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MODEL EXAM I Year/Sem: I/II Branch: CSE/EEE/ECE-B Sub. Code& Title:GE2152-Basic Civil & Mechanical Engg. Date : 18.05.2013 Time: 1.30 Hrs Max.Marks:50 Prepared by: (Mrs.B.Saranya) AP / Mech Approved by: (Prof.M.Muthukumaran) HOD / Mech PART-A (5*2=10 Marks) (Answer all Questions) 1. What is meant by plastering? List the types of plasters. 2. State any two types of cement and concrete. 3. Define bearing capacity of soil? 4. State the values of DBT and RH for human comfort in India? 5. Define the term 'Air conditioning'. PART-B (Answer all the Questions) (Q.NO 6 is a compulsory one)

6. Sketch the following types of Dams. (1) Rock-fill Dam (2) Gravity Dam (3) Arch Dam Add one or two sentences of explanation. (8)

7. (a) (i) State the various functions of a foundation for a building.

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(ii) Explain briefly the following types of shallow foundations with appropriate sketches: (1) Isolated column footings (2) Combined column footings (3) Grillage foundation (4) (4) (4)

Or (b) (i) With the help of sketches, briefly explain Random rubble masonry. (5)

(ii) Distinguish between 'Uncoursed rubble masonry' and 'Coursed rubble masonry. (5) (iii) Make a comparison of various aspects of brick masonry and stone masonry. (6)

8. (a) (i) A 200 KN compressive load was applied on cylindrical specimen of

30 mm diameter and 200 mm length. The decrease in the length of specimen was observed as 0.4 mm. Find out the stress, strain and Young's modulus of the material (5). (ii) What is a bridge? What are meant by 'superstructure' and 'substructure' of a bridge? (3)
1. (b) (i) Draw the layout of a split air-conditioning unit and explain its working; also state how are the arrangement of its components is different from that of a window air-conditioner. (13) (ii) What are the advantages of split air-conditioner compared to a window Air-conditioner? (3)

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