Construction Materials Question Paper of 3rd Semester Civil(D) Download Previous Years Question Paper 1

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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

3rd Exam/Civil/5143/Dec’06

Duration : 4 Hrs.

Section A

1.     Fill in the blanks

a.     Granite is much _______ then lime stone.

b.     Silica prevents __________ in the brick earth.

c.      Gypsum is added to control the ___________ of water

d.     Annual rings represent __________ of the tree.

e.      Copper is ________ conductor of heat.

State true or false:

a.     Turpentine oil is a thinner in an oil paint.

b.     Glass is a hard material.

c.      Plastics have high specific gravity

d.     Lime is obtained from calcium oxide.

e.      Roofing tiles are thicker than flooring tiles.

Choose the correct one:

a.     State is a sedimentary/ metamorphic rock.

b.     Thermal conductivity of glass is low / high.

c.      Lead/ copper can be cut with a knife.

d.     Mango is an endogenous / exogenous tree.

e.      The strength of cement increases / decreases with storage.

Section –B

Note: attempt any five questions  

2.      

a.     Differentiate between stone and a rock.

b.     Give the characteristic of a good brick.

c.      How storing of cement is done?

d.     Explain uses of plywood.

e.      Explain the difference between paint and varnish.

f.       Give the requirements of a good sound insulating material.

Section –C

Note : Attempt any three questions.

3.       

a.     Give the properties of floor tiles and roof tiles.

b.     Explain setting and calcinations of lime.

4.     Explain with a neat sketch the working of a bull’s trench kiln for manufacturing bricks.

5.       

a.     Explain setting and hardening of cement.

b.     Explain the difference between bitumen and asphalt.

6.      

a.     Explain with a neat sketch natural seasoning of timber.

b.     Give the properties and uses of mild steel.