Advanced Construction Technology — Summer 2018

Discuss with neat sketches, the importance and construction procedure of under reamed piles.

What do you understand from Caisson disease? Discuss the methods of its prevention.

Discuss various factors affecting the selection of type of piles.

Define cofferdam. Discuss the uses of cofferdam.

Explain with neat sketches the cellular cofferdam

Explain with neat figures Electro-osmosis.

Explain with neat sketches the form work of RCC column.

Discuss economic height of cofferdam.

Explain with neat sketches the form work of RCC stairs.

Discuss planning of earthquake resistant buildings.

What do you understand by monoliths? Describe their method of construction.

Discuss design consideration of tall structures.

Explain repair, restore and retro-fitting.

Explain different types of pile hammers with their advantages and disadvantages.

What is base isolation? Explain various methods of base isolation.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of chemical grouting method for underground water control.

What is pre-stressing? Explain various methods of pre-stressing.