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NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN QUANTITY SURVEYING (NDQS) 2009/2011 Year II - Semester - I Examination April 2011

Advanced Building Construction Technology (NDQS 201)

Instructions : Answer four (04) questions only . Duration : 03 hours

1. (i) Briefly describe the procedure for site investigation? (ii) What are the main characteristics of a. Gravelly soil b. Clay (ii) Describe how you achieve proper compaction in earth filling work? (iv) Describe the following terms a. Dry density b. Water content

(5 marks)

(7 marks) (5 marks) (8 marks)

2. (i) What are the types of shallow foundations? Briefly describe using suitable sketches. (5 marks) (ii) What are the types of pile foundations? (5 marks) (ii) What are the main factors that has to be considered in selecting foundation type? (7 marks) (iv) Briefly describe following terms (8 marks) a. English bond in brick work b. plastering

3. (i) Describe the formwork arrangement for a slab with suitable sketches. (10 marks) (ii) What are the main factors that have to be considered in arranging reinforcement? (5 marks) (iii) Briefly describe the typical reinforcement arrangement for a slab with suitable sketches. (10 marks)

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4. (i) What is pre-stressed concrete? (5 marks) (ii) Describe the advantages of pre-stressed concrete? (6 marks) (ii) Describe the construction method of a pre-stressed beam using following techniques clearly demonstrating all the construction steps; (14 marks) a. Pre-tensioning b. Post-tensioning

5. (i) What are the standard steel sections that can be used in a framed building structure? Describe using proper sketches. (5 marks) (ii) Describe the following terms; (20 marks) a. Structural efficiency b. Wind bracing in steel frame c. Steel truss d. Structural fire protection in steel frame

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