Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) 2006 B.E Computer Science Basic Civil Engineering - Question Paper

B.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2006

First and 2nd Semester
BASIC CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2002 admission onwards – Regular / Supplementary)
[Common for all branches]

Time : 3 Hours Maximum : 100 Marks

ans all ques..

Part A

1. List any 4 varieties of Portland cement with their uses.
2. Give an account of various kinds of steel.
3. What are common defects in timber?
4. What are the functions of foundations in buildings?
5. What are difference ranging from English bond and Flemish bond?
6. Explain the bearing capacity of soil.
7. Explain the difference ranging from 1 way reinforced slab and 2 way reinforced concrete slab.
8. What are the 2 systems of designating the magnetic bearing of a line?
9. Sketch a typical traffic island for a city traffic.
10. Explain site plan preparation for a residential building.
(10 X four = 40 marks)

Part B

11. (a) discuss the term workability. elaborate the factors affecting workability? Briefly discuss the tests for determining workability.
Or
(b) discuss “wet process” in the manufacture of cement.

12. (a) elaborate the qualities of good bricks? elaborate the common tests carried out on bricks.
Or
(b) Sketch a roof truss of steel for a span of 12 m. for an industrial building. presume all datas needed.

13. (a) discuss the plate load test for the determination of bearing capacity of soil.
Or
(b) What important points are to be kept in view while carrying out rubble work? Name various classes of rubble masonry. How is rubble work carried out?

14. (a) What all instruments and accessories are used in chain survey ? discuss chain and compass traversing.
Or
(b) Determine the included angles for a traverse ABCDA taken in clockwise direction. provided the forebearings of the lines free from local attraction AB – 400, BC – 700, CD – 210, DA – 280. Apply the check.

15. (a) discuss the construction of a septic tank and soak pit for 20 users. Draw the plan and cross-section.
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(b) discuss the subsequent :-
(i) Exterior and interior open air spaces as per KMBR 1999.
(ii) Traffic signs.
(iii) Structure of a road pavement.
(iv) Differential leveling.
(5 X 12 = 60 marks)

Earning:   Approval pending.