FIGURE 1.1 shows the substructure of a structure - NSC Civil Technology Construction - Question 1 - 2017 - Paper 1
Question 1
FIGURE 1.1 shows the substructure of a structure. Answer the following questions with regard to the construction in FIGURE 1.1.
1.1.1 What is the minimum measuremen... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:FIGURE 1.1 shows the substructure of a structure - NSC Civil Technology Construction - Question 1 - 2017 - Paper 1
Step 1
1.1.1 What is the minimum measurement of the damp-proofing above the ground level at 1.1.A?
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The minimum measurement of the damp-proofing above the ground level at 1.1.A is 150 mm.
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1.1.2 What is the minimum measurement of the foundation bottom below ground at 1.1.B?
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The minimum measurement of the foundation bottom below ground at 1.1.B is 150 mm.
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1.1.3 What is the thickness of the wall construction in FIGURE 1.1?
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The thickness of the wall construction in FIGURE 1.1 is 220 mm.
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1.1.4 What type of material is the floor at 1.1.C manufactured from?
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The floor at 1.1.C is manufactured from concrete.
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1.1.5 What is part 1.1.D called?
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Part 1.1.D is called a hard core filling.
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1.1.6 Name TWO purposes of part 1.1.D.
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