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1 (a)
You are the site in-charge of a quarry, where blasting operation is to be carried out as a pre-requisite for removing stones. Formulate a list of instructions to be given, while dealing with explosives; to your supervisors. labours and public in proximity to the site.
8 M
1 (b)
Enlist the ideal requirements of a formwork. Discuss slip form-work.
6 M
1 (c)
Define building. Explain the functions of foundation.
6 M
Write with neat sketches:
2 (a) (i)
Under-reamed pile foundation.
3 M
2 (a) (ii)
Flemish bond.
3 M
2 (c)
Enlist various materials used for damp-proofing. Discuss methods of water proofing.
6 M
3 (a)
State functional requirements of flooring. State four market names of flooring tiles.
6 M
Write short notes on:
3 (b) (i)
Prevention of accidents on site.
4 M
3 (b) (i)
Storage of materials at site.
4 M
3 (c)
Write down the ideal requirements of a scaffold. Explain any one type of scaffolding in detail.
6 M
4 (a)
Define seasoning of timber. Explain, with neat sketches, defects in timber.
8 M
Write short notes on:
4 (b) (i)
Design and materials used to overcome Acoustical Defects.
4 M
4 (b) (ii)
Glass fibre reinforced plastics.
4 M
4 (b) (iii)
Construction requirement in Air Conditioning systems.
4 M
5 (a)
Write down engineering properties of:
i) Glass
ii) Ceramic products
iii) POP
i) Glass
ii) Ceramic products
iii) POP
7 M
Explain the following with neat sketches:
5 (b) (i)
Beaded poiting
2 M
5 (b) (ii)
Queen-post truss
5 M
5 (b) (iii)
Dots and screeds in plastering
4 M
5 (b) (iv)
Blistering
2 M
6 (a)
Write what you mean by dressing of stones? Explain with neat sketch "Reticulated Finish".
6 M
6 (b)
You are the building materials supervisor of a mass housing project. Discuss, in brief, various field tests you will perform to investigate the desirable qualities of basic materials which are being supplied to your site.
9 M
6 (c)
Compare hollow and solid concrete blocks w.r.t. size, shape, laying and suitability.
5 M
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