1ESL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING } AD/DIP/LEVEL STAGE - 11 | ACADEMIC YEAR - 2015 | CIVIL ENGINEERING |JESL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ADVANCED DIPLOMA LEVEL STAGE 11 EXAMINATION YEAR ~ 2015 CIVILENGINEERING STREAM > 3\ PCE. EOE PERERA € Bsc ce] “\ SUBJECT Management 11 Humanities 1 Structural Concrete Design Hydraulic Engineering & Water Resources Geotechnical Engineering Construction Management [accno. | @Pooss | | CLASSIESL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Advanced Diploma Level - Stage II Examination MN4001 Management II Date:08 March 2015 Duration: Three (03) hours Read following instructions before starting to answer the questions 1 Answer any five (05) out of seven (07) questions. All questions carry equal marks. The marks assigned to each part of a question are indicated against that question. Clear and legible handwriting is important. Cancel by drawing a line across any answer or a part of an answer which does not require the attention of the examiner. Provide the information required on the cover page of the answer book. No marks will be given if the above instructions are not adhered to. oOQuestion 1 {a). The following equations represent the market demand for and supply of a commodity, where Q and P respectively indicate the quantity demanded and the relevant price. Market Demand: Qd=5300 -400P Market Supply: Qs=-100 + SOP i. Compute the equilibrium market price and the equilibrium quantity Graphically illustrate the demand and supply curves and equilibrium market position. : (10 Marks) ii, If the government imposes a sales tax of ‘t’ per unit sold, express the new equilibrium price ‘P’. (10 Marks) {b). Using appropriate demand and supply curves, graphically explain the following situations, i. If the demand for a particular commodity is relatively inelastic, who does bear the bulk of the tax burden? (10 Marks) ji, If the demand for the commodity is highly elastic, who should bear the burden of tax?. (10 Marks) Question 2 (a) Explain the economic meaning of thechange of demand and thechange in the quantity demanded using a suitable graph. (04 Marks) (b) What is the decision rule applied by a consumer to optimize his utility when purchasing (i) one commodity? (ii) more than one commodity? (08 Marks) (c).1dentify main tools of monetary and fiscal policy used by the government and their relative strengths and weaknesses. (8 Marks) -08-Question 3 (a). What is theconsumer price index (CPI)? Briefly discuss the basi ofits calculation methods and its applications in economic decision making.(5 Marks) (b). Differentiate among GOP, NOP, and GNP. (4 Marks) {c). Whatare the main components of balance of payment (BOP)? What steps can be initiated to overcome a deficit in the BOP? (4 Marks) (4), Sritanka’s nominal GOP in the years 2012 and 2013 stood respectively at US$ billion 59.3 and 67.2 in terms of the market prices that existed during the respective years. if the GDP price index of year 2013 relative to year 2012 is estimated to be 106.71%, calculate the Real GDP growth rateof year 2013 relative to 2012. (7 marks) Question 4 (2). Briefly explain the concept of ‘cost center’ (4 Marks) (b). What is work breakdown structure (WBS)? Prepare a WBS for the construction ofa residential house. (10 Marks) (c). Explain the basic components of Japanese 55 method (6 Marks) Question 5 ‘Assume the following costs: Fixed costs (FC): $ 500,000 Variable cost/unit (VC): $ 10.00 (2). Calculate the break-even unit volume at selling prices 0f $15.00 and $20.00 per unit. - (6 Marks) (b). How many units would need to be sold if a profit of $250,000 was desired at$15 and $20 respectively? (6 Marks) {c) Define the term economies of scale and identify sources of internal and external economies of scale. (8 marks) ~03-Question 6 (a). What are the main components of the marketing mix and the nmin? (5 Marks) promotion/communi answer with a graphical {b).What are the main stages of product life cycle? Support your (5 marks) illustration. .e marketing environment of a company? Briefly (c). What are the main elements in the ting behavior. explain the impacts made by each element on the