JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Tech II BUILDING MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION AND PLANNING Previous Question Paper (November/December - 2018 - R16)
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. Each question carries 10 marks.
Part A
Define the terms: Dressing and Quarrying.
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Quarrying is the process of extracting natural stone from its natural rock bed or quarry. Dressing is the process of cutting, shaping, and finishing the extracted stone blocks into the required size and surface texture for construction use.
What are the constituents of glass?
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The primary constituents of glass are silica (sand), which acts as the main glass-forming agent, soda ash (sodium carbonate) to lower the melting point, and lime (calcium oxide) to provide durability and chemical resistance. Cullet (broken recycled glass) is also frequently added to facilitate the melting process.
Define consistency and initial setting time of cement.
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List out the chemical admixtures.
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List out the types of foundations.
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What are the objectives of fire protection?
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Differentiate between plastering and pointing.
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What do you understand by scaffolding?
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What are building bye-laws?
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List out the classification of buildings.
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Part B
Describe the characteristics of good building stones.
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What are the various tests for stones? Explain any one in detail.
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Define seasoning of timber and explain any one method of seasoning.
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State the properties, uses and simple classification of glass.
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Describe with flow diagram the wet process of manufacture of cement.
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List out the field tests on cement and briefly explain any one test.
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List out the laboratory tests on cement and explain any one test.
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Discuss about mineral admixtures and its uses.
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Differentiate between lintel and an arch.
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List out the types of roofs and explain anyone with a sketch.
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Discuss about the essential requirements of good acoustic material.
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Define air-conditioning and explain any one method of air-conditioning.
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Explain the various uses of cement mortar.
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List out types of bonds and explain anyone with a neat sketch.
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Differentiate between brick masonry and stone masonry.
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List out the desirable requirements of form work.
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Classify the buildings based on occupancy and type of construction.
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Explain the principles underlying building bye-laws.
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Briefly explain the following: a) Roominess b) Circulation c) Flexibility d) Grouping.
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