FORMATIVE ASSESSMENMT
THEORY MARKING GUIDE
Subject: Building Science Unit Standard: 989
Level: 3 Duration: 3 hour
Assessor: Mr. Tjivikua Date: 18/04/2023
Moderator: Miss S Aili Total Marks: 100
Verifier: Mr. E Kambumbi Passing rate: 50%
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1. Before you start marking, check that the answer script is complete.
2. Take note that valid answers which are different or additional to those shown in the key might
be given.
3. Check that the explanations given are clear, logical, and relevant to the requirements
of the assessment.
4. Ascertain that the marks have been correctly entered.
5. This memorandum merely serves as a guideline. Be flexible.
6. In terms of calculation, answers must be left to three decimal places.
7. Ensure that all steps and calculations are shown in order to obtain full marks.
8. Candidate should give correct units in order to obtain full marks.
9. Half marks should be given at assessor’s discretion.
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QUESTION 1
1.1 Define the following terms:
1.1.1 Joule (3)
Joule is the work done when the point of application of a force of 1 N is displaced
through 1 m in the direction of the force.
OR
A unit of energy equal to the work done when a force 1 N acts over 1 m.
1.1.2 Heat capacity (3)
The heat capacity of a given mass of substance is the quantity of the heat
required to raise the temperature of the substance by 1 K or 1 °C.
OR
Heat capacity is the measurable physical quantity that characterizes the amount
of heat required to change the temperature of the body by a given amount.
1.1.3 Specific heat capacity (3)
The specific heat capacity of a substance is the quantity of heat required to raise
the temperature of 1 kg, which is a unit mass, of a substance by 1 K or 1 °C,
which is one temperature unit.
1.2 Convert 35 °C to kelvin. (3)
K = ° C + 273 or ° C = K – 273
K = 35 ° C + 273 K = 308
1.3 A quantity of 385 kJ of heat energy is added to 45 kg of copper with a specific
heat capacity of 0,394 kJ/kg°C. The original temperature of the copper was
recorded as 14 °C. Calculate the final temperature of the copper. (5)
Heat added = m × s.h c × ∆t
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385 kJ = 45 × 0,394 × (t2 – 14)
385 kJ = 17,73 × (t2 – 14)
385 kJ = 17,73 t2 – 248.22
385 + 248.22 = 17.73 t2
17.73 t2 = 633.22
𝟔𝟑𝟑,𝟐𝟐
t2 = t2= 35,715 ℃
𝟏𝟕,𝟕𝟑
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QUESTION 2
The beam shown below is held at equilibrium by the reactions RL and RR. Ignore UDL.
2.1 Calculate the magnitude of support RL by taking moments about RR. (5)
∑ CW Moments = ∑ ACW Moments
(RL × 6.5) = (20 × 8) + (40 × 4) + (35 × 2.5) + (10 × 0)
(RL × 6.,5) = 160 + 160 + 87,5
RL = 407,5÷6,5
RL = 62,692 kN
2.2 Calculate the magnitude of support RR by taking moments about RL. (5)
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∑ ACW Moments = ∑ CW Moments
(RR × 6,5) + (20 × 1,5) = (40 × 2.5) + (35 × 4) + (10 × 6,5)
(RR × 6,5) = 100 + 140 + 65 – 30
RR = 275 ÷6,5
RR = 42,308 KN
2.3 Test your answer by taking the sum of the upward forces and the sum of the
downward forces into account. (3)
∑ Upwards Forces = ∑ Downwards Forces
(62,692 kN + 42,308 kN) = (20 kN + 40 kN + 35 kN + 10 kN)
105 kN = 105 kN
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QUESTION 3
3.1 Name THREE absorbent and three non-absorbent of building materials. (3 × 2) (6)
Absorbent materials
Bricks
Wood
Concrete
Limestone
Plaster (Any 3 × 1)
Non-absorbent materials
Polythene
Slate Dense bricks
Glass
Rubber (Any 3 × 1)
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3.2 Explain the difference between capillarity and porosity in relation to burnt clay
bricks. (5)
A burnt clay brick has many interconnected pores or voids. The raising of water
into these pores or voids is called capillarity. Porosity refers to the pores or voids
is clay bricks left behind when the water in the mixture evaporates during the
burning process.
3.3 Calculate the saturation coefficient of a material when the volume of pores is 1,045
cm3 and the volume of water is 1,031 cm3. (3)
Saturation coefficient = Volume of water absorbed ÷ Volume of pores
Saturation coefficient = 1,31 ÷ 1,45
Saturation coefficient = 0,903
3.4 List FIVE types of roof covering materials. (5)
Roof covering materials
Copper
Lead
Galvanized iron sheeting
Asbestos cement slates
Asbestos cement sheeting
Wood shingles
Natural slates
Thatch
Malthoid
Clay and concrete tiles
Glass fibre sheets
Harvey tiles
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QUESTION 4
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4.1 A piece of metal plate of even thickness is shown in FIGURE 2, DIAGRAM SHEET 1
(attached). The compound section is symmetrical about A–A. All measurements are in
millimetres.
4.1.1 Calculate the total area of the compound section. (4)
4.1.2 Determine the distance of the centroid of each section from 'X–X'. (3)
4.1.3 Calculate the sum of the moments of the section about 'X–X'. (5)
4.1.4 Calculate the position of the centroid of the compound section from 'X–X'. (4)
ỳ = (Total area × Distance) ÷Total area
ỳ = 117 500 mm3÷3950 mm2
ỳ = 29,747 mm 'X-X'
4.2 Explain the difference between a centroid and a couple. (4)
Couple is when two parallel forces, having the same magnitude, and acting at any
distance in opposite directions on a lever. The centroid of an object is that point
at which the weight of the object is set to act OR The centroid is an exact centre
of an object
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QUESTION 5
FIGURE 3, DIAGRAM SHEET 2 (attached) shows a simple supported roof truss with
two supports RL and RR.
Use the following scale: Linear scale 1 m = 10 mm and Force scale 1 mm = 1 kN.
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5.1 Redraw the space diagram in your ANSWER BOOK. (4)
5.2 Complete the vector diagram required to analyse the forces in the members. (7)
5.3 Determine the magnitude and nature of the forces in each member of the frame
and tabulate the findings neatly. (9)
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QUESTION 6
The system of coplanar, concurrent forces shown in FIGURE 4, DIAGRAM SHEET 2
(attached) is held in equilibrium by force 'Q'.
Use the following scale: Linear scale 1 m = 10 mm and Force scale 1 mm = 1 kN.
6.1 Redraw the space diagram and complete a Bow's notation. (3)
6.2 Determine, by graphical means, the magnitude and direction of force 'Q'.
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NOTE: No marks will be given for any calculations. (8)
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