# Civil Technology Grade 11 Eastern Cape November 2019 Memo

> Grade 11 Civil Technology memorandum from the Eastern Cape November 2019 (English), 13 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.

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- Subject: Civil Technology
- Grade: Grade 11
- Document type: Memorandum
- Year: 2019
- Exam period: Eastern Cape November
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 13

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                            NATIONAL
                       SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                               GRADE 11

                           NOVEMBER 2019

         CIVIL TECHNOLOGY: CIVIL SERVICES
                 MARKING GUIDELINE

MARKS:   200

   This marking guideline consists of 13 pages, including 3 page of answer sheets.

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2                          CIVIL TECHNOLOGY: CIVIL SERVICES                  (EC/NOVEMBER 2019)

 QUESTION 1: SAFETY AND MATERIALS (GENERIC)

 1.1 Personal protective equipment                                                          (1)

 1.2 Any TWO requirements of protective footgear on a building site:            (2 x 1)     (2)
      Sturdy
      Non-slip
      Metal reinforcements in the toes

 1.3 Safety precautions for small plant equipment:
     1.3.1 To ensure that the equipment is in a good, working condition.                    (1)

       1.3.2    Less chance of inhaling the hazardous fumes of the engines.                 (1)

       1.3.3    Avoiding any possible injuries.                                             (1)

       1.3.4    Insufficient training could lead to injuries and damaged equipment.         (1)

 1.4 Safe stacking of material:
     1.4.1 Ladders or any similar answer                                                    (1)

       1.4.2    Any TWO factors that should not be affected:

                 Ventilation
                 Lighting
                 Fire-fighting equipment                                       (2 x 1)     (2)

       1.4.3    3 x 500 mm (1) = 1 500 mm of 1,5 m (2)                                      (2)

       1.4.4    Can easily hook onto or bump against protruding parts and that could
                cause the stack to fall over.                                               (1)

 1.5 Cement (1) and fine sand (2)                                                           (2)

 1.6 Any ONE example of a fine aggregate:
      Sand
      Silt
      Clay                                                                                 (1)

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 1.7    Any ONE purpose of lime:
         Increase the plasticity of the mixture
         Makes the mixture more workable
         Deduction of cracks                                                           (1)

 1.8    Any TWO board products for panelling work:
         Plywood
         Block board
         Hardboard / Masonite                                              (2 x 1)     (2)

 1.9    Any TWO uses of stainless steel:
         Sinks
         Wash tubs
         Water taps
         Water traps
         Extractor fans
         Any similar answers                                              (2 x 1)      (2)

 1.10   Iron                                                                            (1)

 1.11   Two or more metals, or metals and non-metals are combined (1), to form a
        new, permanent metal (2), with enhanced qualities. (3)                          (3)

 1.12   Any TWO uses of safety glass:
         Sliding doors
         Exterior doors with glass panels
         Shower cubicle and doors
         Bath glass screens
         Balustrades of staircases                                        (2 x 1)      (2)

 1.13   Any ONE use of a mastic sealant:
         Adheres to almost any material (wood, glass, aluminium, concrete etc.)
         For filling cracks and sealing areas exposed to water
         Used in construction projects (roofing and brickwork)                         (1)

 1.14   Can be reshaped (1) when reheated (2).                                         (2)
                                                                                      [30]

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4                          CIVIL TECHNOLOGY: CIVIL SERVICES         (EC/NOVEMBER 2019)

