Define cofferdam. Enlist various types of cofferdams.
[3 marks]What is a Pneumatic Caisson? Discuss the situation in which a Pneumatic Caisson is adopted.
[4 marks]Write classification of piles in detail.
[7 marks]Explain pile accessories with neat figures.
[3 marks]Write the differences between Caisson and Cofferdam.
[4 marks]Enlist various methods of demolition. Explain any one method in detail using neat diagram
[7 marks]Write a short note on Diaphragm wall construction.
[3 marks]Discuss the causes of failure of piles.
[4 marks]State the factors which influence the selection of particular type of cofferdam.
[7 marks]What is a tall structure?
[3 marks]What is a monolith. Write the advantages and disadvantages of a monolith.
[4 marks]Explain in detail Rock filled timber crib cofferdam with neat and clean figure.
[7 marks]What is the importance of machine in construction?
[3 marks]Write a short note on tunnel boring machine.
[4 marks]Explain belt conveyor system with neat figure.
[7 marks]What is under reamed pile? Discuss the situation in which under reamed pileis adopted.
[3 marks]Write the importance of Air Compressor.
[4 marks]Explain with neat sketch the formwork of RCC column.
[7 marks]Give classification of construction equipments.
[3 marks]Explain split formwork with neat sketch.
[4 marks]Discuss sinking and tilting of caissons.1
[7 marks]Define: 1) Depreciation 2)Scrap value 3) Obsolesce
[3 marks]Define: 1) Drawbar pull 2)Rimpull 3) Rolling Resistance 4) Gradability.
[4 marks]Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a scraper.
[7 marks]