NABTEB

Describe in sequence the method of rendering an old neglected wall. – NABTEB QUESTION

ANSWER The sequence is as follows: (i) The brick joints should be raked out to form a key for the…

5 years ago

Give two (2) advantages of separate system of drainage. – NABTEB QUESTION

ANSWER: (i) Reduction in the cost of pumping/evacuation (ii) Reduction in the cost of sewage treatment

5 years ago

Define the following sewage/drainage terms:- (i) Manhole (ii) Benching (iii) Half channel – NABTEB QUESTION

ANSWER: (i) A manhole is an inspection chamber exceeding 900mm in depth. There are iron steps or ladder built in…

5 years ago

Give four (4) reasons why the use of tabular scaffolding in preferred. – NABTEB QUESTION

ANSWER: Tabular scaffolding is preferred because (i) It is lighter in weight. (ii) It is easier to erect and dismantle.…

5 years ago

What is the effect of gypsum in cement and what percentage is used. – NABTEB QUESTION

ANSWER: Gypsum in cement helps to retard the setting time of cement, thus allowing the work for which the cement…

5 years ago

Apart from ordinary Portland cement, describe two other cements both in use and manufactured. – NABTEB QUESTION

ANSWER (i) Rapid Hardening Portland Cement: This is made by mixing together chalk or limestone, with clay or shale, heating…

5 years ago

State four (4) advantages of flexible joints over rigid joints in drain construction. – NABTEB QUESTION

ANSWER Advantages of flexible joints over rigid joints include: (i) Flexible joints produce the economy of expansion but rigid joints…

5 years ago

State four (4) advantages of pitch fibre pipes. – NABTEB QUESTION

ANSWER Advantages of pitch fibre pipes include: (i) They are used for both domestic and trade wastes. (ii) They are…

5 years ago

Explain briefly, the following methods of construction used for lay screed finishes. – NABTEB QUESTION

(i) Monolithic method. (ii) Separate ANSWER (i) Monolithic method:- This involves laying the screed within three hours of cast-in-situ concrete…

5 years ago

State four (4) precautions to be taken when laying screed to an old concrete floor. – NABTEB QUESTION

ANSWER Precautions to be taken before laying screed to an old concrete floor. (i) Clean off the surface of the…

5 years ago