POKHARA UNIVERSITY

Level: Bachelor Semester – Fall Year : 2009

Programme: BE Full Marks : 100
Course: Building Technology 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. a. Under what conditions underpinning is used in existing building? 7

What are the necessary precautions to be taken before carried out the
underpinning process?
b. What are the types of foundation? Which type of foundation will you
recommend for black cotton soil? Justify your answer with sketch. 8
2. a. Define the term bond. What are the points that should be considered 7
while bonding? What are the types of bond used in brick masonry?
Explain any four with sketch.
b. What are the difference between wooden truss and metal truss ?
Explain with neat sketches the construction of metal truss roof with 8
CGI sheets as roofing materials.
3. a. What are the difference types of stairs used in buildings? Which of 7
them will be most suitable for a public building? Describe in detail
with neat sketches?
b. Explain the different types and parts of a typical doors with neat
sketches. 8
4. a. What are the functional requirements of joints in the building 8
construction? How Expansion joints are treated in the floor level, roof
level and wall in the load bearing structures?
b. Why claddings are done in building? Explain with sketches Brick in
fill panel and concrete panel cladding in the buildings. 7
5. a. What is timbering of trench? Explain the methods of timbering with 7
sketch .
b. What are the common defects of plastering of walls ? What are their
causes and remedies? 8
6. a. Explain the various types of wiring system. 7
b. Describe internal plumbing as third principle of building water
8
supply. Discuss design criteria for a septic tank.
7. Write short notes on (Any Two) 5×2
a. Queen post truss
b. False ceiling
c. Ashiar masonry