company’s marke! (10 Marks) Question 7 (2). Briefly explain the concept of Total Quality Management (TOM) and the techniques that will help the organization to reach TQM. (10 Marks) scope of each (0). What are the main elements in the planning cycle? Briefly explain the element of the cycle? (5 Marks) (c). Explain the differences of the terms productivity, efficiency and effectiveness with the use of an appropriate numerical example. (5 Marks) -END- -04-IESL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Advanced Diploma Level — Stage II Examination Academic year 2014 Module Code: HM4001 Module Title: Humanities I Duration: Three (03) Hours Answer five (05) questions only. All questions carry equal marks. QI. (a) Define what is Philosophy. (4 marks) (b) Explain how philosophy of Science helps us to understand the natural and social world. (4 marks) (©) Briefly explain what is social philosophy. (6 marks) (d) What are the main factors that political Philosophy explores? (6 marks) (Q2. Explain the following types of government with examples (5 marks for each answer) a) Monarchy b) Anarchy ©) Democracy 4) Military Dictatorship (06 marks) Q3. (a.) Why social and cultural factors are important in understanding human world? (b.) Why Engineering science and mathematics are designated as applied sciences? (4 marks) (c.) Name five subjects that belong to Social Sciences. (4 marks) (4) What are the similarities and differences between Humanities and Social Sciences? (6 marks) - 05-Q4. (a) Define what is psychology. (b) What are the major branches of psychology? (c.) Explain any three (03) of the following psychological concepts QS. Explain the folloy a) b) °) d) e) 6. b) °) d) 1 Perception I. Motivation ML Learning IV, Memory and forgetting V. Affective disorder VL. Depression VII. Somatic therapies concepts Culture Material and Non-material culture Cultural diffusion Cultural relativism and Cultural lag Ethnocentrism and Acculturation What is Language? What does it mean to know a language? Explain, ‘What are the main characteristics of human language? Why both biological and cultural factors are important in learning a language? Verbal and non-verbal communication How do you define religion? Why studying comparative religions is important in the contemporary world? ‘What are some important aspects of religious change in contemporary times? Explain integrative and conflict approaches to religion with examples. -06- ok t (4 marks) (4 marks) (4 marks for each answer) (04 marks) (04 marks) (04 marks) (04 marks) (04 marks) (06 marks) (04 marks) (06 marks) (04 marks) (4 marks) (6 marks) (5 marks) (5 marks)IESL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Final Examination - Academic Year 2014 Advanced Diploma Level — Stage !! Module Code : CE 4001 Module Title : Structural Concrete Design Duration : Three (03) Hours Answer any 04 questions only -OF-Answer any 04 questions only QLFig. QI shows a typical floor slab I: by beams along grids. All panels are monolithically cast with beams. The building is under mild exposure condition and require | hr fire resistance. Design Data Load due to Finishes =1.0KN/m? Unit weight of conerete 24 KN /m? = 4.0 kN/ m? Imposed load Concrete grade 35 Strength of high yield steel fy = 460 Nimm? Id steel fy = 250 N/mm? Note 1 ; Re-Calculation is not required for the explanation I. Assume a suitable thickness for slab panel(1). Il. Assess dead load on slab panel. Ill. Design slab panel (1) for Bending. IV. Check the design for deflection criteria. If deflection is not satisfactory, explain how this can be corrected. (see note 1) Check the design for shear. If shear criteria is not satisfied, explain how to rectify. V. (see note 1) VI. If bending moment at the common support between slab panel (1) & (2) are significantly different to each other, Do you change the design? If your answer is “No”, give reasons. If you answer is “Yes”, Briefly explain how do you change the design.