GTU Civil Engineering (Semester 3)
Building Construction
May 2015
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) i) Write different types of building.
3 M
1 (a) ii) Write purpose and different methods of site exploration.
4 M
1 (b) Differentiate between shallow foundation and deep foundation along with types of them.
7 M

2 (a) List various types of lintels. Write about relieving arch and horse shoe arch with sketch.
7 M
2 (b) What is composite masonry? Explain cavity wall with sketch with position of cavity at foundation level.
7 M
2 (c) State different types of bonds in brick masonry. Explain 1.5 brick thick wall in Flemish bond with elevation and plan for even and odd layers.
7 M

3 (a) Explain segregation, bleeding and grades of concrete.
7 M
3 (b) Explain solid core and hollow core flush door with sketch.
7 M
3 (c) Write advantages and disadvantages of precast and cast-in-situ concrete.
7 M
3 (d) Write suitability of collapsible and rolling steel door. Also, write about fixtures used for doors with sketch.
7 M

4 (a) Write the factors for selection of shape, size, location and number of windows in a room. Explain fanlight with sketch.
7 M
4 (b) Enlist the materials used for flooring. Explain marble flooring with sketch.
7 M
4 (c) Explain clear storey window with sketch. Also, write fastenings used for Windows.
7 M
4 (d) Enlist upper floors. Explain jack arch floor with sketch.
7 M

5 (a) Write types of roof and roof covering. Explain king post truss with sketch and label the components.
7 M
5 (b) List various types of plaster finishes. Also, write various special materials used in plastering and various defects in plastering.
7 M
5 (c) Write definition and types of shoring, scaffolding and underpinning.
7 M
5 (d) 1) Write various materials used for damp proofing.
3 M
5 (d) 2) Write types of thermal insulating materials.
4 M



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