MU Civil Engineering (Semester 3)
Building Materials and Construction
May 2014
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


Explain the following
1 (a) Concrete blocks.
5 M
1 (b) Morter.
5 M
1 (c) Ventilation.
5 M
1 (d) Under reamed pile foundation.
5 M

2 (a) Explain the various ferrous & non ferrous metals used in construction.
8 M
2 (b) Briefly explain the manufacturing process of lime.
8 M
2 (c) Write short note structural delay products.
4 M

3 (a) Explain various accoustical defects & their remedies.
8 M
3 (b) Explain in detail Masonary finishes.
8 M
3 (c) Write short note on sound insulation.
4 M

4 (a) Stone quarrying.
5 M
4 (b) Cement.
5 M
4 (c) Wood Composites
5 M
4 (d) Combined footing.
5 M

5 (a) Enlist different construction materials & explain requirements of each materials.
7 M
5 (b) Explain design consideration of formwork.
8 M
5 (c) Draw cross sectional elevation of a king post truss.
5 M

Write short note on
6 (a) Glass.
5 M
6 (b) Ceramic tiles.
5 M
6 (c) Types of roof
5 M
6 (d) Damp proofing & water proofing.
5 M



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