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Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering r8 n09

This document is a question paper for an examination in Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering. It contains 15 multiple choice and descriptive questions covering topics like surveying, soil mechanics, dams, power plants, pumps, engines, refrigeration, and building construction. The questions assess knowledge of principles, components, processes, classifications, and applications within these subject areas. Students are required to answer all questions in the paper over three hours.

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Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering r8 n09

This document is a question paper for an examination in Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering. It contains 15 multiple choice and descriptive questions covering topics like surveying, soil mechanics, dams, power plants, pumps, engines, refrigeration, and building construction. The questions assess knowledge of principles, components, processes, classifications, and applications within these subject areas. Students are required to answer all questions in the paper over three hours.

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Question Paper Code : U4008

B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2009 Second Semester

Electronics and Communication Engineering

GE 2152 BASIC CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

(Common to Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science and Engineering and Instrumentation and Control Engineering) (Regulation 2008)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

What is the principle of surveying? Differentiate WCB from RB.

Define safe bearing capacity of soil. What is Poissons ratio? List the types of dams.

Give the classification of power plants. What is the principle of centrifugal pump? What is meant by two stroke cycle engine? Define the term refrigeration. Mention the applications of refrigeration.

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8. 9. 10.

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Answer ALL Questions

PART A (10 2 = 20 Marks)

Time : Three hours

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Maximum : 100 Marks

Reg. No. :

11.

(a)

(i) (ii)

Draw a neat sketch of a dumpy level and indicates its parts.

Explain how reciprocal levelling is carried out in case of obstruction. (8) Or

(b)

(i) (ii)

What are the requirements of a good building stone? What is the chemical composition of cement?

(iii) List the types of cement and the various tests carried out on ordinary Portland cement. (6) 12. (a) Enumerate different types of foundations you would recommend under different situations and soil conditions. Explain them briefly. (16) Or

13.

(a)

Explain the working of a single acting single stage reciprocating pump with a neat sketch. Name the main parts. (16) Or

(b)

Explain the construction and working of a centrifugal pump with a neat sketch. (16) Describe the working of four stroke cycle petrol engine with neat sketches. (16) Or

14.

(a)

(b) 15. (a)

Compare two-stroke engine with four-stroke engine.

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Or 2

(b)

Draw a typical vertical section of a wall through openings, and show various important elements of construction. (16)

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Explain with a line diagram the construction and working of a vapour compression system of refrigeration. (16)

(b)

How are vapour refrigerators classified? Explain their operation. Mention the names of vapours used in vapour refrigerators. (16)

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(8) (5) (5) (16)

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U 4008

PART B (5 16 = 80 Marks)

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