>No: R10.80/Bq B. Arch V Semester (R10) Regular Examination, February-2016 : BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-V ‘Time: 3 hours Max, Marks: 50 Answer a total of five questions, attempting a minimum of two questions from each section All questions carry equal marks Assume any suitable data further required SECTION-A (Theos 1, What causes damages in buildings? Describe the methods to reduce moisture content in timber, 3. How do ageing and weathering effect bricks in buildings? 4. Enumerate the causes of leakages in toilets and explain how to treat them. Section ~ B (Drawing) 5. Explain the procedure to introduce an opening in a brick masonry wall during renovation of a building, 6. Draw and explain the methods of propping. 7. How strutting is done? Draw and explain. 8. Explain with neat drawings the process for underpinning and explain its purpose. Scanned by CamScanneGCOS Pde No: R10.80/Bq B. Arch V Semester (R10) Regular Examination, February-2016 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-V ‘Time: 3 hours ‘Max. Marks: 50 Answer a total of five questions, attempting a minimum of two questions from each section 1 All questions carry equal marks Assume any suitable data further required . ECTION-A {Theor 1. What are the different causes of decay and damage in old buildings? 2. What are the different types of cracks in brick work? Explain with neat sketches, 3. Write short notes on: a) Factors reducing the strength of timber b) Moisture content c) Timber treatment prior to installation ‘ : 4, Discuss the causes and types of failures in concrete structures and suggest method and techniques in detail for repairing the same. Section ~ B (Drawing} 5. With the help of neat drawings, explain the methods of under pinning. Assume suitable scale. 6. Explain methods to repair along with suitable drawing: a) Sinking foundations b) Leaking terraces 7. Explain with sketches/drawings any two D.P.C treatments to the building for the following: 4a) Walls . b) Floors ©) Foundations 8. Flooring of a toilet block in a school building is heavily damaged due to water logging and wet walls. With the help of neat drawings, explain methods you Propose to carry out repair works, a) Strengthening of walls and D.P.C b) Replacement and water proofing of tiled floors eh Scanned by CamScanneCod No: R10/82/Bq . B. Arch (R10) V Semester Supplementary Examination, October-2016 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ‘Time: § hours Max. Marks: 50 Answer a total of five questions, Section-A (Theory) 1. What are the causes of decay and damage in brickwork in building and how can they be avoided? 2- How do you differentiate between decay and damage? 3. What causes failures in RCC structures and suggest methods to avoid them. 4. What are the methods of mixing concrete on the site? Section-B (Drawing) 5. Draw and explain how to repair a sagging balcony. 6. Explain the procedure for repair of a damaged Madras roof terrace? 7. What causes cracks in plaster and brick work and how to repair them? Sketch and explain. 8. Describe the ways to repair leakages in ceramic the flooring in toilets. Scanned by Can eeCode No: Ri0/52/Bq B. Arch (R10) V Semester Regular Examination, September-2016 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-V ‘Time: 5 hours ‘Max. Marks: 50 1 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks, Section-A 1, Write three major problems related to old buildings. How do you mitigate the problem of decayed foundation of all types, explain with sketches. 2. What are the main causes of decay and damage of super structure in old buildings? Give a general format of Evaluation Report prepared after inspection and general observation for any old building. 3. How do you analyse the repair works for R C C structures? What is the | Mixing method of concrete for repairs? How do you take care of structural repair works? 4. Explain in brief: a) Effect of temperature variation on brick work b) Pressure grouting ©) Leakages from toilets d) Sagging balcony Section 5. Prepare a drawing of convenient scale of timber roof for a span of 4.5m, to ‘explain how the repair of timber purlins and joists can be done. How is the replacement of damaged structural timber members implemented? 6. Explain what is under pinning, Draw to convenient scale Under pinning for Pile foundation. 7. Draw to 1:10 scale the section of Madras Roof terrace. Explain the possible locations of damage that can occur due to wear and tear. 8. A residential window of an old building is abutting the main road. The ‘owner is interested in repairing the existing decayed wooden window by replacing it with a large opening upto the celing. Draw the details of how to support the existing slab while the replacement is carried out. Scanned by CamScantNo: R10-52/BA, emer B. Arch V Semester (R10) Supplementary Examination, Fhvieelatery-2014 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-V vo ‘Time: 5 hours ‘Max. Marka: 50 Answer a total of five questions, attempting a minimum of two questions from each section All questions carry equal marks Assume any suitable data further required SECTIO! ry) 1. Explain the method would you following the preparation of the REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTION of an old office building ‘consisting of three floors, regarding condition of various parts of building and safety of the structure. How do you distinguish between the following deleterious effects for rehabilitation and restoration? i, Decay of elements of the building and reasons ii, Damage of elements of the building and reasons. 