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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2015
CIVIL TECHNOLOGY
MEMORANDUM
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Civil Technology Grade 12 Eastern Cape Mock 2015 Memo (Eng)
Grade 12 Civil Technology memorandum from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2015 (English), 16 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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2 CIVIL TECHNOLOGY (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)
QUESTION 1: CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES
1.1 1.1.1 1.1.A – Site boundary
1.1.B – Building boundary
1.1.C – Base line (3 x 1) (3)
1.1.2 Profile board (1)
1.1.3 Foundation width and wall thickness (2 x 1) (2)
1.1.4 Any TWO methods to measure corners at a structure square.
3 : 4 : 5 method
Building square
Electronic/Infra-red square (2 x 1) (2)
1.2 (1) Underground foundations offer more (2) stability / protection against
compression / protection against weather circumstances. (2)
1.3 Any FOUR factors which will influence the choice of foundation
Load-bearing capacity of the ground.
Depth of suitable load-bearing ground.
Depth of water-table.
Distance from trees and other structures.
Weight of building. (4 x 1) (4)
1.4 Make a neat sketch to illustrate the construction of a raft foundation.
(2)
1.5 1.5.1 Line block – Stringing building lines / Laying of bricks at an even
height / level (1)
1.5.2 Tingle – Keeping building lines straight (1)
1.5.3 Long jointer – Jointing of horizontal mortar joints (1)
1.5.4 Belt sander – Levelling large surfaces / Removing marks on
wood / Sanding of curves (1)
1.5.5 Thicknesser – Planing planks to a required thickness. (1)
1.6 Any similar answer:
(1) Blocked ventilation openings (2) prevents the electric motor from
cooling down / can cause the electric motor overheat. (2)
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1.7 Any TWO uses of the dumpy level:
Horizontal readings / height differences
Determination of slopes
Distance measuring (2 x 1) (2)
1.8 (1) Set up level (2) through 360º (2)
1.9 Any THREE advantages of a cavity wall:
Prevents water from penetrating the inner walls
Good thermal isolation
No rendering needed for outer walls
Inner walls can be built with cheaper bricks
Better sound insolation (3 x 1) (3)
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QUESTION 2: ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES
2.1 (1) Bottom side of concrete beam is subjected to tensile stress.
(2) Concrete is weak under tensile stress and (3) steel is strong under
tensile stress. (3)
2.2 Bent up bars over shear line
Stirrups over shear line (2 x 1) (2)
2.3 Any similar answer:
(1) Depth of concrete (2) over steel reinforcement. (2)
2.4 2.4.1 4 (1)
2.4.2 6 (1)
2.5 Any FIVE advantages of laminated shuttering boards:
Economical
Easy to handle
Larger sheets give better finish
Larger sheets require fewer joints
Rigid
No unnecessary expansion and shrinking (5 x 1) (5)
2.6 Make a neat sketch on a scale 1 : 10 of an open-eave construction with
beam filling and indicate the following parts:
2.6.1 Single brick wall construction (1)
2.6.2 Wall plate (1)
2.63 Rafter (1)
2.6.4 Tie beam (1)
2.6.5 Purlin (1)
2.6.6 Roof sheet (1)
2.6.7 Fascia board (1)
2.6.8 Beam filling (1)
2.6.9 Correct scale (2)
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2.7 Type / Weight of roof covering (1)
2.8 Any THREE situations where shoring is generally used:
(1) To support walls (2) which are unstable.
(1) To support walls where (2) structural changes are being carried out
(1) To support walls (2) where the bottom part of the wall must be
demolished.
(1) To support walls where (2) furrows being dug close to foundations
(1) To support adjacent walls where (2) structures are being
demolished.
(1) To give support to (2) a floor or roof for work to the load-bearing wall.
