Kerala University 2007-2nd Sem B.Tech Civil Engineering Combined 1st andB tech , 2009(2008 Scheme) BASIC - Question Paper
Combined first and second Semester B tech Degree exam , May 2009
(2008 Scheme)
BASIC CIVIL ENGINEERING
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Combined First and Second Semester B.Tech. Degree Examination, May 2009
(2008 Scheme)
08-106 BASIC CIVIL ENGINEERING
Max. Marks : 100
Time : 3 Hours
PARI' - A
Answer all questions.
1. Explain ihe principles of surveying
2. List out the errors in tape measurement
3. Sketch a typical page in a levelling field book
4. Mention the characteristics of contour maps.
5. What is beaming capacity of soil ? How will it affect the selection of foundation ?
6. What is the criteria of selection of roofing materials
7. Differentiate between precast and prestressed concrete
8. Explain any two systems of vertical transportation. (8x5=40 Marks)
PART - B MODULE - 1
9. a) What is ranging ? Explain the different methods of ranging.
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b) To measure a base line, a steel tape 30 m long standardised at 15(. with a pull
of 100 N was used. Find the correction per tape length if the temperature at the time of measurement was 20C and the pull exerted was 160 N.
E = 2.1 xlO7 N/cm\ a = 7.1 xl0r 7C, wt of I cm1 of steel = 7.86 gm.
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PT.O.
10. a) Explain the significance of Total station and GPS in surveying in the present context.
b) A series of offsets was taken from a base line to a curved boundary at intervals of 10 m in the following scqucncc
0. 2.68, 3 64. 3 70. 4 60. 3 62. 4 84. 5 74
Complete the area between the base line, the curved boundary line and the end offsets using Simpson's rule and compare the results with trapezoidal rule
MODULE - 2
(la) What are the criteria for selection of site for buildings ?
b> Draw neat sketches of a spread footing, isolated foottng. and Mat foundation
OR
12. a) Name the different types of stone measoury with sketches, b) What is plastering ? Explain the procedure for the same
MODULE - 3
13. a) Enumerate the IS specifications for the different tests on cement.
b) How is plain cement concrete mixture proportioned and prepared ?
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14 a) How is Reinforced cement concrete compared with plain cement concrete ?
b> Explain briefly the water supply and sewage disposal arrangements in a residential building.
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