SARVAJANIK UNIVERSITY

Institute of Design Planning and Technology-IDPT, Faculty of Architecture, SCET

Programme B.Arch. (Bachelors In Architecture) Year – II Semester III
Course Name: Building Technology I-Construction, Structure & Services
Course Code: BRAR12302

1. List and explain in brief the two methods of casting on concrete Structures.
- Precast concrete is defined as a type of concrete that is casted at factories or workshops in
a controlled manner then the units are assembled on the construction site to make a
unique structure.
- Site cast concrete is the concrete which is prepared, poured, casted and cured on the
construction site.

2. List and explain in brief the four 4 essential phases for construction process.

The construction process is typically divided into 4 essential phases:

- Planning,
- Preconstruction,
- Construction
- Close-Out

3. List the pre-construction steps

- To Acquire Land or Plot
- To Seek Technical Help
- Preparing Estimate and Budget
- Permission from Authorities
- Approach a Builder

4. List the Building Construction Step

- Site Preparation or Leveling
- Excavation and PCC
- Foundation
- Plinth Beam and Slab
- Superstructure – Column
- Brick Masonry Work
- The Lintel Over Door Window Gaps
- Floor Slab or Roof Structure
- Door Window Framing and Fixations
- Electrical and Plumbing
- Exterior Finishing
- Terrace and Roof Finishing
- Internal Finishing
- Woodwork and Fixture Fittings
- Waterproofing
- Painting Work
 SARVAJANIK UNIVERSITY
Institute of Design Planning and Technology-IDPT, Faculty of Architecture, SCET
Programme B.Arch. (Bachelors In Architecture) Year – II Semester III
Course Name: Building Technology I-Construction, Structure & Services
Course Code: BRAR12302

Answer in Short/Define or explain the following:

1. What are the two typical methods of constructing ground floors?

2. Name the two typical methods of constructing ground floors.
3. What materials are commonly used for formwork of concrete floors?
4. What are the two typical methods of constructing ground floors?
5. What are suspended floor or upper floors?
6. Define floors?
7. What are structural floors?
8. What are Aesthetic floors.
9. Explain dead load for floors
10. Explain live load for floors.
11. Explain D.P.C. or D.P.M.
12. Methods of D.P.C. or D.P.M.
13. What are R.C.C. floors
14. Explain waffle slab
15. What is the purpose of providing a layer of a coarse sand in case of a ground floor.
16. What is the purpose of providing a hard core on the layer of sand in case of a ground floor.
17. Give application of suspended scaffolding.
18. Give application of steel scaffolding.
19. Give application of trestle scaffolding.
20. Give application of form work
21. What is form work?
22. What are the requirements of a good formwork

Distinguish between or Difference between or Advantages and disadvantages

1. Distinguish between dead load and live load applicable to floors

2. Distinguish between ground floor and suspended (upper) floor
3. Distinguish between one way spanning and two way spanning RCC slabs
4. Distinguish between cast in situ and precast concrete floors
5. Distinguish between Floor and Flooring
6. Distinguish between sub flooring and Floor covering
7. Differentiate between a monolithic and a bonded finish for laying the topping of a floor
8. Distinguish between Steel Scaffolding and Timber scaffolding with its usage and durability
9. Distinguish between modular formwork and climbing formwork
10. Advantages and disadvantages of steel formwork
11. Advantages and disadvantages of Modular formwork
12. Advantages and disadvantages of Timber formwork
13. Advantages and disadvantages of steel scaffolding
14. Advantages and disadvantages of Timber scaffolding
 SARVAJANIK UNIVERSITY
Institute of Design Planning and Technology-IDPT, Faculty of Architecture, SCET
Programme B.Arch. (Bachelors In Architecture) Year – II Semester III
Course Name: Building Technology I-Construction, Structure & Services
Course Code: BRAR12302