(3 x 2) (6)
2.9 Any THREE types of shoring which are generally used:
Raking shores
Flying shores
Dead shores (3 x 1) (3)
2.10 2.10.1 Voussoirs
2.10.2 Intrados
2.10.3 Key brick
2.10.4 Extrados
2.10.5 Abutment
2.10.6 Span (6)
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QUESTION 3: CIVIL SERVICES
3.1 Raising water pressure. (1)
3.2 3.2.1 Ø20 mm
3.2.2 Ø12 mm (1)
3.3 Similar answer:
(1) Black colour prevents (2) heat from being emanated (absorb heat). (2)
3.4 (1) Sharpens the sun beams. (2) Prevents the dust from covering the
parts. (2)
3.5 Any THREE advantages of polythene pipes for water supply:
Resistance to chemicals
Flexible / Easily laid around bends
Cheap
Light in weight
Easy to install (3 x 1) (3)
3.6 3.6.1 Screwed threads (1)
3.6.2 Glued / Clamps / Ball and spigot joint (1)
3.6.3 Fittings soldered together / Brass compression fittings (1)
3.7 3.7.1 False (1)
3.7.2 False (1)
3.7.3 True (1)
3.7.4 True (1)
3.7.5 True (1)
3.8 (1) Amount of outflow / Number of persons.
(2) Absorption ability of the soil (2 x 1) (2)
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3.9 Plug the lower end of the drain.
Pour in water at the highest point until the pipe is full.
Leave it for two hours.
Check water level.
Top the water level up.
Check water level after half an hour – If the level has dropped less
than 6 mm, there are no leaks. (6 x 1) (6)
3.10 Any FOUR advantages of PVC-drain pipes:
Light weight
Long lengths available
Less joining work
Tight joints
Easy to handle / Install
Good flow efficiency
Resist most chemicals (Any 4 x 1) (4)
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QUESTION 4: MATERIALS AND QUANTITIES
4.1 When necessary to remove shuttering prematurely.
Cold weather (2)
4.2 (1) Chemical reaction (2) Physical reaction / Cement hardens (2)
4.3 (1) Cement can react with moisture (2) in the air / hardened / becomes
unusable (2)
4.4 4.4.1 Plasticisers – Lend workability to mix / Reduce amount of water
needed / Less water – greater strength. (1)
4.4.2 Air-entraining agents – Improve workability / Tiny bubbles improve
frost resistance. (1)
4.4.3 Retarders – During hot weather / When transporting over long
distances. (1)
4.5 Throw stone in mixing drum.
Add some water.
Add cement.
Add sand.
Add rest of water. (5)
4.6 Removing air bubbles / Distribute concrete evenly (1)
4.7 Test workability of concrete / Determine water content of mix. (1)
4.8 4.8.1 Veneer (1)
4.8.2 Plywood (1)
4.8.3 Block board (1)
4.9 Any THREE advantages of hardboard:
Large sheets
Uniform texture
Different thicknesses
Can be painted and varnished.
Can be glued.
Waste wood can be used optimally.
Be worked with ordinary woodwork tools. (Any 3 x 1) (3)
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4.10 FIGURE 4.10 on ANSWER SHEET A shows the foundation plan for a
structure. Use the quantity list on ANSWER SHEET A and answer the
following questions with regard to the foundation:
4.10.1 Determine the centre line of the foundation. (4)
4.10.2 Determine the volume of concrete needed to cast two
foundations. (4)
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QUESTION 5: APPLIED MECHANICS
5.1 Determine the centroid from point P of the isosceles triangle in
FIGURE 5.1. Show all formulas and calculations.
X= = =2+2+4
Y= = =2+3+5 (4)
5.2 FIGURE 5.2 on ANSWER SHEET B shows a beam with point loads.
Determine the following on ANSWER SHEET B:
5.2.1 The bending moment values. (7)
5.2.2 Complete the bending moment diagram according to the bending
moment values. (4)
5.3 FIGURE 5.3 on ANSWER SHEET C shows a space diagram of a roof
truss. Determine graphically on ANSWER SHEET C the sizes and nature
of the parts of the truss by completing the force diagram and the table. (15)
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QUESTION 6: GRAPHICS AND COMMUNICATION
6.1 FIGURE 6.1 on ANSWER SHEET D shows the floor plan of a building
which is drawn on a scale 1 : 100 according to the following requirements:
The gable roof construction with a pitch of 30º.
Eave incline of 400 mm at all four elevations.
Wall height of 2,6 m from floor to ceiling.
