Deemed University 2011 B.Arch Architecture University: Lingayas University Term: Title of the : Building Materials and Processes - Question Paper
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Lingayas University
B. Arch. 1st Year
Examination June 2011
Building Materials and Processes (AR - 103)
[Time: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 100]
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Note: Attempt five questions in all. All questions carry equal marks. Question no. 1 (Section A) is compulsory. Select four questions from Section B.
Section A
Q-1. Part A
Select the correct answer of the following multiple choice questions. [101=10]
(i) The clay content in brick is
(a) 5-10% (b) 10-15%
(c) 20-25% (d) None of these
(ii) The pinkish colour in brick shows
(a) Good quality (b) Under burnt
(c) Over burnt (d) None of these
(iii) Fly Ash (FA) in cement is for
(a) Durability (b) Strength
(c) Proper bonding with mortar (d) None of these
(iv) The yield strength in TMT Bar is
(a) 75 Mpa (b) 7.5 Mpa
(c) 550 N/mm2 (d) 500 N/mm2
(v) BWP (Boiling Water Proof) commercial boards are treated with
(a) Phenol Formaldehyde (b) Urea Formaldehyde
(c) Poly-carboxilate Ether (d) None of the above
(vi) Lime mortar is
(a) Quick setting
(b) Durable
(c) Stronger
(d) Stronger in long run and durable
(vii) Plastic Paints are
(a) Water soluble
(b) Water soluble and washable
(c) Oil based
(d) None of these
(viii) Quality (strength) of coarse aggregate is important
(a) In all grade of concrete
(b) More in high strength concrete
(c) More in low strength concrete
(d) No implication in concrete
(ix) Acceptable value of Fineness Modulus (FM) in sand is
(a) 2.5-3.0 (b) 1.5-2.5
(c) 2.8-3.4 (d) None of these
(x) Concrete beyond 8000C
(a) Is elastic (b) Non elastic
(c) Disintegrate (d) None of these.
Q-1. Part B
Answer the following questions:
(i) Discuss the different type of Paint application in building industry.
(ii) Name few stones used for flooring.
(iii) Discuss lime mortar in brief.
(iv) Discuss different application of glass in building industry.
(v) Discuss Damp Proof Course (DPC) in building and its importance. [52=10]
Section B
Q-2. (a) Define the first class Brick. [7]
(b) Discuss the different Brick making processes. [7]
(c) Make a 230 mm thick brick wall section from foundation to roof slab level, showing all relevant things. (Take suitable levels and dimensions). [6]
Q-3. (a) Discuss the different types of cement. Also discuss the main ingredients. [7]
(b) Compare OPC, PPC and Slag Cement. [7]
(c) Discuss the importance of curing. [6]
Q-4. (a) Discuss the application of lime in building industry. [7]
(b) Classify the different types of lime also discuss the application. [7]
(c) Compare Lime Mortar with that of Cement Mortar. [6]
Q-5. (a) Discuss the application of wood in building industry. Also discussed seasoned and unseasoned wood. [7]
(b) Discuss the application of commercial board and commercial ply in building industry. Also discuss the different type of wooden door. [7]
(c) Draw a section of double riveted paneled door with fly mesh shutter. (Take suitable sizes and dimensions) [6]
Q-6. (a) Define the Fine aggregate and Coarse aggregate. Discuss Fineness Modulus (FM) in sand. [7]
(b) Discuss the acceptance criteria for Sand at site. [7]
(c) Discuss the Saturated Surface Dry (SSD) condition in Sand. Also discuss its implication in concrete. [6]
Q-7. (a) Discuss the application of steel in building industry. [7]
(b) Discuss the different application of Reinforced Steel in different parts of Building Structure. [7]
(c) Discuss the usage of Structural Steel. [6]
Q-8. (a) Define Coarse Aggregate. Also define its role in concrete. [7]
(b) Define the acceptance of the Coarse Aggregate. [7]
(c) Discuss the importance of Coarse Aggregate in High Strength and Normal Strength concrete. [6]
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