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2 @ o © @ 4 @ o 5 @ ‘Define the following terms and give ONE use of EACH: (concrete (Saris) i) mone (3maris) List FOUR characteristics of coarse ageroustes (Amarks) List FIVE properties of pasties used in the construction industry. ( S marks) List FIVE uses of plastics in building construction, ( Smarks) ‘Total 20 marks Stato THREE functions of foundations (Barks) Use labelled sketches to illustrate the following types of foundations. © Simple sip (3marks) i) Pad (3 marks) Gi) Rat (A marks) Foundation trenches 1.2.m deep require excavation. Briefly explain TWO methods of excavation and name the main oolsequipment need in EACH method. (7 marks) ‘Total 20 marks dentfy the doors in Figure 2 below and make a neatly labelled sketch of section XX of Door C (omarks) GOON TO THE NEXT PAGE (013080201F 2008 (©) @_ Copy the eters A ~G, in Figure 3 below, in your answer bookletandnexttoeach letter write the tame of the coresponding part of the door. Tmarks) Gi) Copy thetetersx, ¥ and Zin youranswer booklet and nexttoesch writeshename ‘of the MOST suitable joint which shouldbe used (3marks) » B c e Figures ‘Total 20 marks 6G) Name FOUR ingriionts of il paint ( 4marks) (©) Anew masonry wall surface iso be painted. State the MOST appropriate typeof paint required and explain in sequence POUR sleps involved in finishing the wal (Smarks) (©) Explain in correct sequence FIVE steps requited to finish a coffee table with clear varnish ( Smarks) (@) State SIX diferent types of floor finishes. ( 6marks) ‘Total 20 marks GOON TO THE NEXT PAGE 013080207" 2009 oa ‘This paper is divided into THREE sections ~ A, B and C. You MUST answer the question from (2) Explain FIVE factors which influence the design ofa buildin. (10 marks) Section A, THREE questions from Section B and ONE question from Section C. (©) @_List FIVE British architectural features or building materials that influence building styles in the Caribbean. (Smarks) "This paper contains metric dimensions only. You should work your answers in the metric system. Gi) List FIVE American architectural features or building materials that influence SECTION A building styles in the Caribbean. (Smarks) ‘You are allowed to use freehand sketches or rule-asssted sketches to answer this question, which is based on MODULES DS TO D9 of the syllabus ~ Walls, Floors, Roofs, Windows, Doors and ‘Total 20 marks Stairs. ALL sketches should be done to proportion. This question is worth 40 marks. END OF TEST You are advised not to spend more than $0 minutes on this question. 1. Figure 1 shows the plan view of a two-storey dwelling, with dimensions 6.7 m long and 48 m wide. The foundation walls aze made of 200 mm thick hollow concrete blocks; al other walls are 150mm thick, The structure has a gable roof covered with coreugated galvanised shee and ‘2300 mm overhang all around. The ground floors 100 mm thick reinforced concrete slab on rade, with a 10 mm cementsand screed. finish. The upper floor is built using timber. The Staircase is but with timber and as a housed string. The sizeof the upper flor joists is 50 mm a Ca { ‘ d a ld , F paranoos |] 1 ee ‘ ta = GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE ‘013080201 2009 ‘013080207F 2009 NOTHING HAS BEEN OMITTED GOON TO THE NEXT PAGE (0130802008 2009

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