4 Reg. No. : | Question Paper Code : 73070 B.Arch, DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL/MAY 2017. Nineth/Tenth Semester AR 2078/AR 1011/10166 ARE 32 — CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (Regulations 2009/2010) ‘Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks 9, 10. u Answer ALL questions. PART A — (10 x 2= 20 marks) Write the components of a building. What are Group A classification of buildings? What is RMC? Write the difference between prestressed and precast concrete. Sketch any three precast components and write their advantages. What are the safety measures followed in erection of precast structures? What is the role of bulldozers in a construction site? How are compressors used in building construction? Write the quality control followed in construction management. Write any four advantages of prefabricated walls. PART B — (5 x 16 = 80 marks) (a) Write the classification of buildings giving an example and application each. Or (b) What is modular coordination? How does it help in’ achieving effective economics at site?12. 13, 14. 15. (a) (b) (a) (b) (a) (b) @) (b) Explain in detail the manufacturing, transporting and placing of RMC. Or Explain the importance of material management in construction activity and the process involved. Write the choice of construction equipment for different types of construction work. Or Building codes are for safety regulation and health structures. Justify. Write in detail the guniting equipments. Or Write short notes on (Cost control 6) (ii) Safety and productivity © Gi) Reinforced concrete. @ Discuss the legal issues of planning and scheduling followed in construction management. Or What is the role of precast technology in today’s scenario? Elaborate on its economic and environmental effect with any two examples. 2 73070 a