Code No: 07A30102 R07 Set No.

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II B.Tech I Semester Examinations,December 2011
BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
Civil Engineering
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. Describe briefly the classification of tar and the specifications of bitumen as a build-
ing material. [16]

2. Write short notes on the following :

(a) Chemical classification of rocks

(b) Geological classification of rocks
(c) Physical classification of rocks
(d) List out requirements of good building stone. [5+5+3+3]

3. Differentiate the following :

(a) Natural cement and artificial cement.

(b) Cement and lime.
(c) Dry method and wet method of manufacturing of cement.
(d) Initial setting time and final setting time of cement.
(e) Setting and hardening of cement. [3+4+3+3+3]

4. (a) Draw neat sketches of:

i. Uncoursed squared rubble masonry
ii. Fine ashlar masonry.
(b) What is a partition wall? State the requirements of an ideal partition? [8+8]

5. (a) What are the factors that govern the choice of the most appropriate types of
foundation for a given structure?
(b) Discuss with neat sketches different types of Isolated footings. [8+8]

6. Briefly explain the defects in timber with neat sketches. [16]

7. (a) What are the defects which may develop in Painting?

(b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of steel scaffold over timber scaf-
fold? [8+8]

8. (a) Sketch and name various types of stairs in plan?

(b) Define the following terms:
i. Pitch of roof

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Code No: 07A30102 R07 Set No. 2
ii. Boardings
iii. Eaves board
iv. Template. [12+4]

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Code No: 07A30102 R07 Set No. 4
II B.Tech I Semester Examinations,December 2011
BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
Civil Engineering
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. (a) What are the factors that govern the choice of the most appropriate types of
foundation for a given structure?
(b) Discuss with neat sketches different types of Isolated footings. [8+8]

2. (a) Sketch and name various types of stairs in plan?

(b) Define the following terms:
i. Pitch of roof
ii. Boardings
iii. Eaves board
iv. Template. [12+4]

3. Write short notes on the following :

(a) Chemical classification of rocks

(b) Geological classification of rocks
(c) Physical classification of rocks
(d) List out requirements of good building stone. [5+5+3+3]

4. Briefly explain the defects in timber with neat sketches. [16]

5. Describe briefly the classification of tar and the specifications of bitumen as a build-
ing material. [16]

6. Differentiate the following :

(a) Natural cement and artificial cement.

(b) Cement and lime.
(c) Dry method and wet method of manufacturing of cement.
(d) Initial setting time and final setting time of cement.
(e) Setting and hardening of cement. [3+4+3+3+3]

7. (a) Draw neat sketches of:

i. Uncoursed squared rubble masonry
ii. Fine ashlar masonry.
(b) What is a partition wall? State the requirements of an ideal partition? [8+8]

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Code No: 07A30102 R07 Set No. 4
8. (a) What are the defects which may develop in Painting?
(b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of steel scaffold over timber scaf-
fold? [8+8]

?????

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Code No: 07A30102 R07 Set No. 1
II B.Tech I Semester Examinations,December 2011
BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
Civil Engineering
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. (a) Sketch and name various types of stairs in plan?

(b) Define the following terms:
i. Pitch of roof
ii. Boardings
iii. Eaves board
iv. Template. [12+4]

2. Briefly explain the defects in timber with neat sketches. [16]

3. Describe briefly the classification of tar and the specifications of bitumen as a build-
ing material. [16]

4. Differentiate the following :

(a) Natural cement and artificial cement.

(b) Cement and lime.
(c) Dry method and wet method of manufacturing of cement.
(d) Initial setting time and final setting time of cement.
(e) Setting and hardening of cement. [3+4+3+3+3]

5. Write short notes on the following :

(a) Chemical classification of rocks

(b) Geological classification of rocks
(c) Physical classification of rocks
(d) List out requirements of good building stone. [5+5+3+3]

6. (a) What are the defects which may develop in Painting?

(b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of steel scaffold over timber scaf-
fold? [8+8]

7. (a) Draw neat sketches of:

i. Uncoursed squared rubble masonry
ii. Fine ashlar masonry.
(b) What is a partition wall? State the requirements of an ideal partition? [8+8]

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Code No: 07A30102 R07 Set No. 1
8. (a) What are the factors that govern the choice of the most appropriate types of
foundation for a given structure?
(b) Discuss with neat sketches different types of Isolated footings. [8+8]

?????

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Code No: 07A30102 R07 Set No. 3
II B.Tech I Semester Examinations,December 2011
BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
Civil Engineering
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. Describe briefly the classification of tar and the specifications of bitumen as a build-
ing material. [16]

2. (a) What are the defects which may develop in Painting?

(b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of steel scaffold over timber scaf-
fold? [8+8]

3. (a) Draw neat sketches of:

i. Uncoursed squared rubble masonry
ii. Fine ashlar masonry.
(b) What is a partition wall? State the requirements of an ideal partition? [8+8]

4. Write short notes on the following :

(a) Chemical classification of rocks

(b) Geological classification of rocks
(c) Physical classification of rocks
(d) List out requirements of good building stone. [5+5+3+3]

5. Briefly explain the defects in timber with neat sketches. [16]

6. (a) What are the factors that govern the choice of the most appropriate types of
foundation for a given structure?
(b) Discuss with neat sketches different types of Isolated footings. [8+8]

7. (a) Sketch and name various types of stairs in plan?

(b) Define the following terms:
i. Pitch of roof
ii. Boardings
iii. Eaves board
iv. Template. [12+4]

8. Differentiate the following :

(a) Natural cement and artificial cement.

(b) Cement and lime.

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Code No: 07A30102 R07 Set No. 3
(c) Dry method and wet method of manufacturing of cement.
(d) Initial setting time and final setting time of cement.
(e) Setting and hardening of cement. [3+4+3+3+3]

?????