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DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (DCLE(G»I
ADVANCED LEVEL CERTIFICATE COURSE IN
CIVIL ENGINEERING (DCLEVIIACCLEVI)
Term-End Examination
December, 2015
BCE-024 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Time: 2 hours Maximum Marks: 70
Note: Question no. 1 is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from the remaining questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Choose the correct alternative in questions to given below:

'Trial pit' is a term associated with:

Beam

Arch

Flooring

Subsoil investigation

Which of the following transfers the load to ground soil

Superstructure

Doors

Arches

Foundation

Which of the following types of stone masonry should be considered as the best

Random rubble

Squared rubble

Coursed rubble

Ashlar

Keeping the masonry work moist for some days after construction is called

Termite proofing

Compacting

Curing

Cementation

Which of the following may not be considered for the stability of a reinforced concrete arch

Crushing of arch material

Sliding of wedge shaped blocks

Differential settlement of supports

All of the above

Wedge shaped unit fixed at the crown of an arch is called

Spandril

Haunch

Springer

Key

Which of the following types of door is generally used for business purposes

Revolving door

Sliding door

Swinging door

Rolling steel shutter door

2. Draw a neat sketch of a wall footing.

What do you understand by a deep foundation Draw a neat sketch of a particular type of it.

3. What do you understand by a retaining wall Enlist the types of retaining walls and briefly describe anyone out of these.

Describe 24-hour immersion cold water test conducted on bricks.

4. Describe the features of anyone bond provided in brick masonry.

Write the important points which should be checked while supervising brick masonry construction work.

5. Describe the types of termites.

Explain the various causes of dampness in buildings.

6. Give the classification of lintels. Draw a neat sketch of anyone type given in the classification.

What is the purpose of using scaffolding? Write the names of any two types of it.

7. Write the names of any two types of floorings used in buildings. Describe the features of anyone of these.

Give the classification of doors. Briefly describe the features of anyone type considered in the given classification.

8. Write short notes on any two of the following:

Windows

Block Masonry

Glass and Glazing

Fixtures for Doors