10. u www.universityquestions.in Reg. No. : Question Paper Code : 638255 . M.E, DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2014. Second Semester ; Construction Engineering and Management CN 7201 — ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES (Regulation 2013) me : Three hours WWW.Universityquestions.in Maximum : 100 marks Answer ALL questions. PART A — (10 x 2= 20 marks) What is a sinking cofferdam? Draw a neat sketch of an under reamed pile. What is a ship form? Write any two advantages of it. Define post tensioning. List any four methods of ereating Lattice to wars. What is a space deck? What are the advantages of buttress wall? Define micro piling Write any two differences between demolition and deconstruction Name any four chemical used for explosion. PART B — (5 x 16 = 80 marks) (a) (i) — Write the sequence of box jacking techniques with a neat sketch. (8) (ii) What is a caisson? Write short notes on the different types of Caisson 8) Or (b) Explain the various steps involved 1m the construction of a large reservoir in detail. www.universityquestions.iin Wwww.universityquestions.. 12. (a) With a neat sketch explain the produce of vacuum dewatering of concrete floors in detail Or (») Explain the different methods for the launching of heavy bridge decks. 13. (a) () What is meant by rigging? What are the steps involved in it? Write the precautions to be taken during a rigging operation? 8) (ii) Explain briefly about the construction sequence of a cooling tower. (8) Or (b) Explain the sequence of construction of a dome structure with neat sketches. 14. (a) With neat sketches explain the strengthening methods used for beams and columns. Or (>) @ What is meant by jacking? Explain the steps involved in it ®) (i) Explain briefly about the various soil stabilization techniques. (8) 15. (a) Explain any four methods of demolition using machines. Or (b) @) Define implosion. Write the sequence of operations involved. (8) (ii) Write the various precautions to be taken before carrying but demolition operation. (8) uestions.in 2 63255