is 2000

• DPC to Gable is 3500

• D1 is 2000 x 900

• W1 is 2000 x 1500

• Concrete floor is 100mm thick

• Hardcore is 150mm thick

b) Calculate i) the floor area of the dining room (2)

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 ii) Volume of floor concrete (2)

16.A circular Blair toilet pit was dug. Its radius was 0.77m. Depth was 3m.

a) Calculate the volume of excavation. (4)

b). A 230mm wall was built around the pit. Calculate the number of bricks used to build up to
150mm above ground level, if 1m2 has 100 bricks. (10)

c). Draw the plan of the slab for the toilet and label

i) Squat hole

ii) Vent pipe hole

iii) Using a dotted line, show the position of the wall on the slab
(6)

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