Kannur University 2009 B.Tech 1 and 2 combined b..tech basic civil engineering - Question Paper

Combined one and two semester B.Tech Engineering exam (Regular/supplementary/Improvement)Degree Examination, June 2009
2K6 EN 106 : BASIC CIVIL ENGINEERING
Time: three Hours Max Marks:100
Instructions: 1) ans the subsequent ques..
2) Draw neat sketches wherever needed.
3) presume missing data suitably.


1. a) discuss briefly direct method of chaining on sloping ground.
b) Write a note on measurement of horizontal angle using total station.
c) discuss site selection for buildings.
d) List the various components of a building.
e) Briefly discuss how a pile is tested for it's load bearing capacity.
f) Mention the advantages of steel windows over wooden windows.
g) List the disadvantages of concrete construction.
h) discuss briefly the properties of mild steel used in construction. (8x5=40)

2. a)Enumerate the differences ranging from cumulative and compensating errors. 7
b) define briefly the temporary adjustments of a dumpy lelel. 8
OR
c) Write a note on recording measurements in afield book. 7
d) The length of a line measured with a 20m chin was obtained to be 250mts.Calculath the actual length of the line if the chain was 10 cm too long. eight
3.a)explain briefly the disaster mitigation methods related to earthquake. 7
b) elaborate the characteristics of an ideal fire resisting material ?Explain. 8
OR
c) Write a note on fire protection buildings. seven
d) How our country is divided into various zones under earthquake zoning? discuss. 8
4.a) discuss the features of English bond in brick masonry. 7
b) Write a note on qualities of materials used for doors and windows. eight
OR
c) discuss the advantages of concrete roof over tiled roof. 7
d)Distinguish ranging from stone masonry and brick masonry. eight
5.a)Write a note on ingradients of concrete. 7
b) discuss the advantages of RCC over PCC . 8
OR
c) Write a note any 2 tests for determining the volumes of fine aggregates . seven
d) discuss grading and fineness modulus. 8

Earning:   Approval pending.