(see note 1) VII. Drawa sketch of reinforcement arrangement for the slab panel(1). Q2.Beam 3AD shown in the Fig.QI has overall height of 450 mm. Assume no partition walls rest on the beam, Answer following questions using same design data as in Q.1. I. Find out bending moments in beam 3AD, using simplified method given in BS 8110 Part 1(1997). Il. Find out shear forces in Beam 3AD using simplified method. III. Design the Beam segment 3AB for ultimate bending moments. IV. Check the Beam segment 3AB for deflection. V. Design Beam segment 3AB for shear Resistance. VI. Drawa sketch of longitudinal section of Beam segment 3AB. Q3.The lower end of a ground floor column section is monolithically connected to a 400 mm thick pad foundation and the upper end is monolithically cast with 450mm deep beams along both direction as shown in Fig. Q.3 pagel -o8-Column section is 250 x 250 mm? and is subjected to an ultimate axial Load of 750 kN and 25 kNm moment along one axis at top end. (Assume the structure is braced in both directions.) Design Data Exposure condition = Mild Fire resistance = thr Concrete grade C30 Strength of high yield steel fy 460 N/mm? Strength of Mild steel fy = 250 N/mm? I. Classify the column section based on slendemness. I. Design the column section II. Drawa sketch of column section Q4.An axial dead load of 750 KN and an axial imposed local of 200 kN are applied on a square pad foundation by a 400 x 400 mm column placed at the center of the footing. Design data Concrete grade = C30 Strength of high yield steel = 460 N/mm? = 200 kN/m? Allowable bearing capacity of the soil is I. Design the pad foundation. II. Draw Plan & Cross section of the pad footing. Q5.Flights 3 & 4 of the internal stair case of a building is shown in Fig.Q5. Assuming that the landings span perpendicular to the direction of flights. Design data Going G = 250mm Rise R = 175mm Tread T = 275mm Concrete grade Strength of high yield steel fy Imposed load on the flight Dead load due to flight top finishes Dead load due to flight bottom finishes = C25 460 N/mm? = 4kN/m? .5 Nim. 0.25 Nim2 I. Design flight No.3 1. Draw a section across flight No.3 page2 -0O9-bm. = Fligue Qt H a300 1, _ Fig. Q3SO ‘31g a =-—=-— i@--—- Landing slab 3 12m y~-—2m ty * 9 * 10 8 i i . 2 S & 12 a 5 a = 3 3 14 4 15 | 3 16 £ 2 L 17 1 18 N Landing floor slab P s 7 -19 -TESL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING FINAL EXAMINATION ~ ADVANCED DIPLOMA LEVEL STAGE IT Academic Year 2014 E4002 - HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING AND WATER RESOURCES Instructions: Duration: 03 Hours Answer 05 questions only. Alll questions carry equal marks. Question 1 @) Itis planned to construct a housing scheme, shopping mall with a parking lot in a rural area to control the urbanization, Explain how this development project affects on the Processes of the hydrologic cycle which will cause significant changes in runoff characteristics? [06 marks] b) The long term average annual rainfall and storm event total for each of four rainfall gauges, P,Q, R and T are given in Table 1. Determine the missing rainfall for the storm event if the annual average rainfall at the rainfall station $ is 1027 mm. [04 marks] Table 1 Station P Q R Ss T ‘Av. Annual rainfall (mm) | 1320 [1125 | 1050 [1027 | 920 Rainfall of storm (mm) 205 183 155 2 150) c) The isohyets for daily rainfall over a catchment were drawn and the areas enclosed by the isohycts are given in Table 2. Estimate the average daily rainfall over the catchment. [04 marks] Table 2 Tsohyets (em) _| Area (km?) <20 93 20-25 1s 25-30 Wd 30-35 93 35-40 73 40< 35 d) Discuss advantages and disadvantages of using Thessian Polygon Method and Isohyetal method to convert point rainfall into acrial rainfall. : [06 marks} n 2 a) Develop an expression for the relationship between the depths of a rectangular channel before and after a hydraulic jump. State your assumptions. (07 marks] b) A wide rectangular channel consists of two very long reaches where the bed slope changes from 6.74x10° to 2.75x10%. If the channel carries a discharge of 1.0 m/s/m, ues! calculate: i, the depth of uniform and critical flow in both reaches (take n= 0.015) [06 marks] <18-‘ii, show that a hydraulic jump will occur on the steep slope {03 marks) iii, sketch the water surface profile for the above case and name it [04 marks) Question 3 a) The ordinates of a 4-h unit hydrograph of a