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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2017
CIVIL TECHNOLOGY
MARKS: 200
TIME: 3 hours
*CVLTE*
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Civil Technology Grade 12 Eastern Cape Mock 2017 QP (Eng)
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2 CIVIL TECHNOLOGY (EC/SEPTEMBER 2017)
REQUIREMENTS:
1. ANSWER BOOK
2. Drawing instruments
3. A non-programmable calculator
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of SIX questions.
2. ALL questions are COMPULSORY.
3. Answer each question as a whole. Do NOT separate subsections of
questions.
4. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
5. You may use sketches to illustrate your answers.
6. ALL calculations and written answers must be done in the ANSWER BOOK
or on the attached ANSWER SHEETS.
7. Use the mark allocation as a guide for the length of your answer.
8. Make drawing and sketches in pencil, fully dimensioned and neatly finished
off with descriptive titles and notes, to conform to the SANS (SABS)
Recommended Practice for Building Drawings.
9. For the purpose of this examination, the size of a brick should be taken as
220 mm x 110 mm x 75 mm.
9. Use your discretion where dimensions and/or details have been omitted.
10. Answer QUESTION 4.11, 4.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 6.4 on the attached
ANSWER SHEETS using drawing instruments where necessary.
11. Due to electronic transfer, drawings in the question paper are NOT to scale.
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QUESTION 1: CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES
1.1 FIGURE 1.1 shows the substructure of a structure. Answer the following
questions with regard to the construction in FIGURE 1.1.
1.1.C
1.1.A
1.1.D
1.1.B
FIGURE 1.1
1.1.1 What is the minimum measurement of the damp-proofing above the
ground level at 1.1.A? (1)
1.1.2 What is the minimum measurement of the foundation bottom below
ground at 1.1.B? (1)
1.1.3 What is the thickness of the wall construction in FIGURE 1.1? (1)
1.1.4 What type of material is the floor at 1.1.C manufactured from? (1)
1.1.5 What is part 1.1.D called? (1)
1.1.6 Name TWO purposes of part 1.1.D. (2 x 1) (2)
1.2 Briefly motivate why the water table level must be determined when an
effective foundation for a structure is planned. (2)
1.3 Describe the advantage of holes in clay bricks during the baking process. (2)
1.4 Name THREE properties of face bricks. (3 x 1) (3)
1.5 Describe in point form the manufacturing process of clay bricks. (6)
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1.6 FIGURE 1.6 shows a wooden door frame. Answer the following questions
with regard to the door frame in FIGURE 1.6.
1.1.A
1.1.B
1.1.C
1.1.D
1.1.E
FIGURE 1.6
1.6.1 Briefly describe the method of building door frames into walls. (2)
1.6.2 Name parts 1.1.A to 1.1.C. (3)
1.6.3 What is the measurement of the door opening at 1.1.D? (1)
1.6.4 What is the purpose of the pegs at 1.1.E? (1)
1.7 Name the tools in FIGURES 1.7.1 to 1.7.3.
1.7.1
(1)
1.7.2
(1)
1.7.3
(1)
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QUESTION 2: ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES
2.1 Answer the following questions with regard to the reinforced concrete beam in
FIGURE 2.1.
2.1.A
2.1.B
2 Y 1601
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.1 What is bar 2.1.A called? (1)
2.1.2 What is the purpose of bar 2.1.A? (1)
2.1.3 From which type of steel is bar 2.1.A manufactured? (1)
2.1.4 What is the sectional size of bar 2.1.A? (1)
2.1.5 What are the bars at 2.1.B called? (1)
2.1.6 Name TWO purposes of the bars at 2.1.B. (2 x 1) (2)
2.2 Describe TWO requirements with which the steel for steel reinforcement must
comply. (2 x 2) (4)
2.3 Briefly describe the purpose of efficient concrete covering for reinforced
concrete. (2)
2.4 Briefly describe the difference between the type of bricks which are used for a
rough arch and bricks that are used for a gauged arch. (2)
2.5 Briefly motivate why a clearance of 2 mm must be around the glass when it is
fixed to a frame. (2)
2.6 Name THREE safety rules to be observed when working on floors and stairs
with open sides. (3 x 1) (3)
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2.7 Name the parts of beam the shuttering in FIGURE 2.7.
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3
2.7.4
2.7.5
(5)
FIGURE 2.7
2.8 Make a neat sectional sketch to illustrate the construction of an open eave
construction. The following parts must be indicated in the sketch: outer wall,
rafter, tie beam, facia board (gutter board), 2 purlines, tile roof covering and
beam filling. (8)
2.9 Briefly describe the purpose of a raking shore. (2)
2.10 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
Write only the word ‘true’ or ‘false’ next to the number in the ANSWER BOOK.
