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B.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION, ItIAy 2013
) First and Second Semester
EN O1O 106-BASIC CIVIL ENGINEERING ''.,i
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(New Schenoe-:Regular/Improvement/Supplementary) .'


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[Common for all Branchesl
Time : Three Hours
Maximum: 100 Marks
Part A
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An sw er, 6lbq ue stio n s b riefly.
Each question carcies B marhs.
1
' What is Portland-P ozzglarta Cement ? What are its advantages when compared
to ordinary portland
Cement ?

2. Explain the method of preparation of nrortar.


- 3--BriryundatitDn. where it is preferred ?
4. Show how will you enter the ,,field book" in survev ?
5. What do you mgtqL by_B_OD=of waste w

, (bx3=l5rnarks)
tuxS=l5
partB ,

u""f ii,i,1;":i::tr:i|"io,n,
6. What is fineness modulus ? Classifiz the sand based on fineness modulus.
7 ' What are Fibre Reinforced Polymer
sheets ? Explain its advantages and applications.
8' What is meant by settlement of foundations ? List the diffeiient causes for the same.
9. Describe the va*ious types of leveling instruments used in surveying.
10. Describe the construction of a soak-pit with the help of a neat diagram.
(5x5=25marks)
Part C
Answer one full question from each module.
Each full question carries 12 m,arks.
Module 1
11' List any slr different types of timbers used in civil construction. Indicate where
preferred they are usually
?

Or
12' What are the different types of bricks used ? Describe various tests performed
on them.

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Module 2
13. A room 3.2 x 3"6 m is provided with RCC roofrng, Sketch the sectional elevation of the roof along
the length and width. Mark the appropriate thickness of the slab, plastering and also the position
of reinforcement.
Or
14. Explain workability and curing of cemerit concrete. What are the factors affe workability ?
Describe the tests for determining workability.
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Module 3
Explain the different types of piles used in foundation. Describe any one procedure for pile driving.
Or
16. What is English bond ? Draw neag'oketches of a borner of a brick wall of lYzbrick thick using

Module 4
17. The following readings were taken with a dumpy level. The instrument was shifted after 3'd and
all the stations. Assume the RL of the frrst station as
6tn readings. Calculate the reduced levels of
+100.00.
0.955 2.225 1.850 1.165 3.150 1.900 2.750 2.220 1.550
BS IS FS BS is FS BS IS FS
Or
18. (a) Describe the total station and its applications in the present-day surveying. (6 marks)
(b) What is GPS ? How it is made use of in surveying ? Explain. I (6 marks)

. Module 5
19. (a) What are the provisions in the Kerala Municipality building rules 1999, for the exterior and
interior open spaces for a domestic building ?
(6 marks)
(b) Explain how the roads are classified ? :J
' (6 marks)
Or
20" (a) What are the features of intelligent building ? Explain its subsystems. (6 marks)
(b) Explain the different traffrc signs and road markings used. (6 marks)
[5 x 12 = 60 marks]

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