SPPU Civil Engineering (Semester 3)
Building Technology and Materials
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


Answer any one question from Q1 and Q2
1 (a) Discuss the need of Damp Proof course for roofs and basement.
6 M
1 (b) Discuss the properties of a good brick used in construction.
6 M

2 (a) Write a short note on English bond with a neat labelled diagram.
6 M
2 (b) Discuss the method underpinning.
6 M

Answer any one question from Q3 and Q4
3 (a) With a figure the Chequer board method of construction of floors.
6 M
3 (b) Draw a neat, labelled figure of semi-circular arch and name the various components.
6 M

4 (a) Explain the IS specifications for Cement concrete flooring tiles.
6 M
4 (b) Explain the following with sketches:
i) Dormer window
ii) Meeting style
iii) Barrel bolt.
6 M

Answer any one question from Q5 and Q6
5 (a) Explain the following with sketches:
i) Baluster
ii) Scotia
iii) Landing.
6 M
5 (b) Explain the types of Lintels and discuss about any two.
7 M

6 (a) State the requirements of a good stair with respect to:
i) Pitch
ii) Head room
iii) Location
iv) Number of steps in a flight
v) Rise and Tread
vi) Width of stair.
7 M
6 (b) Enlist types of stairs depending on the materials of construction. Explain any one in detail.
6 M

Answer any one question from Q7 and Q8
7 (a) Define seasoning of timber. Explain defects in timber.
6 M
7 (b) Enlist types of pointing and explain any three types of pointing with figures.
7 M

8 (a) Draw the figure showing different types of pointing.
7 M
8 (b) Write a short note on Wall Cladding.
6 M



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