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JNTU B.Tech II BUILDING MATERIAL CONSTRUCTION AND PLANNING Previous Question Paper (February - 2024 - R16)
Question paper consists of Part A, Part B. Part A is compulsory, which carries 25 marks. In Part A, answer all questions. In Part B, Answer any one question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks.
Part A
What are the basic requirements of fly ash?
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Fly ash must comply with specific chemical and physical requirements, primarily having a low loss on ignition (typically less than 5%) to ensure minimal unburnt carbon, and a high fineness (high specific surface area) to enhance pozzolanic reactivity. It must also have low moisture content and limited amounts of harmful impurities like sulfur trioxide and reactive silica.
Mention the different uses of glass.
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Glass is used for windows, doors, and partitions for transparency, as well as in the form of glass blocks for load-bearing walls. It is also utilized for thermal and sound insulation, in fiber-reinforced plastics, and as an aesthetic cladding material for modern building facades.
What is meant by heat of hydration?
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When do you prefer the superplasticizers?
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List out types of roofs.
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What do you mean by air-conditioning?
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What is cladding material?
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What are the ingredients of paint?
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What are the principles of planning
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State the significance of building bye-laws.
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Part B
Give a list of explosives used in blasting and discuss it.
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Explain briefly about reinforced glass bricks.
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Give a brief description of the process of painting on different surfaces.
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Name the four important constituents of cement and state the role of each in achieving its properties.
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What do the terms stiffening, setting and hardening mean with respect to cement paste? Explain them.
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What are the standard types of flush doors shutters that are used for buildings? List relative merits and demerits of each type.
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Draw the plan and elevation of a dog legged stair for a residential building.
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Explain briefly classification of fire-resistant materials.
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With neat sketches, explain the different types of stone masonry constructions.
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What are the basic objectives of underpinning in construction?
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What are the different varieties of finishes for stone work?
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What is the role of building bye-laws in planning a city?
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Explain how orientation of building is done? And what are the factors influencing orientation of a building.
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Explain the classification of buildings as per NBC.
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Explain the factors considered during planning of a school building.
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