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Reg. No. :

Question Paper Code : 42069

B.Arch. Degree Examination, April/may 2018
Ninth Semester
AR 2078 : Construction Technology
(Regulations 2009)

Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks

Draw neat sketches wherever necessary.

Answer all questions

Part – A (10×2=20 Marks)

1. Explain the need of National Building Code of India.

2. Explain the basic requirements of Mezzanine floor as per NBC in India.

3. Classify the building components.

4. Write short notes on RMC.

5. Mention any two factors to be considered while dismantling the precast

structure.

6. Mention some uses of Air compressor.

7. Chart out any four important construction equipments.

8. Write a note on Guniting.

9. Name any four construction equipment’s used for different types of earth work.

10. Define value engineering.

Part – B (5×16=80 Marks)

11. a) Explain in detail about the Sites and Services.

(OR)
b) illustrate with neat sketch the different parts of the buildings.
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12. a) Explain the principles and types of pre stressed concrete construction. Mention
its applications.
(OR)
b) Write short notes on ‘lift slab construction and waffle wall construction’.

13. a) Discuss the stages in pre casting building components starting from
manufacturing till erection of the same.
(OR)
b) Give a detailed note on structural schemes with neat chart.

14. a) Write short notes on :

i) Quality control. (8)
ii) Safety and productivity. (8)
(OR)
b) Explain the transportation and erection of precast component forms.

15. a) Explain the main components of Construction management.

(OR)
b) Explain in detail the role and responsibilities of a project manager in the
construction industry.

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