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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND QUANTITY SURVEYING

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES (HONOURS) DEGREE

PART II END OF FIRST SEMESTER SUPPLIMENTARY EXAMINATIONS – MAY 2007


AAR 2102 – BUILDING CONSTRUCTION II

Instructions Duration: 4 Hours

Answer all three(3) questions.


Question 1 is to be answered on a single title blocked A1 sheet separately
Marks will be awarded to neatly presented work.
You can draw either in pencil or technical pen.
Number all your sheets.
Do not write your name on any sheet.

QUESTION 1
a) Draw a scale typical elevation of an axed arch spanning an opening of 1,2m to show as much as
possible the technical terms associated with arch construction.
b) Draw a plan ,an elevation and section of a casement window showing all relevant details to
include water proofing

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QUESTION 2

Write short notes with illustration on the following


a) Distinguish between framed door and flush door (10)
b) Stete the advantage of single joist timber floor. Explain with the help of sketches the
construction of single timber joist floor of a room of size 3.0m by 4.5m (15)

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QUESTION 3

a) Explain with the help of sketches the following:


i. Couple roof
ii. Double close roof
iii. Collar beam roof
iv. Collar tie beam roof

b) What precautions are necessary to be taken while excavating in very soft soil

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