15. Advantages and disadvantages of precast concrete floors

Descriptive Question/ Answer in Detail

1. What are the advantages of cast in situ concrete floors? Explain in detail the construction
method of concrete floors and enlist its various types.
2. What is the difference between cast in situ concrete floors and precast concrete floors? Enlist
various types of concrete floors and explain any one in detail.
3. Explain steel joist and stone slab floors in detail.
4. Explain the difference between RCC one way slab and two way slab system. Elaborate flat slab
system in detail.
5. List the types of ground floors. Explain all the construction methods of ground floors with all its
components.
6. List all the methods of Damp proofing and explain each methods in detail with its application
and purpose.
7. Enlist the guidelines for erecting ground floor
8. Enlist all the types of RCC slab and explain all its types with sketches.
9. Explain the essential requirements of good floor system.
10. Enlist the criteria to select an appropriate floor covering material for a building.
11. Draw and explain different precast floor units and their connections.
12. Explain the significance of floors as a component of building.
13. Enlist the criteria to select an appropriate floor covering material for a building.
14. Draw and explain different precast floor units and their connections.
15. Explain the essential requirements of good floor system. Enlist the criteria to select an
appropriate floor covering material for a building.
16. Define form work. List the components and explain with sketches where form work is used
17. List and explain all the materials used for formwork in detail.
18. Explain the construction of formwork with all different material usage
19. List and explain the advantages and disadvantages of steel formwork and timber form work

Short note
1. Types of Jack Arch Floor
2. RCC floors
3. Steel joist and stone precast floors
4. Brick jack arch floor
5. Concrete jack arch floor
6. Filler slab
7. Methods of DPC or DPM
8. Suspended Ground floors
9. Precast concrete floors
10. Enlist the criteria to select an appropriate floor covering material for a building.
11. Filler Slab
 SARVAJANIK UNIVERSITY
Institute of Design Planning and Technology-IDPT, Faculty of Architecture, SCET
Programme B.Arch. (Bachelors In Architecture) Year – II Semester III
Course Name: Building Technology I-Construction, Structure & Services
Course Code: BRAR12302

12. Types of Flat slab

13. Ribbed floor and Waffle slab
14. Cantilever slab
15. Explain technically and with a sketch What is a Floor and Flooring?
16. Sketch and label the layers of Solid Ground Floor
17. Explain with Sketches the concept and usage of Suspended Floors?
18. Explain the principle of compression and tension in RCC Floors with its materials and
functioning
19. Give application of waffle Slab
20. Explain the purpose, functioning and construction of filler slab?
21. Distinguish Between Single, Double and Triple Joist Timber Floors.
22. Explain with neat Sketches Brick Jack Arch Floor
23. Explain with neat Sketches Concrete Jack Arch Floor
24. Steel joist floors
25. Jack Arch floors
26. Filler Joists Floors
27. Modular form work
28. Form work for RCC elements
29. Formwork for RCC elements
30. Form Work for exposed concrete
31. Explain module for exposed concrete
32. Slip Form Work
33. Self Climbing Form Work

Explain with neat Sketches: / Sketch and label its components with basic measurements
1. Connection in pre-cast concrete floor units
2. Solid core ground floor
3. Suspended ground
4. Regular slab and sunk slab
5. One pre-cast concrete floor system
6. Typical toilet sunk in R.C.C.
7. Reinforced brick slab
8. Types of flat slab
9. Ribbed slab
10. Waffle slab
11. Any one type of pre-cast floor system
12. One type of composite floor
13. One way RCC slab
14. Two way RCC slab
15. Brick Jack arch floor
16. Concrete Jack Arch
17. Filler slab
18. Cantilever slab
19. Steel joist and stone precast floors
 SARVAJANIK UNIVERSITY
Institute of Design Planning and Technology-IDPT, Faculty of Architecture, SCET
Programme B.Arch. (Bachelors In Architecture) Year – II Semester III
Course Name: Building Technology I-Construction, Structure & Services
Course Code: BRAR12302

Question Bank For Concrete:

