Building Construction Question Paper of 3rd Semester Civil(D) Download Previous Years Question Paper 10

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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

3^rd Exam/Civil/5149/May’o9

Duration : 3 Hrs.

Section –A

1.                 Fill in the blanks

a.                 The primary object of a building is to provide _____ to the in mates.

b.                 Grillage foundation is classified as a ________ foundation

c.                  Non load bearing walls are ________ in cross section

d.                 Bitumen felt is a ________ damp proofing material.

e.                  In cavity walls the width of cavity should not exceed _____mm.

State true or false

a)                 Plain cement concrete is equally strong in compression and tension.

b)                The outer curve of an ach is called extrados.

c)                 The under face of an arch is called soffit.

d)                 The opening provided on the top of the door is called ventilator.

e)                 The projection of tread beyond the riser is called nosing.

Choose the correct one

i.                        Flat roof are most suitable where rainfall is (light/heavy)

ii.                        For dancing halls, floors used are (wooden floors/terrazzo floors)

iii.                        The local swelling of a finished plaster is known (blistering/ peeling)

iv.                        The vertical member fixed between steps and handrail are known as (Balusters/ Newel posts)

v.                        Termite shields are used where termite effect is (more/ less)

Section-B

Note : Attempt any ten questions

2.                  

a.                 Name different parts of a building

b.                 Differentiate between load bearing and non load bearing walls.

c.                  Name different types of mortars.

d.                 Name various types of floors.

e.                  Differentiate between raft foundation and combined foundation.

f.                   Define the terms coping. Corbel and cornice.

g.                 Explain ventilators and sky light windows.

h.                 What are the requirements of an ideal damp proofing material.

i.                   Why Gi sheets are being superseded by A.C. sheets as roof covering?

j.                   What are the requirements of a good stair?

k.                 What is the main object of building planning?

l.                    What are the purposes of anti termite treatments ?

Section –C

Note : Attempt any three questions

3.                   

a.                 Write important points connected with the supervision brick work.

b.                 Define the terms ; queen closer , king closer and Quoin

4.                   

a.                 Describe the construction terrazzo floors.

b.                 Explain ill effects of dampness in a building.

5.                  

a.                 Differentiate between pointing and plastering

b.                 Explain brick partition wall.

6.                 What are the factors which influence the thickness of walls in brickwoars?