Building Construction-I Government Polytechnic 2010 Question Paper

Exam Board: Government Polytechnic
Question Paper Course: Diploma Hospital Management
Subject of Question Paper: Building Construction-I
Time allotted: 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 70
Year of the exam paper: 2010
Question Paper Format: Text

Q.1 (a) Define safe bearing capacity of soil. Describe in detail the methods of improving the bearing capacity of soil. 07
(b) State the types of foundation sketch and explain briefly isolated RCC column. 07

Q.2 (a) Explain the construction of any one type of cast in situ pile with the help of sketches. 07
(b) Compare advantages and disadvantages of cast-in-situ and pre-cast pile. 07
OR
(b) Enlist the types of stone masonry. Explain random rubble masonry. 07
Q.3 (a) Enlist the type of bonds. Compare English bond with Flemish bond. 07

(b) Draw the plan and elevation of double Flemish bond of 2 brick thick Wall. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) State and explain various types of junctions in brick masonry. 07
(b) Compare brick masonry with stone masonry. 07

Q.4 (a) State the merits and demerits of load bearing structure and frame structure. 07
(b) State and explain with sketch the types of arches in relation to shape. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Draw elevation and sectional plan of flush door and explain it. 07
(b) State different type of windows and explain "louvered window" with sketch. 07

Q.5 (a) Identify the following terms with sketch
1. Springing line. 2. key 3.spandrill 4. rise 5.span 6. soffit 7. Extrados  [07 marks]
(b) (i) Write various types of materials used for partition wall. 03
(ii) Define pointing and explain various type of pointing. 04
OR
Q.5 (a) Classify various type of plastering and explain stucco plastering. 07
(b) (i) Explain the method of preparation of surface for plastering. 03
(ii) Define the following terms (any four)
1. Lock rail 2. Sash 3. Rebate 4. Hold fast 5. Style 6. Jamb [04 marks]

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