2.10.1 Trestles are used to support walls. (1)
2.10.2 Scaffolds for high buildings must be assembled at an angle of 5°. (1)
2.10.3 High scaffolds must be attached to a building. (1)
2.10.4 Scaffolds should not be moved while workers are still on it. (1)
2.10.5 The depth of kitchen units is 900 mm. (1)
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QUESTION 3: CIVIL SERVICES
3.1 Answer the following questions with regard to the drainage structure in
FIGURE 3.1.
3.1.A
3.1.B LIQUID LEVEL
3.1.D
3.1.C
FIGURE 3.1
3.1.1 What is the structure called? (1)
3.1.2 Briefly describe how the organic matter decomposes in the structure. (2)
3.1.3 What is the purpose if the inlet pipe opening at 3.1.B? (1)
3.1.4 Briefly motivate why the inflow at 3.1.B must be lower than the liquid
level. (2)
3.1.5 To which structure is the effluent at 3.1.D discharged? (1)
3.2 Briefly describe the disadvantageous effects in a drain system when it is not
equipped with a ventilation pipe. (2)
3.3 Make a neat sketch to illustrate the construction of an S-trap. (3)
3.4 Identify the correct answer in each of the following descriptions of the drain
test methods. Write only the correct word next to the number in the ANSWER
BOOK.
3.4.1 The mirror and torch test check that the drain pipe is
STRAIGHT / SEALED. (1)
3.4.2 The ball of the ball test must be 10 mm / SLIGHTLY SMALLER than
the diameter of the pipe. (1)
3.4.3 If the drop in the water level is greater than 16 mm / 6 mm, the pipe
probably has a leak. (1)
3.5 Name THREE methods of generating electricity. (3 x 1) (3)
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3.6 What is the purpose of the conduit pipes in an electrical system? (1)
3.7 Briefly describe what an indirect water supply system is. (3)
3.8 What is the water supply pipe from the water service point to the dwelling
called? (1)
3.9 Indicate whether the following statements with regard to solar heating
systems are TRUE or FALSE. Write only the word ‘true’ or ‘false’ next to
the number in the ANSWER BOOK.
3.9.1 The hot water of the independent solar heating system is stored in
the geyser. (1)
3.9.2 The tray of the solar heating system is coated with an isolation
material. (1)
3.9.3 The inside of the tray of the solar heating system is coated with
white paint to reflect the sun’s rays. (1)
3.9.4 The best position for the sun collector is due east. (1)
3.9.5 Photovoltaic cells can also be used to heat the water. (1)
3.10 Answer the following questions with regard to the tap in FIGURE 3.10.
FIGURE 3.10
3.10.1 What is this type of tap called? (1)
3.10.2 Give ONE example where this type of tap must be installed.
(1 x 1) (1)
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QUESTION 4: MATERIALS AND QUANTITIES
4.1 Name TWO reactions which take place during the hydration process of
cement. (2 x 1) (2)
4.2 Briefly motivate why cement must not be stored longer than three months. (2)
4.3 Name ONE purpose of lime in a mortar mix. (1 x 1) (1)
4.4 Which ingredient is first put into the concrete mixer when concrete must be
mixed? (1)
4.5 Name THREE methods that can be used for curing concrete. (3 x 1) (3)
4.6 Briefly motivate why the cube test must be performed on concrete. (2)
4.7 Name TWO uses of each of the following materials in the construction
trade:
4.7.1 Copper (2 x 1) (2)
4.7.2 Zink (2 x 1) (2)
4.8 Make a neat sketch to illustrate the profile of channel iron. (2)
4.9 Name THREE properties of a good preservative for wood. (3 x 1) (3)
4.10 Briefly describe the composition of plywood. (2)
4.11 Use the quantity list on ANSWER SHEET A and determine the volume of
concrete which will be needed for a floor with a length of 6 m, width of 3 m
and thickness of 75 mm. (3)
4.12 Use the quantity list on ANSWER SHEET A and determine the number of
bricks which will be needed for a cavity wall with a length of 4 m and a
height of 2,4 m. (5)
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QUESTION 5: APPLIED MECHANICS
5.1 FIGURE 5.1 on ANSWER SHEET B shows the space diagram of a lean-to
roof. Determine graphically on scale 1 mm = 1 N on ANSWER SHEET B
the size and nature of the forces in the parts of the truss by drawing the
force diagram and completing the table.
(14)
FIGURE 5.1
5.2 FIGURE 5.2 on ANSWER SHEET C shows a beam with point loads.
Calculate, on ANSWER SHEET C, the following:
SCALE/SKAAL: 1 mm = 1 N
10 N 40 N 20 N 30 N
2m 4m 2m
60 N 40 N
a b c d
FIGURE 5.2
5.2.1 The bending moment values (6)
5.2.2 Complete the bending moment diagram on scale 1 mm = 1 N
according to the bending moment values (4)
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5.3 Determine, from point P, the sentroid of the body in FIGURE 5.3.
