2012/3/10. How to pass the Exam? Examiners report a guideline for how to answer. 1. Preparation for the exam. 1. Preparation for the exam

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1 1. Preparation for the exam How to pass the Exam? 1. Preparation for the Exam 3. Understand the Question 1. Prepare & Review the exam material, - your own notes & reference folder 2. Do past paper under Exam condition - Time for Lunch & Toilet 3. Discuss with partners and mentor, correct each other works 4. Study examiners report 4. Examination techniques 1. Preparation for the exam Examiners report a guideline for how to answer 2007 Design Consideration Stability against floatation was an essential aspect in the answer Site Condition Good candidates appreciated that it was necessary to avoid any load surcharging the existing culvert Method Statement Completely ignored the foundation works did not gain high marks Letter to client Those who gave only a few lines or specified fees or costs, without recognizing the engineering issues, could revive only very low marks. Plan your time table Important 30 / 30 1st 30 Lunch Time: 10 for Lunch + Toilet 10 for Review works done 10 for planning drawings 2nd 30 Last 30 mins.: Proof read and check all works Stick with the program, avoid over run Morning Section Time Part Section Duration (mins) 9:15 am - Read and Choose Question 15 9:30 am 1a Design Appraisal 20 9:50 am 1a Scheme :55 am 1a Scheme :50 am 1a Foundation [Add 15mins for basement/ car park] 30 12:35 pm 1a Recommendation 10 12:45 pm 2c Design Assumption 5 12:50 pm 2c Calculation 10 1:00 pm - Lunch check the works and plan the drawings 1st 30 Afternoon Section Time Part Section Duration (mins) 1:30 pm 2c Remaining Calculation 35 2:05 pm 1b Letter to Client 20 2:25 pm 2d General Notes 5 2:30 pm 2d Drawing - Plan 50 max 3:20 pm 2d Drawing Section & Details 40 max 4:00 pm 2e Method Statement and Programme 20 4:20 pm - Go back to Drawing/ Calculation/ Basement 10 4:30 pm - Check all the works 2nd 30 5:00 pm - Times Up - Plan and stick with your own time table~ 1

2 3. Understand the Question 3. Understand the Question Make the 1st checklist to answer Use 5 mins reading time, Try to find out & list at least 6 key requirements to answer Client s requirements are important Column Spacing (CLEAR spacing or Center to Center?) Column Location Head room requirement, i.e. allowable structural zone Avoid existing structure/ underground utilities Substructure within building footprint Fail to fulfill these requirements will fail immediately Make use of the Plan & Section in Question Paper Provide 2 distinct and viable schemes: To achieve Distinct solution, you can different construction material - Concrete / Steel different Load path and load transfer - Transfer beam / Roof truss + Hanger Post / Cantilever different stability method - Beam Column Frame / Corewall / Braced Core * Use 10 mins to develop the 2 distinct and viable schemes Remember: Simple is the best~ Provide 2 distinct and viable schemes: Clear Headline + Simple Diagram Viable means capable of working successfully; feasible To prove Viable solution, you can check the stability of the building: 1. Sliding 2. Overturning 3. Uplift Provide justification on member design provide a feasible method statement for safe construction Stable structure is a MUST~ * The most direct way to communicate with the examiner 2

3 Sketches by Mr. Bob Wilson Typical functional framing Simply is the Best Use diagram instead of words Clear Save a lot of Time Use diagram instead of words Clear Save a lot of Time Compare the scheme with both pros and cons argument Part 1b: Letter to client Provide solution State clear the implication Use sketch to show ideas if needed Avoid over concerned about design fee instead of providing structural advise to client (2005) 2010 Examiner Report Letter to client Those who gave only a few lines or specified fees or costs, without recognizing the engineering issues, could revive only very low marks. 3

4 Part 2c: Calculation Part 2d: Drawing/ Plan carefully Identify critical elements Check Building Stability Calculate key structural elements - cantilever - transfer structure - column - foundation - basement wall - swimming pool Deflection Check is very important 2011 Examiner Report Calculation It was expected that, for large-span structural elements, such as a transfer beam, the deflection will be checked and that an adjustment made to the allowable span-depth ratio in cases where the span exceeds 10m. Practice makes Perfect~ General notes -with Decent handwriting Plans - 2 plans is recommended Sections + Critical Details - show transfer beam, cantilever, basement wall, existing underground utilities Prepare the 2nd checklist for Drawings Part 2d: Drawing Part 2d: Drawing/ General Notes Steel quantity is important for cost estimation Decent handwriting good impression Part 2d: Drawing/ Plan(s) Part 2d: Drawing/ Section(s) + Critical Details (4~5) Key plan for good presentation emphasize the transfer structure critical details emphasize the transfer structure scale with 1:200 4

5 Part 2d: Drawing Part 2d: Drawing/ Final check with check list Existing culvert should be drawn to show your consideration 2008 Examiner Report Good candidates appreciated that it was necessary to avoid any load surcharging the existing culvert. Provide safe construction method - existing structure, utilities during construction Break down key activities with point form Outline key activities - Substructure works: ELS, Site Formation, Foundation, Basement etc. - Superstructure: Transfer, Cantilever, Hanger Post, Roof truss etc. Provide construction programme -a Realistic time frame Don t miss the Foundation 2009 Examiner Report Completely ignored the foundation works did not gain high marks. Prepare 2 Check Lists for - Client s Requirements + Site Conditions - Drawings Make good use of Important 30 / 30 5

6 Good Luck Thank You Good Luck 1. Prepare for the exam What you will need for the exam? The universal answer never addresses the specific problems of the question It reduces all the problems to a bland nothingness that would frustrate a first-year undergraduate The headings in the universal answer may well serve as a good aide memoir and a check that all these aspects have been covered in your answer. Your answer must be vibrant, alive and full of enthusiasm 1. Reference folder 2. Design chat 3. Drawing equipments 4. Lunch 6

7 2. Understand the Question Use sketch to illustrate construction method Remember: Safety construction method Generic lists of construction activities 1. Question sometime gives you idea on your design~ Shallow rock contour Weak/ Strong soil stratum Unknown ground condition High headroom 7