catchment are given in Table 3. Using the S curve method, determine the 3-h unit hydrograph ordinates. [0 marks} — Table 3 , i Ordinate of 4-h Ordinate of 4-h Time (h) UH (n'y) Time (h) UH (m/s) 0 | 0 8 27 1 6 9 24 2 10 10 15 3 17 u 12 4 24 12 10 3 29 1B 2 6 36 14 0 l 7 32 b) Based on the above answer, derive the flood hydrograph in the catchment due to the storm given in Table 4. Time from start of storm (h) 0 3 6 9 ‘Accumulated rainfall (em) 0 2 8 u ‘Assume the @-index for the catchment is 0.9 cm/hour. The base flow is 12 m’/s at the beginning and increasing by 2 m/s for every 2 hours till the end of the direct runoff hydrograph. [10 marks} Question 4 a) A current meter is used to measure the velocity in a stream at 0.6 times the depth in a stream gauging operation. The calibration equation of the current meter is V = 0.35N + 0.045 m/s where N is revolutions per second. The observed time with number of revolutions at 0.6 depths from the water surface are given in Table 4. Calculate the discharge in the stream using the mid-section method. Table 4 Distance fromrightbank(m) | 0 [3 [577 ]9 [i] aB]is| (0.6 Depths (m) o [075/12] 18 126/31] 16 | 06 | 0 No of revolutions 0 [12 [35 | 42 [49 [38 [30 | 16 | 0 Time (s) 0 | so [54 | 52 [60 | 60 | 54 | 50 | 0 [70 marks] [04 marks] b) State the factors which affect infiltration. -14-«) The total observed runoff volume during a storm of 6-hour duration with a uniform intensity of 15 mm/hr is 21.6 Mm’. If the area of the basin is 300 km’, find the averag™ infiltration rate and the runoff coefficient for the basin. [06 marks} Question 5 2) A pumping test is used to calculate the hydraulic parameters of the aquifer by extracting ground water from a well and monitoring the drawdown as a function of time. Derive an equation relating the steady state radial flow from a well in an unconfined aquifer. State clearly all the assumptions involved in your derivation, [08 marks] Water was pumped out from a well of diameter 0.9 m from an unconfined aquifer of 60 m thickness, The well penetrates fully in the aquifer and the depth of water in the well is 15 m. The drawdown observed in two observation wells located at 16 m and 105 m from the pumping well were 12 m and 1.8 m respectively. Assume the coefficient of permeability is 6 m/day. Calculate i, the constant discharge [04 marks] ii, _radius of influence [04 marks} A confined aquifer, 23 m thick and 2 km wide is a stratified aquifer and is made up of three layers. The bottom layer has a coefficient of permeability of 45 m/day and a thickness of 9 m. The middle and top layers which are of equal thickness have permeability of 15 m/day and 20 m/day respectively. Calculate the transmissivity of this aquifer and the equivalent permeability, if the flow is parallel to the stratification. [04 marks] ) Question 6 a) Derive an expression for the actual discharge in a laboratory channel by using a sharp crested rectangular weir. State all assumptions. [08 marks} b) The discharge of water in a 2.5 m wide open channel is measured with a 0.5 m high sharp crested rectangular weir of equal width. The upstream water depth is 1.4 m. The coefficient of discharge of the weir is 0.64. Calculate the discharge: [04 marks] ignoring the velocity of approach ii, considering the velocity of approach [06 marks} ©) Determine the percentage error in the discharge that results from ignoring the velocity of [02 marks] approach. ion 7 8) Briefly explain Incipient Motion in sediment transport. [05 marks] 5) The Shields’ diagram may not be the most desirable criterion for incipient motion. [05 marks} Comment on this statement. ©) Design a non-erodible trapezoidal channel to carry a discharge of 10 m’/s. The bottom slope is 0.00018 and the mean particle diameter of the soil (d) is 5 mm. The side slope is |V:2 H. Assume that Manning’s n for a flat sand bed is given by n 1.0390" where d is the particle diameter in m. [10 marks] -15-IESLCOLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Final Examination: IESLCE Advanced Diploma level Stage II Academic Year: 2014 CE 4003 ~ Geotechnical Engineering ‘Answer five (5) questions. All questions carry equal marks. Dure 1 Qn: 3 hours __March 2018 