Name of the University : Jadavpur University
Department : Construction Engineering
Degree : B.Tech
Subject Name : Materials Of Construction
Year/Sem : II/I
Website : jaduniv.edu.in
Document Type : Model Question Paper
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Materials Of Construction Question Paper :
Bachelor Of Construction Engg. Examination, 2009 :
( 2nd Year — 1st Semester)
Time : Three hours
Full Marks : 100
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Answer any five questions. :
Answer to the questions should be given in a serial manner with all parts of the same question written together.
Please use a fresh page while answering a new question or any part of a new question.
1. a) Discuss in brief the classification of bricks for building construction as per IS : 1077 : 1971.
b) Enumerate the steps and acceptance criteria for the different tests of bricks. 10+10=20
2. a) State a few practical applications of Epoxy Adhesive injections.
b) Discuss the applicability of ‘EP – IS’ as per the standard specifications and relevant ASTM standards. 7+13=20
3. a) Discuss the various types of stairs in brief.
b) State & discuss the various technical terms used in construction of stairs. 10+10=20
4. a) Distinguish between : (Any three)
i) English bond and Flemish bond.
ii) Rubble Masonry and Ashler Masonry.
iii) Thermo plastics and Thermosetting Plastics.
iv) Stucco Plaster and Water Proof Plaster.
b) Discuss in brief the different types of scaffold systems used in vogue in this part of the country. (4´3)+8=20
5. a) What can be the common forms of foundation failures ?
b) Annotate :- (with neat sketches)
i) Double Flemish bond.
ii) Cavity Walls
iii) Intrados
c) Describe the different types of stone masonry. 7+(3´3)+4=20
6. a) Discuss the different types of Stone mansory.
b) State in brief the purpose of plastering. Why is plastering uncommon in Europe ? 10+10=20
7. a) Discuss the developmental forms of plastics in modern day construction.
b) Discuss with sketch the different moulding variety of plastics. 10+10=20
Materials Of Construction :
Different construction materials, their properties, acceptance criteria. Brick, stone, lime, cement, stone gravel and sand, Iron and Aluminium -their properties and uses. Iron- Carbon system-thermal and mechanical treatment of iron and its alloys. Timber-common Indian species, classification, Detection Treatment, Seasoning, Plastics, and composite materials. Water for construction.
Asbestos, Glass, Tar and Bitumen products Adhesives, paints and Vernishes, Use of local materials in construction. Polymeric materials plastics, Epoxy Resin, polyurethene, Fiberglass, FRP. Non-Ferrous Metals. Copper, Zinc, Non- Ferrous Alloys use in construction.
PROCESSES OF CONSTRUCTION :
Structures classified by methods materials of construction Timber, Masonry, Steel Framed, R.C. Framed, Prefab, Prestressed, Mass Concrete, etc. Modern structures:
Geodesic Dome, Shells, Tension structures. Masonry-Brick and stone Masonry. Bond. Foundation with Lime concrete. Scaffolding, shuttering, Centering Conventional and Modern. Concrete-methods of Pouring.
Reinforcement-bending, binding and congestion problems. Structural steel work-Riveting. Welding, Bolting, Black bolts and High Tensile bolts. Welding-Transformer, Generator, Electrodes, Welders Qualification, accessories. Building Finished-Flooring, Plastering. Stone Facing, Slip form construction, Cantilever construction of bridges. Segmental construction of bridges.
Construction Management-I :
Construction as an industry, Basic concepts of management. Planning Organising, controlling & Motivating. Different schools of management. Introduction to behavorial science, communication skills, leadership Applied psychology, project Formulation technoeconomic study, multidisciplinary approach, budget allotment, Facets of onstruction Management-General M, personnel M, contract M, contract Labour M, Material M., organisational structure-work Flow and information flow. Two-party and three-party models. In-house and offloading.