# Civil Technology Grade 12 NSC June 2023 Question Paper (Eng)

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- Subject: Civil Technology
- Grade: Grade 12
- Language: English
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2023
- Exam period: NSC June Exam
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 22

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basic education

Department:
Basic Education
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS/
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS

CIVIL TECHNOLOGY: CONSTRUCTION
2023

MARKS: 200

TIME: 3 hours

This question paper consists of 13 pages and 7 answer sheets.

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Civil Technology: Construction 2 DBE/2023

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REQUIREMENTS:

1.
2.
3.

Drawing instruments
A non-programmable calculator

ANSWER BOOK

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

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This question paper consists of SIX questions.
Answer ALL the questions.
Read ALL the questions carefully.

Answer each question as a whole. Do NOT separate subsections of
questions.

Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.

Start the answer to EACH question on a NEW page.
Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
You may use sketches to illustrate your answers.

Write ALL calculations and answers in the ANSWER BOOK or on the
attached ANSWER SHEETS.

Use the mark allocation as a guide to the length of your answers.

Make drawings and sketches in pencil, fully dimensioned and neatly finished
off with descriptive titles and notes to conform to the SANS/SABS Code of
Practice for Building Drawings.

For the purpose of this question paper, the size of a brick should be taken as
220 mm x 110 mm x 75 mm.

Use your own discretion where dimensions and/or details have been omitted.

Answer QUESTIONS 2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.9, 5.7, 6.6 and 6.7 on the attached
ANSWER SHEETS using drawing instruments, where necessary.

Write your CENTRE NUMBER and EXAMINATION NUMBER on every
ANSWER SHEET and hand them in with your ANSWER BOOK, whether you
have used them or not.

Drawings in the question paper are NOT to scale due to electronic transfer.
Google Images was used as the source of all photographs and pictures.

Write neatly and legibly.

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Civil Technology: Construction 3 DBE/2023

QUESTION 1:

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OHSA, MATERIALS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND JOINING
(GENERIC)

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1.1 FIGURE 1.1 below shows a temporary platform that is currently not suitable
for use in the building environment.

FIGURE 1.1

1.4.41 Identify THREE parts that have been omitted from the structure that
will negatively impact on the safety of workers.
4.1.2 Predict what could happen if the platform is used as shown in
FIGURE 1.1.
1.2 Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the

word(s) next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK,
e.g. 1.2.6 casement.

1.24

1.2.2

1.2.3

1.2.4

1.2.5

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Oil-based paint can be applied to protect ferrous metal against
(shrinkage/rust/bending).

Galvanising is the process to cover iron or steel with a layer of
(aluminium/lead/zinc).

The strength of concrete can be increased by (adding lime/keeping
it moist/drying it quickly).

Electroplating is the process of coating (metal/lead/plastic) with a
thin layer of another material.

Powder coating is the process of applying a
(plastic/aluminium/copper) finish in powder form.

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1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

1.8

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Explain why it is advisable to keep the height of the guard rails between
900 to 1 000 mm above the scaffold working platform. (1)
Describe ONE precaution that must be adhered to when storing a ladder. (1)

Workers and materials are in a builder's hoist. Describe ONE check that the
operator needs to perform before the builder's hoist moves. (1)

Explain why the fire-fighting measures must be stated in the material safety
data sheet of hazardous chemical substances. (1)

FIGURE 1.7 below shows joining fixtures.

FIGURE 1.7
Identify A to D. (4)

A new building is being erected. Name the tool that can be used to:

1.8.1 Check if the height of doors and windows is at the same level (1)
1.8.2 Measure levels and slopes (1)
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QUESTION 2: GRAPHICS AS MEANS OF COMMUNICATION (GENERIC)

Start this question on a NEW page.

FIGURE A and FIGURE B on the next page show drawings that appear on a building
plan. Analyse the drawings and complete the table on ANSWER SHEET 2.

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NOTES:
20 77 a 220 Contractors must verify all
4110 3510, dimensions and levels on site
a af before commencing work.
Architects to be notified
immediately of any discrepancies.
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Civil Technology: Construction 6 DBE/2023
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QUESTION 3: ROOFS, STAIRCASES AND JOINING (SPECIFIC)

Start this question on a NEW page.

