Silver Oak Group of Institutes

Silver Oak College of Engineering & Technology

Aditya Silver Oak Institute of Technology

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

(3130607)
3rd SEMESTER

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

CEP BOOKLET
 CEP 1:
1. Describe the causes of failures of foundation and their preventive measures.
2. Explain in brief: Sub-surface investigation.
3. Enlist the various types of shallow foundation. And explain the grillage
foundation.
4. Draw sketch of – (1) Dormer window (2) Gable window
5. Explain casement window with sketch and label all the components on it.

CEP 2:
6. Write a short note on setting out of foundation trenches.
7. Write short notes on: (1) Raft foundation OR (2) Combined footing.
8. Describe various defects in brick masonry.
9. Draw a neat sketch of door with all components and describe the function of each
component.
10. Describe the classification of stair and discuss any two of them in details (with
figure).

CEP 3:
11. Give a point wise comparison between stone masonry and brick masonry.
12. Write short notes on: Stretching bond and Heading Bond.
13. Differentiate and compare English Bond and Double Flemish Bond.
14. Define composite masonry and explain anyone of its type with figure.
15. Explain essential requirements of floor.

CEP 4:
16. Discuss the main factors affecting selection of type of piles.
17. Compare: (1) Cast-in-situ and Pre-cast piles (OR) (2) End bearing and Friction
piles.
18. What is pitched roof? What are the types of it? What are the roof coverings for it?
19. Enlist methods of Damp proofing.
20. Explain methods of Anti termite treatment.
 CEP 5:
21. Define Caisson. What are the functions/uses of caissons?
22. What is meant by tilting of caissons? What are its reasons? How the tilted
caissons can be brought in correct position.
23. What is caisson sickness or diseases? What are its causes? What are the
precautions to be taken to avoid caisson diseases?
24. What are slip forms? Explain their operation and mention their uses?
25. Enlist different types of scaffolding and explain any one.

CEP 6:
26. Explain the difference between plain cement concrete and reinforced cement
concrete. What are the properties of reinforced concrete?
27. Explain with neat sketches, the form work for RCC column.
28. What are the factors affecting the type and design of centering for big arches and
mention good features of such centering?
29. What is shoring? Explain the three types.
30. Describe Underpinning.