Pondicherry University 2011 B.Tech ,il\ -- basic civil and mechanical eng. - Question Paper

B.TECH DEGREE exam ,APRIL\MAY -2011
BASIC CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENG.

part -A
PART -1[CIVIL] [marks 5*2=10]
1.What are the qualities of a good brick?
2.Explain the uses of tor steel.
3.What is simple footing?
4.What are the usual causes of failure of foundations?
5.How are the bridges classified according to the span?
PART -2[MECHANICAL] [marks 5*2=10]
6.What are the classification of steam turbine?Give example.
7.What are the commercials fuels used in boilers?
8.Write any two factors to be considered for the selection of steam power plant site.
9.What is moulding?
10.What is the principle of soldering?

SECTION-B
PART -1 [CIVIL]
ans 3 QUES., CHOOSING 1 FROM every UNIT
[marks 27]

UNIT -1
11. elaborate the requirements for a stone which is to be used as a building material? -[marks 9]
or
12. discuss the different factors affecting the compressive strength of concrete.- [marks 9]

UNIT -2
13.List of objectives of foundation. -[marks 9]
or
14.Explain the constuction of the subsequent kinds of floors . -[marks 9]
a. cement concrete fooring
b. mosaic flloring
c. terrazo flooring
d. tiled flooring.

UNIT -3
15.Discuss in detail the uses of contour map. -[marks 9]
or
16.What are the component parts of water bound macadam road? -[marks 9]


PART -2 [MECHANICAL]
ans 3 QUES.,CHOOSING 1 FROM every UNIT
[marks 28]

UNIT -1
17.Distinguish b\w four stroke engine and two stroke engine. -[marks 9]
or
18.State the important differences b\w the impulse and reaction steam engines. -[marks 9]

UNIT -2
19.What are the trend materials normally used in metal casting process. -[marks 9]
or
20.Distinguish b\w thermal and hydro power plant. -[marks 9]

UNIT -3
21.Briefly discuss abt - [marks 10]
a. torch brazing
b. resitance brazing
c. induction brazing
or
22.Explain the subsequent terms used in welding technology - [marks 10]
a. weld metal
b. root
c. filler metal
d. parent metal
e. edge preparation.

Earning:   Approval pending.