2, Explain the effect of moisture levels on decay of timber. What are the strength reducing factors in buildings built with different timber elements? An old palace building in coastal area suffered extensive damage due to the effects of weather and needs remedial megsures. Explain methods to carry out repairs and preventive maintenance to the following. Wooden roofing system Wooden staircase. 3. What are the factors that contribute to the strength and weakness in brick masonry? A historic old railway station puilding, constructed in 1890 in Chennai consisting of exposed brick in lime mortar has suffered damage mainly due to clements of ageing and traffic over long period of time. Explain various methods of renovation, Explain the following process in detail i, Repairing vertical cracks in brick masonry and pealing plaster ii, Repair and maintenance for dampness and moisture control. 4, Discuss the common types of failures in High-rise RCC structures and suggest methods and the techniques in detail for repairing the same, ° Scanned by CamScannerBootlon-B Drawing 1 Flooring of a tollet block in a achool building In heavily damaged duc to water logging and wot walla, With help of neat drawings explain methods you propone to carry out repair works to rentore the following, In cetall: i. Strengthening of the walln and DPC fi, Replicement and water proofing of tiled floor 6. Arecently constructed RCC renidential building wan entirely lifted by almost 2 meters in height at Nagole, @ residential locality of Hyderabad without suffering any damage, Explain with help of neat drawings of plans and sections any one of the following in detail, , Under pinning and replacing the damaged lintels on existing openings b. Propping and repairing the sagging balconies 7. With help of neat drawings explain the methods of remedial measures and repsire undertaken for solving major problems encountered in buildings studied as a part of the studio exercise. 8. Explain methods to repair any two of the following: a, Failures in RCC structure b, Sinking foundations c. Leaking terraces Scanned by CamScannerCode No: R10-52/BA B. Arch V Semester (R10) Regular Examination, February-2014 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-V a ‘Time: 5 hours Max. Marks: 60 Answer a total of five questions, attempting a minimum of two questions from each section All questions carry equal marks Assume any suitable data further required SECTION-A {Theory} 1. Explain the causes of decay and damage in old buildings and explain how these can be repaired. 2. Explain the defects in timber and how they are treated with neat sketches. 3. Explain the strength reducing factors in brick work. Write the precautions and treatment for brick work. . 4. Explain concrete failures and write the repairing techniques. ‘S"” SECTION-B (Drawing) Draw the plan and section of Madras Jack arch roof of room size 10m X 20m and explain the failures and their causes. 6. Draw the R.C.C isolated footing of size 1.5m X 1.5m, show the reinforcement details in column and footing. Draw plan and section of a toilet in a residence, of size 2.75m X 1.75m. Explain the water proofing techniques in toilets. 8. Explain about propping and under pinning with neat sketches. Scanned by CamScanner‘No: R10-52/BA_ B. Arch V Semester (R10) Regular Examination, January-2013 , 5 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-V ‘Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 50 Answer a total of five questions, inimum of two questions from each seetion All questions carry equal marks Assume any suitable data further required attempting a SECTION-A (Theor 1. Distinguish between decay and damage of buildings. As an architect what procedure would you follow in preparing a report of building inspection and remarks regarding assessment of the safety of the structure of a commercial complex that has been partially damaged by a fire accident? 2, Whatare the strength reducing factors in timbre structures? Discuss the importance of proper ‘weathering of timber for long life. A wooden staircase of an Faluknama palace building converted into a heritage hotel in Hyderabad has suffered extensive damage due to age and termites. Explain method to carry out repairs'to the same and remedial measures!needed for maintenance. 3. Discuss what factors can cause weakness in brick works. A school building located near the seacoast of Vishakhapatnam consisting of exposed brick work has developed extensive cracks ‘and chipping, Explain possible causes and the methods to rectify the same 4. Generally what are the different types of failures that occur in the RCC structures. An office building has developed several deep eracks in its columns due to uneven settlement of foundations. Suggest the methods to carry out repairs to it. Explain any one of the following in detail. 4) Pre mix conerete versus mixing at site b) Guniting and Pressure grouting techniques se ~*“ SECTION-B (Drawing) 5. Draw the plans and elevations of the following brick walls showing the arrangement of bricks and Joints, Indicate the causes of the failures it brick walls due to construction defects and effects of ‘aging and the repairs to them. a) English bond ) Flemish bond 6. A newly constructed residential building in RCC frame was completely lifted by almost 2 meters in height at Nagole a residential locality of Hyderabad without suffering any damage, as the road height has been raised by municipality there. What are your comments? Explain with the help of neat construction drawings, the step by step process of the following in detail. 4) Repairing wall sections by propping and strutting _b) Jacking and underpinning method 7, Draw the plans and sections of Madras jack arch roof over an old multipurpose Vivekananda hall 15M x 25 M in size and label the different parts. What are the failures that ocour over time to this type of roofing system? Elaborate the following. 