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GRAAD 12
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
CIVIL TECHNOLOGY
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016
MEMORANDUM
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Civil Technology Grade 12 NSC Supplementary 2016 Memo (Eng)
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Civil Technology 2 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
NSC – Memorandum
QUESTION 1: CONSTRUCTION, SAFETY AND MATERIAL
1.1 1.1.1 • The person is using a table and chairs to reach the required
height. √
• The person is not using the appropriate safety equipment. (1)
ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE
ANSWER
1.1.2 The person can use a ladder or scaffolding to reach the required
height. √ (1)
1.2 1.2.1 • When using a grinder the sparks can burn your face. √
• When using a grinder the sparks can damage your eyes.
• When painting the paint can splash in your eyes.
• When cutting or chiselling wood the wood splinters can get into
your face. (1)
ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE
ANSWER
1.2.2 • When working with cement you will inhale the dust and it can
cause lung problems. √
• When sawing/sanding wood you will inhale the dust. (1)
ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE
ANSWER
1.2.3 • You can get an injury when heavy objects fall on your feet. √
• You can get an injury when stepping onto nails, screws or any
other sharp object.
• You won't have the insulation protection when coming in
contact with electricity. (1)
ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE
ANSWER
1.3 • Ensure that workers maintain a safe distance from material that is moving
overhead √
• Seek help to move material that is too heavy to handle alone. √
• Ensure that there are enough workmen to carry heavy loads. √
• The material must be secured firmly.
• When material is being moved by a hoist a qualified person must operate
the hoist. (3)
ANY THREE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE ANSWER
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1.4
Quarter round/ Skirting √
Quadrant√ (2)
1.5 1.5.1 Channel-iron √ (1)
1.5.2 • The steel profile is grey √
• Prone to rust
• A good conductor of heat
• Malleable
• Doesn't bend easily
• Welds well
• Can easily be joined
(1)
ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE
ANSWER
1.6 • Stone is used to add bulk to the concrete. √
• Stone makes the mix more economical. √
• Using stone in concrete reduces the paste content and therefore makes
the concrete more stable. √
• The quantity of stone also determines the strength of the concrete.
• Stone also reduces shrinkage and deformations. (3)
ANY THREE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE ANSWER
1.7 • Beneath concrete floors. √
• Under window sills. √
• At roofs/under roof covering. √
• Under the wall of the super structure. (3)
ANY THREE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE ANSWER
1.8 Damp proof course is used to prevent damp/moisture to enter a building. √ (1)
1.9 1.9.1 Stretcher bond (1)
1.9.2 END VIEW
√√
A A (2)
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1.9.3
ASSESSMENT CANDIDATE'S
MARK
CRITERIA MARK
Stretcher course
2
of main wall
Stretcher course
2
of T-junction
√ √
√ √
(4)
1.10 • Clay/Slate tiles √
• Galvanised corrugated iron sheets √
• Galvanised IBR roof sheeting
• Thatch roof
• Cement fibre sheet (2)
ANY TWO OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE ANSWER
1.11 • Timber frames need regular maintenance. √
• Timber is expensive since imported hardwood is scarce. √
• Timber cannot be effectively burglar-proofed.
• Timber is prone to attacks by insects and fungi.
• Timber is not fire resistant. (2)
ANY TWO OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE ANSWER
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QUESTION 2: ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT
2.1 2.1.1 Portable electric planer √ (1)
2.1.2 This machine is mainly used to plane:
• edges. √
• ends. √
• bevels.
• rebates.
• chamfers.
(2)
ANY TWO OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE
ANSWER
2.1.3 • It can remove more than 2 mm of wood at once.√
• It planes more accurately.
• It planes much faster than a hand plane. (1)
ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE
ANSWER
2.1.4 By using a generator on site this machine can still be used. √ (1)
2.2 2.2.1 • Measuring of heights √
• Measuring of distances √
• Measuring of angles (2)
2.2.2 • The telescopic level/dumpy level √
• The tripod √
• Telescopic staff √ (3)
2.3
√
(1)
ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE
2.4 When you build cavity walls. √ (1)
2.5 2.5.1 Pre-stressed concrete ribs/Concrete ribs/Ribs. √ (1)
2.5.2 • Ribbed bar √
• Twisted rib bar
• Square twisted bar
• Round bar (1)
ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE
ANSWER
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2.5.3 • It acts as additional reinforcement. √
• The steel mesh can be tied to the triangular reinforcing of the
rib with binding wire.
