IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

2 Marks

1. List out any 4 structural systems.

2. What do you understand by RMC.
3. Explain building prefabrication
4. Explain the purpose of shovels.
5. Explain pre cast concrete
6. Explain the criteria to classify building as high rise as per NBC .
7. What do you mean by modular coordination?
8. List any two Application of glass in construction industry.
9. Explain pre stressed concrete.
10. What is the purpose of scaffolding in construction.
11. List out any two types of belt conveyors.
12. Explain the purpose of dragliners.
13. Explain the functions of air compressor.
14. List out two storage strategies for storing of glass.
15. List out the types of cement used in construction industry.

16 MARKS
PART-B (Either or type)

1.AExplain the process of prefabrication in an industrial factory.

2 Explain in detail the method of pre stressed and post tensioning the concrete
member.

3 Explain in detail the process of manufacture , storage and erection of pre cast
components.

4 Explain in detail the purpose of batching plant with its sequential process.

5. With a neat sketch explain the functioning of tower crane . What are its
advantages compared to conventional lifiting devices.

6 Explain the purpose of belt conveyors. List out different types of conveyors with
respect to construction industry.

7. Explain the parameters affecting the construction cycle in a high rise building. List
out the typical activites involved in a construction cycle and its duration.

8 Write short notes on the following.

i) Transit Mixers

ii) Drag liners

 iii) Bulldozers

iv) Air compressor

9 Explain various types of structural systems employed in high rise builddings.

10. Explain any four modern construction materials , its applications and benefits.

11. With sketches explain the guinting equipments in detail.

12. write short notes on air compressors and lifting devices and their funtions.