UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PERLIS Peperiksaan Semester Pertama Sidang Akademik 2009/2010 10 November 2009 EBT481 — Construction Materials [Bahan Binaan] Masa: 3 jam Please make sure that this question paper has EIGHT (8) printed pages including this front page before you start the examination. {Sila pastikan kertas soalan ini mengandungi LAPAN (8) muka surat yang Bercetak termasuh muka ‘hadapan sebelum anda memulakan peperiksaan int} This question paper has SIX (6) questions. Answer any FIVE (5) questions only. Each question contributes 100 marks. [Kertas soalan ini mengandungi ENAM (6) soalan. Jawab mana-mana LIMA (5) soalan sahaja. Markah bagi tap-tiap soalars adalah 100 markah }SULIT Question 1 (Soalan 1] [EBT 481) a) i, List four (4) methods that can be used to assess the WORKABILITY of concrete. {Senaraikan empat (4) kaedah yang boteh digunakan untuk menilai KEBOLEHKERJAAN konkrit] ii. Give the definition of workability. [Berikan definisi kebolelkerjaan.} iii, Explain why workability of concrete is important and normally used as one of the compliance requirements for concrete. [lelaskan kenapa kebolehkerjaan konkrit adalah penting dan selalunya digunakan sebagai satu daripada epertuan-keperluan pematuhan bagi Konkrit] [30 Marks} 180 Markahy b) Determines the fineness modulus of the fine aggregate from the sieve analysis data given below. From the fineness modulus obtained, give your comment regarding the grading of the fine aggregate. [Tentukan modulus kehalusan bagi agregat halus daripada data anatisis ayakkan yang diberikan di bawah. Daripada nilai modulus kehalusan yang diperolehi, berikan komen anda tentang pengeredan agregat halus berkenaan,) Sieve Size [Saiz Avak Balance Weight (g) ([Berat Baki (g)} 28 To. 259.2 173.1 [40 Marks} (10 Markah} ©) Names all the chemical admixtures used in concrete mixed and give the function for each admixtures you give. [Namakan semua bahan tambah kimia yang digunakan dalam campuran konkrit dan berikan fangs setiap satu bahan tambah yang anda berikan } [30 Marks} 130 Markah} SULITSULIT {EBT 481) Question 2 (Soatan 2} a) The Highland Towers Condominium collapsed on the December 1993. In your opinion, what are the roles of JKR regarding this tragedy. [Kondominium Highland Tower runtuk pada Disember 1993, Pada pandangan anda, apa peranan JKR >erdasarkan kejadian in.) [20 Marks} (20 Markan} Explain the differences between Ordinary Portland Cement, Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement and Rapid Hardening Portland Cement in term of compound composition, fineness and usage. [Jelaskan perbezaan antara Simen Portlan Biasa, Simen Portland Rintangan Sulfat dan Simen Portland Cepat eras dar aspek komposis sebatian,kehalusan dan penggunaar.] [30 Marks} 30 Markah Using the guide line on “Design of Normal Concrete Mixes” and based on the data given below, determine the quantity of materials for trial mix of 0.035m’ volume. {Benger mensgurakan panduan rekabentuhcampuran uk Kort biasa dan berdasarkan kepada dea data Jog ibertkan ei bawah,tentukan artis bahan-bahan untuk campuran cubaan dengan isipade 0.035 1] © Characteristic Strength: 25 MPa at 28 days {(Sifat Kekuatan: 25 MPa pada 28 hari} Proportion Defective: 5% (eratusan Kecacatan: 5%] Standard Deviation: 4 MPa {[Sisihan Piawai: 4 MPa} Cement Type: Ordinary Portland Cement nis Simen: Simen Portland Biasa} ‘Agaregate Type: Granite (Coarse) dan River Sand (Fine) Wenis Agregat: Batuan Grant (Kasar) dan Pasir Sungat (Halus)] Maximum Free w/e Ratio: 0.55 INisbah air/simen Bebas Maksimum: 0.33] ‘Slump: 60 ~ 180 mm [Pemurunan: 60 ~ 180 mm} Maximum aggregates size: 20 mm {Saiz agregat maksima: 20 mm) Relative Density Of Aggregate (SSD): 2.7 {Ketumpatan Relatif Agregat (SSD): 2.7) Percentage Passing 600 um Sieve: 60% [Peratusan Pasir Melepasi Ayak 600 um: 6096] {50 Marks} 150 Markah] SULITSULIT -4- [EBT 481] Question 3 ([Soatan 3] ) Drying and sintering are one of the most important processes in producing traditional ceramic. Explain briefly the drying and firing process in producing the clay brick. [Pengeringan dan pensinteran merapatan salah satu proses penting dalam penghaslan seramik tradisional. Teranghan secara ringkas mengenai prases pengeringan dan pembakaran dalam penghaslan bata tanah lat} 120 Marks} (20 Markahj b) A lightweight block is found to have solid density of 2400 kg/m’ and bulk density of 800 kg/m’. Calculate its porosity percentage. {Satu biok ringan didapati mempunyai ketumpatan pepejal 2400kg/m? dan ketumpatan pukal 800 kg/m’, Kirakan peratusan heliangannye.} [20 Marks] ‘120 Markah} ©) Mistake in raw material storage at construction site give impact to concrete quality. With example and diagram, discuss about this statement, [Kesalahan dalam penstoran balan mentah di tapak pembinaan memberikesan kepada kualitikonkrit Beserta contah dan gambaraiah, Bincangkan mengenai pernyataanir.] 