Building Construction Question Paper of 3rd Semester Civil(D) Download Previous Years Question Paper 9

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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 lowest part of a structure which transmits the load to the soil is known as _________

b.                 The process of filling up all cracks , nail holes etc with puttey is called __________

c.                  The width of landing should ______ the width of stairs.

d.                 The horizontal portion of stair on which foot is placed is called _____

e.                  Weep holes are provided in retaining walls to ________ water form filling behind.

state true of false

f.                   A partition wall is designed as a load bearing wall.

g.                 If water cement ration is low te strength of the mix will be high.

h.                 In king post truss, one vertical post is used.

i.                   A raft foundation is also called mat foundation.

j.                   For walls thicker than 1.5 brick, English bound is stronger than Flemish bond.

Section –B

Note : Attempt any three questions

2.                  

a.                 Differentiate between shallow foundation and deep foundation

b.                 Define header, stretcher, queen closer and course

c.                  Name various types of ARCHES. Give the significance of key stone.

d.                 Differentiate between English bond and Flemish bond.

e.                  Write ill effects of dampness in residential houses.

f.                   Write ill effects of dampness in residential houses.

g.                 Differentiate between monolithic floors and bonded floors.

h.                 Name various materials used for false callings , suggest the beat for an auditorium hall. 

i.                   Which are commonly repair requiring i.e items frequented need repairs in institutional buildings.

Section –C

Note : Attempt any three questions.

3.                 Draw a neat sketch of stepped foundation as per thumb rules, showing all its constructional 

4.                 Explain various types of stone masonry. State various principle to be observed during construction stone masonry walls.

5.                 Suggest which points are to be kept in mind while selecting a site for a hospital building. 

6.                 What is the purpose of a Intel ? give various types of arches and draw as ketch to show its component parts.