Civil Technology Paper 1 (English)

Feb-March 2017 — Grade 12 / Matric — Civil Technology

Past Paper 2017 Grade 12 English

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3.3, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1 and 6.2 on the attached ANSWER SHEETS using drawing ins truments, where necessary. Write your CENTRE NUMBER and EXAMINATION NUMBER on every ANSWER SHEET and hand them in with your ANSWER BOOK, whether you

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1.1FIGURE 1.1 below show a building site. FIGURE 1.1

1.1.1Name the safety equipment shown in FIGURE 1.1. (1\

1.1.2Explain the purpose of safety equipment shown in FIGURE 1.1 (1\

1.1.3Explain u nder what circumstances it would be necessary to install this safety equipment on a building site (2\

1.2Name the type of reinforcing material used to strengt hen brickwork (1\

1.3Name TWO types of brick bonds used in the building industry. (2\

1.4Distinguish between closer brick and a full brick in terms size. (1\

1.5Name TWO types of finishing that would be used on a newly plastered kitchen wall. (2\

1.6Motivate why you used ONE of the finishings that you named in QUESTION

1.5(1\

1.7Distinguish by means of line diagrams between the profiles of corrugated iron sheeting and IBR sheeting (2\

1.8FIGURE 1.8 below illustrates an incomplete sectional view of the substructure of a building. FIGURE 1.8 Use ANSWER SHEET 1.8 to complete the sketch by drawing the following: Concrete flo or penetrating the one

1.9FIGURE 1.9 shows the incomplete top view of a roof layout showing the roof trusses and the outer walls of a rectangular building. Ana lyse the illustration and answer the questions that follow FIGURE 1.9

1.9.1Identify p and

1.9Name the type of roof shown in FIGURE 1.9. (1\

1.1Stat e ONE type of material that DPC may be made of. (1\

1.11Describe TWO requirements that preservatives should comply with to be used effective on timber. (2\ [30]30

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2.1Choose a description from LUMN B that matches an item in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A M\ next to the question number (2.1.1

2.1.10\ in the ANSWER BOOK , for example 2.1.11 COLUMN A COLUMN B

2.1.10Buil s line Twisted ribbed bar Piles Dry wall Plywood Steel casing Adhesive fibre glass

2.2FIGURE 2.2 below shows hand tools that are used on site and in a workshop. Write down the correct name of each tool next to the letter in the ANSWER BOOK

2.3FIGURE 2.3 below shows a construction of the reinforcement of a beam and a column. FIGURE 2.3

2.3.1Name any THREE components used in reinforcement (3\

2.3.2What would you use to keep the reinforcement bars away from the formwork en the concrete is being poured (1\

2.4

2.5FIGURE 2.5 below shows formwork supporting a concrete beam. Analyse the illustration and a nswer the questions that follow. FIGURE 2.5

2.5.1Identify components and

2.5.2Explain TWO function s of omponent (2\

2.5.3Explain the effect that form oils and emulsions applied formwork will have on the concrete (1\

2.6Use ANSWER SHEET 2.6 and make a neat sketch in good proportion of a vertical section thr ough the bottom part of a steel frame dry

2.7Predict ONE consequence /result if concrete is not adequate cur

2.8If any ONE of the ingredient of concrete ere left out , what w

2.9Draw in good proportion, line diagram in the ANSWER BOOK to show the brickwork of a one brick

2.10n terms of cost and labour , explain TWO disadvantages of installing an in situ cast concrete suspended floor instead of a rib and block floor (2\

2.11Explain ONE reason why you would NOT use a cavity wall s a partition wall inside a building (1\ [40]40

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3.1Name the fitting that is installed under a wash basin to prevent bad smells from the sewerage system from enter ing the build

3.2Explain the function of the anaerobic bacteria in a septic tank (1\

3.3Use ANSWER SHEET 3.3 and draw a line diagram of a septic tank how any THREE labels. (3\

3.4Define storm water (2\

3.5Explain TWO r easons why sewage should not be directed into a storm water system. (2\ Explain the purpose of a safety valve

3.1Draw the symbols for the following:

3.1One way double ole switch (2\

3.1Two way switch (2\

3.1Water meter (2\

3.1Distinguish between the placement of an elbow and the placement of tee coupler/T fitting , as used in cold water installation.

3.1State ONE negative res ult if a pressure reducing valve is not installed on the cold water supply of a building (1\ [30]30

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4.1FIGURE 4.1 below shows the front view of a single ca sement with two window panes. The tenons of all he joints are through and through. The horns on both sides are 25 mm long. Study the drawing and use the

4.1.8\ in the ANSWER BOOK. FIGURE 4.1 MEMBER QUANTITY

4.1.1LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS MATERIAL Frame head mm

4.1.2Meranti Sash top rail mm

4.1.3Meranti Frame stile

4.1.4mm Meranti Sash stile mm

4.1.5Meranti Glazing bar mm

4.1.6Meranti

4.1.7mm Meranti Window sill mm

4.1.8eranti (8\ 75 mm x 114 mm 60 mm x 44 mm 60 mm x 44 mm 75 mm x 114 mm 30 mm x 44 mm 475 mm x 460 mm 60 mm x 44 mm

4.2Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A D\ next to the question number (4.2.1

4.2.5\ in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 4.2.6 C.

4.2.1The main diff erence between coach screw and other screws , such as dry wall screws and round

4.2.2nails should be used to fix skirting to brickwork. Oval wire Clout headed Wire Steel (1\

4.2.3is used to seal the joint when galvanis ed fittings are used to join pipes. Silicone sealer Contact glue Plumbing tape/ Hemp

4.2.4

4.2.5

4.3Name ONE plac where a heavy duty expansion anchor ( Rawl bolt may be used.

4.4FIGURE 4.4 below shows the floor plan of a storeroom. FIGURE 4.4 SPECIFICATIONS: Outside measurements of the storeroo m: 7 000 mm x 3 000 mm eight of the walls from the finished floor level

4.4.1he total outside area of the building that should be plastered from the finished floor level up to the wall plate . Ignore the reveals. (13\

4.4.2he volume of plaste r needed for the external walls Round off your an swers to TWO decimals. (3\ [30]30

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5.1FIGURE 5.1 below shows a shaped lamina with an isosceles triangular hole All dimensions are in millimetres. Study FIGURE 5.1 and answe r the questions by writing only the answer next to the question number (5.1.1

5.1.7

5.1rea of part (1\

5.1.2rea of part without the hole (1\

5.1.3rea of part (1\

5.1.4Total area of the lamina (1\

5.1.5osition of the centr id of part from (1\

5.1.6osition of the centr id of part from (2\

5.1.7osition of the centr id of part from (1\ 15

5.2ANSWER SHEET 5.2 shows TWO diagrams of a cantilever frame. Use the answer sheet to a nswer the questions that follow

5.2.1Name DIAGRAMS and . Write the answer on the li nes provided. (2\

5.2.2DIAGRAM , indicate the nature of the forces in each member by means of arrows (4\

5.2.3Complete the table by indicating the nature and magnitude of the forces (Deduce the information from the drawings given (6

5.3FIGURE 5.3 below shows the space diagram of a beam with a span of metres with two point loads and a uniformly distributed load. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow. FIGURE 5.3

5.3.1rom FIGURE 5.3 , ded uce the value of the shear forces at and and draw the shear force diagram on ANSWER SHEET 5.3. Indicate the value of the shear forces on the diagram. Use scale mm = 1 N.

5.3.2Calculate the bending moment at (3\ [30] 2 N/m 1630

6.1FIGURE 6.1 below shows the SITE PLAN of a proposed dwelling. Study the drawing and complete the table on ANSWER SHEET 6.1. 2 000 3 000 10 000 4 000 5 000 12 000 6 000

6.2FIGURE 6.2 below shows a line diagram of the floor plan o two bedroom house. FIGURE 6.2 Study FIGURE 6.2 and develop and draw, on ANSWER SHEET

6.2to scale 1 50, the FLOOR PLAN of the b uilding. Use the specifications below and on the next page. (Use the assessment criteria on ANSWER SHEET 6.2 as guideline for your drawing.\ SPECIFICATIONS: The measurements indicated on the drawing

4.1Area to be plastered: Total outside ength of short wall mm mm

4.4.2Vol ume of plaster needed (3\ [16]16

Topics Identified

Construction

Mark Allocation

Total200 marks

Sections30 + 40 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 40 + 16 = 216 marks

Paper information

SubjectCivil Technology

Year2017

SessionFeb-March

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages27

Downloads4

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