North South University

Department of Architecture

Spring 2009

ARC 272: Construction II – Technology

FINAL EXAMINATION

Date: 19 April 2009

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Instructions:

SECTION I 60 Questions Answer ALL Multiple Choice 60 marks 60 minutes

SECTION II 02 Questions Answer ANY ONE Drawing 20 marks 15 minutes
SECTION III 02 Questions Answer ANY ONE Descriptive 20 marks 15 minutes

You MUST answer the multiple choice questions in the separate answer script. Tick (!) marks in the question paper WILL NOT be
accepted.

Example on how to mark the answer script

Question: Who is the librarian of the NSU architecture department reference library?
(a) Delowar
(b) Zahid
(c) Sheuli
(d) Polash

Answer:
1 A B C D Cross out your mistake like this if you
want to change your answer

This is how you mark the correct

answer

This examination paper has 10 pages

Course instructor: Mujtaba Ahsan

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Section I: There are 60 questions in this section. Choose the BEST answer for each question from the given choices. You are recommended
to take 50 minutes to answer this section.

1. Which of the following is typically NOT part of a Questions 8 to 11 refer to the diagram below:
building’s super-structure?

(a) Doors and windows

(b) Walls
(c) Foundations
(d) Stairs

2. Which of the following is NOT the main purpose of site

exploration?

(a) Fix the bearing capacity of the soil

(b) Determine an appropriate foundation type
(c) Determine the size of the foundation footing
(d) Find out the depth of underground water level

3. Which of the following is NOT a main function of building

foundation?

(a) Distribute the weight of the structure over a large area

(b) Load the sub-stratum evenly and prevent unequal
settlement
(c) Transfer the load of the beams to the columns 8. The name of the pile shown in the diagram by the letter
(d) Embed the structure in the ground and provide “A” is commonly known as:
stability
(a) Fender Pile
4. Which of the following processes will NOT improve the (b) Anchor Pile
bearing capacity of the soil? (c) Batter Pile
(d) Sheet Pile
(a) Draining sub-soil water from under foundation
(b) Blending granular material with the soil 9. The name of the pile shown in the diagram by the letter
(c) Reducing the area of the footing “B” is commonly known as:
(d) Driving sand piles into the soil
(a) Compaction Pile
5. Which of the following is used typically in DEEP (b) Anchor Pile
foundation? (c) Batter Pile
(a) Sheet Pile
(a) Spread Footing
(b) Mat foundation 10. The name of the pile shown in the diagram by the letter
(c) Inverted Arch Footing “C” is commonly known as:
(d) Pile Foundation
(a) Fender Pile
6. Piles driven to the ground until it reaches the hard surface (b) Anchor Pile
that can support the building is called: (c) Batter Pile
(a) Sheet Pile
(a) Bearing piles
(b) Friction piles 11. The name of the pile shown in the diagram by the letter
(c) Sheet piles “D” is commonly known as:
(d) Anchor piles
(a) Fender Pile
7. Piles driven into granular soil to increase the bearing (b) Anchor Pile
capacity is known as: (c) Batter Pile
(b) Sheet Pile
(a) Sheet piles
(b) Anchor piles 12. Which of the following is NOT a method used to prevent
(c) Batter piles dampness in structures?
(d) Compaction piles
(a) Use of polythene below the ground floor
(b) Use of bitumen coating in roof
(c) Guniting
(d) Using second class bricks

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13. Which of the following used in construction is known as Questions 19 to 21 refer to the image below. The image shows a
COFFERDAM? mason working on a 5” partition wall construction.

(a) A structure built to protect construction laborers

(b) A structure built to keep water out of the construction
area
(c) A structure built to hold the water at the construction
area
(d) A structure built to allow underground construction

14. Which of the following general principle must NOT be

observed in brick masonry construction?

(a) Soak the bricks in water thoroughly

(b) Lay the bricks in partial bed of mortar 19. The brick bond shown in the image is called:
(c) Point the frogs upwards
(d) Apply plaster 4 weeks after construction (a) English bond
(b) Flemish bond
Questions 15 and 18 refer to the image below which shows part (c) Stretcher bond
of a masonry wall construction. (d) Herring bone

20. The image shows the ends of several bamboos projecting

out of the wall under construction. The purpose of these is:

(a) To support the brick wall

(b) To preserve the openings on the wall
(c) To support a temporary deck for the mason to stand
and work on
(d) To hold the wet wall until the mortar dries up

21. Frog marks in bricks are used for the main purpose of:

(a) Identifying the manufacturer

(b) Increasing the bonding with mortar
15. The type of brick bonding shown in the image above is (c) Decreasing the volume of clay needed to make the
known as: brick
(d) Improving the workability of the brick
(a) English bond
(b) Flemish bond Question 22 refers to the diagram below:
(c) Header bond
(d) Stretcher bond

16. The thickness of the wall shown in the diagram would

most likely be:

(a) Half-brick thick

(b) Full-brick tick
(c) One and half brick thick
(d) Quarter brick thick

17. This type of bonding is typically used in which of the

following? 22. The mason shown in the diagram is holding a brick with
a horizontal piece of string tied to it. What is he doing this
(a) Half-brick partition wall construction for?
(b) Full-brick peripheral wall construction
(c) Footing construction in foundations (a) To measure the thickness of the wall
(d) Roof construction (b) To measure where to start the brick work
(c) To check if the wall is horizontal
18. The bricks used in the corner are: (d) To cut the extra mortar off the wall surface
(a) Two queen closures
(b) Two king closures
(c) Two three quarter bats
(d) Two beveled closures

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23. A first class brick will have all of the following qualities Questions 30 to 32 refer to the diagram below. It shows the
EXCEPT: parts of an elevator system.