1. Explain Concrete as a building material. State advantages and disadvantages of concrete.

2. Enlist properties of concrete. Explain any 2 in detail.
3. Explain Workability and factors affecting workability of concrete.
4. What is Consistency in concrete. Explain any one to measure consistency.
5. Explain Slum test.
6. What conditions lead to Bleeding over fresh concrete? How to reduce the effect of Bleeding.
7. Short Note: Mixing of Concrete.
8. Draw diagram of Ready Mix Concrete and explain the process in brief.
9. Short Note: Vibration of Concrete.
10. Define the following properties of concrete:
a. Workability
b. Consistency
c. Segregation
d. Bleeding
11. Short Note: Curing of Concrete
12. Define grout.
13. Define coarse and fine aggregates.
14. Define m20 grade concrete.
15. Define the process of curing
16. What is segregation?
17. What is ready mix concrete?
18. Short note on fiber reinforced concrete
19. What is quick setting cement?
20. Explain - water cement ratio - its need and proportion by weight in concrete.
21. Different types of tests for concrete

Please Note :
a) All statements are TRUE so for true and false questions the officially assigned QP Setter
can change the sentence accordingly.
b) All statements are TRUE And the underlined parts / words of the statements can be used
for Fill in the blanks so the officially assigned QP Setter can set the question accordingly.
ONE MARK QUESTIONS ( State True or False / Fill in the Blanks – as required )
1) Understanding the Properties Of Concrete Will Help to Recycle Optimally the Concrete
Based Construction Debris And Reuse It
2) Understanding the Properties Of Concrete Will Help to Develop Systems For Economical
Derivatives / Alternatives Of Concrete
3) Understanding the Properties Of Concrete Will Help to develop Adaptive Compliance in
Composite Materials can be Beneficial
 SARVAJANIK UNIVERSITY
Institute of Design Planning and Technology-IDPT, Faculty of Architecture, SCET
Programme B.Arch. (Bachelors In Architecture) Year – II Semester III
Course Name: Building Technology I-Construction, Structure & Services
Course Code: BRAR12302

4) Factors affecting strength of concrete are Workability – Consistency– Vibration– Curing-

Weather
5) Full form of R.C.C is Reinforced Cement Concrete.
6) Aggregates, sand and cement are main components of Cement Concrete.
7) Lime, Aggregates and Sand are main components of Lime concrete.
8) Hollow Steel reinforcement bar are available in different shapes and sizes such as Circular,
Rectangular & Square.
9) Concrete is plastic during Placing and Compaction.
10) The most important properties of Plastic Concrete are Workability and Cohesiveness.
11) The stiffening of concrete, when it is no longer soft, is called Setting.
12) Initial setting time and final setting time varies for different types of cement.
13) Tensile and Shear strength are Structural properties of concrete.
14) Quality Of Water is equally important for setting and hardening process of concrete.
15) Recycled steel is consumed 40 % for Industrial Consumption.
16) Recycled Steel is obtained maximum from Vehicles and Mechanical Engineering.
17) Recycled steel can be applied for Architectural façade and openings.
18) Recycled Shipping Steel Containers are most popular application for Architectural Work.
19) In developed Countries 99% of structural steel is recycled or re-used when a building is
demolished.
20) Reinforcement Bar Size can Vary From 8 mm to 40 mm in size.
21) CFRP is the full form of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer.
22) Galvanized Steel has coating of Colour, Al – Zn Zinc, Epoxy Polyester over the Steel Sheet.
23) R.C.C Roof can be classified into Cast In Situ and Pre Cast Roofs.
24) In R.C.C Roof stirrups / distribution Bars are not less than 6 mm.
25) Effective cover and Clear Cover are different provisions considered for Concrete Cover
26) Form work can be removed in 7 days for Beam and Sofit after Curing.
27) Curing Period Of Walls and Columns are 1 to 2 days.
28) Curing Period of Slab is 3 Days.

