Important RGPV Question
CE-402 (Construction Technology)
IV Sem, CE
UNIT-1 Design features and constructions of foundations
Q.1) Explain the types of foundation with neat diagram
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Q.2) What are the advantages and disadvantages of pile foundation?
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Q.3) Explain the Grillage Foundation and also their uses with neat sketch.
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Q.4) Describe any three causes of foundation failure.
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Q.5) Discuss about the term “Caisson” and “Well Foundation”? What are the types of Caisson and “Well- Shaped Foundation” used in construction explain with a neat sketch.
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Q.6) Describe briefly about the
i) Forces acting on well foundation
ii) Element (parts) of well foundation
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Q.7) Explain about “Grillage Foundation” and what are the types of Grillage Foundation.
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Q.8) Explain about the under reamed piles with a neat sketch.
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Q.9) Explain the forces acting on foundations with neat sketch.
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Q.10) What precautions are required to ensure proper grip in case of bearing piles on rock surfaces
i) If it is a driven pile
ii) If it is a cast in-situ pile.
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Q.11) What is foundation? Explain different types of Foundation with neat sketch.
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Q.12) What type of foundation would you adopt in the following cases? Give reasons. Also provide sketches of the type of foundation.
i) When there is a stiff crust below which the soil is soft, but the crust is non-uniform
ii) When a large load is to be transmitted to a hard stratum but has to be taken through a stiff clay,
iii) When the soil is a fill which is of low compressibility but non-uniform.
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Q.13) What are the difference between shallow and deep foundation? Also explain the selection criteria.
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Q.14) Explain the capacity of pile group and it’s efficiency.
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Q.15) Describe any three causes of Foundation failure.
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UNIT-2 Formwork and Temporary Structures
Q.1) Explain merits and demerits of steel formwork over timber formwork.
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Q.2) What is slip form construction and describe its feature’s.
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Q.3) Explain in brief about the design consideration of Formwork.
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Q.4) Explain about the construction features of different types of temporary structures.
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Q.5) Discuss about the Ties and types of Ties used in Construction Technology with a neat sketch.
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Q.6) Illustrate about the Formwork of Concrete in Construction Technology.
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Q.7) Write down the applications and advantages of plastic formwork in concrete construction.
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Q.8) Explain the stationary and slip form work techniques.
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Q.9) Explain different type of form work used in concrete construction.
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Q.10) Mention different types of failure of formwork and remedial measures to be taken.
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Q.11) What is slip form construction and describe it’s features?
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UNIT-3 Masonry and walls
Q.1) What are the types of stairs? Draw cross-section of any two types?
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Q.2) Explain the need for providing construction joint. Draw and explain any two types of construction joints.
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Q.3) Write short notes on the following:
i) DPC
ii) Repair technique for doors
iii) Plastering and Pointing
iv) Retrofitting
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Q.4) What are the Factors that effect for the selection of window and Illustrate the type of window used in the building.
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Q.5) Define the Dampness in Building and what are the effect of Dampness in Building.
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Q.6) What are the causes of Dampness in Building and Explain about the prevention method used for the Dampness in Building?
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Q.7) What is Cavity walls? And also write down purpose for providing a cavity wall.
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Q.8) State requirements of good lighting and good ventilation in buildings.
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Q.9) Write down the objectives of plastering and also write requirement of good plaster.
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Q.10) What do you understand by Dampness? Write down the causes and effect of dampness.
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Q.11) Explain seismic construction with stone masonry as per codal provisions.
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Q.12) What are the types of Stairs? Explain dog legged stairs and open well stairs with neat sketch in detail.
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Q.13) Explain briefly about the following masonry wall construction.
i) Hollow concrete bricks
ii) Solid concrete blocks
iii) High-quality building blocks
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Q.14) Explain, in detail, the general principles that should be observed during the construction of earthquake-resistant building.
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Q.15) Differentiate between the following:
i) Load bearing wall and Non load bearing wall
ii) Header and stretcher bond
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Q.16) What are the causes and types of cracks in masonry buildings? Also explain their repair method.
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Q.17) Write note on white washing and colour washing.
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Q.18) What are construction joints explain with neat diagram in detail?
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Q.19) Write short notes on the following.
i) Plastering and pointing
ii) Repair technique for doors
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UNIT-4 Construction of floors
Q.1) Write down the types of floor in detail with neat diagram.
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Q.2) Write down the types of floor in detail with neat diagram.
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Q.3) Write down the construction procedure of Bengal terrace roof with diagram.
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Q.4) Explain the single joist timber floor and double joist timber floors with neat sketch.
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Q.5) Explain the Collar beam roof, Couple close roof and lean to roof with diagram.
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Q.6) What is base isolation technique? Explain it with a neat diagram.
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Q.7) Explain the procedure adopted for lying marble flooring.
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Q.8) Write short note on Timber floor.
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UNIT-5 Construction of Earthquake Resistant Building
Q.1) What do you mean by “Base Isolation” in Earthquake resistant building and Explain in brief about construction of beam and column in Earthquake resistant building?
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Q.2) How do you plan for the Earthquake resistant building?
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Q.3) Discuss in brief about the Construction of walls by the provision of corner reinforcement in Earthquake resistant building.
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Q.4) What are the best materials used for earthquake resistant construction? Explain.
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Q.5) Explain any three methods to retrofit of reinforced concrete column.
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Q.6) What do you mean by Base isolation? Explain briefly
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Q.7) Discuss the different provision of corner reinforcement while planning earthquake resistance building.
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EXTRA QUESTIONS
Q.1) Define scaffolding and also explain different types of scaffolding.
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Q.2) What is prefabrication? What are the advantages and disadvantages of prefabricated construction?
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Q.3) What precautions are required to ensure proper grip in case of bearing piles on rock surfaces
i) If it is a driven pile
ii) If it is a cast in-situ pile.
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Q.4) What is Retrofitting? What is meant by global and local retrofitting?
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Q.5) Explain any three methods to retrofit of reinforced concrete column.
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