(a) Hardly any mark will be seen when scratched with

finger nail
(b) When two bricks are struck they will make a metallic
ringing sound
(c) When dropped from a vertical height of 3’ to 4’ it will
not break
(d) Will have a porous surface and dark color

24. Which of the following will NOT typically act as good

damp proofing?

(a) Polythene sheets thoroughly covering under slab

(b) Reinforced cement concrete
(c) Bituminous felt
(d) Partially laid mortar joints in brick walls

25. Which of the following will typically provide good damp

proofing?

(a) 05” Exposed brick exterior wall

(b) 10” Exposed brick exterior wall
(c) 10” Exterior wall with regular plaster
(d) 18” Exterior cavity wall 30. The elevator shown in the diagram is commonly known
as:
26. All of the following could be the source of dampness in a
building EXCEPT: (a) Geared traction elevator
(b) Gearless traction elevator
(a) Moisture from ground rising through damp proof (c) Hydraulic elevator
course by capillary action (d) Pneumatic elevator
(b) Faulty plumbing lines leaking inside walls
(c) Air conditioning unit releasing water directly on walls 31. When the elevator moves down, the part immediately
(d) Salts inside bricks releasing water by efflorescence below the passenger-cabin would most likely be:

27. Prevention of termite inside a building is an important (a) The vacuum zone
consideration. Which of the following is NOT a typical pre- (b) The low pressure zone
construction treatment for termite prevention? (c) The high pressure zone
(d) The atmospheric pressure zone
(a) Cleaning the site of possible termite colonies by using
chemical insecticides 32. This type of elevator would be most suitable for:
(b) Poisoning the soil around the building with insecticide
solutions (a) Multi-storied building above 20 stories
(c) Using wood that has been dipped in oil or kerosene to (b) Low cost two storied efficiency apartment
construct doors and windows (c) Five storied apartment building
(d) Spreading kerosene on the floors regularly (d) Luxurious private duplex

28. The typical components of oil based paints are all of the 33. Which of the following floor construction would be the
following EXCEPT: cheapest in our country?

(a) Solvent or thinner (a) Marble floor

(b) Coloring pigment (b) Terrazzo floor
(c) Water (c) Brick floor
(d) Inert filler or extender (d) Glazed Tiled floor

29. Common types of varnish available are: Oil varnish, 34. Which of the following floor construction would be most
Spar varnish, Flat varnish, Asphalt varnish and Spirit suitable for use in a chemical laboratory?
varnish. The type commonly used on wooden furniture is:
(a) Marble floor
(a) Oil varnish (b) Asphalt floor
(b) Spar varnish (c) Acid proof floor
(c) Flat varnish (d) Brick floor
(d) Spirit varnish

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 Questions 35 to 37 refer to the diagram below which shows Questions 40 to 45 refer to the diagram below:
the foundation of buildings

40. The part labeled Y in the diagram of the stair is called:

(a) Baluster
35. The type of footing shown by “B” in the figure above is (b) Newel Post
commonly called: (c) Returned End
(d) Tandem
(a) Grillage footing
(b) Cantilevered footing 41. The part labeled Z in the diagram is known as:
(c) Combined footing
(d) Pile cap footing (a) Going
(b) Tread
36. The type of footing shown by “B” above would most (c) Riser
likely be present in the: (d) Nosing
(a) Center of the site 42. The part labeled P in the diagram is known as:
(b) Edge of the site
(c) Three quarter from the edge of the site (a) Scotia
(d) Half way from the edge of both sides (b) Tread
(c) Riser
37. The type of footing shown by “A” in the figure above is (d) Nosing
commonly called:
43. The part labeled Q in the diagram is called:
(a) Grillage footing
(b) Cantilevered footing (a) Pitch
(c) Combined footing (b) String
(d) Pile cap footing (c) Flier
(d) Soffit
38. A foundation whose footing spreads the entire area of the
building structure is called: 44. The part labeled R in the diagram is called:
(a) Grillage footing (a) Baluster
(b) Pile foundation (b) Newel Post
(c) Mat foundation (c) Returned End
(d) Cantilevered footing (d) Tandem
39. The formulas relating the tread T of a stair with its riser 45. The maximum pitch or incline of a flight of stair is:
R are: T + 2R = 24” to 25”, & R × T = 74” to 75”. If the riser
R is 8 inches what is the trade T? (a) 90o
(b) 75o
(a) 6 inches (c) 42o
(b) 8 inches (d) 34o
(c) 9½ inches
(d) 10 inches

