cameroon gce A level 2022 building construction technology and practice 2
cameroon gce A level 2022 building construction technology and practice 2
SECTION A: Answer any ONEQucstion from this Section.
Question 1:
After feasibility studies has been carried out, different soil analysis were done to choose the right foundation type tor the
different structures.
a) Outline and briefly explain two (02) factors to be considered before choosing a particular type of foundation for a
(4 marks)
b) Preliminary studies also indicated that the level of the water table of the site is high. The base of the foundation
trench will be situated below the water table. With the aid of a neat sketch, show and briefly describe how this
water can be lowered to permit work to be done on a dry area.
c) Outline three (03) instances where a combined footing is necessary when constructing a pad foundation. Support
(5 marks)
structure.
(3 marks )
your answer with a sketch.
d) The linear weight of a wall on a foundation, P=20 OOOkg/ml. the bearing capacity of the soil,