 QUESTION 2: EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND GRAPHICS (GENERIC)
 2.1 Name the tools in FIGURES 2.1.1 to 2.1.4 and name ONE use of each.
       2.1.1    Claw hammer
                Any ONE use:
                 General carpentry / Driving in nails
                 Remove nails                                                     (2)
       2.1.2    Plastering trowel
                 Smooth finishing for walls / plaster work                        (2)
       2.1.3    Club hammer
                Any ONE use:
                 Driving brick bolster / cold chisel
                 Where heavy hammering is needed
                 Driving pegs into the ground                                     (2)
       2.1.4    Angle grinder
                Any ONE use:
                 Cutting stone / concrete / tiles / metals
                 Can be used as a grinder                                         (2)
 2.2 2.2.1      Bench grinder                                                      (1)
       2.2.2    Portable circular saw / Radial arm saw                             (1)
 2.3 Identify the tool in FIGURE 2.3 and name TWO uses of it.
       Plate compacter
       Any TWO uses:
        Compacting disturbed / loose soil up to 150 mm
        Tampering fillings for hardcore layer
        Compacting soil for paving bricks                            (3 x 1)      (3)
 2.4    Wipe clean after use
        Do not allow mortar / concrete / screed to dry on it
        Store in a dry place                                      (Any 2 x 1)     (2)
 2.5 Similar answer:
     The jaws of the universal pliers cannot open big enough                       (1)
 2.6 2.6.1      Section view                                                       (1)
       2.6.2    2.6.A – Purline
                2.6.B – Beam filling
                2.6.C – Rafter
                2.6.D – Window sill
                2.6.E – Foundation
                2.6.F – Wall plate
                2.6.G – Wall tie
                2.6.H – Lintel
                2.6.I – Damp proof coarse
                2.6.J – Hard core                                                (10)

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       2.6.3    114 x 38                                                                      (2)

       2.6.4    Bind 2 wall leaves                                                            (1)

 2.7      Pitch of roof
          Type of roof covering
          Barge board
          Facia board
          Gutters
          Downpipes                                                         (Any 4 x 1)      (4)

 2.8 2.8.1      Plaster
                                                                                              (2)

       2.8.2    Undressed wood
                                                                                              (2)

       2.8.3    Invert level
                                                                                             (2)
                                                                                            [40]

 QUESTION 3: QUANTITIES, JOINING AND GRAPHIC (GENERIC)

 3.1 Make neat sketches to illustrate the following symbols on a floor plan:

       3.1.1    Grease trap

                                                                                              (2)

       3.1.2    DPC (Damp-proof course)

                                                                                              (2)

       3.1.3    Staircase

                                                                                              (2)

 3.2 Use ANSWER SHEET 1                                                                     (12)

 3.3       Basic sealant against air and leakage
           Enhance materials
           Used in aviation
           Construction repairs                                             (Any 3 x 1)      (3)

 3.4       Apply enough adhesive to both sides of the areas to be bonded
           Allow to dry
           After drying, hold the two pieces of material together or clamp, roll or
            press them together                                                               (3)

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 3.5       Joins PVC pipes
           Clear / transparent
           Dries quickly                                                (Any 1 x 1)      (1)

 3.6    To allow light into building
        To prevent rain, wind, dust and insects from entering
        Enhance the aesthetic qualities of a structure                                   (3)

 3.7    Polythene: strong and light / becomes brittle when exposed to sunlight /
         can be used in underground waterproofing / can be reshaped / remoulded
         after heating
        Polyvinyl chloride: can be reshaped / solid material / two types available
         flexible and rigid / good insulating properties / not dissolved by alcohol      (2)
                                                                                        [30]