3.1 Differentiate, by means of a labelled freehand drawing, between a tread and
rise of a staircase. (4)
3.2 Name TWO types of roof trusses that do NOT use tie beams. (2)

3.3 Use ANSWER SHEET 3.3 and complete the sketch to show how a roof truss
is joined to a wall by using a hoop iron strap. Print any ONE label. (8)

3.4 Use ANSWER SHEET 3.4 and differentiate, according to scale 1 : 10,
between the ridge construction of a South African (Howe) roof truss and the
ridge construction of a closed couple roof truss.

The pitch of the roofs is 30°. (16)
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Civil Technology: Construction

QUESTION 4: EXCAVATIONS,
MATERIALS (SPECIFIC)

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DBE/2023

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FORMWORK, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND

41 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches an item in COLUMN A.
Write only the letter (A-L) next to the question numbers (4.1.1 to 4.1.8) in the
ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 4.1.9 M.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
4.1.1 Soffit board spaced approximately 1 m apart
4.1.2 Cleat applied to inside of formwork to
ease the striking
4.1.3 Tie
member that keeps the sides of
4.1.4 Brace/Strut formwork in place
4.1.5 Fixing plate used to level the formwork
4.1.6 Props not adaptable or available in
specific sizes
4.1.7 Folding wedges
an anchor that prevents the bottom
4.1.8 Releasing oil/Form oil of the cleats from moving

diagonal member of formwork

for a concrete beam it can be
placed 4 m apart

prevents the top of shutter board
sides from deforming

close-fitting along seams and joints

base of formwork that carries the
load of wet concrete

applied to the outside of the
formwork for striking

(8x1) (8)

4.2 Name ONE property of EACH of the following:

4.2.1
4.2.2

4.2.3
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Galvanised sheet metal
Low-carbon steel

High-carbon steel

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Civil Technology: Construction 8 DBE/2023

4.3

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4.5

46

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Name THREE methods of fixing cladding to a wall.

FIGURE 4.4 below shows the outcome of a test carried out on concrete.

FIGURE 4.4
4.4.1 Name the type of test that was carried out on the concrete.
442 Identify the outcome of the test.
4.43 Explain the reason for the outcome.
Name THREE services that should be located before excavations start.

Predict what would happen if heavy rain occurs during the excavation of a
trench.

Explain why a worker is not allowed to work alone in an excavation.

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48 FIGURE 4.8 below shows a construction machine that is used when laying
paving.

FIGURE 4.8

4.8.1 Identify this machine.

(1)

4.8.2 Describe how you should operate this construction machine without

injuring yourself.

(2)

4.9 FIGURE 4.9 on ANSWER SHEET 4.9 shows an incomplete drawing of the
formwork for a concrete beam with a concrete floor slab on the LEFT SIDE.

Use ANSWER SHEET 4.9 and draw the completed formwork for the beam

and floor slab.

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QUESTION 5: PLASTER AND SCREED, BRICKWORK AND GRAPHICS AS

MEANS OF COMMUNICATION (SPECIFIC)

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5.1

5.2

5.3

5.4

5.5

5.6

5.7

Recommend the ratio that will be used to obtain a smooth plaster finish for
interior walls, using one bag of cement.

In chronological order, explain the first THREE steps to prepare a concrete
floor to receive the screed.

Explain the term monolithic screed.
Explain how you will plaster the stop end of a wall in chronological order.
State TWO advantages of a gauged arch.

Draw in the ANSWER BOOK a neat sketch showing half of a wooden turning
piece for a semi-circular arch with open laggings.

ANSWER SHEET 5.7 shows the outlines of two consecutive brick courses of a
one-and-a-half-brick pier built in English bond.

Use ANSWER SHEET 5.7 and complete the pictorial views of the consecutive
brick courses.

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Civil Technology: Construction 1

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DBE/2023

REINFORCEMENT IN CONCRETE, FOUNDATIONS, CONCRETE
FLOORS AND QUANTITIES (SPECIFIC)

Start this question on a NEW page.

6.1 Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A-D) next to the question
numbers (6.1.1 to 6.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 6.1.6 D.

6.1.1

6.1.4

6.1.5

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Pri

A
B

Cc
D

e-cast piling can be used in ...

stable ground.

constantly wet areas.

dry areas.

None of the above-mentioned

The equipment for the installation of piles can be mounted on ...

> when 2

DOW>r oo

trucks.
cranes.
pick-up trucks.
A and B only

round.

drop
club
claw
sledge

A pile foundation is used to ...

whens

float on the ground as one concrete unit.
support light loads.

distribute the load across to more stable ground.
construct the foundation in a series of steps.

