Time : 3 hrs

Model Question Paper DSC6 CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL & PROCESSES Maximum marks : 75

Instruction: 1. Question paper is divided into Group A, Group B and Group C 2. Each Group is 25 Marks 3. Figure to the right in bracket indicates marks. 4. Good Handwriting is expected 5. Assume suitable data if necessary. Group A (25 Marks) Answer any three questions (Question 1 is compulsory) Q.1. What is a use of lime as a construction materials ? Explain. Q.2. Write the disadvantages of clamp burning. Q.3. Compare between Asphalt and Tar. Q.4. What do you understand by glass fibre and glass wool? Q.5. Define underpinning and its use. Group B (25 Marks) Answer any three questions (Questions 6 is compulsory) Q.6. Discuss geological classification of rocks. (5) Q.7. State the physical properties of cement. (10) Q.8. Explain the defects in timber. (10) Q.9. Explain the manufacturing process of plain cement and mosaic chequered tiles?(10) Q.10. List the basic core construction processes involved in Civil Engineering. (10) Group C (25 Marks) All Questions are Compulsory. Q.11 Fill in the blanks ( each question carry 2 marks)

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1. _____________ rocks are formed igneous & sedimentary rocks under the influence of temperature pressure & chemical environment. 2. In ordinary Portland cement the percentage of lime is ________________. 3. The total sulphur content should not be greater than_______________ . 4. For consistency of cement test, the diameter of plunger is ___________. 5. The proportion (ratio) of cement mortar for Masonary in foundation & plinth is __________________.
Q.12 Multiple choice Question (Each question carries 2 marks)

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The proportion for cement mortar for masonary in foundation & plinth is (a) 1:5 (b) 1:4 1

(c) 1:6 (d) 1:3 2. Curing for R.C.C. work is done for atleast (a) 21 days (b) 3 days (c) 6 days (d) 30 days 3. Specific gravity of sand is (a) 2.98 (b) 2.65 (c) 2.38 (d) 2.10 4. Tensile strength of hardened concrete is (a) 20% (b) 30% (c) 12% (d) 10% 5. The colour of cement is (a) Green (b) Grey (c) Greenish Gray (d) Black
Q.13 True or false (each question carry 1 marks).

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The compressive strength of building bricks are 2000 to 4000 lbs per square feet. In ordinary Portland cement the percentage of Silica is 60 % to 67% The proportion of cement mortar for masonary in foundation & plinth is 1:6. 1:2:4 is the proportion of concrete mix for M20 grade. The moisture content prescribed by ISI for timber used for beams is 40%.

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