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 QUESTION 4: MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT AND JOINING (SPECIFIC)
 4.1    Any THREE steps to prevent infections by sewerage:
         Wear suitable personal protective equipment
         Avoid hand-to-face contact
         Cover open wounds
         Wash hands
         Remove protective equipment upon leaving the area
         Place protective gear in a plastic bag
         First-aid equipment should be available
         Clean equipment thoroughly
         Immunisations must be up to date                                     (3 x 1)     (3)
 4.2    Any TWO safety measures which must be applied to avoid breathing in of
        soldering fumes:
         Extractor fan
         Keeping head not directly above the work
         Mask can be used                                                (2 x 1)          (2)
 4.3    4.3.1    D – Unreinforced concrete
        4.3.2    C – Mortar
        4.3.3    B – Screed                                                    (3 x 1)     (3)
 4.4    Plywood                                                                            (1)
 4.5    Meranti is more expensive / Pine is cheaper                                        (1)
 4.6    Explain the difference in use of filler bricks and face bricks
        (1) Filler bricks are used where it is not visible/is plastered
        (2) Face bricks are used for facing purposes/not to be plastered/esthetical
        display                                                                            (2)
 4.7    Copper does not rust / Keeps heat longer                                           (1)
 4.8    Zink                                                                               (1)
 4.9    Area of the window                                                                 (1)
 4.10   Any THREE properties of polypropylene which make it ideal for the use as
        sewer pipes.
         Flexible
         Light
         Strong
         Resistance to chemicals
         Durable                                                           (3 x 1)        (3)
 4.11   4.11.1       A – Cold chisel
                     B – Pop rivet gun                                                     (2)

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        4.11.2       Any TWO maintenance measures which must be applied to tool
                     4.11.A.
                      Sharpen regularly
                      Grind down mushroom heads                            (2 x 1)                (2)
        4.11.3       (1) Securing rivet pins (2) in tin sheets /sheet metal                        (2)

 4.12   (1) Clean ends (2) Ends must be square                                                     (2)

 4.13   4.13.1       False                                                                         (1)

        4.13.2       False                                                                         (1)

        4.13.3       True                                                                          (1)

        4.13.4       False                                                                        (1)
                                                                                                 [30]

 QUESTION 5: GRAPHIC, CONSTRUCTION AND JOINING (SPECIFIC)
 5.1    FIGURE 5.1 on ANSWER SHEET 2 shows the plan and elevation of a
        square down pipe.
        Use ANSWER SHEET 2 and develop and draw the development of the
        square down pipe on scale 1 : 1.                                                         (16)

 5.2    (1) Protection against drying out / keeping damp so that (2) hydration
        process / hardening process can complete.                                                  (2)
 5.3    Any TWO defects in concrete which is caused by inadequate curing.
         Low strength
         High permeability
         Shrinkage
         Cracks
         Dusting
         Crazing                                                         (2 x 1)                  (2)
 5.4    5.4.1        Single brick wall                                                             (1)

        5.4.2        Stretcher bond                                                                (1)

        5.4.3        220 mm                                                                        (1)
 5.5    (1)Pipes will rattle / vibrate and (2) cause stress / leaks in pipe joints.                (2)
 5.6    5.6.1        Galvanised pipes                                                              (1)
        5.6.2        To bind thread with teflon-tape                                               (1)

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 5.7    (1) Spring action of wings (2) spread against the back of the board.                   (2)

 5.8    Make a neat sketch to illustrate the shape of a grooved seamed joint in
        sheet metal.                                                                           (1)

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 QUESTION 6: COLD AND HOT WATER SUPPLY, DRAINAGE AND SANITARY
             FITMENTS (SPECIFIC)

 6.1 6.1.1      Soldering – Copper pipe                                                        (1)

       6.1.2    Compression joint – Copper pipe                                                (1)

       6.1.3    Threaded joint – Galvanized pipe                                               (1)

 6.2 6.2.1      Complete the sketch on ANSWER SHEET 3 by drawing in the TWO
                lacking parts of the valve.                                                    (2)

       6.2.2    Ball valve                                                                     (1)

       6.2.3    (1) Is used to control the water level in (2) cisterns and supply tanks.       (2)

 6.3 (1) Protection against external pressure / Allow movement because
     (2) it is difficult to repair below the building.                                         (2)

 6.4 6.4.1      Automatic shut-off valve
                                                                                               (1)

       6.4.2    Non-return valve
                                                                                               (1)

       6.4.3    Pressure-relief valve          PV
                                                                                               (1)

       6.4.4    Vacuum-relief valve
                                                                                               (1)

 6.5 Similar answer:
     (1) Water rise to the top of (2) the geyser when it is heated.                            (2)

 6.6 Any TWO:
      Thermal expansion
      Excess system pressure
      Low temperature relief
      Too high setting on the water heater                                  (Any 2 x 1)       (2)

