Define the term caisson. Explain the various uses of caissons.
[3 marks]Differentiate between cast in situ piles and precast piles.
[4 marks]Enlist the various geophysical methods of soil exploration. Describe with neat sketch any one geophysical method of soil exploration.
[7 marks]Explain the various advantages of cavity wall.
[3 marks]Define the term : 1) Bed, 2) Perpend, 3) Frog, 4) Parapet.
[4 marks]Differentiate between English bond & Flemish bond.
[7 marks]What do you meant by an arch. Draw a neat sketch of Elements of an arch.
[7 marks]What are the various characteristics of a good or ideal paint?
[3 marks]What are the general rules to be observed to avoid the failure of formwork for concrete structure?
[4 marks]Explain 1) Water cement ratio, 2) Workability of concrete.
[7 marks]What are the requirements of good plaster?
[3 marks]Write a short note on Slip formwork.
[4 marks]Write the advantages and disadvantages of precast and cast in situ concrete.
[7 marks]What are the characteristics of green building.
[3 marks]What are the causes of fire? What precautionary measures taken to minimize the danger of fire?
[4 marks]Enlist the various types of scaffolding. Explain Brick layer’s scaffolding with sketch.
[7 marks]What are the advantages of Thermal Insulation?
[3 marks]What are the factors affecting the choice of particular type of cofferdam? Page 1 of
[2 marks]What are the different types of shoring used in construction? Explain the Raking shore in detail with sketch.
[7 marks]Define the term : Flight, Landing, Soffit
[3 marks]What are the points to be kept in view, while locating doors and windows?
[4 marks]Mention the essential requirements of a floor and factors affecting selection of flooring material.
[7 marks]What are the essential requirements of a good roof?
[3 marks]What are the requirements of good stairs?
[4 marks]Classify the various types of flooring. Explain Brick flooring with sketch, Merits & Demerits. Page 2 of
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