MEENAKSHI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
B.Arch Degree Examination – Nov/ Dec 2021

REG NO.

Subject : Contemporary Building Materials

Code : AR8007
Time : 3 Hours
Semester : VII
Date : 19.11.2021 Marks: 100 Marks

PART – A (10 X 2 = 20 Marks) Answer all Questions

1. What are Nano particles?

2. What are carbon Nano tubes?
3. What is a Nano meter?
4. What are ceramic Nano particles?
5. What is a tensile structure?
6. What are structural coated fabrics?
7. Define compression members?
8. What are the requirements of tensile structural materials?
9. Define BIM
10. Define the process of 3D printing

PART - B (5 x 16 = 80 Marks) Answer any 5

1. What are Nano materials? Explain their applications, types and classifications.
2. What are the different ways Nano technology is used in construction industry?
3. Explain different types of Nano particles ?
4. What are the classifications of artificial Nano materials?
5. Explain in detail about the forms of tensile structures?
6. What are the tensile fabric structures and its uses.
7. Explain the various types of fabric structures? Its advantages and disadvantages.
8. Explain 3D printing technology with its advantages and limitations.