POKHARA UNIVERSITY

Level: Bachelor Semester – Fall Year : 2009

Programme: Architecture Full Marks : 100
Course: Building Construction III Time : 3hrs.
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far
as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Attempt all the questions.

1. Explain the construction method of angular steel roof truss with 15

sketches.
2. a. Explain the method of surface preparation and application of 8
sand faced finish on brick wall.
b. What is pre-cast concrete cladding? Where is it carried out? 7
Explain its types.
3. a. Why is thermal insulation necessary in building? What type of 8
materials can be used as thermal insulating materials? Explain it.
b. Explain the method of sound insulation on brick walls.
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4. Explain national building code for fire safety and fighting system in 15
building.
5. What is expansion joint? Draw the neat sketches of expansion joint at 15
floor and lintel level.
6. What is efflorescence? Why is it appeared on brick wall and what are the 15
remedies? Explain it.
7. Write short notes on (Any Two) 5×2
a. Steel column to column connections.
b.Three types of paint.
c. Structural fire protection.