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    This document is a study guide for an exam on building materials and construction. It contains 3 sections with a total of 9 questions. Section A has 10 multiple choice questions worth 2 marks each. Section B contains 5 questions worth 5 marks each and students must answer 4 of them. Section C has 3 questions worth 10 marks each and students must answer 2. The document provides instructions to candidates and lists the various exam questions covering topics like building materials, concrete, foundations, and reinforced cement concrete.

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    BMC (3rd) May2018

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    This document is a study guide for an exam on building materials and construction. It contains 3 sections with a total of 9 questions. Section A has 10 multiple choice questions worth 2 marks each. Section B contains 5 questions worth 5 marks each and students must answer 4 of them. Section C has 3 questions worth 10 marks each and students must answer 2. The document provides instructions to candidates and lists the various exam questions covering topics like building materials, concrete, foundations, and reinforced cement concrete.

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    This document is a study guide for an exam on building materials and construction. It contains 3 sections with a total of 9 questions. Section A has 10 multiple choice questions worth 2 marks each. Section B contains 5 questions worth 5 marks each and students must answer 4 of them. Section C has 3 questions worth 10 marks each and students must answer 2. The document provides instructions to candidates and lists the various exam questions covering topics like building materials, concrete, foundations, and reinforced cement concrete.

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    BMC (3rd) May2018

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    Roll No. Total No.

    of Pages: 02
    Total No. of Questions: 09

    B.Tech.(CE) (2011 Onwards) (Sem. – 3)


    BUILDING MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION
    M Code: 56076
    Subject Code: BTCE-305
    Paper ID: [A1117]
    Time: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 60

    INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
    1. SECTION-A is COMPULSORY consisting of TEN questions carrying TWO marks each.
    2. SECTION-B contains FIVE questions carrying FIVE marks each and students have to
    attempt any FOUR questions.
    3. SECTION-C contains THREE questions carrying TEN marks each and students have
    to attempt any TWO questions.

    SECTION A

    o m
    1. Attempt all in brief:
    .r c m
    e
    a) What are the major classifications of stones? Give 2 examples in each.

    b) What are artificial stones?


    p o
    a
    c) Differentiate between Portland Cement and White Cement.

    p .r c
    b r
    e) Differentiate between paints and varnishes.
    p e
    d) Describe two field tests to evaluate the quality of cement supplied to the site.

    a
    rp
    f) What is the significance of bonding in brickwork?

    b
    g) Distinguish between white washing and distempering.

    h) Define Glass flooring? What are the situations in which it is used?

    i) What is the purpose of providing traps in house plumbing?

    j) List two methods of providing acoustics and insulation in buildings.

    M-56076 Page 1 of 2
    SECTION B
    2. What properties you would consider in choosing stone for building construction in an
    industrial area subject to heavy rains? Name types of stones which you consider preferable.
    3. List the various tests you would like to perform on building bricks. Describe the test for
    water absorption indicting the standards.
    4. What is meant by workability of concrete? What are factors affecting workability?
    5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of concrete block masonry over brick masonry?
    6. Describe methods of damp prevention along parapets.

    SECTION C
    7. A bungalow with open verandah and flat roof is to be constructed in Punjab. Write briefly
    about the constructions materials you specify for the following parts of the building giving
    reasons for your choice:
    a) Foundation
    o m
    b) Superstructure masonry with pillar
    .r c m
    e
    c) Lintel
    d) Roof
    p o
    e) Floor

    p a .r c
    r
    8. What are the major types of foundations used in buildings? Sketch and explain their
    suitability.

    b
    9. Describe the importance of the following in RCC work:
    p e
    a
    rp
    a) Water Cement Ratio
    b) Compaction of concrete
    c) Curing of the Concrete
    d) Strength of concrete
    b
    e) Bulking of Sand

    M-56076 Page 2 of 2

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