ANSWER IN BRIEF 2 TO 3 MARKS

1) List the different Typologies of Cement and explain the application of any one in brief.
2) List the different Typologies of Concrete and Explain the application of any three in brief.
3) Define Reinforcement. Enlist different typologies and explain any one in brief.
4) Compare Reinforcement , cement , concrete for their load carrying properties.
5) What do you understand by workability of Concrete. Explain in brief.
6) What is the relationship between workability, setting time and strength of concrete.
Explain in brief.
7) What is the difference between Creep and Shrinkage in concrete. Explain in brief.
8) What do you understand by IS Code. Mention any one and explain it’s purpose.
9) Enlist different shapes of aggregates and explain in brief which shape is best for bonding.
 SARVAJANIK UNIVERSITY
Institute of Design Planning and Technology-IDPT, Faculty of Architecture, SCET
Programme B.Arch. (Bachelors In Architecture) Year – II Semester III
Course Name: Building Technology I-Construction, Structure & Services
Course Code: BRAR12302

10) What are the range of aggregate sizes..?? What is the relationship between aggregate
size and reinforcement size.
11) What do you understand by water cement Ratio…?? Why it is important , explain in
brief.
12) Define Rebar , Mention it’s types and advantages.
13) Compare Mild Steel Bars, Deformed Steel Bars, TMT Bars for their Advantages and
disadvantages in Tabular Form.
14) List any three Type of Sustainable Steel Alternatives. Explain any one of them in detail
along with it’s advantages and disadvantages.
15) What is wire mesh reinforcement. What are it’s advantages and applications.
16) List the various types of Natural Fibres that can be substituted for reinforcement for
temporary structures. Which one is most widely used as substitute and why…??
17) What is Basalt Fibre Reinforced Polymer..?? What are it’s advantages…??
18) What is Alloy Steel…?? What is the difference between Low Alloy Steel and High Alloy
Steel.
19) What do you understand by glass-fiber-reinforced-polymer (GFRP) rebars. What are it’s
advantages..??
20) What do you understand by Epoxy Rebar…?? What are it’s applications??
21) List the Scope of Work for a R.C.C Roof. And explain them in brief through a schematic
diagram.
22) What is the purpose of concrete cover. What are the types of concrete cover. Explain
with help of diagram.
23) What is Ready Mix Concrete. List the conditions under which it is used.

ANSWER IN DETAIL 5 TO 7 MARKS ( Draw / Sketch where ever required )

1) Enlist the three Physical State / stages Of Concrete after Mixing it . Explain how each State
/ stage helps in the Casting of concrete and increases it’s strength.
2) What do you understand by Durability of Concrete. How the Properties of Sand, Cement,
Aggregate affect Durability Explain in detail.
3) What are the properties Of Fresh Concrete – List all and with help of sketches explain any
one of them in detail.
4) What are the properties Of Hardened Concrete – List all and with help of sketches explain
any one of them in detail.
5) Enlist the Seven Factors which determine the strength of concrete. Explain any two in
detail with help of sketches.
6) What do you understand by Compaction of concrete. Explain the process with help of
sketches in detail.
7) What do you understand by curing…?? List the different types /methodology of curing and
explain any one with help of sketches.
8) Discuss the Disadvantages of Manufacturing Process Of Steel. Compare it with the
advantages of Recycled Steel Manufacturing Process.
 SARVAJANIK UNIVERSITY
Institute of Design Planning and Technology-IDPT, Faculty of Architecture, SCET
Programme B.Arch. (Bachelors In Architecture) Year – II Semester III
Course Name: Building Technology I-Construction, Structure & Services
Course Code: BRAR12302

9) With help of sketches Draw the Various Shapes and Types of Structural Steel Bars /
Sections and Label them.
10) Enlist various types of Wire Mesh reinforcement and explain them in Detail with help of
sketches.
11) What do you understand by Engineered Bamboo Reinforcement…?? Explain with help of
diagram.
12) Draw the section of Galvanized Steel and Label it.
13) In a Tabular Form Compare the advantages and disadvantages of Wire Mesh
Reinforcement, Bamboo Reinforcement, Steel Alloy.
14) List the steps involved in Casting of R.C.C Slab. Explain any one in detail with help of
sketches.
15) List the Steps Of Manufacturing Ready Mix Concrete. Explain in brief the conditions in
which it should be transported.
16) What are the three types of Mixing Methods of Ready Mix Concrete. Explain in detail.??
What are the advantages of ready mix concrete…??