MU Civil Engineering (Semester 3)
Building Materials and 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) Explain Quarrying of stones.
5 M
1 (b) Explain with neat sketches types of pointing.
5 M
1 (c) What qualities in bricks are essentially required from construction point of view?
5 M
1 (d) Compare framed structure and load bearing structure.
5 M

2 (a) Explain defects in timber with neat sketches.
10 M
2 (b) Explain brick manufacturing process in detail.
10 M

3 (a) Explain types of air-conditioning systems.
7 M
3 (b) Explain in detail acoustical defects.
6 M
3(c) comments,with relevant examples, various metal and non-metal products used in construction.
7 M

4 (a) Define Plastering? Give its types, explain the procedure of plastering on new surface.
10 M
4 (b) List out different types with paints. Explain with sketches various defects in paints.
10 M

5 (a) comments on the physical properties of cement.
10 M
5 (b) List down various types of flooring. Explain floor finishes and their suitability.
10 M

Write short note on any four.
6 (a) Water proofing materials.
5 M
6 (b) Varnishes-types and uses.
5 M
6 (c) Glass fiber reinforced plastic.
5 M
6 (d) Cement types and its uses.
5 M
6 (e) Types of foundation.
5 M
6 (f) Centering and shuttering.
5 M



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