JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Tech II Year BUILDING MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION AND PLANNING Previous Question Paper (February - 2024 - R22)
Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B. Part-A is for 10 marks and is compulsory. Part-B consists of 50 marks, where students must answer five questions, selecting one from each unit.
PART A
Answer all questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
Write down the characteristic properties of good stone?
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Good building stone should possess high compressive strength, low water absorption, durability, resistance to fire and weathering, uniform texture, and ease of dressing.
List out the various grades of cement in India.
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In India, ordinary Portland cement is primarily classified into three grades based on its 28-day compressive strength: 33 Grade, 43 Grade, and 53 Grade.
Explain about the types of roofs.
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What role does aluminum play in building construction?
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State four important uses of rapid hardening cement.
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Define acoustic design.
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What is brick masonry?
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What is the purpose of plastering?
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What is orientation?
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Define open space.
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PART B
Explain in brief about the alternative materials for wood.
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Describe the geological classification of rocks. Give example for each.
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Describe various types of paints and their suitability or use.
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What are the various methods of quarrying of stones? Explain each method briefly.
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Differentiate between the following: i) Initial setting time and final setting time of cement ii) Clinker and nodules.
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What do you Understand by the term setting and hardening of cement? What chemical reaction takes place during the process of setting?
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Explain about different chemical admixtures.
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Briefly explain about hydration of cement.
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Write a short note on: i) Storage tanks ii) Water requirements of building iii) Materials for service pipe.
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What is acoustics? State various types of sound absorbing materials according to mode of their performance.
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Describe briefly the functional requirements of a ventilation system.
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Enumerate the functions of cement ingredients.
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What is underpinning of structure? Explain the methods of underpinning.
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State and explain the methods of determining the bearing capacity of soils.
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Mention the objectives of providing painting and plastering to the proposed surface.
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What are the precautions to be taken in case of metal windows and aluminum windows?
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Explain about the merits and demerits of building bye laws.
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Write a short notes on bye laws for open area buildings.
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Explain Selection of site for building construction.
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What is the importance of open space requirements according to building bye-laws?
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