BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

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BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION Time : 3 hrs Max Marks : 50 SECTION – A Note: 1) Attempt all questions 2) Each question carries 2 marks 10x2=20 1. Name any four important stones used i... n the building construction 2. What are the advantages of refracting bricks? 3. What is meant by bulking of sand? 4. Define compaction of concrete 5. Name any four wood based products 6. Define bearing capacity of soil 7. What are the uses of adhesives? 8. What are the important sources of dampness? 9. What are the uses of stone masonary? 10. What are the advantages of R.C.C. floors? SECTION – B Note: 1) Attempt any five of the following 2) Each question carries 6 marks 5x6=30 11. Explain geological classification of stones 12. Explain the quantities of good brick 13. Explain the preparation of cement mortar 14. Explain the following 1. Curing of concrete 2. Uses of steel 15. Explain the construction of flat roof madras terrace roof 16. Explain the functions of structural components of building 17. Explain the defects in timber 18. Explain different types of cement * * * CONTENTS Chapter Name of the chapter No. of Pg. No. No. periods 1. Stones 10 1 2. Bricks 10 16 3. Cement 10 43 4. Sand 10 54 5. Mortar 09 60 6. Concrete 10 70 7. Timber 09 80 8. Miscellaneous Building Materials 20 95 9. Types of Buildings 05 120 10. Foundations 15 132 11. Masonry 05 156 12. Floors 07 194 13. Roofs 10 208 14. Damp proof & Fire proof Construction 07 233 [Show More]

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