DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND BUILDING ENGINEERING LEVEL 6
UNIT CODE: CON/OS/CET/CR/04/6/A
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: CARRY OUT ROAD CONSTRUCTION WORKS
ASSIGNMENT 1 TIME: 2 HOURS
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
1. Rigid and flexible pavements differ in various ways. Outline any FOUR aspects that
differentiate their service functionality. (4 Marks)
2. Installation of culvert is one way of ensuring that a road is well drained. Outline any
THREE types of culverts used in road construction. (3 Marks)
3. Construction plant and equipment must be operated and maintained properly. Outline
FOUR primary inspection/checks performed on construction machinery. (4 Marks)
4. Road furniture is a very important feature after completion of a road construction.
Define
the term road furniture. (2 Mark)
5. Footbridges walk ways, cyclist lanes and bus bays are essential, especially in ensuring
safety of pedestrians in busy highways.
a. Explain FIVE factors to consider in footbridge construction to ensure its safety to the
user. (10 Marks)
b. Describe THREE functional requirements of walk ways, cyclist lanes and bus bays.
(6 Marks)
c. Explain any TWO disadvantages of grade separated pedestrian crossings/footbridges.
(4 Marks)
6. The construction of a road based on a given cross-section involves several key steps,
each
ensuring that the road meets design specifications and standards.
a. Sketch a well labeled cross section of a flexible pavement. (10 Marks)
b. Discuss in detail the layers of a flexible pavement. (10 Marks)
