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(a) Explain the uses of various hand tools in the construction of a poultry house (b) Describe the procedure of erecting wooden rail fence (c) Explain various...

      

(a) Explain the uses of various hand tools in the construction of a poultry house
(b) Describe the procedure of erecting wooden rail fence
(c) Explain various factors considered when choosing the construction materials for farm building

  

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Kavungya
(a) the uses of various hand tools in the construction of a poultry house
• Jembe- levelling the ground
• Spade-scooping soil
• Tape-measuring distance
• Wheel barrow-carrying small load
• Spirit level-checking whether surface is vertical or horizontal
• Rip-saw/tenor saw-cutting timber
• Hand drill/bit brace-boring in wood
• Claw hammer-driving in/hitting and removing nails
• G-clamp-holding objects /wood when joining
• Tin-snip-cutting iron sheet
• Chisel
• Mallet

(b) the procedure of erecting wooden rail fence
• Locate the area to be fenced off
• Determine the amount of material needed
• Treat the post
• Clear the area
• Measure the distance 3-4m apart and place pegs
• Dig holes up to 60cm deep
• Put fencing post in hole and reinforce with concrete
• Place 3-4 horizontal rails
• Space at about 125mm,175mm, 225mm and 275mm from ground
• Fixed them onto post using nail

(c) factors considered when choosing the construction materials for farm building
• Purpose of building determine strength and durability of material
• Availability of capital; depends on ability to purchase
• Aesthetic aspect:-determine by economic status of farmers
• Availability of material: easily obtained
• Durability: good quality .not be repaired often
• Resistant to extreme weather condition
• Safely of farm animals and farmer:- not have side effects/workability
• Suitability of the material.
Kavungya answered the question on March 8, 2019 at 07:09


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