MIDTERM Examination

Subject
: C.E. 4A (CE Laws, Contracts and Specifications)
Instructor
: Engr. Nichael M. Madria, C.E.
Room & Time : LCS-202/ 06:15 P.M. 07:45 P.M. (TTh)
I. Identification 2 pts each (50 pts.)
Instruction: Write the correct answer of the corresponding terms.
1
(what rule no.)
2
(what rule no.)
3
(what rule no.)
4
(what rule no.)
5
(what rule no.)

Parking and loading space

requirements
Maximum height of buildings/
structures
Construction of buildings/ structures
within approach/ departure zones of
runways of airports
Light and Ventilation
Protection and safety requirements
for construction and demolition

6
(what rule no.)
7
(what rule no.)
8
(what rule no.)
9
(what rule no.)
10
(what rule no.)
11
(what rule no.)
12
(what rule no.)
13
(what rule no.)

Occupant Loads
Handling and storage of
photographic and x-ray films
Cemeteries and memorial parks
Access streets/ roads and alleys
Mechanical regulations
Electrical regulations
Administrative sanctions and
procedures
Abatement/ demolition of buildings

14
(what rule no.)
15
(what rule no.)
16
(what rule no.)
17
(what rule no.)
18
(what rule no.)
19
(what rule no.)
20
(section no.)
21
(section no.)
22
(section no.)
23
(section no.)
24
(section no.)
25
(section no.)

Arcades and sidewalks

signs
Disposition of income from fees and
other charges
Assessment, imposition and
collection of fees
Processing of applications for
building permits and certificates of
occupancy
Building permit applications
The short title of P.D. 1167
Title of section 4 of P.D. 1167
Title of section 8 of P.D. 1167
Title of section 5 of P.D. 1167
Title of section 7 of P.D. 1167
Title of section 6 of P.D. 1167

II. Definition of terms 5 pts each (25 pts.)

1. Advertising sign
2. Display sign
3. Electrical sign
4. Type III buildings
5. Type IV buildings
III. Enumerations (25 pts.)
1-25

All types of grounds/ sanctions that the building officials could issue to both private and public
applicants

r 1-skilled worker & 1 unskilled worker)

Col.: 25
Rates:
mm x 25
Construction Foreman
: 600.00 /day
mm w/ 4
Skilled Worker
: 450.00 /day
pcs.-16
Unskilled Worker
: 300.00 /day

- 5.0 sq.m. /day

5.00
m
# 4 CHB walls with
smooth surface in &
out

mm dia.
RSB for

Footing:
1.25 m x
1.25 m
with 16
pcs.-12
Footing:
mm
1.25 dia.
mx
RSB
1.25 both
m

Filling Materials
: 350.00 /cu.m.
Screened Sand
: 650.00 /cu.m.
with 16
3.00
pcs.-12
Washed Gravel (3/4) : 850.00 /cu.m.
mm dia.
Portland Cement T-1P
: 260.00 /bag m
1.00 m x
RSB both
# 4 CHB
: 11.50 /pc.
2.10 m
Specifications:
entrance
Ht. of column from top of footing: 4.5 m.
Deep from top of footing to NGL: 1.2 m.
Design mixture for CHB mortar : 1:4
Design mixture for plastering : 1:2 (considering the thickness of CHB plastering is uniform &
equivalent to 1)
Use 10 mm dia. RSB for CHB vertical & horizontal reinforcement
Use 3pcs.-10 mm dia. RSB for CHB wall footing w/ temperature bars space @ 30 cm
Dimension of CHB wall footing: width = 0.50 m, thickness = 0.20 m, deep = 0.70 m from top of CHB wall
footing to NGL.

PRELIM Examination
Subject
: C.E. 14 (Construction Methods and Project Management)
Instructor
: Engr. Nichael M. Madria, C.E.
Room & Time : CEA-AVR/ 07:15 P.M. 09:15 P.M. (MW)
Set C
I. Identification 3 pts each (30 pts.)
Instruction: choose the correct letter of the correct answer.
1. The value for the Late Finish of an activity is equivalent to:

a. succeeding LS

b. LS + duration

c. both a & b

d. preceding LF

2. It provides a graphical illustration of a schedule that helps to plan, coordinate and track specific tasks in a

3.

