Annamalai University 2008-1st Year B.Sc Interior Design 2009 " DESIGN SOURCES AND MATERIALS-I " -III PART-III FIRST YEAR 6761 - Question Paper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Register Number: 6761

 

Name of the Candidate:

 

B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2008

 

(INTERIOR DESIGN)

 

(FIRST YEAR)

(PART-III)

(PAPER-III)

103. DESIGN SOURCES AND MATERIALS-I

 

Dec) (Time: 3 Hours

Maximum: 60 Marks

SECTION-A (15Marks)

 

1.             Do as directed:

 

i)                    The art of shaping a stone is known as ______.

 

ii)                  Terra-Cotta is a kind of high quality earthenware (State true or false)

 

iii)                _____ varnish is most durable.

 

iv)                The crushing strength of a first class brick is _____ N/mm².

 

v)                  Efflorescence is caused by the presence of alkaline salts (State true or false).

 

 

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vi)                The _____ rocks are formed by cooling of the molten lava on or inside the earths surface during the volcanic eruptions.

 

vii)              Calcarious rocks have clay or alumina as the main constituent.(State true or false)

 

viii)            In plywood manufacturing the veneers are so placed that the grains of adjacent veneers run at __________.

 

ix)                The age of tree can be estimated by the diameter of the bark (State true or false).

 

x)                  Granite is a Metamorphic Rock (State true or false).

SECTION-B (35=15)

 

2.      Answer any THREE of the following:

 

i)                    Enumerate the characteristics of Good Building Stone.

 

ii)                  Distinguish between Oil paint and French polish. Explain the composition of each.

 

iii)                Briefly describe the method of construction in Terrazzo Flooring.

 

iv)                What are the advantages of plywood as a structural material over ordinary timber?

 

 

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v)                  What is Glazing? Explain various types of Glazing.

 

vi)                What are the benefits of carpets and rugs? Discuss briefly.

 

SECTION-C (310=30)

 

3.      Answer any THREE of the following:

 

i) Explain the process of natural seasoning. Mention its

advantages and disadvantages.

 

ii) What are the chief constituents of an Oil Paint? Explain

the functions of each.

 

iii) Discuss in detail the importance of carpets and rugs in Interior decoration.

 

iv) Discuss in detail the various types of fibres used in carpet manufacturing and bring out their characteristics.

 

v) What are the different types of wall accessories used in Interior Decoration? Explain in detail their applications.

vi) Differentiate between

a)      Resilient floor covering and soft floor coverings.

b)      Paints and Varnishes.

 

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