(The table on ANSWER SHEET C can be used for the calculations.)
Y-as
6
4
P X-as
6
FIGURE 5.3 (6)
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QUESTION 6: GRAPHICS AND COMMUNICATION
6.1 Name FOUR responsibilities of the architect which must be reflected in the
sketch drawings of the design of a structure. (4 x 1) (4)
6.2 Make neat sketches to illustrate the following symbols:
6.2.1 Water closet (2)
6.2.2 Sink (2)
6.2.3 Water meter (2)
6.3 In which working drawing is the entrance to a site indicated? (1)
6.4 FIGURE 6.4 on SHEET D shows the floor plan of a store room on scale
1 : 50. Draw, on SHEET D, the south elevation on scale 1 : 50 from the
given ground level line by using the following information:
- The floor level above the ground level: 200 mm
- Wall height from the floor level to the ceiling: 2 600 mm
- Window 1 : 600 x 2 100 mm
- Door 1 : 1 400 x 2 100 mm
- Door knob
- Roof construction pitch: 30º
- Indicate construction lines to determine the roof height
- Gabel end at west elevation
- Hipped roof at east elevation
Use the marks table on ANSWER SHEET D as reference. (29)
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ANTWOORDBLAD SIVIELE TEGNOLOGIE NAAM:
ANSWER SHEET
A CIVIL TECHNOLOGY NAME:
4.11 Use the quantity list on ANSWER SHEET A and determine the volume of
concrete which will be needed for a floor with a length of 6 m, width of 3 m
and thickness of 75 mm. (3)
4.12 Use the quantity list on ANSWER SHEET A and determine the number of
bricks which will be needed for a cavity wall with a length of 4 m and a
height of 2,4 m. (5)
A B C D
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ANTWOORDBLAD SIVIELE TEGNOLOGIE NAAM:
ANSWER SHEET
B CIVIL TECHNOLOGY NAME:
VRAAG/QUESTION 5.1
RUIMTEDIAGRAM/SPACE DIAGRAM:
KRAGTEDIAGRAM/FORCE DIAGRAM
SKAAL/SCALE: 1 mm = 1 N DEEL/ Grootte/ Aard/Nature
PART Size
AD
BE
CE
DE
Akkuraatheid / Accuracy
(14)
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ANTWOORDBLAD SIVIELE TEGNOLOGIE NAAM:
ANSWER SHEET
C CIVIL TECHNOLOGY NAME:
VRAAG/QUESTION. 5.2
5.2.1 Die buigmomentwaardes/The bending moment values (4)
a = ...........................................................
b = ...........................................................
c = ...........................................................
d = ...........................................................
5.2.2 FIGUUR 5.2: Die buigmomentdiagram/The bending moment diagram (4)
SKAAL/SCALE: 1 mm = 1 N
10 N 40 N 20 N 30 N
2m 4m 2m
60 N 40 N
FIGUUR 5.2
VRAAG/QUESTION 5.3 (6)
Vorm / X Y
Shape
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ANTWOORDBLAD SIVIELE TEGNOLOGIE NAAM:
ANSWER SHEET
D CIVIL TECHNOLOGY NAME:
VRAAG/QUESTION 6.4 (26)
4 200
3 640
2 740 3 300
SCALE 1 : 50
Floor level 2
Wall 3
Window 3
Window sill 1
Door 4
Step 1
Ramp 1
Facia board 2
Gutter 1
Down pipe 1
Gable end 4
Hipped roof 3
Roof height 3
TOTAL 29
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FORMULA SHEET
IMPORTANT ABBREVIATIONS
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
G Centre of gravity h Height d Diameter
C Centroid b Breadth/Width r Radius
L Length s Side A Area
22
π Pi = = 3,142
7 ∅ Diameter V Volume
FORMULAE
AREA OF FORMULA FORMULA FORMULA FOR THE POSITION
(in words) (in symbols) OF CENTROIDS
X-axis Y-axis
Square Length x Breadth lxb b b
2 2
Rectangle Length x Breadth lxb l b
2 2
Right-angled ½ x base x height ½b x h b h
triangle 3 3
Equilateral ½ x base x height b h
triangle/Pyramid ½b x h 2 3
Circle
π x radius x radius πr 2
Circle
π x diameter x πd 2 Centroid is in the centre
diameter divided by 4
4
Semi-circle
π x radius r x πr 2
Centroid is 0,424r on the centre
radius divided by 2 2 line
(A1 x d) ± (A2 x d)
Position of centroid =
Total area
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