JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Tech II Year BUILDING MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION AND PLANNING Previous Question Paper (April/May - 2018 - R16)
Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B. Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit.
Part A
Write the precautions to be taken on the blasting process.
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Precautions include ensuring all personnel are at a safe distance, using proper warning signals (sirens) before and after blasting, checking for misfires, and storing explosives in a secure, dry, and ventilated magazine away from heat sources.
Give a note on the plantation of teak trees.
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Teak is a tropical hardwood that requires deep, well-drained alluvial soil and a warm, moist climate. Plantation involves selecting high-quality seeds, nursery raising, and transplanting saplings at a spacing of 2m x 2m or 3m x 3m. Regular weeding, thinning, and protection from fire and grazing are essential for healthy growth and high-quality timber production.
Write short notes on Admixtures.
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What are various types of cement?
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Give various failures of an arch.
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Write short notes on fire protection.
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Explain the steps involved in the process of painting on new wood work.
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What are the precautions to be taken in latarite masonry work?
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Classify the various types of buildings.
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What do you understand by principles of planning of a building?
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Part B
Describe the characteristics of good building stones.
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Explain the defects caused due to seasoning of timber.
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What are the objects of preservation of timber?
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Explain in detail about the procedure to find consistency of cement.
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List and explain the chemical admixtures and its uses.
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Elaborate various types of foundations used for building with neat sketches.
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What are the various types of roof tiles? Explain each one with its suitability and shape.
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What is stucco plastering? Describe the method of applying stucco on interior and exterior walls.
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Mention the objects of providing pointing and plastering to exposed surfaces.
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What is pointing? How is it carried out? What are its different types?
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What are building bye laws? Explain the importance of building bye laws.
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Explain different principles used while planning a dispensary in rural areas.
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