Download GTU BE/B.Tech 2019 Summer 6th Sem New 2160601 Advanced Construction And Equipments Question Paper

Download GTU (Gujarat Technological University) BE/BTech (Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology) 2019 Summer 6th Sem New 2160601 Advanced Construction And Equipments Previous Question Paper

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER ?VI(NEW) ? EXAMINATION ? SUMMER 2019
Subject Code:2160601 Date:10/05/2019
Subject Name:Advanced Construction and Equipments
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) What is the importance of machines in construction? 03
(b) Draw neat sketch of power shovel and also show basic parts. 04
(c) Differentiate between End bearing pile and friction pile with their
figures.
07

Q.2 (a) Which are the points of difference between caisson and coffer dam? 03
(b) Define: Rolling resistance, Rimpull, Drawbar pull and Gradability. 04
(c) Enlist various methods of dewatering and explain freezing process with
figure.
07
OR
(c) Enlist methods of demolition and explain hand demolition and
wrecking ball method in detail.
07
Q.3 (a) Discuss various causes of failure of piles. 03
(b) Write short note on mobile crane with figure. 04
(c) Write short note on tilting of caisson. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) What precautions should be taken for longer life of conveyor belts? 03
(b) State the factors which influence the choice of a particular type of
coffer dam.
04
(c) Which are the advantages and disadvantages of scraper? 07
Q.4 (a) Explain methods of field compaction. 03
(b) Which precautions should be taken to avoid caisson sickness? 04
(c) Draw a neat sketch of belt conveyor system and describe its
components.
07
OR
Q.4 (a) What do you mean by tall structure? Why tall structures are required? 03
(b) Differentiate between standard equipment and special equipment. 04
(c) Write short note on slip formwork. 07
Q.5 (a) Draw neat sketch of formwork for R.C.C. column. 03
(b) Explain cycle time of truck. 04
(c) Differentiate between crawler mounted dozer and wheel mounted
dozer.
07
OR

Q.5 (a) Write short note on wagons. 03
(b) State requirements of good formwork. 04
(c) Write short note on wheel type trenching machine with its figure. 07

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