Building and Structural Construction N4 December Past Papers and Memos

1. Q1 BondingDraw to scale 1:10 an isometric view of alternate plan courses of a 385 mm cavity-wall 15 marks
2. Q2 Centering of Semi-Circular ArchDraw to scale 1: 20 the front view of a centring for a semi-circular arch with a telescopic 15 marks
3. Q4 Roof and Roof CoveringsA one-brick wall supports a Howe-type timber roof truss with nail-plated joints across the 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

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. All drawings must be drawn to the required scale.
5. Use both sides of the DRAWING SHEET.
6. All drawings, including candidate information, must be done in pencil.
7. Drawing with an ink pen is NOT allowed.
8. All drawing work must comply with the relevant SANS (SABS) recommended codes.
9. All abbreviations and symbols must comply with the latest National Building Regulations and all relevant SANS (SABS) codes.
10. Use your own discretion where dimensions are NOT given.
11. A balanced layout is very important and candidates will be penalised for poor planning.
12. Sketches and/or diagrams must be neat, reasonably large, in proportion and fully labelled.
13. All labels must be in capital letters.
14. Provide an appropriate title and scale for ALL drawings.