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CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
INSTITIÚID TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA CHORCAÍ
Autumn Examinations 2010/
Module Title: Construction 1
Module Code: CIVL
School: School of Building and Civil Engineering
Programme Title: Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Programme Code: CCIVL_7_Y
External Examiner(s): Ms. M. Kyne, Mr. J. Murphy
Internal Examiner(s): Mr. Timothy Buckley, Ms. M. Moloney
Instructions: Answer one question for Section A, one question from Section B and one other question Use separate answer books for each section
Duration: 2 hours
Sitting: Autumn 2011
Requirements for this examination: Graph paper
Note to Candidates: Please check the Programme Title and the Module Title to ensure that you have received the correct examination paper. If in doubt, please contact an Invigilator.
Section A
Q1. a. What is a foundation and why are they necessary for the construction of a building? (8 marks)
b. List and discuss what influences the choice of foundations (8 marks)
c. At an approximate scale of 1:10, sketch and FULLY label all components of a typical strip foundation and rising walls, identifying their function. (10 marks) d. What is the function of a floor in a building? (7.5 marks)
Q2. a. Prior to purchasing a site, one should visit it and the adjoining area. Briefly discuss the “rules for site visits” – the observations and records that should be made. (8 marks)
b. Briefly discuss what should be included in a site investigation. (8 marks)
c. What is the function of a threshold? (4 marks)
d. At an approximate scale of 1:5, sketch and FULLY label all components of a typical threshold and window cill, when incorporated in domestic construction. (13.5 marks)
