_ COMMON TO CE, ME, EEE, SE (QUESTION PAPER SERIES CODE At & Az} : : 1104 A BASIC CIVIL ENGINEERING ‘Time: 2 Hours Maximum: 50 Marks ‘Course Outcomes 1 The students should gain knowledge on the properties of various building materials 2 The students should gain knowledge on construction materials, and components of buildings. PartA (Answer all questions. Each question carries 2 marks. 10 x 2= 20 marks) L. Differentiate between initial setting time and final setting time. {coi} 2 What are the factors affecting workability of concrete? List the various methods to determine the workability of concrete. (coi) 3. Write short note on water cement ratio of concrete (co 1} /4. What are the characteristics of good bricks? (coi . Differentiate between Rapid hardening cement and Quick setting cement [CO 1] Differentiate between isolated and combined footings [coz 7. Explain the functions of foundations [coz . Define bearing capacity of soil {com List the classification of piles based on their load carrying capacity [co 2 |. State the difference between Rubble masonry and Ashlar masonry {co 2 PartB (Each question carries 15 marks. 2 x 15= 30 marks) bond and Flemish bond for 1 brick wall 11. With the help of neat sketches explain E and 1% brick wall. {coi 7 OR jin the various stages of concreting [coy sketch of simple fink truss. {CO 2} OR fication of stone masonry. Also compare stone masonry with {co2}