FKA.B.PP.03 Ed.

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
FINAL EXAMINATION
SEMESTER II, SESSION 2008/2009

COURSE CODE : SAB 2112/ SAM 3123

COURSE : CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS

PROGRAMME : SAW

DURATION : 2 HOURS

DATE : APRIL 2009

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES:

ANSWERS FOUR (4) QUESTIONS ONLY.

(All Questions MUST Be Answered in English)

WARNING!
Students caught copying/cheating during the examination will be liable for
disciplinary actions and the faculty may recommend the student to be
expelled from the study.

THIS EXAMINATIONS QUESTIONS CONSISTS OF ( 2) PRINTED PAGES ONLY

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Q1. (a) Define workability of concrete and explain how the level of
workability will affect the quality of hardened concrete? Briefly
explain the workability test that can be done on site.
(12 marks)

(b) A fifteen-storey five star hotel building is to be built near Pantai

Cenang at Langkawi Island. Select and discuss the important factors
that need to be considered to ensure the quality of concrete is achieved
and the building will last for its intended service life.
(13 marks)

Q2. (a) Explain the meaning of concrete crushing strength, characteristic

strength of concrete, and grade of concrete. Discuss with example the
methods that can be used to proportion the concrete mix.

(12 marks)

(b) List the type of destructive and non-destructive tests of hardened

concrete. Discuss the importance of both types of test and when these
tests need to be conducted?
(13 marks)

Q3. (a) List three differences between softwood and hardwood timber.
Illustrate and discuss the necessary work need to be done to prepare
timber for structural application in construction.
(12 marks)
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(b) Identify with examples two possible applications of timber in

construction. Describe three factors that affect the strength and
durability of timber.
(13 marks)

Q4. (a) Name three differences between brick and block. Compare the
processes involve in producing clay brick and mortar brick for
structural application.
(12 marks)

(b) State three important properties of steel. Explain the differences in

engineering properties between hot-rolled steel and cold formed steel.
With examples discuss the use of steel in construction industry.
(13 marks)

Q5. In your own words explain five (5) of the following topics:
(a) Application of masonry units in construction.
(b) Mortar for brickwork.
(c) Application of polymer in Civil Engineering application.
(d) Steel problem in construction.
(e) Moisture content of aggregates.
(f) Properties of glass and its application in construction.
(g) Application of non-ferrous metal in construction.
( 25 marks)