4.
5.
6.

project.
a. S Curve
b. Gantt Chart
c. both a & b
d. none of the above
It is used in project management as a tool for monitoring the growth, progress and performance of
ongoing projects.
a. S Curve
b. Gantt Chart
c. CPM
d. both a & b
The value for the Early Finish of an activity is equivalent to:
a. LS + duration
b. succeeding ES
c. both b & d
d. ES + duration
The value for the Early Start of an activity is equivalent to:
a.
preceding EF b. succeeding LF
c. preceding (ES + duration) d. both a & c
It is said that the critical path method is the analysis of critical sequence of activities which has a:

7.
8.
9.

10.

a. largest C.D.
b. smallest C.D.
c. both a & b
d. all of the
above
The Early Start of an activity is merely relying on the:
a.
preceding LS b. preceding EF
c. succeeding LS
d. succeeding EF
It is an important tool for effective project management.
a. tool box meeting b. execution
c. trainings
d. CPM
The order list or sequence of a construction activities prior to the project implementation.
a. scope of works
b. item of works
c. construction method
d. all of the
above
In doing the chart, the PERT-CPM, we can simply determine the total project duration in calendar days
because of the:
a.
CPM
b. Critical Path
c. Critical Path Analysis
d. all of the above

II. Discussion 4 pts each (20 pts.)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Project
Tool Box meeting
Project Management
Construction Method
Details on the composition of the Total Project Cost

III. Problem Solving (50 pts.)

Instruction: Read carefully & Focus only on the highlighted item/s
1. In the figure below, prepare a DUPA & summary of POW on the following item of works:
Reinforcing Steel Bars
- rebars for column & ties (spacing of ties from bottom: 4pcs.-50 mm, 5pcs.-100 mm, rest @ 150 mm)
- rebars for column footing, CHB wall footing & CHB laying (vertical spaced @ 70 cm, horizontal @ every
3 layer)
Capabilities:
Structure Excavation (for 1 worker)
- 1.5 cu.m. /day
Embankment including compaction (for 1 worker)
- 2.5 cu.m. /day
Concrete Pouring only (for 2-skilled workers & 6 unskilled workers)
- 4.0 cu.m./day (manual)
CHB Laying (for 1-skilled worker & 1 unskilled worker)
- 6.5 sq.m. /day
Plastering (for 1-skilled worker & 1 unskilled worker)
- 5.0 sq.m. /day
Fabrication of footing and column reinforcement including placing - 50 kgs. /day (for 1-skilled, 2Col.: 25
unskilled)
mm x 25
Rates:
5.00
mm w/ 4
Construction Foreman
: 600.00 /day
m
pcs.-16
Skilled Worker
: 450.00 /day
mm dia.
# 4 CHB walls with
Unskilled Worker
: 300.00 /day
Footing:
RSB for

10 mm dia. RSB
12 mm dia. RSB
16 mm dia. RSB
No. 16 G.I. tie wire

: 140.00 / length
: 210.00 / length
: 310.00 / length
: 100.00 / kilo

smooth surface in &

out

3.00
m
1.00 m
2.10 m
entrance

1.25 m x
1.25 m
with 16
pcs.-12
mm dia.
RSB both

Specifications:
Ht. of column from top of footing: 4.5 m.
Deep from top of footing to NGL: 1.2 m.
Design mixture for CHB mortar : 1:4
Design mixture for plastering : 1:2 (considering the thickness of CHB plastering is uniform &
equivalent to 1)
Use 10 mm dia. RSB for CHB vertical & horizontal reinforcement
Use 3pcs.-10 mm dia. RSB for CHB wall footing w/ temperature bars space @ 30 cm
Dimension of CHB wall footing: width = 0.50 m, thickness = 0.20 m, deep = 0.70 m from top of CHB wall
footing to NGL.