Download AKTU B-Tech 3rd Sem 2018-2019 Building Materials Construction Rce 301 Question Paper

Download AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU) B-Tech 3rd Semester (Third Semester) 2018-2019 Building Materials Construction Rce 301 Question Paper

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BTECH
(SEM-lll) THEORY EXAMINATION 2018-19
BUILDING MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 70
Note: Attempt all Sections. If require any miSSing data; then choose suitably.
SECTION A
l. Attempt all questions in brief. 2 x 7 = 14
What is meant by term P,V.C_N.?
What is terra-cotta?
For exterior works, the turpentine should be taken in mInimum quantity. Why?
Differentiate between escalator and lifts.
What are the factors which affects the choice of ?ooring material?
De?ne string.
What are the ?brous plaster boards?
SECTION B
2. Attempt any three of the following:
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7x3= 21
a Name the various types stones which are us?d for building works and give brief . " ,V
the speci?cations for a good building st?nes
b. What Is cement paints? What are the advantages of cement paints and what.- a_re
precautions to be taken to avoid defeets of the cement paints?
c. Brie?y describe the constructioxt of terram ?ooring.
d,
What are the difference dinitp-proo?ng and water proo?ng? Describe the
various methods of damp-proofmg
e. How will you preve?t the cracks and leaks in the building? Also explain the
process of IrepaiI'iI-Ig the cracks and leaks
SECTION c a
3. Attempt any one part of the following: :m'x 7 x l - 7
(a) What Is pug mill? How does it help In the mahufacturing the bricks? Describe
the different processes of moulding of bricks-
(b) Why is seasoning of timber necessaryZWhy should timbers be preserved? State
various methods of preservation ofti-nibers
4. Attempt any one part of the following; 'V 7 x I -
(a) What are plastics and haw ?are they classi?ed? List the commonly7 used
thermoplastic plastics ahdbrie?y describe polyvinyl chloride.
(b) Explain the differenc'eibetween wrought Iron steel and cast iron. What are the
distinguishing features?bf mitd steel? Why is It easy to make cast iron castings?
3. Attempt any one part of the following: 7 x 1 =7
(3) What are the different types of brick masonry? List out the types of bonds in
brick work. Write the di?crcnce between modular bricks and traditional bricks.
(b) What are the various components of building with their basic requirements?
What are the important factors considered in planning of a residential building?
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A

Attempt any one part ot? the following: 7 x 1 = 7
(a) What are the functions of a ventilator? How is it different from a window?
Draw details of a ventilator combined with a window
(1)) What are lintcls?? Explain the classi?cation of l intc|s with nea? sketches.
Attempt any one part of the following: 7 x l = 7
(a) What are naps? Explain the various types of traps commonly used.
(b) Discuss the essential requirements of air conditioning. Explain the difference
between comfort air conditioning and? industrial air conditioning.