Sathyabama University 2008 B.Arch Architecture Building Materials & Construction - VIII - Question Paper

SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY
(Established under part three of UGC Act, 1956)

Course & Branch: B.Arch
Title of the paper: Building Materials & Construction - VII
Semester: VIII Max. Marks: 50
Sub.Code: 421805 Time: three Hours
Date: 21-04-2008 Session: FN

PART – A (5 x four = 20)
ans All the ques.

1. What are the various kinds of Glasses available in the market?

2. Explain the properties and uses of wired glass.

3. Explain funicular shell with sketches.

4. Sketch and mark the parts of pile foundation.

5. Explain the concept of Eco-friendly & Sustainable material taking Laurie bakers work as an ex.

PART – B (3 x 10 = 30)
ans All the ques.

6. Explain the subsequent
(a) Sheet Glass
(b) Plate Glass
(c) Safety Glass
(d) Tinted coated glass.
(or)
7. Explain the following:
(a) Glass Blocks
(b) Curtain wall
(c) FRP roofing technique.
8. Explain the various kinds of Cost effective construction system innovated through research Organizations like CBRI, NBO, and SERC for construction of floor, roof, wall etc.
(or)
9. What is Ferro cement? Write the properties and uses of Ferro cement. discuss the various kinds of Ferro cement products with sketches.

10. What are the various kinds of pile foundation? discuss any 1 kind of Foundation in detail.
(or)
11. Explain the various kinds of shell structures with sketches.

Earning:   Approval pending.