Sathyabama University 2008 B.E Civil Engineering Construction Technology - Question Paper

SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY

(Established under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956)

 

Course & Branch: B.E - CIVIL (Part Time)

Title of the paper: Construction Technology

Semester: I Max. Marks: 80

Sub.Code: 620PT104 (2007/2007JAN/2008 JAN) Time: 3 Hours

 

PART A (10 x 2 = 20)

Answer All the Questions

1. What are the requirements of a good foundation?

2. Enumerate various methods of determine the bearing capacity of soil.

 

3. Distinguish between UN reinforced and reinforced Brick masonry.

4. Explain the factor that affects the strength of Brick masonry.

 

5. Enumerate various types of flooring materials.

 

6. Where do you use a flat slab floor?

 

7. How the sizes of doors are fixed?

 

8. How are the trends and risers proportional?

 

9. Define thermal conductivity.

 

10. What do you understand by the fire load, in fire resistance design of building?

 

 

 

PART B (5 x 12 = 60)

Answer All the Questions

11. Explain the methods of improving safe bearing capacity of soils.

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12. Enumerate different types of foundations, under different situations and soil conditions. Explain them briefly.

 

13. What are the requirements of a good mortar? How do you determine the consistency of mortar?

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14. Differentiate and compare various bonds used in Brick wall construction.

 

15. Explain with the help of sketch the method of constructing timber flooring.

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16. Give sketches of king post truss and Queen post truss, compare the two.

 

17. Write a note on Flush doors, louvered doors and framed doors. Draw the detail of each type.

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18. Write a note and sections of a typical dog-legged stair of R.C.C.

 

19. Discuss in brief the functional requirements of ventilation system.

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20. Discuss in brief various types of thermal insulation materially.