TEST CODE 02269020

FORM TP 2018165 MAY/JUNE 2018

CARIBBEAN E XAM I NAT I O N S COUNCIL

CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®

BUILDING AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DRAWING

OPTION B – BUILDING DRAWING AND DESIGN

UNIT 2 – Paper 02

2 hours 30 minutes

23 MAY 2018 (p.m.)

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. This paper consists of SIX questions. Answer ALL questions.

2. Silent, non-programmable calculators may be used for this examination.

3. For this examination, each candidate should have the following:

Two sheets of drawing paper (both sides may be used)
Drawing board and T-square
Drawing instruments

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. All dimensions given are in millimetres unless otherwise stated.

2. Where scales are not stated, the full size should be applied.

3. All geometrical construction lines MUST be visible on all drawings.

4. When first-angle or third-angle is not specified, the choice of projection is left to the
candidate’s discretion, in which case the type of projection used MUST be clearly stated.

5. The candidate should use his/her own judgement to supply any dimensions or other
details not directly shown on the drawings.

6. The number of each question MUST be written next to the solution.

7. Each candidate MUST enter his/her school code and registration number in the appropriate
space provided at the bottom of the drawing paper.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

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SECTION A

MODULE 1 — STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

Answer ALL questions from this section.

1. Figure 1 shows a simply supported roof beam loaded with two water tanks inducing point loads of
5 kN and 12 kN respectively and a steel block imposing a uniformly distributed load of 10 kN/M
over a 1 metre length. The centroid of the steel block is 5 m away from RR.

Figure 1. Simply supported roof beam

(a) Calculate the reactions of the columns RL and RR. [3 marks]

(b) Use a graphical method to generate the shear force and bending moment diagrams for the
arrangement in Figure 1. [17 marks]

Total 20 marks

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2. Figure 2 shows the plan of a circular column supported on 225 mm thick footing. The base of the
column inclusive of footing depth is 900 mm below ground level. There is an engineering fill of
350 mm around the column which supports a 450 mm thick hardcore and a 100 mm thick floor
finish. At floor level, the column has a prefabricated concrete casting.

Figure 2. Typical plan of circular column

(a) Using a scale of 1:20, produce section X–X to capture all the elements described. All
dimensions and specifications should be included. [15 marks]

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(b) Figure 3 shows the partial section of a foundation plan.

1025 900 508 900 1008 900

DETAIL A
3449

REAR

2399
BREAKFAST
NOOK

3000

Figure 3. Partial section of a foundation plan

Scale: 1:50

Sketch the plan view of the stiffener column (Detail A) and the block wall. Show at least
one block length on either side of the stiffener column. [5 marks]

Total 20 marks

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SECTION B

MODULE 2 — BUILDING MATERIALS AND PROCESESS

Answer ALL questions from this section.

3. You have been given the job of site supervisor at Hameid Construction Ltd. The company is
pouring 150 cubic metres of concrete on a project. The concrete supplier is ten miles away from
the site and is contracted to supply concrete at 3500 psi; therefore, consistency and workability
of the concrete are paramount.

(a)
According to British Standards, a representative sample of concrete must be taken to
conduct on-site tests. Describe ONE process that is used to sample the concrete.
[4 marks]

(b) Explain ONE method used to test concrete to ensure its workability and ONE method used
to test its compressive strength. Suggest ONE situation in which EACH method would
be appropriate. [8 marks]

(c) In the placement of concrete, flow and workability are very important. With the aid of
well-proportioned freehand sketches, explain how a flow test is conducted. [8 marks]

Total 20 marks

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4. (a) Explain how the particle shape of aggregates affects concrete mix. [2 marks]

(b) A concrete mix is required to have strength greater than 80 N/mm2. State whether naturally
rounded aggregates or crushed aggregates should be used for this mix. Explain the reason
for your choice. [4 marks]

(c) Explain THREE major reasons why particle size is important in aggregates to be used in
concrete mix. Use sketches where necessary to help illustrate your answer. [10 marks]

(d) With the aid of sketches, explain the importance of grading as it relates to aggregate
selection. [4 marks]

Total 20 marks

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SECTION C

MODULE 3 — MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN

Answer ALL questions from this section.

5. Table 1 shows the activity data for a construction project to be completed. Use the data given in
Table 1 to perform the tasks that follow.

TABLE 1: ACTIVITY DATA

Duration
Activity Nodes Predecessors
In Days
A 3 —
B 5 —
C 6 A
D 9 A, B
E 7 A, B
F 6 B
G 5 C, D
H 12 D, E
I 9 D, E, F
J 9 E, F
K 10 G, H, I
L 6 I, J
M 4 G, I
N 4 K
O 10 L

(a) Produce a neat, well-defined precedence network diagram. [12 marks]

(b) Determine the free float for activities C and J respectively. [2 marks]

(c) Identify TWO ‘burst activities’ and TWO ‘merge activities’ on the network and explain
why each is so named. [6 marks]

Total 20 marks

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6. (a) Distinguish between ‘resource smoothing’ and ‘resource aggregation’. [2 marks]

(b) Briefly discuss TWO load capacity principles for a crane. [4 marks]

(c) Table 2 shows activities G to M with probabilistic durations in days. The activities have
a required completion time of 40 days.

TABLE 2. PROBABILITY DURATION ESTIMATES IN DAYS

Duration Estimates
Activity
Optimistic (to) Most Likely (tm) Pessimistic (tp)

G 4 4 8

H 2 3 6

J 3 8 10

K 6 8 14

L 5 6 8

M 2 4 7

Use the data in Table 2 to calculate the

(i) expected duration (te) for each activity [6 marks]

(ii) variances (σ2) for ALL activities [6 marks]

(iii) standard deviation (σ) for ALL activities. [2 marks]

Total 20 marks

END OF TEST

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