JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Tech II BUILDING MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION AND PLANNING Previous Question Paper (September/October - 2023 - R16)
Note: i) Question paper consists of Part A, Part B. ii) Part A is compulsory, which carries 25 marks. In Part A, answer all questions. iii) In Part B, Answer any one question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks.
Part A
What are the advantages of dressing of stones?
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Dressing of stones reduces the weight of the stone for easier transportation and handling, ensures uniform size and shape for better aesthetic appearance, and allows for thinner mortar joints, which increases the overall strength and stability of the masonry.
What are the structural requirements of bricks?
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Bricks must possess sufficient compressive strength to support structural loads, exhibit low water absorption to prevent durability issues, and maintain dimensional stability with uniform shape and sharp edges to ensure proper bonding and alignment in masonry work.
List out the various mineral admixtures used in building construction.
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Explain the various ingredients of cement.
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What are the requirements of a good roof.
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What are the various causes of dampness in buildings?
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What is hydraulic lime?
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Compare brick masonry with stone masonry.
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Define Roominess.
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What are the various factors affecting the building planning?
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Part B
Explain the various methods of quarrying.
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Explain the various operations involved in manufacture of bricks.
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Explain the composition of Ordinary cement.
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Explain the various functions of mineral admixtures.
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Explain the various applications and uses of chemical admixtures in building construction.
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Explain the various laboratory tests usually carried out on cement.
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Explain the various factors affecting the ventilation and also systems of ventilation.
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Explain the classification of roofs.
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Explain the classification of sound absorbing materials and the factors influencing Acoustic design of a hall.
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Explain the important properties of a good mortar mix.
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Explain the advantages of different types of composite masonry.
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Explain the different types of finishes in plastering.
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Define Underpinning and explain the pile method of underpinning.
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Explain the requirements of a good building planning.
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Explain the planning aspects of a residential building.
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Explain the need and importance of building-bye laws.
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