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Part A: (Answer All Questions. Each Question Carries 4 Marks)

This document appears to be an exam for a Building Technology course, as it covers topics related to construction materials, foundations, masonry, floors, doors, and stairs. The exam is divided into four modules, with Part A covering short 4-mark questions and Part B covering longer 20-mark questions requiring explanations. Questions assess knowledge of topics like rock classification, brick qualities, soil improvement techniques, corbels vs cornices, stair requirements, and more.

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Part A: (Answer All Questions. Each Question Carries 4 Marks)

This document appears to be an exam for a Building Technology course, as it covers topics related to construction materials, foundations, masonry, floors, doors, and stairs. The exam is divided into four modules, with Part A covering short 4-mark questions and Part B covering longer 20-mark questions requiring explanations. Questions assess knowledge of topics like rock classification, brick qualities, soil improvement techniques, corbels vs cornices, stair requirements, and more.

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RAJADHANI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Alamcode, Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram


Combined First and Second Semester B.Tech Degree,
Model Examination March 2015
13.106 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY (C)
Time: 3 Hours

Maximum: 100 Marks

PART A
(Answer all questions. Each question carries 4 marks)

1. Discuss the geographical classification of rocks


2. What are the qualities of a good brick?
3. What are the methods for improving bearing capacity of soils?
4. Distinguish between corbels and cornice
5. What are the requirements of good stairs?
PART B
(Answer one full question from each module. Each question carries 20 marks)
Module I
6. a) Briefly discuss the requirements of good building stones. Explain the
principles of impact and abrasion tests for stone samples.

(10)

b) What are the objectives of seasoning timber? Explain the method of natural
seasoning and compare its advantages and disadvantages.

(10)

7. a) What are the different types of cements used in engineering construction?


Mention their uses.

(10)

b) Explain any one method of manufacture of lime for construction uses.


(10)
Module II
8. a) Briefly explain the guiding factors in the selection of site for a building.
(10)
b) Explain the types of pile foundations based on the method of load transfer.
(10)
(OR)

9. Explain the field procedure for conducting a plate load test. Indicate how the
Safe Bearing Capacity of soil is estimated.

(10)

Module III
10. a) Distinguish between Rubble and Ashlar Masonry. Give the details of various
types of rubble masonry.

(10)

b) Explain the salient features of English Bond. Sketch the alternate courses of
1 brickwork in English Bond.
(10)
(OR)
11. How are arches classified Briefly discuss the various types of arches with
sketches.

(10)
Module IV

12. a) What are the factors to be considered for the selection for flooring materials?
Mention the characteristics of commonly used flooring materials.

(10)

b) What are the factors governing the location of doors in a room? Sketch and
indicate the parts of a paneled door.

(10)
(OR)

13. a) With the help of sketches explain the common geometric layouts of stairs.
(10)
b) Explain the process of painting in
i.

New wood work

ii.

Cement plastered surface.

(10)

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