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II B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007

CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What are the requirements of stone for use in masonry?

(b) List the commonly used types of stone and briefly write about their charac-
teristics and uses.
(c) What are the common defects found in stone? [4+8+4]

2. (a) Describe briefly the methods for manufacture of bricks and bring out their
advantages and disadvantages.
(b) Explain the procedure for manufacture of tiles. [8+8]

3. (a) Write about the different types of cement used in concrete.

(b) Write about water cement ratio and how it affects the properties of concrete.
(c) What do you understand by workability of concrete and describe the test to
estimate it. [6+5+5]

4. (a) Explain with the help of neat sketches the English bond and Double Flemish
bond. [6+6]
(b) List the advantages and disadvantages of each. [4]

5. (a) What is a spread foundation and what are the different types of spread foun-
dations?
(b) Discuss and explain the construction of any two types, with neat sketches to
illustrate your answer. [6+10]

6. (a) What is a jack arch floor? Explain the method of construction with a neat
sketch.
(b) Briefly write about the different methods for damp proofing. [8+8]

7. (a) Sketch an arch and label clearly:

keystone, spandril, springing line, springer estrados and intrados.
(b) Sketch a part elevation of staircase and label the parts clearly.
(c) What is a dog-legged staircase and open never staircase? [5+5+6]

8. Write short notes on any THREE:

(a) Types of wood in building construction.

(b) Mosaic and terrazo floors.

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(c) Paints and varnishes.
(d) Types of pointing. [16]

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