Diploma-Diploma Civil Engineering 2nd Year BCE-024 : CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY-I(Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi-2013)

                         DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (DCLE(G))
                                      DCLEVI/ACCLEVI
                             Term-End Examination  

                                      June, 2013
                      BCE-024 : CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY-I

 

 

Time : 2 hours                                     Maximum Marks : 70

 

 

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory. Attempt any four more questions from the remaining questions. All questions carry equal marks.

 

 

 

1. Choose the correct alternative in questions (a) to (g) : 7x2=14

 

(a) The type of footing which is used to transmit heavy loads through steel columns is :

(i) grillage foundation
(ii) raft foundation
(iii) well foundation
(iv) isolated foundation

 

(b) The nominal size of modular bricks is 

(i) 19 cm x 19 cm x 9 cm
(ii) 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm
(iii) 22.9 cm x 11.4 cm x 7.5 cm
(iv) 20 cm x 5 cm x 5 cm

 

(c) The end support of an arch is known as :

(i) pier
(ii) soffit
(iii) abutment
(iv) crown

 

(d) Generally, the minimum height of a door should not be less than : 

 

(i) 2.00 m
(ii) 1.80 m
(iii) 1.50 m
(iv) 1.00 m

 

(e) The diagonal members fixed on standards are known as :

(i) braces
(ii) ledgers
(iii) standards
(iv) putlogs

 

(f) The ratio of D/B for shallow foundation should be :

(i) 1
(ii) less than 1
(iii) more than 1
(iv) none of the above

 

(g) The structures which helps us in maintaining the surface of the ground at different elevations on either side of the structure are known as :

(i) cavity wall
(ii) partition wall
(iii) retaining wall
(iv) piers

 

2. (a) Describe different possible causes for settlement of a shallow column footing. 7

(b) Explain the concept of design of foundations. 7

 

3. (a) What do you mean by a partition wall ?   7
How is it different from a load bearing wall.

(b) Describe various advantages of reinforced brickwork.   7

 

 

4. (a) Briefly describe various types of termites and their effects in buildings. 7

(b) Discuss possible causes of dampness and its effects in a building structure. 7

 

5. (a) What do you mean by a lintel ? Explain various types of lintels. 7

(b) Explain the procedure of checking the stability of an Arch. 7

 

6. (a) Explain the procedure of construction of  Reinforced cement concrete floor. 7

(b) Discuss the design criteria for doors provided in a room. 7

7. Write short notes on the following :   4x3¹/₂=14

(a) Combined Footing 

(b) System of building structure

(c) Construction of brick arches

(d) Types of windows.

 

8. Differentiate between the following :  4x3¹/₂=14

(a) Stone and Brick Masonry

(b) Superstructure and substructure

(c) Floors and Floorings

(d) Brick layer's and Mason's Scaffolding.

Earning:  ₹ 9.50/-