• Ensure effective binding between concrete and rib. (1)
ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE
ANSWER
2.5.4 At rib and block floors. √ (1)
2.5.5 • Spraying with water
• A patent sealer can be used
• Concrete can be covered with wet sand
• Concrete can be covered with hessian
• Concrete can be covered with canvas
• Concrete can be covered with other protective covering
(1)
ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE
ANSWER
2.5.6 • Flathead prop √
• Drop head prop
• Multi prop
• Prop (1)
ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE
ANSWER
2.6 • Shutter boards should be cleaned after use. √
• All rests/residue of concrete should be removed. √
• All holes should be plugged.
• Release agents or emulsion oil should be applied to the shutter boards. (2)
ANY TWO OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE ANSWER
2.7 • Shuttering (formwork) should be strong enough to carry the load of the
wet concrete. √
• It should be able to bear the mass of people and equipment working on
it. √
• Formwork material should be made of a material, which can easily be
repaired in situ. √
• It should be constructed in such a manner that it can be easily removed
and erected.
• It must be assembled accurately.
• It must be sealed off to prevent unnecessary loss of concrete, which may
lead to honeycombing.
• It must be clean from dirt such as sawdust and excessive release agent. (3)
ANY THREE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE ANSWER
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2.8 2.8.1 A – Shear bar √
B – Stirrup/binders √
C – Anchor bar √
D – Main bar √ (4)
2.8.2 Spacers cover depth blocks/cover depth stand, are used to keep
the bars away from shuttering boards (formwork). √ (1)
2.9 • Soleplates are used to create a level surface onto which the scaffold can
be erected. √
• It is used to prevent the scaffolding from sinking into the ground.
• It spreads the load of the scaffold, materials and workmen evenly onto
the ground. (1)
ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE ANSWER
2.10 2.10.1 The weep-hole must be inserted above the horizontal damp-proof
course of the external part of the wall. √ (1)
2.10.2 Allow water penetrating the outside wall to drain out of the
building. √ (1)
2.10.3 • The cavity ensures that no water will penetrate the inner wall. √
• The cavity provides insulation against heat. √
• The cavity provides insulation against cold.
• The cavity provides insulation against sound. (2)
ANY TWO OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE
ANSWER
2.10.4 Weak concrete mixture √ (1)
2.10.5 110 + 50 + 110 √ = 270 √ (2)
2.11 Waterproof gypsum board/fibre cement board/marine plywood √ (1)
2.12 Normal/Strip foundations are used. √ (1)
2.13 Centre √ (1)
2.14 Intrados √ (1)
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QUESTION 3: CIVIL SERVICES
3.1 3.1.1 B√ (1)
3.1.2 E√ (1)
3.1.3 D√ (1)
3.1.4 C√ (1)
3.1.5 A√ (1)
3.2 • PVC pipe √
• Copper pipe √
• Galvanized pipe √ (3)
3.3 3.3.1 It is to provide water to the tap. √ (1)
3.3.2 Cap B is removable to provide access to the inside of the pipe. √ (1)
3.3.3 Waste water pipe/PVC pipe/Galvanised pipe √ (1)
3.3.4 40 mm/50 mm √ (1)
3.3.5 It is used to anchor the pipe to the wall. √ (1)
3.3.6 It is used to guide the wastewater directly into the gully. √ (1)
3.3.7 100 mm interior/110 mm exterior √ (1)
3.3.8 • The purpose is to form a water seal/water trap/water lock. √
• To prevent bad odours and gasses from the sewer entering
back into the building. (1)
ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE
ANSWER
3.3.9 P – trap √ (1)
3.4 3.4.1 Wash tub √ (1)
3.4.2 Sewer line/drain pipes √ (1)
3.4.3 Safety valve √ (1)
3.4.4 Storm water drain pipes √ (1)
3.5 • It contains chemicals that are poisonous to the bacteria in the tank. √
• The tank will fill up quickly and block the system. √ (2)
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3.6 A – Stopcock √ (1)
B – Pressure control valve √ (1)
C – Vacuum breaker √ (1)
D – Drain cock/Cold water inlet √ (1)
E – Drip tray √ (1)
F – Safety valve/Hot water outlet √ (1)
G – Hot water cylinder/Geyser √ (1)
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QUESTION 4: QUANTITIES, MATERIALS AND JOINING
4.1 4.1.1 1 130 mm √ (1)
4.1.2 150 mm √ (1)
4.1.3 114 mm √ (1)
4.1.4 Window stile √ (1)
4.1.5 44 mm √ (1)
4.1.6 54 mm √ (1)
4.1.7 4√ (1)
4.2 4.2.1 B√ (1)
4.2.2 A√ (1)
4.2.3 D√ (1)
4.2.4 C√ (1)
4.2.5 D√ (1)
4.3 • Galvanising hoop iron is used to tie down or attach roof trusses to the
brickwork. √
• To fix wall plates to walls.
• For cross bracing of roof trusses.