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 6.7 6.7.1       (1) South elevation does not get / water will not get hot (2) direct sun
                 light.                                                                         (2)

     6.7.2 Placing on north elevation.                                                          (1)
 6.8  Ensure that the tank is not subjected to any pressure.                                    (1)

 6.9    6.9. A – Radiation absorbing coating
        6.9. B – Fluid tube
        6.9. C – Inner glass tube                                                               (3)

 6.10   6.10.1       False                                                                      (1)

        6.10.2       True                                                                       (1)

        6.10.3       False                                                                      (1)

 6.11   Similar description.
        (1) It causes greater atmospheric pressure (2) which forces out (3) the water
        locked (4) in the trap.                                                                 (4)

 6.12   Installing a vent pipe.                                                                 (1)

 6.13   Vent valves of a stub-stack sanitary system are lower than the valves of a
        one-pipe sanitary system.                                                               (1)

 6.14   Any TWO disadvantages of a one-pipe sanitary system.
         Human waste could back up through the gully.
         Rapid flushing could cause the drainage of adjacent water seals.
         Larger waste pipes can be required.                              (2 x 1)              (2)

 6.15   Any TWO materials water closets are manufactured from.
         Glazed porcelain
         Ceramic
         Special clay
         Plastic
         Stainless steel                                                          (2 x 1)      (2)

 6.16   (1) The pipe is projected to the bottom of the cistern (2) and silences the
        noise of the incoming water.                                                           (2)
                                                                                              [40]

                                                                                  TOTAL:      200

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                              CIVIL TECHNOLOGY
ANSWER SHEET              1     CIVIL SERVICES
                                                          NAME:

3.2    Calculate the volume of concrete needed to cast the floor slab between the
       external walls.                                                              (12)

A       B             C             D

                                    Internal measurements of long walls

                                    = 9 000 mm – 220 mm √ – 220 mm √

                                    = 8 560 mm √                                        (3)

                                    Internal measurements of short walls

                                    = 5 000 – 220 mm √ – 220 mm √

                                    = 4 560 mm √                                        (3)

                                    Volume of concrete needed

1/ √    8,56 √                      Length of floor slab     = 8 650 mm

        4,56 √                      Width of floor slab      = 4 560 mm

        0,085 √       3,318 m³ √√   Thickness of floor slab = 85 mm                     (6)
                                                                                       (12)

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                                CIVIL TECHNOLOGY
ANSWER SHEET             2        CIVIL SERVICES
                                                          NAME:

5.1    FIGURE 5.1 on ANSWER SHEET 2 shows the plan and elevation of a
       square down pipe.
       Use ANSWER SHEET 2 and develop and draw the development of the
       square down pipe on scale 1 : 1.                                                 (16)

                     PLAN VIEW

                 a1                  b1 c1 d1        e1         f1        g1    h1 i1

                        A
                 a2
                                     b2 c2 d2                              g2 h2 i2
                 B              a3                   e2         f2

          ELEVATION VIEW

                                  Base lines: a1-i1, a2-12, a3-f2                        3
                                  Seam lines: b1-b2, i1-i2                               2
                                  Vertical construction lines: c1-c2 tot h1-h2           6
                                  Intersection lines: c2-d2, d2-e2, e2-f2, f2-g2, g2-h2 5
                                  TOTAL:                                                16

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                              CIVIL TECHNOLOGY
  ANSWER SHEET          3       CIVIL SERVICES
                                                       NAME:

6.2    FIGURE 6.2 op ANSWER SHEET 3 shows an incomplete sketch of a valve
       for cold water supply. Answer the following questions with regard to the
       valve.

       6.2.1   Complete the sketch on ANSWER SHEET 3 by drawing in the TWO
               lacking parts of the valve.                                            (2)

                                              Lacking parts.                      2
                                              TOTAL:                              2

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