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KERALA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

FOURTH SEMESTER B.Arch. DEGREE EXAMlNATlON, MAY 2018
Course Code: BC202
Course Name: BC202 BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION IV
Max. Marks: 50 Duration: 3 Hours
General Instructions:
Answer all questions
Illustrations in answers are important.
Drawing sheet shall be supplied.

PART A (Provide neat sketches if needed)

I. Write short notes on the following (8 x 2.5 marks = 20 marks)

1. Pre-cast concrete pile

2. Bored compaction pile
3. Reinforced masonry walls
4. Balloon framing
5. Metal decking
6. Traditional floor systems
7. Polymerization
8. Polymer sealant

PART B (Provide neat sketches if needed)

Answer all questions (2 x 5 marks = 10 marks)

II.
a) Describe in detail any 5 types of Pile foundation used in construction and their
characteristics.
OR
b) Describe the different types of well foundations used in construction.

III.
a) Describe in detail any 5 types of polymers, their properties and application in
building construction.
OR
b) Explain the different manufacturing process of Plastic.

PART C (Drawing)

IV. Answer any one question (1 x 20 marks = 20 marks)

a) Draw the construction details of One-way slab, label all parts and write specifications.
OR
b) Draw the construction details of Wood stud framing and label all parts.