• To secure timber frames to brick work.
• To join existing brickwork to new brickwork (1)
ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE ANSWER
4.4 Steel nails √ (1)
4.5 • Rawl bolts √
• Chemical fasteners in conjunction with threaded rods and nuts
• Sleeve anchors can be used. (1)
ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER ACCEPTABLE ANSWER
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4.6
4.6.1 A B C D
Internal measurement of:
Long walls = 10 040 √ - 2/220 √
= 9 600 √
Short walls = 5 240 √ - 2/220 √
= 4 800 √
(6)
4.6.2 A B C D
1/ 9, 6 √ Internal area of room:
x 4, 8 √ 46, 08 m2 √ Inside length = 9 600 mm
Inside width = 4 800 mm
Area is 46,08 m2
(3)
4.6.3 A B C D
1/ 0,6 √ Area of one tile:
x 0,6 √ 0, 36 m2 √ Size of one tile = 600 mm x 600 mm
Area is 0, 36 m2
Internal area of room
Total no. of tiles =
Area of one tile
46,08
= √√
0,36
= 128 tiles are needed √
(6)
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NSC – Memorandum
QUESTION 5: APPLIED MECHANICS
5.1 5.1.1 90 mm x 30 mm = 2 700 mm² √ (1)
5.1.2 60 mm x 60 mm = 3 600 mm² OR 3 150 mm² √ (1)
5.1.3 15 mm x 30 mm = 450 mm² √ (1)
5.1.4 2 700 mm + 3 600 mm – 450 mm = 5 850 mm² √ (1)
5.1.5 55 mm √ (1)
5.1.6 45 mm √ (1)
5.1.7 40 mm √ (1)
5.1.8 45 mm √ (1)
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5.2
90 N
B
50 N
C
F
A
E 30°
60°
30°
D
82,5 N 57,5 N
SPACE DIAGRAM
a
5.2.1
√
√
b
√
√
e d√
√
f
(8)
√
5.2.2
MEMBER NATURE MAGNITUDE
AE Strut √ 95,2 N √
DE Tie √ 47,6 N √ c√
VECTOR DIAGRAM
NOT ACCORDING TO SCALE
USE A MASK TO MARK THIS QUESTION (4)
Tolerance of 1 N to either side
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12 N
8N 3 N/m 4N 3N
A B C D E
2m 4m 2m
LR = 13 N SPACE DIAGRAM RR = 14 N
5.3.1
√
13 N
√ 5N
√
NB: 14 – 3 = +11
-7 N
√
√ -11 N
SHEAR FORCE DIAGRAM
(5)
5.3.2
√
30 N
√
26 N
√
22 N
√ √
0 0
BENDING MOMENT DIAGRAM
(5)
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ANSWER SHEET 6.1
NO. QUESTIONS ANSWERS MARKS
Identify the type of eave construction used
1 Open/exposed eave 1
in the drawing.
State the minimum pitch (slope) of
2 10° 1
number 1.
3 State the standard dimension of number 2. 114 mm x 38 mm 1
4 Draw the drawing symbol for number 3. 1
5 Name the colour coding for number 3. Red 1
It is used to spread the
load of the roof evenly
6 Explain the purpose of number 4. 1
onto the supporting walls
of the building.
State the standard dimension of
7 50 mm x 76 mm 1
number 5.
State the centre-to-centre spacing for
8 900 mm to 1 200 mm 1
number 5.
King post roof truss, SA
As a draughtsman, recommend a suitable
(Howe) roof truss, W-roof
9 roof truss for a building with a span of 1
truss, Couple roof
4 metres.
State the width of the wall indicated by 110 mm
10 1
number 6.
√
Draw the top view of the layout of a gable √ √
11 roof for the proposed building indicated in 5
the answer column. √
√
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NSC – Memorandum ASSESSMENT CRITERIA MARKS LM
ASSESSMENT
MARKS LM
CRITERIA
Placement of external walls 3 Ridge capping 1
QUESTION 6: GRAPHICS AND COMMUNICATION NGL (correctly indicated) 1 Determine roof height 2
FFL (correctly indicated) 1 Print title and scale 2
Windows 2 Application of scale
ANSWER SHEET 6.2 Window sills 2 One or two incorrect =
3
Fascia board 1
Three or four incorrect
Down pipes 2 =2
More than five
incorrect = 1 3
Roof (correctly drawn) 4 No measurement
correct = 0
Gutter 1 TOTAL 25
√ √
√
√
√ √
√
√
√
√ √ √ √
√
√ √
√ √
FFL √
√ NGL
NOT TO SCALE: USE A MASK TO MARK THIS QUESTION
West elevation √ Scale 1: 50 √ Application of scale √√ √
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