... is not a category of pile foundations.

DODY

Pre-cast concrete piles
Long-bored piles
Driven in-situ piles
Steel-tube caisson piles

. hammer can be used to drive a pre-cast concrete pile into the

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6.2 Draw in your ANSWER BOOK a neat freehand sketch of the concrete plug of

an enlarged base when installing driven in-situ piles.

Indicate the symbol for concrete in the enlarged base.

6.3 Name the different components that a rib and block floor consists of.

6.4 Predict what could happen if the temporary props are removed a day after the

concrete has been cast on the rib and block floor.

6.5 Reinforcement is indicated on construction drawings with a code.

Explain the meaning of these sections in the following code: 4 R 20 03 250

6.5.1 4
6.5.2 20
6.5.3 250

6.6 FIGURE 6.6 on ANSWER SHEET 6.6 shows the outline of three sides of an

L-shaped concrete column.

Use ANSWER SHEET 6.6 and draw a neat sectional view of the L-shaped
reinforced concrete column with 8 main bars, stirrups and minimum concrete

cover.

Print any TWO labels and indicate the minimum concrete cover.

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6.7 FIGURE 6.7 below shows the floor plan of a building with a window and a

door.

6 000

7 000

FIGURE 6.7

Use the following specifications:

e The blinding layer is 40 mm thick
. The wall thickness is 220 mm

Use the dimension paper on ANSWER SHEET 6.7 and calculate the volume

of the blinding layer. Round off your answers to TWO decimals.

NOTE: Marks will be awarded for the correct use of the dimension paper.

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| CENTRE NUMBER:

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| EXAMINATION NUMBER: |__|

[|

ANSWER SHEET 2
NO. QUESTIONS ANSWERS MARKS

Name the FIGURE that represents the

1 | first floor. Give ONE reason for your 2
answer.

2 | Deduce from the building plan the 4
number of windows in the building.

3 | Identify number 1. 1

4 | Identify number 2. 1

5 | Identify number 6. 1

6 | Identify number 8. 4

7 | Identify number 9. 1

8 | Identify number 10. 1

9 Identify the number that indicates the 1
garage door.

40 Deduce from the building plan the 1
omitted dimension of number 11.
Deduce from the building plan the

11. | material that must be used for 1
number 5.

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| CENTRE NUMBER: | | [ |] L [4
[EXAMINATIONNUMBER: | | | | L [|] |
Give the abbreviations for the Number 3:
following: umber ¥:
12 e Number 3 Number 4:
e Number 4 umber &:
13 Describe the purpose of a two-way
switch.
14 Recommend an appropriate floor
covering for the kitchen.
Who was responsible for the checking
15 i
of the drawing?
16 Deduce ONE fault in the bathroom in
FIGURE A.
Name an alternative light source that
17 | can be used during load shedding for
a dwelling.
. a Revision 1:
18 State what was done during revision 1
and revision 2 of the house plan. _
Revision 2:
19 Name the finish for the ramp as
prescribed by the architect.
20 Draw the symbol for a damp-proof
membrane.
21 | Draw the symbol for finished wood.
22 | Draw the symbol for hardcore filling.

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[EXAMINATION NUMBER: | | |_|

23

Prove, by means of a control test, that
the total horizontal dimensions on the
top and bottom of the plan in

FIGURE A are the same.

24

Calculate the area of the floor plan in
FIGURE B. Show ALL the
calculations. Give your answer in m?.
Round off your answers to TWO
decimal places.

TOTAL:

40

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[EXAMINATION NUMBER: | | | | |_|

ANSWER SHEET 3.3

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| CENTRE NUMBER: | | [| [ J lL]
[EXAMINATIONNUMBER: | | | [| | L [| 1 ] L [J
ANSWER SHEET 5.7
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA MARK | CM
Correctness of courses 2
First course 6
Second course 6
TOTAL: 14

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[CENTRE NUMBER: LT TT Tt 4]
[EXAMINATIONNUMBER: | | | | | | | |
ANSWER SHEET 6.6
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA MARK CM
Correctness of L-shaped column 2
Completed column and members 8
Any TWO labels 2
TOTAL: 12

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| CENTRE NUMBER:

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DBE/2023

[ EXAMINATION NUMBER: |

ANSWER SHEET 6.7

DIMENSION PAPER

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