Calendar: 1898-1899 Page 763

FACULTY OF SCIENCE CXXX1 XIIL-iSutiUtns Construction SECOND YEAR Not more than 15 questions to be attempted In selecting stone for building in manufacturing town what practical tests would you apply to determine its efficiency State briefly what 7on know of Portland and the Bath stones Describe briefly the operations necessary to convert limestone into lime and what is meant by the following terms calcination quicklime slaking setting What are the constituents of Portland cement How is mortar prepared in what proportions and what special precautions are necessary What would you specify for Portland cement concrete in foundations What other uses is concrete put to in building Describe briefly the growth of tree and explain the following terms heartshake cupshake-druxiness-rind- galls-dry rot-wet rot What are the special qualities of oak-pitch pine- mahogany-teak-yellow deal and for what purpose is each best suited Describe briefly the manufacture of the London stock brick and the main difference between clamp and kiln burnt bricks What practical tests would you apply to ensure good brick being used What weight per foot super can be safely put upon the following kinds of brickwork stock brickwork in mortar- stock brickwork in cement-blue Staffordshire bricks in cement Show by sketches to 1" scale the construction of 15 hollow wall giving section through the head and sill of