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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA FINAL EXAMINATION

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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY II QSD182 APRIL 2007 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1. 2. 3. 4. This question paper consists of five (5) questions. Answer ALL questions in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the invigilator. Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of: i) ii) the Question Paper an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty

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a) Explain five (5) essential functional requirements to be considered in the design of doors. (10 marks) b) Explain, with the aid of annotated and dimensioned diagram, the components of a louvred window, including constructional details around the window opening. (15 marks)

QUESTION 2 a) Timber frame construction has been widely used in western countries due to its several advantages as compared to other types of frame. Explain clearly the construction of either platform frame or balloon frame. Your explanation must be well supported with suitably labelled skecthes. (15 marks) b) Sketch a fully labelled 3-dimensional detail of timber raised ground floor construction. (10 marks) QUESTION 3

a) Staircase is a complete system consisting of treads, risers, strings, landings, balustrades and other component parts in one or more successive flights of stairs. Explain four (4) types of basic arrangement/layout used for staircase in building. (12 marks) b) With the aid of annotated sketches, described two (2) types of open tread stairs. (10 marks) c) List down three (3) functional requirements of staircase. (3 marks)

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QUESTION 4

a) Propose one (1) type of wall finish for a 5 star hotel and explain the reasons of your choice. Your recommendation must be different in type for both areas. Discuss the advantages of wall finishes chosen by you. i) Hotel Room ii) Ballroom (10 marks) b) Sketch and label the details in Plain tiles for pitch roof construction. (15 marks)

QUESTION 5

a) Sketch and label the followings: i) Timber glazed door ii) Flush door (10 marks) b) Explain the sequence of work for installation of suspended mineral Fibre Ceiling Board (10 marks) c) Sketch the construction as details of the following roof members i) Ridge ii) Valley (5 marks)

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