130 Marks} BO Markabj ) i, Discuss the difference between hollow and solid unit, [Bincangkan perbezaan diantara unit rongga dan padat.) ii, What types of clays are used to manufacture clay brick? {LApakah jenis tanah Hor yang digunakan untuk menghasitkan bata tanah lit?) iii, How to manufacture the clay brick? [Bagaimana menghasilkan bata tanah lat] {30 Marks} (80 Markab SULITSULIT [EBT 481] ‘Question 4 Boatan #7 a) Timber has remarkably good resistance to deterioration by atmospheric exposure such as rain and acids but exposure to the sunlight is slightly, prolonged exposure degrading the lignin adhesive make the timber surface attack by fungi. What do you understand about “fungi”? Discuss in detail about common defect found in wood. [Kayu terkenal sebagai perintang yang baik terhadap kerosakan daripada pendedahan atmosfera seperti Dayan dan asid namun pendedahan kepada cahaya matahari adalah sedit,semakin lama pendedakan yang “sedikit ni menyebabkan perurunan lekatanterhadap lignin menjadikan permaukaan kaya diserang kulat. Apa ‘yang kamu faham tentang kat? Bincangkan secara terperinei tentang kecacaan biasa terdapat pada kay. ] [40 Marks} ‘HO Markahy b) Give some advantages and disadvantages of cutting lumber in quartersawn compare with plain-sawn, [Berikan beberapa kelebihan dan Kekurangan pemotongan kayu dalam ‘potongan tigasukt berbanding ‘potongan rata’ [25 Marks PS Marka] ©) Moisture content is one of the most important properties of wood. [Kandungan lembapan adalah satu daripada sift kay yang terpenting } i) Explain the effects of moisture content on the strength property of wood. [Teranghan kesan kandungan lembapan kepada sifat kekuatan haste] ii) Discuss in details about the figure shown below. [Bincanghan secara terperirei tentang gambarajah yang ditunjulkan ai bawah.] [25 Marks} PS Markahj Figure 1: Cross section of tree ‘[Gambarajah 1: Keratan rentas pokok] SULITSULIT 4) [EBT 481) ‘A standard 2cmx2cmx30em specimen of Nyatoh is placed in the testing device and loaded to failure, The span is 28 cm and the breaking load recorded as 4000N. Calculate the modulus of rupture (MOR) of the specimen, {Satu sampet Nyatoh berukuran 2em x 2cm x 30cm diletakkan pada alat ujikaji dan dibebankan sehingga ‘patah, Panjang span adalah 28 cm dan beban pematahan direkodkan adalah 4000 N. Kirakan modus epecahan (MOR) bagi sampel tersebut] {10 Marks] 110 Markah} SULITSULIT [eBT 481] Question 5 BSoalan 5] ) Aluminum is one of the nonferrous metals and alloys which are receiving more attention b) because of theit unique properties. Therefore, it has been used widely in construction’s sector. Elaborate 5 advantages of using aluminium as a construction material [Aluminium merupakan salah sata togam dari alo’ bukan ferus yang mendapat lebih perhatian kerana sifat- Ssifeinya yang unik.Jusiera it, ia telah digunakan secara meluas dalam sektor pembinaan, Huraikan LIMA (6) kebaikan penggunaan alwninium sebagaé bahan binaan.] [30 Marks) £30 Markahy Discuss about the advantages of using brass, bronze and zinc metal in the construction industry. {Bincangkan tentang kelebihan —penggunaan logam teyang, gangsa dan zink dalam industri pembinaan.] [40 Marks} (0 Markak} Explain the differences between bitumen, tar & asphalt. Elaborate the application of bituminous materials in construction materials. ([Tevangkan perbezaan diantara bitumen, tar dan asfalt, Huraikan kegunaan bahan berbitumen dalam bahan binaan.J [30 Marks} 130 Markahj SULITSULIT IeBT 481] Question 6 Boalan 6} a) Mortars are frequently used in masonry for j ») ing stones, bricks and block and plasters are used for rendering on the outside and inside of walls, What is the difference between mortar and plaster? Elaborates four (4) major types of mortar used in construction industry. (Mortar sering digunakan dalam kerja baru untuk penvambungan bata, bata dan tok can lepa digunakan untuk !ampalan pada !uaran dan dataman dinding. Apakak perbezaan diantara mortar dan lepa? Hluraikan empat (4) Jienis wtama mortar yang digunakan dalam: industri pembinaan } [40 Marks} (40 Markahf When subjected to a steady load, what are the major differences in materials behavior between steel and thermoplastic? {Apabila dikenakan kepada beban yang mantap, apakah perbezaan yang utama dalam kelakuan bakan diantara kefuli dan termoplastik?? [30 Marks} (80 Markaky Elaborates, what are the characteristics of the following plastics and where are they been used in building constructions? (Huraitan apaich cirt-ciriplastikberikut dan dimanakah tanya digunokan dalam pembinaan banguncan?) i) Polyethylene low density [Polietelina ketumpatan rendah } ii) Epoxy (Epoksi iii) Melamine formaldehyde (formica) {Melamin formadehidrat fomica)] iv) Polyester [Polester] v) Polystyrene [Poltsterinal [30 Marks} 130 Markahj -0000000- SULIT