During a Direct Shear (DS) Test, specimens are made to ‘shear’ along its horizontal mid plane 2) Discuss the statement: The DS Test simulates a plane strain situation. (4 points) ©) During @ OS test, a normal stress of 40kPa is applied to a normally consolidated sity clay test Specimen. Assuming 4’ = 42°, plot the Mohr's circle of stress corresponding to “before loading’ Situation. Show major and minor principal stresses on the same plot. Use the graph sheet Provided. (4 points) ©) Skeich the upper half ofthe test specimen; Show major and minor principal stresses and their respective stress directions "before loading’ situation. (3 points) ©) The sample attained its peak strength at oyy = 40KPa, ty = 40kPa. Plot on the same greph sheet the Mohr’s circle of stress corresponding to the said state of stress (3 points) ©) Sketch the upper half ofthe test specimen; Show all stresses and their respective stress directions at ‘end of loading’ situation 2 pcints) | Compute the major and minor principal stresses for ‘end of loading’ situation, (4 points) Fig. 2a shows two Mohr’ circle plots of an Unconsolidated Undrained (UU) triaxial loading test 9) Discuss why UU test is identified as an ‘unconsolidated’ test (3 points) b) Discuss why UU test is identified us an “undrained' test @ points) ©) Explain why we consider, = 0° (4 points) 9) Figure 2b shows saturated soil element A, on which the above UU testis performed i) Compute o,,c}, 62 and o} for soil element A. (4 points) ii) I'the specimen underwent shear failure at a deviatoric stress of 25kPa, determine o,, and oly (2 points) @) Ifthe soil specimen is normally consolidated, estimate i's (4 points)yo 175kN/m” Yeu # 205KN /en” ye c= 23kPa Onn 36m Element A Fig. 2 rensional Consolidation Test. The sample loge’, obtained during a One-dim = 2.92; total settlement, 4H = 4, Fig. 38 shows a plot of € average diameter = 49.56mm; €o had an inital height, Ho = 19.92mm; 2.805mm, 30 28 26 Void Ratio, € 24 22 20 18 16 14 10 100 1000 110000 Effective Consolidation Stresse (KPa) Figure 32 2) Gompute the Compression Index forthe above plot. (G points) b) Determine the Pre-consolidation pressure. points) ©) Explain the term ‘Ke Consolidation’ (4 points) Figure ab shows the 16m thick clay layer subiec ‘a 1.6m surcharge fil, The sample location Fare ae sows tne above test results [sat © dePtY ‘of m (.e. Sample A) 4) Discuss why soil element Ais considered fo uadergo K, consolidation when subjected 12 the said surcharge fil (4 points) ©) Compute the Over-consolidation Ratio. (3 points) consolidated (3 points) ) Discuss whether the soil is: rnormally-consolidated of over “itDense sand Fig. 3b ‘A Rousing complex is proposed to be constructed on a recently reclaimed and developed marshy land in Colombo. Two story housing units are to be buit on a 1.3-1.5m thick granular well compacted fi Placed above a 6.8m thick organic soilpeat layer, three years ago. The consulting firm wishes to Berform a preliminary geotechnical investigation to ascertain the general geology ofthe area and to ‘determine the foundation type to be used, ) Lis factors you would investigate in order to establish general geology and hydro-geology of the area, ( points) ») Discuss how you would classify sub-surface strata based on information collected during the investigation, (6 points) ©) Discuss how you would propose to obtain relatively undisturbed specimens of the compressible layer located beneath the granular fil ( points) @) Compute load increment to be used during a 1-dimensional consolidation test, to determine [Fompression Index, Re-compression Index and Pre-consolidation pressure. You may asseme that a 50mm diameter consolidation ring is used for this purpose. ‘State any other ascumptiong you would make in this regard. points) A ad footing 1m square isto be located at a depth D; =Im. The footing thickness is 150mm. The footing supports a 300mm square column. Soil parameters are 1 = 17.2kN/m®, = 26°, andc= ~ 28kN/m*. Water table is located at 3m below ground surface. The required bearing stress corresponding to super-structure load is 70kPa. 2) Compute the factor of safety against ultimate bearing capacity failure (6 points) b) Compute