T90(E)(A3)T

APRIL EXAMINATION

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL CONSTRUCTION N5

(8060015)

3 April 2014 (Y-Paper)

13:00–17:00

Reguirements: One sheet of drawing paper

This question paper consists of 7 pages, 1 formula sheet and 1 shape code.

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DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL CONSTRUCTION N5
TIME: 4 HOURS
MARKS: 100

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Answer ALL the questions.

2. Read ALL the questions carefully.

3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.

4. Drawings must be done according to the latest building regulations.

5. Drawings must be fully dimensioned and labelled with steel codes where
necessary.

6. Calculations must be done to the nearest three decimals.

7. Labelling must be done horizontally and in printing.

8. Use both sides of the drawing paper.

9. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1

. 24 KN
. 20 KN B
.
. C
. A 15 KN
. F
. D
. E
. 4m

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 1 shows a loaded roof truss, with three forces and a pitch of 30° at
both sides. The roof truss is supported by a hinge at RL and by means of
rollers at RR.

1.1 Calculate the magnitude and directions of the reactions, of the roof truss as
shown. (8)

1.2 Determine the force in each member, and distinguish between tension and
compression forces in the members.

Tabulate the results. No marks will be allocated for a graphical solution. (6)
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QUESTION 2

2.1 Show by means of neat sketches four ways in which a bolt connection can
fail. (8)

2.2

60 kN

FIGURE 2

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FIGURE 2 shows two plates of a steel tank connected by means of steel

rivets.

Two 16-mm thick steel plates are connected by means of a single riveted lap
joint. The pitch of the rivets is 80 mm and the rivet diameter is 20 mm. The
load carried by the plates is 60 kN per pitch of the width. The rivet hole
diameter is 22 mm.

Calculate the maximum allowable stress in the joint. (12)

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QUESTION 3

A B C D E F

. 250 kN 250 kN
. 200 kN 200 kN

. 3m 4m 1m 3m 4m
. RL RR
.

FIGURE 3

Figure 3 shows a loaded simply supported beam.

3.1 Calculate the reactions at RL and RR. (2)

3.2 Make the necessary calculations to determine the maximum shear force and
bending-moment values of the loaded beam. (Do not draw the diagrams)
(6 + 6) (12)

3.3 Also do the necessary calculations and select a beam from the structural steel
tables, the smallest suitable H-section with parallel flanges. (3 + 1) (4)

3.4 Investigate with regard to bending and shearing. The maximum bending
stress for this steel beam, is 465 MPa and shear stress is 100 MPa.

Note: Ignore the self-weight of the beam (4)

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QUESTION 4

A hollow, square steel stanchion with a base plate is bolted to a concrete base in the
centre. The welded connections between the stanchion and the base plate are
strengthened by means of two gusset plates which are welded to the stanchion and the
base plate.

Draw to scale 1 : 5 an isometric view of the stanchion, base plate and pad foundation,
with the necessary details.

Use the following details:

Base plate 400 x 400 x 25 mm with Ø22 mm holes drilled 50 mm from the
edges at the corners. With M20 hold down bolts.

Stanchion 200 x 200 x 10 mm

Gusset plates 400 x 200 x 6 mm

Welding Gusset plates are 6 mm fillet welded to the base plate.

Specifications
The stanchion is 8 mm filled welded all around to the base plate.

The stanchion and gusset plates are 10 mm fillet welded both on

sides.

Concrete base 500 x 500 mm, height is unknown.

Show at least 350 mm of the stanchion.

NB - The labelling and welding symbols must be shown. [20]

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QUESTION 5

Use a isometric drawing to any scale, to explain the method of construction to fix a
timber floor with tongued and grooved joined flooring boards to a reinforced concrete
floor. The drawing must also include the skirting, timber fillets at 450 c/c, and part of
the plastered wall. [10]

QUESTION 6

FIGURE 4 below shows a cross-section profile through a concrete structure which

include; a stair case, slab, pad-foundation with concrete column and an edge-beam.

Copy this figure, (not to scale), on the drawing page and insert/add the steel
reinforcement. Use the schedule below, to label and steel code the different
reinforcements.

All tension reinforcements are high-yield steel (Y)

All compression steel are soft-mild steel (R)

FIGURE 4

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1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7
Member Bar mark Type No of No in Total Length Shape
and members Each Number of each
size Bar
Pad 1 Y30 1 6 6
foundation
Column 2 Y25 1 4 4
Beam 3 Y20 1 3 3
Slab 4 Y10 1 8 8
Beam 5 R16 1 2 2
Slab 6 R16 1 8 8
Stair case 7 Y16 1 5 5
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TOTAL: 100

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BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL CONSTRUCTION N5

FORMULA SHEET
Any applicable formula may also be used.

wl
BM = b
4
bd 3
Ixx=
wl
2
12 bd 2
BM = d x x Zxx =
8 6

n = 5d
n = 5.5d 1
/4 π r4
Zxx =  .d
Ixx = 3
x xd
h = 9d 32
h = 11d

F = f.a  4 4
 4-- d4) Zxx = (D -- d )
Ixx = (D 64
d X x D 64 D
2
 .D n 2
F = fs
4

F = ft (W - n.d) B

F = fcD.t.n
BD 3 bd 3
x d D Ixx= --
12 12
 .(  0,9382 ) 2 n t1
F=
4

 BD 3 
  [2.area. y ]
2
I= 
 12 
bh 3
Ixx =
Mr f E 36
 
I y R

M = fZ

I NA
Z=
y

I
M=f
y

M=
fbd 2 .
6

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SABS 82 SHAPE CODES

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