Block laying Paper 2 WASSCE (SC), 2023

Question 3

     

    (a)        Sketch a section through a door opening and label the following parts:
    (i)         lintel;
    (ii)        jamb;
    (iii)       threshold.
    (b)        Explain each of the following types of concrete:
    (i)         mass concrete;
    (ii)        reinforced concrete.
    (c)        State two functional requirements of a formwork.

Observation

 

Most candidates were able to answered question 3 correctly except the aspect of question 3 (a) which were not well answered as most of the candidates were not able to sketch the section through the door opening.

The expected response to question 3 (a) is as given below
3. (a) Cross section of door opening, showing labelled parts