Saturday, April 25, 2015

Kannur University Combined I and II Semester B.Tech PT2K6 | 2K6 EN 106 : BASIC CIVIL ENGINEERING April 2013 Question Paper

M23006 - Kannur University Question Papers
Combined I and ll Semester B.Tech. Degree (Reg./Sup./lmp - Including Part Time) Examination, April 2013
(2007 Admn. Onwards)
PT2K6|2K6 EN 106 : BASIC CIVIL ENGINEERING
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100
Instructions ; 1) Answer the following questions.
2) Draw neat sketches wherever required.

1. a) Explain briefly how measurements are recorded in the field hook.
b) Write a note on angular measurements using a total station.
c) What are the characteristics of an ideal fire resisting material ?
d) Write a note on fire protection of buildings.
e) Distinguish between shallow and deep foundation.
f) What are the advantages of synthetic flooring over natural flooring material ?
g) Write a note on determination of comment mortar strength in laboratory.
h) What are the advantages of R.C.C. over P.C.C. (8x5=40)

2. a) Explain briefly indirect methods of chaining along sloping ground.
b) The distance between two stations was measured with a 20 m chain and found to be 1500 m. The same was measured with a 30 m chain and found to be 1476 m. If the 20 m chain was 5 cm too short, what was the error in the 30 m chain ?
OR
c) Write a note on linear measurements using a total station.
d) List and explain the temporary adjustments of a dumpy level.

3. a) Write a note on selection of site for buildings.
b) Explain briefly disaster mitigation methods related to earth quake.
OR
Write a note on components of a building.
How is our country is divided into different zones under earth quake zoning ? Explain.

4. a) Write a note on importance of the safe bearing capacity of soil.
b) Enumerate the quality of materials used for the construction of doors and windows.
c) Write a note on Raymond piles.
d) Explain how do you select the roof covering materials for building.

5. a) Write a note on importance of fineness modulus and grading curue in aggregate selection.
b) Briefly explain compaction factor test on fresh concrete.
OR
List and explain the properties of mild steel and HYSD bars in construction field.
Write a note on prestressed concrete construction.

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