Cochin University of Science and Techology (CUST) 2008-1st Year B.Tech basic civil engineering - Question Paper

BTECH DEGREE I&II SEMESTER exam
BASIC CIVIL ENGINEERING

Time:1 ½ Hrs Max marks:50

PART A

1. 1) elaborate the quality requirements for aggregates?

2) discuss briefly, raff foundation with neat sketch.

3) Draw the plan of alternate courses in Flemish bond for cross junction of two walls of
one ½ brick thickness.

4) elaborate the advantages of steel trusses?

5) Compare English bond & Flemish bond.
PART B

2. elaborate different methods for testing of bricks?
OR

3. What is shallow foundation? discuss various kinds of shallow foundations.

4. The subsequent consecutive readings were taken with a dumpy level.
1.895, 1.500, 1.865, 2.570, 2.990
2.020, 2.410, 2.520, 2.960, 3.115.
The level; was shifted after fourth ,6th & ninth readings. The R.L of the 1st point was
30.500. compute the RLs of points & apply the usual checks.
OR

5. elaborate various kinds of levels? discuss with sketches.


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Earning:   Approval pending.