Download GTU (Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad) B.Tech/BE (Bachelor of Technology/ Bachelor of Engineering) 2020 Winter 6th Sem 2160601 Advanced Construction And Equipments Previous Question Paper
Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE- SEMESTER?VI (NEW) EXAMINATION ? WINTER 2020
Subject Code:2160601 Date:20/01/2021
Subject Name:Advanced Construction and Equipments
Time:02:00 PM TO 04:00 PM Total Marks: 56
Instructions:
1. Attempt any FOUR questions out of EIGHT questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Define cofferdam. Enlist various types of cofferdams.
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(b) What is a Pneumatic Caisson? Discuss the situation in which a
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Pneumatic Caisson is adopted.
(c) Write classification of piles in detail.
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Q.2 (a) Explain pile accessories with neat figures.
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(b) Write the differences between Caisson and Cofferdam.
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(c) Enlist various methods of demolition. Explain any one method
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in detail using neat diagram
Q.3 (a) Write a short note on Diaphragm wall construction.
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(b) Discuss the causes of failure of piles.
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(c) State the factors which influence the selection of particular type
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of cofferdam.
Q.4 (a) What is a tall structure?
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(b) What is a monolith. Write the advantages and disadvantages of
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a monolith.
(c) Explain in detail Rock filled timber crib cofferdam with neat and
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clean figure.
Q.5 (a) What is the importance of machine in construction?
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(b) Write a short note on tunnel boring machine.
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(c) Explain belt conveyor system with neat figure.
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Q.6 (a) What is under reamed pile? Discuss the situation in which under
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reamed pileis adopted.
(b) Write the importance of Air Compressor.
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(c) Explain with neat sketch the formwork of RCC column.
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Q.7 (a) Give classification of construction equipments.
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(b) Explain split formwork with neat sketch.
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(c) Discuss sinking and tilting of caissons.
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Q.8 (a) Define: 1) Depreciation 2)Scrap value 3) Obsolesce
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(b) Define: 1) Drawbar pull 2)Rimpull 3) Rolling Resistance 4)
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Gradability.
(c) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a scraper.
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