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FIGURE 4.1 below shows the front view of a double casement window - NSC Civil Technology Construction - Question 4 - 2016 - Paper 1
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FIGURE 4.1 below shows the front view of a double casement window. Study the drawing and complete the incomplete cutlist. Write only the answer next to the quest... show full transcript
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FIGURE 4.1 below shows the front view of a double casement window - NSC Civil Technology Construction - Question 4 - 2016 - Paper 1
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4.1.1 The frame head
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The frame head measures 1 130 mm.
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4.1.2 The window sill
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The window sill has a length of 150 mm.
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4.1.3 Jamb/Frame stile
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Each jamb/frame stile measures 1 050 mm in length.
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4.1.4 Top rail
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The top rail measures 54 mm in thickness.
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4.1.5 Bottom rail
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The bottom rail measures 44 mm in thickness.
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4.1.6 Glazing bar
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The glazing bar has a width of 30 mm.
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4.2.1 The total length of cornice required for a room with an internal measurement of 4 800 mm x 3 600 mm will be …
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The total length of cornice required is 16,8 m.
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4.2.2 If the length of a foundation is 8 m, the width 0,5 m and the depth 0,4 m, then the volume of concrete needed will be …
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The volume of concrete needed is 1,6 m³.
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4.2.3 Gang nails are used to join …
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Gang nails are used to join roof trusses to brickwork.
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4.2.4 A/an … is the type of screw used when fixing cladding to a wooden or aluminium frame.
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A dry wall screw is commonly used for fixing cladding.
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4.2.5 PVC glue is used for the joining of …
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PVC glue is used for joining plastic.
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4.3 Explain the use of galvanised hoop iron in the building environment.
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Galvanised hoop iron is used to tie down or attach roof trusses to the brickwork. It is also effective for fixing wall plates to walls and for cross bracing of roof trusses.
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4.4 Name the type of nail that should be used to secure a cornice to a brick wall.
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The recommended nail to secure a cornice to a brick wall is a steel nail.
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4.5 Recommend another fastener to secure the shelves to the wall if both these fasteners are not strong enough.
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An alternative fastener recommended is a Rawl bolt.
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4.6.1 The internal measurements of the storeroom
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Calculating the internal measurements:
Long walls: 10040 mm−2×220 mm=9600 mm
Short walls: 5240 mm−2×220 mm=4800 mm.
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4.6.2 The internal area of the storeroom
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The internal area of the storeroom can be computed as follows:
Area = Length x Width = 9600 mm×4800 mm=46,08 m2.
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4.6.3 The number of tiles required for the storeroom
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To find the number of tiles required,
Area of one tile = (600 mm×600 mm)=0,36 m2.
Total number of tiles = AreaofonetileAreaofroom=0,3646,08≈128 tiles needed.
