JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Tech II BUILDING MATERIALS CONSTRUCTION AND PLANNING Previous Question Paper (December - 2018 - R13)
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
List out the characteristics of a good building stone.
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A good building stone should possess high compressive strength, low water absorption, durability against weathering, uniform texture, and ease of dressing. It must be free from cavities, cracks, and impurities like mica or iron oxides that cause decay.
Differentiate between Mild steel and High carbon steel.
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Mild steel contains a low carbon content (typically 0.15% to 0.30%), making it ductile, malleable, and easy to weld, whereas high carbon steel (0.5% to 1.5% carbon) is harder, stronger, and more brittle, making it suitable for cutting tools and high-strength applications.
Define Hydration of cement.
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Explain about the uses of Chemical admixtures.
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List out the functions of lintels.
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Describe the importance of plumbing in any type of building.
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Define pointing.
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List out the ideal requirements of a form work.
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What is the difference between laws and bye-laws?
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What are the factors that affect the planning of a building?
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Part B
Explain about the seasoning of wood.
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List out the manufacturing methods of steel and explain any one method.
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What are the constituents of glass? Give the functions of each of them.
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Explain about the chemical composition of Portland cement.
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Define Normal consistency. How is it tested in the laboratory?
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Discuss about the compressive strength test of cement.
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What are super-plasticizers? How are these helpful in modifying the properties of concrete?
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List out the types of staircases and explain anyone with a neat sketch.
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Enumerate types of doors.
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List out types of windows.
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Explain about the functional requirements of ventillation.
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Describe about the classification of fire resistant materials.
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How painting of new wood work is done? Explain it.
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Explain about the uses of composite masonry.
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Describe about the properties of reinforced brick.
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Define underpinning. Explain about any one method of underpinning.
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Write short notes on: i) Building bye-laws for size of rooms. ii) Bye-laws for plinth area regulations.
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Explain about the significance of aspect and prospect for residential buildings.
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Define the following terms with reference to principles of planning: a) Privacy b) Circulation c) Roominess d) Elegance e) Grouping.
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