Iph 2213: Quantity Surveying Question Paper
Iph 2213: Quantity Surveying
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public `
Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2015
JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2014/2015
SECOND YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH
IPH 2213: QUANTITY SURVEYING
DATE: APRIL 2015 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SECTION A AND ANY ONE QUESTION IN SECTION B
SECTION A: (ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS)
1. a) Define the term “Contract” [2 marks]
b) Briefly explain FOUR elements of a contract. [4 marks]
2. Outline any SIX uses of Bills of Quantities. [6 marks]
3. Explain the following terms as used in Building Quantities:
a) Preambles
b) Prime cost
c) Deemed to be included [6 marks]
4. a) Define the term “Wastes” as used in Building Quantities. [2 marks]
b) List the observations made while constructing? [4 marks]
5. Briefly explain the variations between estimated cost and actual cost
of a building project. [6 marks]
6. Outline the roles of each party involved in the pre-contract stage. [6 marks]
7. Illustrate the columns of a dimension paper and state the use of each column. [6 marks]
8. Indicate where the following are inserted in the dimension paper:
a) Cubic measurements
b) Superficial measurements
c) Linear measurements
d) Nil
e) Enumerated items
f) Multiplication of cubic items [6 marks]
SECTION B: (ANSWER ONLY ONE QUESTION)
9. From Figure 1: (Attached)
a) Calculate the volume of soil to be excavated including 150mm top soil. [6 marks]
b) Calculate the total surface area to be provided with earth work support. [6 marks]
c) Calculate the total volume of concrete to the used in the strip foundation. [6 marks]
d) Briefly explain any FOUR types of building contracts. [4 marks]
10. Figure 2: (Attached) shows a Plan and cross-section of a foundation
with internal and external walls.
Take-off and square the dimension on the dimension paper. [22 marks]
11. Take-off the foundation shown in Figure 3: (Attached) upto the
floor-slab level. [22 marks]
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