q, at footing level. (4 points) ©) Compute 44; based on a settlement of 25mm. 4 points) @) Discuss the influence of water table on timate Bearing Capacity if water table is cated at the base of the footing, @ points) ©) Discuss the influence of water table on qq based on a settlement of 25mm, if waler table is located at the base of the footing, (3 points) -1@-600 26 500) Very dense s 8 i \ Allowable presauce KPa for 25mm total settlement Waser table below depth 2B o 152.3 4 «5 6 Width of foundation B- metres chart for estimating allowable bearing pressure for foundations in sand in bacis of resuts of standard penetration tet Terzaphi& Peck) =19 -FF 1 +E ots F ; 8 3 ae |" 2 3 [- es = Seare advantages and limitations of bored cast. a) rorete piles over pre-cast situ reinforced con ( points) arven piles. b) Fig. 6 shows a cast in-situ reinforced concrete pile in clay the Ultimate Bearing ) Capacity ofthe pile. o 'y. Compute the (10 points) ¢)_ Discuss the factors that contribute to settlement ofthe pile £ E End redstance = N+ KeD.Ne Skin Friction: +] 450mm diameter meter Fi =Ca+KeyD.tan’ {for cohesioniess Sots} F,zaG, {for cohesive sols) cy = 60 kPa E a=055 s you = 19.5 kim? Fig. 6 -21-=~ = Shallow rooting —— Pte tip a 0 10 20 30 40 Angle of internal friction 4, degiees 7 a) State underlying assumptions made in Taylor's analysis of slopes. Discuss the validity of these ‘assumptions. (6 points) b) Fig. 7 computes Stability Number N, for circular failure types, Foy i) Explain the term 7 (3 points) ji) Explain how you would use this chart when F@ # 1 3 points) ii) An earth-embankment levee with a slope angle f = 50° is submerged to.a height of 20m. ‘Yon =19KN/m? ; = 6OkPa; 6’ = 20°. Compute factor of safety assuming that it's value is the same with respect to cohesion and friction. (6 points)Zone B Case 1 Critical circle through toe (full fines) Case 2 Critical circle below toe (dotted line) Case 3 Strong stratum at D = (dashed line) Zone B 0.25F H Case 3 Ny ; A 15 lity number, Critical circle 0.03} through toe 0 dL 0 10 «20 4 30 6070=—«8 90" Slope B Fig. 7; Taylor's stability numbers fOr circles passing (Taylor, 1937) 1 through the toe and below oF above Ine toea) b) °) a Fig. 8 shows variations in wall pressure with wall movement. State the expressions for Pressures Po, Pe and p, for a cohesionless backfl (3 points) Compute the respective coefficients of lateral earth pressures for a sandy seumh $< 20°, Points) Explain how wall pressures change based on Al/H 4 points) Pressure on wall Al Wall movement 41% Away from backfill Towards back fill Fig. 8 A 5m high retaining wall holds a mass of dry cohesionless soil with its horizontal surface level with the top of the wall. The retaining wall has a smooth vertical back. The soil carries a Uniformly distributed surcharge load of 10kN/m*. It weighs 20kN/m® and has a = 38°. Determine the active thrust (ie. force) on the back of the wall, per meter length of wall (10 points) -24.” 3 he EOE PEREPA C \, esoURCE CENTER Ady i ‘vanced Diploma Level Stage I] Examination CE 4004 - Construction Management answer any five (05) questions, Duration 3 ous Graph papers are provided for Questions 2 Question 1: 1. Discuss how the construction industry contributes towards the development of a country. (4 marks) 2. A new highway is proposed to be constructed between City X and City Y. Using your knowledge on project characteristics, explain why the proposed construction can be termed as a project. (6 marks) Write short notes on the following. a. design brief b. bill of quantities (BOQ) (6 marks) 4. Briefly explain the purpose of preparing estimates for building and civil engineering work. (4 marks) Question 2 1. “Although there are many techniques available for project planning, Gantt chart is still very much popular among project planners.” Explain why. (4 marks) Identify three (3) basic information you will require in developing a Gantt chart for a construction project. @ marks) The details of the activities for a construction project are given in the Table Q 2. Table Q 2: Details of activities for a construction project Activity Code | Duration (weeks) Follows Resource required (no. of labourers) A 