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CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
INSTITIÚID TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA CHORCAÍ
Autumn Examinations 2010/
Module Title: Civil Engineering Construction and Management
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. D. Cadogan, Ms. M. Moloney
Instructions: Answer two (2) out of three (3) questions from Section A Answer two (2) out of three (3) questions from Section B
Use separate answer books for each section
Both sections carry equal marks
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) Highlight the main differences between bored and driven piles, and outline the various forms of each as well as the basic installation processes involved. (6 marks)
(b) In relation to a raft foundation under a domestic dwelling, describe the structure of it and use basic sketches to illustrate the construction process involved. (3 marks)
(c) Identify the critical path(s) and calculate the project duration for the following construction process, using an activity-on-arrow diagram: (8 marks)
Activity Predecessor Duration (Weeks) A ---- (^5) B ---- (^4) C ---- (^6) D A (^5) E B (^8) F C (^7) G D^ and^ E^5 H D and E (^9) J F (^7) K G 13 L G (^7) M H and J (^4) N L and M (^8) P K^ and^ N^12
(d) The planning and programming stages of a project are critical to its completion – discuss. (4 marks)
(e) Outline the basis of pad foundations and the forms used – explain why there is a mutual dependence between the total structural load and nature of soil in terms of the design of such a foundation. (4 marks)
Section B
Q4. (a) Build up a unit rate for each of the following items, include for 6% overheads and 10% profit:
E323 Excavation for foundations in material other than topsoil, rock or artificial hard material maximum depth 0.5-1m, commencing surface; reduce level E411 General excavation in topsoil, depth not exceeding 0.25m E532 Excavation ancillaries, disposal of excavated material, material other than topsoil, rock or artificial hard material
Basic Prices
Euro
Banksman/labourer 20 .00/hr “all-in” Excavator driver 26 .00/hr “all-in” Excavator 45.00/hr “all-in” Lorry and driver 55 .00/hr “all-in” Tipping charges 125.00 per load
All assumptions made must be stated clearly (15 marks)
(b) Explain the procedure involved in the preparation of a Bill of Quantities from the receipt of the drawings to issue of the tender documents. (6 marks)
(c) What is a variation on a construction site and how can they be managed effectively? (4 marks)
Q5. (a) Discuss the alternative methods of structural fire protection in a structural steel framed building. (9 marks)
(b) Explain, with examples, the difference between passive and active measures to achieve fire protection? (4 marks)
(c) Give a brief explanation and outline the function of each of the following elements within the Bill of Quantities:
- list of principle quantities (3 marks)
- preamble (3 marks)
- dayworks schedule (3 marks)
- method-related charges (3 marks)
Q6. You have been appointed as site engineer in the demolition and rebuild of your local school:
(a) Prepare a complete checklist and discuss what should be included in a site setup plan for the project. (10 marks)
(b) With whom do you consider it necessary to discuss and agree your site plan, on a project like this? What are the items that need to be included in the site establishment? (6 marks)
(c) Discuss what plans you would put in place for materials storage for the project – your answer should outline the different types of materials that will be used on a development of this type. (9 marks)
