Building Construction — Summer 2018

Describe components of building in brief.

What are the different methods of site exploration? Write purposes of site investigation.

What is cavity wall? Write purposes of cavity wall.

What are the different types of foundation in black cotton soil? Explain any one in detail.

Write advantages and disadvantages of precast and cast-in-situ concrete.

State different types of bonds in brick masonry. Explain English bond in detail.

Define the following. 1) Header. 2) Pitch. 3) Frog. 4) Closer. 5) Lintel. 6) Coping. 7) Cornice.

Define stair and explain requirements of good stair. Give the classification of stair.

What are the various methods of proportioning concrete? Explain any two in detail.

What are the points to be kept in view while locating Doors and Windows? Explain any one Door in detail.

Describe different kinds of rubble masonry with neat sketches.

What is composite masonry? Give various types of it and explain with sketch brick facing and concrete backing wall.

Distinguish between lintel & an arch. Draw a neat sketch of an arch and show on it various technical terms used in its construction.

Write definition and types of shoring, scaffolding and underpinning.

What are the special treatments for buildings? Explain any one in detail.

List various types of plaster finishes. Also, write various special materials used in plastering and various defects in plastering.

What are the causes of fire? What precautions measures taken to minimize the danger of fire?