2 Project start 4 B 6 A 2 € 3 A 4 D i B 4 [—F ; a E ; F 5 2 2 C G 2 DF 4 25 -graph sheet provided.) ie Gantt chart for the construction project. (Use the Mi (5 marks) What is the total duration of the project? (2 marks) ©. Construct the resource histogram for the project taking labourers as the resource, = (3 marks) 4. Explain the need for resource leveling in a construction project. (3 marks) Question 3: 1. Explain the following terms in relation to networks. a, dummy activity (4 marks) b. critical activity 2. The activity ‘site preparation and foundation construction’ for a new development project js further broken down into sub-activities as given in Table Q 3 in order to facilitating detail planning. Table O 3: Site preparation and foundation construction Aelivity Activity Duration | Follow task/s code (days) ‘A_| Clear site 6 B ‘Excavate foundation trenches 5 A C__| Grading of area 6 A D__| Excavate utility trenches 4 B,C E | Place formwork & reinforcement in foundation | 4 B trenches F__| Install sewer lines 4 D G_[nstall other utilities 3 D H__ | Pour concrete in foundations 3 ERG a. Develop the Activity-On-Arrow network for the project (4 marks) b. Determine Earliest Start Time (EST), Latest Start Time (LST), Earliest Finish Time (EFT), Latest Finish Time (LFT), and Total Float (TF) for all activities. (8 marks) c. Identify the critical path of the project. (2 marks) a'construction project, you have identified that there is # |. Propose two (2) actions that can be taken (2 marks) 3, During the implementation o risk of some critical activities getting delayed. to prevent these delays. -96-_— question 4 1. Explain 2 3 1 the following precedence relationships in networks using an example for each. ‘1. finish- to-start (FS) b.start-to-start (SS) (6 marks) ‘The details ofa construction project are given in Table O 4. Table Q 4: Details of a construction project Kativity | Duration (weeks) | __ Immediately Finish- Start_] Code preceding activity _ Lag 7 4 : B 9 * Te 6 A D 4 A B 2 on 4 B F 2 BC G 6 E 3 H 3 EG a Draw the Activity-On-Node network for the above project. 6 marks) b. Determine Earliest Start Time (EST), Latest Start Time (LST) and Total Float (TF) : (6 marks) for the activities. ¢. Identify the critical path for the project. (@ marks) with Activity- ) advantages of Activity-On-Node method in comparison (2 marks) Identify two (2 On-Arrow method. Question 5: 1. Discuss the need for cash flow forecasting in construction projects. (4 marks) construction project Project monitoring and control is an essential function of (4 marks) management. Explain why. Identify four (4) factors to be considered in selecting suitable machinery/equipment for a construction activity. (4 marks) Explain the importance of effective material management for the success of a marks) construction project.15 Briefly explain. Identify three (3) (5 marks) What does the term “resources productivity” me causes for low labour productivity at a construction project site Tey Qitestion 6: 1. Discuss the need for the following contract documents in a construction project a. conditions of contract (6 marks) b. specifications 2. Explain the following types of contract. ‘a, schedule of rates contract b. lump sum contract (4 marks) (3) components of a typical Explain the purpose of a bidding document. Name three (6 marks) bidding document for a construction project. red in evaluating tenders for a civil engineering 4, Identify four (4) criteria to be conside (4 marks) construction project. Question 7: multi-storey office and shopping complex plan the layout of the construction site. the following facilities at site. 1. As the manager of a project to construct @ located in a city centre, you are required to Explain the factors you would consider in providing a. site office b. material storage (6 marks) 2, Identify four (4) safety and health hazards that can be present atthe above construction (4 marks) site. 3. Explain the roles of the following personnel at a construction site. a. Project Manager b. Site Engineer (4 marks) 4. Discuss the importance of the following in maintaining the quality of construction. a. work supervision 'b. stores management (6 marks)