R.M.K.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

RSM NAGAR, PUDUVOYAL 601 206

2nd Semester B.E. / B.Tech.

First Internal Assessment Test March 2013
Sub. Title
Sub. Code
Duration

: Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering Date

: GE2152
Branch
: 1hr 40 mins
Max. Marks

: 14.03.2013
: CSE, EEE, ECE, EIE, IT
: 50

Answer all questions

Part A - (5 x 2 = 10): 10 Marks
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Define true meridian and magnetic meridian

Classify survey based on instruments used.
List down any two advantages and disadvantages of Hydro-electric power plant.
Define the phenomenon of Priming.
What do you mean by slip of a reciprocating pump?.
Part B - (2 x 16 =32 and 1X8 =8 ) 40 Marks

6. (a) i) Explain briefly about Instruments used in chain survey

ii) What are the difference between Prismatic compass and surveyors compass
(OR)
(b) i) Convert the following whole circle bearing to reduced bearing

(08)
(08)
(04)

2730, 16915, 21830, 33645

ii) Convert the following fore bearing to back bearing

(04)

2932, 17815, 23030, 32445

iii) Following are the staff readings taken continuously in a fly leveling from BM A to the last
station E. The RL of the BM is 40.000 m. Find the RL of the station E by Height of collimation or
rise and fall method. The staff readings are 2.313, 1.210, 1.921, 3.000, 1.510, 2.012, 2.813 and
1.980
(08)
7. (a) With the help of neat sketch, explain the construction and working of Diesel Power plant.
(16)
(OR)
(b) With the help of neat sketch, explain the construction and working of thermal Power plant.
(16)
8. (a) (i) Explain the working of a Single acting Reciprocating pump with a neat sketch.
(ii) Differentiate between Double acting and single acting reciprocating pump.

(06)
(02)

(OR)
(b) Explain the working principle of Centrifugal pump with a neat sketch.

(08)