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    T110(A)(N28)T

    NOVEMBER EXAMINATION

    NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

    BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL SURVEYING N5


    (8060045)
    28 November 2016 (X-Paper)
    09:00–12:00

    Non-programmable calculators may be used.

    This question paper consists of 4 pages and 1 formula sheet.

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    DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING


    REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
    NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
    BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL SURVEYING N5
    TIME: 3 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. Sketches should be neatly and clearly labelled.

    5. Your understanding of the subject is what is important NOT reproduction of


    the study material.

    6. Start each question on a NEW page.

    7. Write neatly and legibly.

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    QUESTION 1

    Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer
    and write only 'true' or 'false' next to the question number (1.1–1.10) in the ANSWER
    BOOK.

    1.1 Step chaining is mainly used during the construction of a staircase.

    1.2 The optical square is used to set off a perpendicular from an existing straight
    line.

    1.3 The Pythagoras theorem does not apply in the join calculation.

    1.4 Co-ordinates of a point in surveying are written in brackets starting with


    the Y co-ordinate.

    1.5 A trigonometrical beacon is normally situated at the top of a hill or a high


    structure where it can easily be seen.
    (5 × 2) [10]

    QUESTION 2

    2.1 Briefly explain the following terms:

    2.1.1 Cadastral survey

    2.1.2 Contours

    2.1.3 Geodetic surveying

    2.1.4 Survey station

    2.1.5 Level line


    (5 × 2) (10)

    2.2 Describe the uses of the following survey instruments:

    2.2.1 Levelling instrument

    2.2.2 Optical square

    2.2.3 Measuring tape

    2.2.4 Ranging rod

    2.2.5 Theodolite
    (5 × 2) (10)
    [20]

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    QUESTION 3

    A line K-N was measured in three sections:

    K-L 90.288 m at a slope of 3°44'20"


    L-M 72.408 m at a slope of 4°32'59"
    M-N 47.652 m at a slope of 2°09'07"

    Find the horizontal distance K to N. [10]

    QUESTION 4

    4.1 State FIVE requirements to obtain sufficient accuracy when a tape is used. (5)

    4.2 Explain how the 3,4,5 method of setting out a right angle from a point is
    executed on a building. (5)
    [10]

    QUESTION 5

    5.1 Explain, with the aid of a sketch, how to obtain a straight line between two
    points which are not within sight of each other. (2 × 5) (10)

    5.2 Explain, with the aid of a sketch, how to measure the distance if the chain is
    obstructed, for example by a building. (2 × 5) (10)

    5.3 Explain, with the aid of a sketch, how to measure across a river. (2 × 5) (10)
    [30]

    QUESTION 6

    6.1 A square plot has an area of 16 m2. If the land is to be represented on a plan
    of 1:150, find the length of a side in millimetres. (6)

    6.2 State TWO characteristics of contours according to the slope of the terrain.
    (2 × 2) (4)

    6.3 A sloping rectangular site has to be set out. As site surveyor you are required
    to put profiles for excavation so as to level the site.

    Explain how you would go about transferring your formation levels onto the
    profiles based on the length of your traveller. (5 × 2) (10)
    [20]

    TOTAL: 100

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    FORMULA SHEET

    Any applicable formula may be used.

    ∆h= 50Isin 2Ө + HI – MH = 100IsinӨcosӨ + HI – MH

    Or

    V = - KS cosӨsinӨ

    HD =100/cos2Ө of KScosӨ

    Ct =L.e.(Tm-Ts), Ct=L.e(Tm-Ts) of L[1+e(Tm-Ts)]

    Cs = L. (1-cosӨ)

    Cs = H (secӨ-1)

    Ce = L.H/R

    Slope = Δh / HD

    V =d/3 [(y1+yn) + 2(y3+y5+….+yn-2) +4(y2+y4+…..+yn-1)]

    S = Δy/sinα

    S = Δx/cosα

    α = tan-1y/x

    α = tan-1x/y+90°

    α = tan-1y/x+180°

    α = tan-1x/y+270°

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