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Questions 46 to 50 refer to the diagram below. The diagram
shows the essential parts of an electric elevator. The actual
requirements vary with different models of elevators but the
diagrams are based on typical values.
49. The counter weight used in such a lift typically weighs:
(a) Equal to the car filled to 100% capacity
(b) Equal to the car filled to 60% capacity
(c) Equal to the car filled to 40% capacity
(d) Equal to the car filled to 10% capacity

50. The penthouse or machine room height at the top floor

varies with the model of the elevator, but generally in
apartments it requires a total height of:

(a) 3’ from the roof surface

(b) 8’ from the roof surface
(c) 14’ from the roof surface
(d) 24’ from the roof surface

51. Which type of elevator is most suitable for a high rise

building?

(a) Geared traction type elevator

(b) Gearless traction type elevator
(c) Hydraulic elevator
(d) Capsule type elevator

52. The ventilation inside an elevator car is ensured with:

(a) Providing north south cross ventilation

(b) Providing openings on the south of the shaft
(c) Providing a mechanical fan on the ceiling
(d) Providing an a/c outlet and return air grill

53. An elevator car designed for an apartment to carry a

maximum of 12 persons at a time would have the dimensions
(assume the weight of a person as 72 kg):

(a) 6’- 0” × 5’ - 0"

(b) 7’- 0” × 5’ - 0"
(c) 7’- 0” × 5’ - 6"
(d) 7’- 0” × 6’ - 2"
46. The part labeled “1” (one) in the diagram above is called: Questions 54 to 42 refer to the image below:
(a) Traction wheel
(b) Sheave
(c) Control system
(d) Counter weight

47. The part labeled “2” (two) in the diagram above is

called:

(a) Traveling cable

(b) Electric motor
(c) Buffer
(d) Piston cylinder 54. The tile worker shown in the image above is finishing a
kitchen counter top. The material used for the top is most
48. The part labeled “3” (three) in the diagram above is likely:
called:
(a) Marble
(a) Traction wheel (b) Granite
(b) Sheave (c) Ceramic tiles
(c) Control system (d) Homogenous tiles
(d) Electric motor

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55. The finishing on the wall is ceramic tiles. These are set on Questions 60 to 65 refer to the diagram below. The diagram
the brick wall using mortar. Mortar is a mixture of: shows six different types of pointing of brick walls.

(a) Sand and water

(b) Cement, sand and adhesive chemical
(c) Water, cement and lime
(d) Water, cement and sand

56. The structural slab supporting the tile worker and the
counter top is made of:

(a) 10” brick work

(b) Reinforced cement concrete
(c) Steel support with cement coating
(d) MS rod supporting 3” brick laid flat

Questions 57 to 58 refer to the image below:

60. The type of pointing shown in the diagram labeled “A”
joint called:

(a) Flush pointing

(b) Concave pointing
(c) Weather struck pointing
(d) Flush pointing

61. The type of pointing shown in the diagram labeled “B”

joint is called:

(a) V joint
(b) U joint
57. The image shows a tile worker laying typical floor tiles (c) Q joint
inside a moderate cost city apartment. The tiles are most (d) B joint
likely:
62. The type of pointing shown in the diagram labeled “C”
(a) Marble slabs joint is called:
(b) Homogenous tiles
(c) Ceramic tiles (a) Flush pointing
(d) Granite slabs (b) Concave pointing
(c) Weathered pointing
58. Before setting the tile, the worker prepared a base made (d) Flush pointing
with which of the following:
63. The type of pointing shown in the diagram labeled “D” is
(a) A liquid adhesive supplied with the tiles called:
(b) A cement slurry made from cement and water
(c) A mortar made with cement, sand and water (a) Flush
(d) A sand and water mixture (b) Point
(c) Raked
59. The worker taps the tile with the back of a hammer (d) Concave
immediately after laying it. He does this:
64. The type of pointing shown in the diagram labeled “E” is
(a) To see if the tile is defective called:
(b) To check the strength of the tile
(c) To set the tile properly on the mortar (a) Weathered
(d) To make a ringing sound (b) Flush
(c) Struck
(d) Raked

65. The type of pointing shown in the diagram labeled “E” is

called:

(a) Weathered
(a) Flush
(b) Struck
(c) Raked

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Section II: There are TWO QUESTIONS in this section. Answer any ONE

61. Draw the (a) elevation, (b) vertical section, (c) horizontal section and (d) detail of a framed and paneled door (not flush door).
Indicate the typical measurements in your drawing. (2.5 × 4 = 10 marks)

62. (a) Describe some of the major causes of failure of foundation, (b) Write down the names of the common deep & shallow
foundation (10 marks)

Section III: There are TWO QUESTIONS in this section. Answer any ONE

63. Write ten general procedures to observe during brick work. Draw sketches to show English and Flemish bond (5+2.5+2.5 = 10
marks)

64. Describe very briefly the following types of floor construction: (a) Homogenous tile floor, (b) Terrazzo floor, and (c) Cement
concrete floor. (3+4+3 = 10 marks)

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