Question 1
(a) Explain the use of each of the following in relation to setting out
operations:
(i) building line;
(ii) pegs for setting out
(b) State three reasons for using a stepped strip foundation:
(i) cement;
(ii) crushed stones;
(iii) sand.
(c) Sketch a pictorial view of a spirit level
Most candidates were able to:
- Explain the use of each of the following in relation to setting out
operations:
(i) building line;
(ii) pegs for setting out
- State three reasons for using a stepped strip foundation:
(i) cement;
(ii) crushed stones;
(iii) sand.
However, some of them were not able to:
- Sketch a pictorial view of a spirit level
The expected response to question 1(c) is as given below: