INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

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SEMESTER I, 2008/2009 SESSION
KULLIYYAH OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
Programme :

Bachelor of
Quantity Surveying

Level of Study : One (1)

Time

2.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m.

Date

: 5th November 2008

Duration

3 Hr(s) 00 Min(s)
Section (s)

: All

Course Code:

AQS 1191

Course Title :

Principles of Building Construction 1

This Question Paper Consists of Four (4) Printed Pages with Six (6) Questions

INSTRUCTION(S) TO CANDIDATES
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You are required to answer any Five (5) questions

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which may lead to dismissal

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QUESTION 1 (20 Marks)

a)

Sketch a typical Site Personnel Organization chart

b)

Base on the chart,explain the role of the followings in a construction project:i) Resident Engineer

(7 marks)

(3marks)

ii) Clerk of Work

c)

Describe three (3) types of resources for a construction works

d)

In relation to material control, state any two (2) examples of direct waste and
indirect waste

(6marks)

(4marks)

QUESTION 2 (20 Marks)

a)

Sketch a cross section of a concrete ground floor slab consisting of the following
items: -

b)

(4marks)

150mm thick hardcore.

150mm thick slab.

4mm thick damp proof membrane.

50mm thick sand blinding.

Sketch and label a cross section of a typical formwork to receive upper floor slab
and beam.

c)

(10marks)

In a typical construction drawings, describe the meaning of 9Y20-02-250B.

(6 marks)

QUESTION 3 (20 Marks)

a)

Explain any four (4) secondary factors affecting the choice of foundation design.
(8 marks)

b)

Sketch a cross section of a typical reinforced concrete pad foundation. (4 marks)

c)

Explain what is settlement.

(4 marks)

d)

State any four (4) types of piles for deep foundation.

(4 marks)

QUESTION 4 (20 Marks)

a)

List and explain any four (4) Site Layout considerations.

b)

Compare and contrast between volume batching and weight batching in concrete

c)

(8marks)

mixing.

(6marks)

Sketch and label a typical cross section of a retaining wall.

(6marks)

QUESTION 5 (20 Marks)

a)

Sketch the details of the following types of bonding:

i.

English bond

(3 marks)

ii.

Flemish bond

(3 marks)

b)

Explain any four (4) the functions of an external wall

(4 marks)

c)

Explain what is load bearing wall

(2 marks)

d)

Sketch any four (4) types of bricks pointing

(4 marks)

e)

State four types of opening in wall

(4 marks)

QUESTION 6 (20 Marks)

a)

Explain the main function of the following roof members:-

i.

(3marks)

Common Rafter

ii. Ceiling Joist

iii. Wall plate

b)

Explain the function of insulation sheet in roof construction.

(2marks)

c)

List any four (4) materials used for roof covering.

(4marks)

d)

Sketch and label a typical cross section of the followings:-

i.

Timber roof trusses complete with interlocking roof tiles.

(9marks)

ii. Open eaves.

(1 mark)

iii. Close eaves.

(1 mark)

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