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BCM664

The document contains a final exam for a construction technology course. It consists of two parts with multiple choice and written response questions about various construction projects including tunnels, marine structures, airports, dams, bridges and roads.

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CONFIDENTIAL

AP/JAN 2013/BCM664

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE COURSE CODE EXAMINATION TIME

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY VI BCM664 JANUARY 2013 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1. This question paper consists of two (2) parts : PART A (3 Questions) PART B (3 Questions) Answer four (4) questions only. Answer two (2) questions from PART A and two (2) questions from PART B in separate Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the invigilator. Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of: i) ii) the Question Paper two Answer Booklets - provided by the Faculty

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Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIAL

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a) Recession period is not a reason for Malaysia from keep progressing in construction development. The ongoing housing projects have led to traffic congestion due to the increased number of vehicles. With the aid of diagrams, proposed a suitable method of tunnel construction in order to divert the traffic congestion for the existing route. Describe in detail the sequence of construction for the proposed tunnel. (15 marks) b) Explain briefly, five (5) environmental impacts that might affect the whole process of marine structure construction. (10 marks)

QUESTION 2 a) Referring to our local projects, there are lot of issues and constraints associated to marine structure construction . You have been appointed as the new Project Manager of Naza Sepang Properties to construct a 200 metre sea breaker to protect the existing reclaimed area. With the aid of annotated illustration and an extensive explanation, you are responsible to prepare a method of construction using equipment involved and material required by taking the surrounding condition into consideration. (15 marks)

b) Elaborate briefly four (4) factors influencing the construction of an airfield by using any case study as justification. (10 marks)

QUESTION 3 a) With the aid of annotated illustration and an extensive explanation, you are responsible to prepare an airfield construction for the extension area of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Appropriate diagrams and justification on each step are required by taking any related case study as references. (15 marks)

b) Explain briefly, five (5) potential challenges during the construction of a tunnel in the city centre. (10 marks)

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PARTB QUESTION 1 Propose a suitable type of dam to be constructed across a broad river and in an area of compressible subsoil. The construction is to make use of the available rock in the area. a) With a fully annotated diagram, illustrate in detail the construction sequence of the proposed dam. (20 marks) b) For safety reason, ancillary structures are integrated into dam or constructed separately in order to regulate the water level in the reservoir. Describe briefly two (2) structures/appurtenances normally used to control the water level. (5 marks) QUESTION 2 a) Travelersform is normally used for the construction of highway bridges. i) State the type of highway-bridge suitable to be constructed using the travelers form. (3 marks) ii) With the aid of sketches, describe in detail a method of construction of a highway-bridge using travelers form. (15 marks) b) Describe briefly, the different methods of depositing or discharging of dredged materials by a dredger for land reclamation work. (7 marks) QUESTION 3 a) Analyze the information gathered from an exploratory site investigation, propose the type of road pavement suitable for the area and state the rational for the proposal. Some of the information gathered are as follows: Type of site Vegetation Type of soil Soil CBR value Water table Swampy area Mangrove swamp Peat soil Less than 2% very high (5 marks) b) Prepare a method statement to describe in detail the processes/stages involved in the construction of the proposed road. (20 marks) END OF QUESTION PAPER
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