SPPU Civil Engineering (Semester 3)
Building Technology and Materials
December 2016
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


Solve any one question.Q1(a,b) Q2(a,b)
1(a) Define settlement. Explain the function of foundation.
6 M
1(b) Write short notes on:
i) Formwork for plinth beam
ii) Composite masonry.
6 M

2(a) Differentiate between strap footing and mat foundation .
6 M
2(b) Write short notes on:
i) Flemish bond
ii) Formwork.
6 M

Solve any one question.Q3(a,b) Q4(a,b)
3(a) State functional requirement of flooring. Draw neat and labelled sketch of queen post truss.
6 M
3(b) Write short notes on:
i) Arches in monumental buildings
ii) Dormer window.
6 M

4(a) State and write salient features of any six flooring tiles available in market.
6 M
4(b) Explain the following with sketches:
i) Extrados
ii) Intrados iii) Narmadi
iv) Barrel bolt.
6 M

Solve any one question from Q.5(a,b)& Q.6(a,b)
5(a) Define circulation. State modern means of circulation. Explain any one.
7 M
5(b) Explain the following with sketches:
i) Dots in plastering
ii) Pitch
iii) Riser.
6 M

6(a) Write short notes on:
i) Defects in Painting
ii) Ramps.
6 M
6(b) Comment on location of staircase in public building. Explain defects in plastering.
7 M

Solve any one question from Q.7(a,b)& Q.8(a,b)
7(a) Define timber. Write down requirements of building timber.
7 M
7(b) Write short notes on:
i) Green building materials
ii) Safety measures at tunnel site.
6 M

8(a) Define seasoning of timber. Explain any two methods of seasoning of timber.
6 M
8(b) Write short notes on:
i) Eco-friendly materials
ii) Glass
iii) Gypsum.
7 M



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