Use the information on ANSWER SHEET D and draw on ANSWER
SHEET D the south elevation of the building on a scale 1 : 100. Draw the
south elevation from the given NATURAL GROUND LEVEL-line.
The following detail must be shown:
6.1.1 Roof lines (2)
6.1.2 Barge board (3)
6.1.3 Eave incline (1)
6.1.4 Wall height (2)
6.1.5 Garage door (2)
6.1.6 Garage door handle (1)
6.1.7 Garage ramp (2)
6.1.8 Window (2)
6.1.9 Window sill (1)
6.1.10 Door (2)
6.1.11 Door handle (1)
6.1.12 Step (1)
6.1.13 Floor level (1)
6.1.14 labels (2)
6.1.15 Gutters/down pipes (3)
6.1.16 Neatness (2)
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6.2 Any FOUR purposes of a site plan:
Show building lines
Show servitudes
Show municipal sewerage connection
Entrance to the site
General placement of buildings
Placing of buildings with regard to reference points and boundary lines.
Detail of general services / sewerage points / water points
Location of house in relation to north point / winds
Number of site and adjacent sites (4)
6.3 6.3.1
Water meter WM
(2)
6.3.2 Inspection eye IE
(2)
6.3.3 Grease trap
GT
(2)
6.3.4
Hard core HC
(2)
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TOTAL: 200
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ANSWER SHEET CIVIL TECHNOLOGY NAME:
ANTWOORDBLAD
A SIVIELE TEGNOLOGIE NAAM:
QUESTION/VRAAG 4.10
Fondament breedte = 600 mm
Fondament dikte = 200 mm
5 000 Foundation width = 600 mm
Foundation thickness = 200 mm
10 000
A B C D
Senterlyn / Centre line:
10 000 + 10 000 + 5 000 + 5 000 – (4 x 600) = 27 600 mm
Volume beton / Volume concrete:
2 27,6
0,6 (3,312 m³ x 2)
0,2 6,624 6, 624 m³ Beton benodig vir twee fondamente.
Concrete needed for two foundations.
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ANSWER SHEET CIVIL TECHNOLOGY NAME:
ANTWOORDBLAD
B SIVIELE TEGNOLOGIE NAAM:
QUESTION/VRAAG 5.2
5.2.1 Die buigmomentwaardes / The bending moment values
a = …0 N
b = …(80 x 2) + (-60 x 2) = 40 N
c = …(80 x 6)+(-60 x 6) +(-40 x 4) = -40 N
d = …(80 x 8) + (-60 x 8) + (-40 x 6) + (80 x 2) + (-40 x 2) = 0 N (7)
5.2.2 Die buigmomentdiagram / The bending moment diagram (5)
SCALE/SKAAL: 1 N = 1 mm
60 N 40 N 40 N 20 N
2m 4m 2m
80 N 80 N
40 N
+
0N 0N
a b c d
-40 N
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ANSWER SHEET CIVIL TECHNOLOGY NAME:
ANTWOORDBLAD
C SIVIELE TEGNOLOGIE NAAM:
QUESTION/VRAAG 5.3 (15)
SPACE DIAGRAM:
RUIMTE-DIAGRAM:
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AGTEDIAGRAM
FORCE DIAGRAM
Skaal/Scale: 1 mm = 1 N
DEEL/PART STUT/STRUT STANG/TIE
BG 58 N
CH 34 N
DI 58 N
FI 29 N
FG 50 N
GH 25 N
HI 13 N
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ANSWER SHEET CIVIL TECHNOLOGY NAME:
ANTWOORDBLAD
D SIVIELE TEGNOLOGIE NAAM:
VRAAG/QUESTION 6.1 (28)
8 000
280 3 000 280 4 160 280
280
8 000 7 440
280
Roof lines 2
FLOORPLAN Barge board 3
Eave incline 1
SCALE 1 : 100 Wall height 2
Garage door 2
Garage handle 1
Garage ramp 2
Window 2
Window sill 1
Door 2
Door handle 1
Step 1
Floor level 1
labels 2
Gutters/down pipes 3
Neatness 2
TOTAL 28
SOUTH ELEVATION
SCALE 1 : 100 Neatness
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