Building Materials and Construction

a. Define a pitched roof and explained various types.

b. Write short notes on :

ii) Effects of dampness

b. Write short notes on :

i) Form work for columns

a. Differentiate between the following:

   i) Formwork and Scaffolding ii) Damp-proofing and Waterproofing. 

c. Explain briefly painting on different surfaces.

b. Enumerate the defects found in plastering work.

a. Mention the tools which are required in the plastering work.

The inside dimensions of a stair case in a residential building are 2.0 m x 4.60 m. The height W of floor is 3.30 m and the roof consists of RCC slab is 12 cms thickness. Design a proper layout of dog legged staircase for this building.

b. List the types of stairs and explain with neat sketches of Dog-legged stairs and circular dtairs.

a. Explain requirements of a good staircase.

c. Explain the properties of materials used in doors and windows.

b. Discuss the provision of doors and windows with respect to the following:

i) Location   ii) Size.

a. Explain with neut sketches of i) Ledged and braced doors ii) skylights. 

b. Give a list of materials which are Commonly used as floorings and give a brief description of any four of them in detail. 

a. Define foundation and enumerate the objectives of the foundations.

c. Write short notes on:

iii) Balcony

c. Write short notes on:

ii) Canopy

c. Write short notes on:

i) Chejja

C. Write short notes on:

iv) Lintels

b. List the classification of arches and explain any one of them in detail.

a. Write a neat diagram of segmental arch and label it.

c. Explain the following:

ii) Cavity walk

c. Explain the following:

ii) Flemish Bond

c. Explain the following:

i) English Bond 

b. Explain: i) Queen closer ii) King closer, with nest sketch

4. Explain the classification of stone masonry with neat sketches.

c. List the types of foundation and explain any two of them with neat sketches.

 b. What is safe bearing capacity of soil? List the types of methods adapted to examination of ground and explain any two of them,