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JNTU B.Tech II BUILDING MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION AND PLANNING Previous Question Paper (December - 2017 - R15)
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
Name different building stones?
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Building stones are primarily classified into igneous rocks (e.g., granite, basalt), sedimentary rocks (e.g., sandstone, limestone), and metamorphic rocks (e.g., marble, slate, gneiss).
What is the composition of brick earth?
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Brick earth consists of silica (50-60%), alumina (20-30%), iron oxide (5-7%), lime (up to 10%), and small quantities of magnesia and organic matter.
What is the purpose of using cement?
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List the chemical admixtures used in cement.
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Give the importance of lintels.
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What are the fire resistant materials?
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Name the types of brick masonry.
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Discuss the requirements of formwork.
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What is building planning?
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Classify the buildings.
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Part B
What are the rock forming minerals? Explain the quarrying of stones.
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Give the classification of stones and List the common building stones.
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Write short notes on:
a) Bricks b) Wood c) Aluminium d) Glass e) Paints.
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Explain the ingredients of cement.
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Discuss the manufacturing process of cement.
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Discuss the field and laboratory tests on cement admixtures.
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What are the components of a building? Explain the functions of each component in detail.
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Discuss in detail the plumbing services for a building.
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What are the functional requirements of ventilation?
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Differentiate between brick masonry and stone masonry.
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Give the classification of stone masonry with neat sketches.
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Explain the classification of brick masonry.
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Discuss the requirements and design aspects of scaffolding.
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Explain the building bye-laws in detail.
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Discuss in detail the principles of building planning.
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