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1 a. Discuss the environmental issues concerned to the building materials. (08 Marks)
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Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks: 80
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing ONE full question from each module.
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wall is 5x3x0.23m. Take energy in burnt Brick is 4.25 Mi; energy in cement mortar 1:6 as
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