Sathyabama University 2009 B.Arch Architecture :** Building Materials & Construction - I - Question Paper

SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY
(Established under part three of UGC Act,1956)

Course & Branch :B.Arch - ARCH
Title of the Paper :** Building Materials & Construction - I
Max. Marks :50
Sub. Code :621105 Time : three Hours
Date :19/12/2009 Session :FN
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PART – A (5 x four = 20)
ans All the ques.

1. Define the height of room and specify the absolute minimums for different rooms and apartments in this regard.

2. Write explanatory notes on sanitary conveniences.

3. Briefly explain the different functional requirements that a building should satisfy for performing its basic functions.

4. Briefly explain the agencies responsible for deterioration of stone. How can stone be preserved?

5. Explain with neat sketches and proper reasoning where you would adopt the following: (a) Coursed random rubble (b) Dry stone revetment.

PART – B (3 x 10 = 30)
ans All the ques.

6. List out the different kinds of Buildings. explain in detail the different building aspects to be considered, under Regulations and Bye-laws, by the Architect while planning and designing the layout of the building.
(or)
7. Write brief note on the following:
(a) Representation of different building materials
(b) Symbols of various kinds of doors and windows
(c) kitchen sinks

8. Mention the essential structural components of a building and explain the functional requirements of the superstructure components and discuss their main functions in a building.
(or)
9. Draw the neat sectional perspective or sectional elevation of building showing its basic components and discuss their main functions in a building.

10. (a) define briefly the tests you will conduct to assure the quality acceptance of stones.
(b) Name the 3 geological classes into which rocks can be divided. define the process of their formation. elaborate the important building stones which are derived from these rocks.
(or)
11. Explain the different kinds of Ashlar masonry. define in brief the construction of walls with ashlar fine masonry.

Earning:   Approval pending.