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    SAB - 2112 - Nov 2010

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    This document is the final examination for a Civil Engineering Materials course. It consists of 4 questions testing knowledge of concrete, aggregates, timber, steel, masonry materials, and their properties and uses in construction. The examination instructs students to answer all questions in English and warns that copying or cheating will result in disciplinary action, including possible expulsion. It is comprised of 3 printed pages and students have 2 hours to complete it.

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    This document is the final examination for a Civil Engineering Materials course. It consists of 4 questions testing knowledge of concrete, aggregates, timber, steel, masonry materials, and their properties and uses in construction. The examination instructs students to answer all questions in English and warns that copying or cheating will result in disciplinary action, including possible expulsion. It is comprised of 3 printed pages and students have 2 hours to complete it.

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    SAB - 2112 - Nov 2010

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    SAB 2112 / SAM 3123 1

    FINAL EXAMINATION
    SEMESTER I, SESSION 2010/2011
    COURSE CODE : SAB 2112 / SAM 3123

    COURSE : CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS

    PROGRAMME : SAW

    DURATION : 2 HOURS

    DATE : NOVEMBER 2010

    INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES:
    1. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN ENGLISH

    WARNING!
    Students caught copying/cheating during the examination will be liable for
    disciplinary actions and the faculty may recommend the student to be expelled from
    the study.

    This examination question consists of (3) printed pages only.


    SAB 2112 / SAM 3123 2

    Q1. (a) What are the functions of cement in concrete mix? Describe the raw
    materials used in the manufacture of Portland cement.
    (6 marks)

    (b) Define the workability of fresh concrete. Explain with sketches the
    type of workability tests that can be conducted in the laboratory.
    (9 marks)

    (c) Discuss with illustration one destructive and one nondestructive test of
    hardened concrete.
    (10 marks)
    (25 marks)

    Q2. (a) Explain the differences between chemical and mineral or pozzolanic
    admixtures used in concrete.
    (6 marks)

    (b) What is sieve analysis? Discuss how gap graded and continuous
    aggregates affect workability and strength of concrete.
    (9 marks)

    (c) Determine and justify the right type of cement to be used for reinforced
    concrete structure built near seaside and elaborate the steps to be taken
    to ensure the quality of hardened concrete is achieved.
    (10 marks)
    (25 marks)
    SAB 2112 / SAM 3123 3

    Q3. (a) Sketch three different types of wood grains. Explain how the slope of
    wood grain affects the strength of timber.
    (6 marks)

    (b) Explain with examples how moisture content and density affect the
    strength and durability of timber. Describe one method of timber
    preservation.
    (9 marks)

    (c) List five important engineering properties of steel and discuss two of
    them. Explain with examples its applications in civil engineering
    construction.
    (10 marks)
    (25 marks)

    Q4. (a) Differentiate between brick and block and explain with sketches their
    use in masonry works.
    (6 marks)

    (b) Describe the properties and uses of common, engineering and facing
    bricks in construction.
    (9 marks)

    (c) Discuss the use of glass, polymer composite and non-ferrous metals in
    construction industry.
    (10 marks)
    (25 marks)
    SAB 2112 / SAM 3123 4

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