Advanced Construction and Equipments — Winter 2022

Explain with sketch any two cast-in-situ concrete piles.

What is a pile foundation? Where will the pile foundations used?

Explain construction procedure of Raymond pile with neat sketch

What is a cassion? write the uses with sketch well type of cassion.

Define the term 1) Guide wall 2) Primary panel

What is Diaphragm wall? Explain the construction procedure of diaphragm wall

What is caisson sickness? How is it caused? What are the precautions to be taken to avoid caisson sickness?

Draw a sketch of rock fill coffer dam.

Discuss the factors affecting to construct a coffer dam.

Write a short note with sketch on cellular type cofferdam.

Describe method of Well point system for dewatering of foundation soils.

What is cofferdam? Enlist common types of cofferdams.

Write a short note with sketch on Electro osmosis method for dewatering.

Draw a R.C.C. Column formwork.

Define the term 1) tall structure 2) Demolition

Explain the different material used for tall structure.

Explain with sketch Bridge false work

List out the different method use for demolition.

How to execute Slip form work in chimney construction?

Explain the term 1) Standard equipment 2) Draw bar pull

Interpret the sentence “bulldozer is a versatile equipment”

Explain with sketches power showel.

Define the term 1) Depreciation 2) Rim pull

Explain uses of Tunnel boring machine for construction of tunnel

Discuss the factors affect to owning and operating cost.