Reg. No. : Question Paper Code: 10217 B.EJ/B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2012. ‘Third Semester Civil Engineering (CE 2203 — CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES, EQUIPMENT AND PRACTICE (Regulation 2008) ‘Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks 10, iL. Answer ALL questions. PART A — (10 x 2= 20 marks) List the various methods of concrete mix design, Name some methods of Non-destructive testing of concrete. Mention the significance of Bond in masonry struetures, Define “Scaffolding”. State the uses of Box jacking. What are sheet piles? Mention the reasons for using special forms for shells. What are the precautions to be taken while erecting light weight components on tall structures? Give a list of construction equipments needed in the construction of tall structures, What are the types of equipments used for trenching and tunneling? PART B— (6 x 16 = 80 marks) (a) Explain the various steps involved in manufacturing of concrete. Or (b) Explain any two tests for testing of fresh concrete.se) 13. 14. 16. (a) @ (by) (@) ) (@) &) Explain the different types of bonds in stone masonry with neat sketches. Or Describe in detail the construction practices to be followed for acoustics and fire protection building. Describe the procedure involved in under water construction of diaphragm walls and basement. Or What are caissons and cofferdams? Explain the methods of sinking cofferdams with neat sketches. Discuss in detail the various techniques used for the construction of heavy decks. Or Explain the support structures required for heavy equipments and conveyors. Deseribe in detail the various equipments used for compaction, hatching and mixing of concrete, Or Write a detailed note on the following types of equipments: (Barth movers and equipments used for erection of structures Gi) Equipments for pile driving. 2 10217