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    This document contains instructions and questions for a Building Construction exam given at the Gujarat Technological University. It provides details such as the date, time, total marks, and instructions to attempt all questions and make suitable assumptions. The questions cover topics like definitions of building construction terms, methods of site exploration, characteristics and precautions for building foundations in black cotton soil, types of walls, arches, concrete, doors, windows, roofs, pointing, paint, underpinning, and anti-termite treatment.

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    This document contains instructions and questions for a Building Construction exam given at the Gujarat Technological University. It provides details such as the date, time, total marks, and instructions to attempt all questions and make suitable assumptions. The questions cover topics like definitions of building construction terms, methods of site exploration, characteristics and precautions for building foundations in black cotton soil, types of walls, arches, concrete, doors, windows, roofs, pointing, paint, underpinning, and anti-termite treatment.

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    Seat No.

    : _____

    Enrolment No.______

    GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY


    B.E. Sem-IV Examination June- 2010

    Subject code: 140602


    Date: 18 / 06 /2010

    Subject ame: Building Construction


    Time: 10.30 am 01.00 pm Total Marks: 70

    Instructions:
    1. Attempt all questions. 2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary. 3. Figures to the right indicate full marks. Q.1 (2) Reveal (3) Corbel (4) Buttress (a) Define : (1) Scotia (5) Durability (6) Horn (7) Thermal Conductivity (b) Enlist different methods used for site exploration. Explain Seismic Refraction Method 07 07

    Q.2

    (a) What are the basic characteristics of black cotton soil ? What precautions 07 should be taken during foundation construction in black cotton soil ? (b) Explain Brick Cavity Wall with sketch. 07 OR (b) Explain steel grillage foundation with all details. 07 (a) Write short note on random rubble masonry and ashlar chamfered masonry. (b) Explain relieving arch and horse shoe arch. Discuss different causes of failures of arches. OR (a) What is water- cement ratio ? How it affects on strength and workability of concrete ? (b) Explain common acoustical defects and suggest remedial measures. (a) Explain Venetian door and Collapsible steel door. (b) Write short note on Escalator with sketch. OR (a) What factors should consider for selecting type, shape and size of window ? (b) Give merits and demerits of flat and pitched roof. (a) Describe various types of pointing. (b) What are the basic characteristics of an ideal paint ? OR (a) What is underpinning ? Explain Pit method for the same. (b) Explain anti termite treatment with details.
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