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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE COURSE CODE EXAMINATION TIME

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND MATERIAL I BSD210 APRIL 2010 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1. 2. 3. This question paper consists of six (6) questions. Answer four (4) questions in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the invigilator. Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of: i) ii) the Question Paper an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty

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QUESTION 1 a) Describe FOUR (4) factors to be considered in determining the roof structure. (8 marks) b) Describe in detail the advantages and disadvantages of using pitch roof structure. (8 marks) c) With the aid of sketches, explain THREE (3) types of roof structure. (9 marks)

QUESTION 2

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Explain in detail the process of erecting a Traditional Malay House. (10 marks)

b) Describe the construction of a Traditional Malay House by sketching the details below:i) Detail 1 : Column Construction ii) Detail 2 : Cantilevered Construction iii) Detail 3 : Floor Construction (15 marks)

QUESTION 3

a) List down the characteristics of good concrete. (5 marks) b) Describe the method used on site to test the workability of concrete. (8 marks) c) Explain the causes of the following deteriorations. i) Colour variation ii) Cracking iii) Honeycombs (12 marks)

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QUESTION 4

a) Elaborate the advantages and disadvantages in choosing timber structure compared to concrete structure. (10 marks) b) With the aid of sketches, explain clearly the following types of timber frame construction. i) Platform Frame ii) Balloon Frame (15 marks) QUESTION 5

a) Elaborate the main factors in choosing steel structure compared to concrete structure in the Malaysian construction industry. (10 marks) b) Explain in detail the following fire protection techniques for steel structure:i) Masonry technique ii) Spray on plaster (15 marks)

QUESTION 6

a) With the aid of sketches, briefly explain THREE (3) types of roof finishes for residential buildings. (9 marks) b) Explain in detail the following factors to be considered in choosing floor finishes in a building:i) ii) iii) iv) Safety Acoustics Wear resistance Maintenance (16 marks)

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