JOSÉ MARTÍ TECHNICAL HIGH

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
End of Term Examination

December 2022

BUILDING & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

DRAWING
UNIT 2

OPTION: BUILDING / CIVIL ENGINEERING

2HRS 30MINS

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. This paper consists of two (2) Sections, answer all question from both
sections.
2. Section A consists of ten (10) multiple choice questions, five (5)
modified true and false questions and five (5) restricted response
questions.
3. Multiple choice question should be answered as follows:

What is the name of the tool used to remove errors in Technical

Drawing?

a. Pencil
b. Erasing Shield
c. Eraser
d. Compass

4. ALL True or False and Restricted response questions MUST be

answered on the lines or in the spaces provided.
5. Section B consists of one compulsory question with two (parts), answer
each portion of the question in the spaces provided.
6. DO NOT write in the margins.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOUO ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

 SECTION A

UNIT 2: MODULE 1

THEORY OF ENGINEERING

Answer ALL questions.

1. Which of the following represents the number of days concrete takes to reach its compressive
strength?

a. 3
b. 7
c. 28
d. 32

Items 2 and 3 refers to the following forces acting on a beam.

2. Which of the following is the resultant of RL?

a. 3.93 kN
b. 6.07 kN
c. 7.0 kN
d. 8.0 kN

3. Which of the following is the resultant of RR?

a. 3.93 kN
b. 6.07 kN
c. 7.0 kN
d. 8.0 kN

4. Which of the following equations is to calculate reactions when there are not enough known
variables?

a. R1 + RR = 0
b. R1 - RR = 0
c. R1 + RR = RT
d. R1 - RR = RT

1
5. When determining moments about “A” on any simply supported beam, the rule / equation to
use is;

a. ∑MA = 0
b. ∑MY = 0
c. ∑MX = 0
d. ∑MB = 0

6. An overview of boundaries, proposed buildings, natural features and entrances are shown on
a;

a. Site plan
b. Floor plan
c. Boundary plan
d. Rear elevation

7. Mathematically, a force is a vector, a vector is a quantity with two variables, and these
variables include a ___________ and a direction.

a. Intensity
b. Magnitude
c. Strength
d. Moment

8. A moment is defined as;

a. Force * Distance
b. Force / Distance
c. Distance * Magnitude
d. Bending moment * Shear force

9. The following are types of foundations except;

a. Strip Foundation
b. Deep Strip Foundation
c. Raft Foundation
d. Wide Raft foundation

10. When solving static problems using the method of joints, each joint must be;

a. Coupled with the nearest adjacent joint

b. Treated independently
c. Summed up with all joints
d. Determined to be a strut of a tie

2
Items 11 – 15 must be answered on the line providing indicating if the statement is true or false.
Additionally, if the statement is false, write the true version of the statement.

11. An object at rest of in motion will remain at rest or in motion unless acted upon by an
internal force.
_______false________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

12. A force is basically a push or pull on an object.

___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

13. When systems are stable; the sum of the reactive forces are equal to the sum of the applied
force and they both act in the same direction.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

14. Concrete works well under tension while rebar (steel) works well under compression.
__________________false_____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

15. Newton’s first law of motion is also known as the law of inertia.
___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

16. Complete the following diagram as it relates to force convention. Use mathematical symbols
to show positive or negative motion.

3
17. In your own words, explain the following terms or phrases;

(a) Force
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

3 marks

(b) Gravitational Force

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

2 marks
(c) Equilibrium
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

2 marks

18. State Newton’s Laws of Motion:

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

9 marks

19. Indicate the state to which the following simple force-systems are in and justify you answer.

4
20. Explain in what instance in any frame work (truss system) do we use the following:

a) Struts
_____________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

3 marks
b) Ties
_____________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

3 marks

5
 SECTION B

UNIT 2: MODULE 1

ADVANCED GEOMETRY: MECHANICS OF MACHINES

Answer ALL questions.

Do all Graphical and mathematical representations on the space provided

1. Mathematically determine Reaction 1 and Reaction 2 on the system above.

6
2. Using the magnitude of all the forces and distance information in Figure 1, produce the
following:

a. Shear Force Diagram

b. Bending Moment Diagram

9 marks