www.universityquestions.in Reg. No. Question Paper Code : 43260 M.E. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2015. Second Semester Construction Engineering and Management CN 7201 — ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES (Regulation 2013) Time : Three hours WWW.university questions. in {Maximum : 100 marks a n. Answer ALL questions. PART A— (10 x 2=20 marks) Differentiate between caisson and cofferdam. ‘List out the types of tunneling. ‘Name some of the erection techniques for tall strucbures. Define post tensioning of slab. Mlustrate cable stayed bridges with skeich, ‘What are break water structures? Define mud jacking. List out the methods of soil stabilization. Ilustrate the safety procaution in building demolition. Sketch the demclition sequence in tall building. PART B—G « 16=80 marks) (@) Explain the following: . @) Shoring for deep cutting © Gi) Dewatering techniques for underground open excavation. @ Or (®) Explain in detail the methods of tunneling technique with neat sketch. ae)12. 13. M4. 15. @) © @ ® @ o) fa) ) w.universityquestions.in {) What are the advantages in dewatering conerete flooring? Explain the procedure of vacuum dewatering with a neat sketch. ® (ii) Describe the procedure adopted for construction of concrete pavements. ® Or Explain in detail about the launching techaiques for heavy decks. (16) Explain support structures used for heavy equipment and conveyor in heavy industries. (16) Or Write about the construction sequence followed in the construction of @ = Chimney @ (i) Bow String Bridges. ® What is underpinning? Explain methods of underpinning technique. (16) Or Define Retrofitting. Explain in detail about strengthening of beams and columrs, (16) Explain the various methods of demolition and dismantling with advantages and disadvantages. (a6) Or Explain the following with neat sketch @ ~~ Box Jacking © (i) Ariel transportation © (ii) Construction sequences of dome structures. ® www.universityquestions.in w 43260