Download GTU BE/B.Tech 2018 Winter 6th Sem New 2160601 Advanced Construction And Equipments Question Paper

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER-VI (NEW) EXAMINATION - WINTER 2018

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Subject Code:2160601 Date:16/11/2018
Subject Name:Advanced Construction and Equipments
Time: 02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70

Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.

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2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

MARKS

Q.1 (a) Enlist the different type of cast in situ pile. Explain Simplex 03
pile in detail

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(b) Discuss the different causes of failure of piles. 04
(c) What is a cassion? Explain with sketch well type of cassion. 07

Q.2 (a) Define the term with sketches 1) Stop- end pipe 2) Guide 03
wall
(b) Explain vibro flotation a ground water control technique. 04

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(c) What is coffer dam? Enlist the different type of coffer dam 07
and explain any one with sketch.

OR

Write a short note on “Diaphragm wall construction. 07

Q.3 (a) Define the term 1) Rim pull 2) Draw bar pull 3) Gradability 03

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(b) What is owning and operating cost of equipment 04
(c) What is formwork? Discuss the formwork of RCC Beam 07
and wall with neat sketches.

OR

Q.3 (a) What is a tall structure? 03

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(b) Where the slip form work can be used? Explain with neat 04
sketch.
(c) Enlist various methods of demolition and explain any two in 07
detail.

Q.4 (a) Differentiate between Precast pile Vs Cast in situ pile. 03

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(b) Why Bulldozer is an versatile equipment? Explain with 04
reason.
(c) Enlist the different Excavating equipment. Explain with 07
sketches of Power shovel.

OR

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Q.4 (a) Define the term 1) Depreciation 2) Scrape value 3) 03
Obsolesce
(b) Discuss the causes of failure of false work. 04
(c) Write a short note on Tunnel Boring Machine. 07

Q.5 (a) Define: (1) Pile Shoe (2) Down time cost (3) Owing cost 03

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(b) Write the importance of Air compressor. 04
(c) Calculate the depreciation for each year by Straight line 07
method for the Back hoe loader having purchase cost of Rs
26,00,000/- and scrap value at the end of useful life of five
years equal to 10% of its original purchase price

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OR

(b) Draw a neat sketches of different component of Concrete
Batching plant.
(c) Enlist the different type of lifting equipment. Explain with 07
sketches of Tower Crane.

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