8) Water proofing of the terrace ‘b) Precautions to be taken for preventing sagging 8. Explain the construction techniques, issue of failures and damages with help of drawings in respect of the old building you documented as'a part of your studio exercise, What remedial measures did you propose to mitigate the same? seeee Scanned by CamScannerCode No: R10/52/BA B, Arch V Semester Regular/Supplementary Examination, January-2018 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ‘Time: § hours Max. Marks: 50 Answer a total of five questions, Attempting « minimum of two questions from each section ‘All questions carry equal marke Assume any suitable data further required Section-A (Theory) 1. Explain the causes of decay and damage in old building and write their remadie to conserve the old building. 2, Explain the timber failure and write their repairing methods. . 3. Compare the conventional clay brick to fly ash brick. 4, Write the short notes on: @) Pressure grouting 1) Water proofing ©) Water resistance 4d) Water repellents Section-B (Drawing) 5. Draw the timber roofing system and show the failure patterns the timbers and label the failure pattersons. 6. Draw the jack arch madras roof terrace assume the suitable size and scale. 7. Draw the under pinning process for repairing the foundation. 8 Draw the typical water proof toilet and label the components, assiitie,the suitable dimension and scale oe an ) ~~ Scanned by CamScannerCode We: R10.82/0A B, Arch V Semester (R10) Regular Examination, February-2015 4 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-V Time: 8 hours Max. Marka: 50 Anawer a total of five questions, attempting a minimum of two questions from each section All questions carry equal marks Assume any suitable data further required SECTION-A (Theory) 1. Enumerate the causes of decay in old buildings and write briefly about them. 2. What do you understand by moisture content in timber and how it can be treated? What are the optimum levels of moisture levels and what problems ensue when they are not maintained? 3. What are causes of failure in concrete structures? Explain the types of failure along with the causes. 4. How to avoid leakages in toilets? Explain the methods of damp proofing, Section-B Drawing 5. What is underpinning? Draw and explain. 6. What are the ways of supporting and répairing sagging in cantilever balconies? Explain the procedure with neat sketches. 7. Mlustrate the different methods of strutting, writing where each is used. 8. Write the detailed method for repairing the roof of a large auditorium and water proofing . Illustrate with neat sketches, rrr Scanned by CamSc:ee ‘Code No: R10/52/BA B. Arch V Semester Regular/Supplementary Examination, February-2017 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ‘Time: § hours Max, Marks: 50 Anarer # total of five questions, ‘Attempting minimum of two questions from each section ‘Al questions carry equal marks 3 aultable data further required ‘Aseum Section-A (Theory) old buildings. What is the 1. What are the causes and decay and damage difference between decay and damage? 2. What are the factors reducing the strength of the timber? Explain the ‘approach to repair the timber roofing system? 3. Explain in brief a) moisture in timber,b) Strength reducing factors in timber work ¢)Causes of failure in concrete structures d) Under pinning. 4, how to determine the intensity of damge of cracks over the openings?how do ‘you carry out repair works for decayed floors and floor joints. Section-B (Drawing) 5, Explain with neat sketches Repair works for large span structure like steel roof truss. 6. Explain with neat drawing the temporary support system proivded for sinking and sagging balcony of 1.5 mt depth and 5 mt wide. 7. What is the difference between shoring strutting and underpinning, Draw to ‘a convinient scale any one of them. 8 A sructural wall abuting the road of a old residential building has to be replaced with new structural system tempory support is only possible from the opposite building fagade, what kind of shoring you suggest, Draw the details of (to a suitable scale}, the same if the opposite wall is 4mts away from the repairing wall, Scanned by CamScanner [eeCorte No: 10/52 /RA B. Arch V Semester Regular/Supplementary Examination, February-2017 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION newer a total offlve questions, 3 from each section [Al questions carry equal marks Aswome any suitable data further required Bection-A (Theory) 1. What are the causes and decay and damage in old buildings. What is the difference between decay and damage? 2. What are the factors reducing the strength of the timber? Explain the approach to repair the timber roofing system? 3. Explain in brief a) moisture in timber,b) Strength reducing factors in timber work c)Causes of failure in concrete structures d) Under pinning, 4, how to determine the i jensity of damge of cracks over the openings?how do you cary out repair works for decayed floors and floor joints. Seotion-B (Drawing) 5. Explain with neat sketches Repair works for large span structure like steel roof truss. 6. Explain with neat drawing the temporary support system proivded for sinking and sagging balcony of 1.5 mt depth and 5 mt wide. 7. What ie the difference between shoring ,strutting and underpinning. Draw to ‘a convinient scale any one of them. 8. A onctural wall abuting the road of old residential building has to be . replaced with new structural system tempory support is only possible from the opposite building facade, what kind of shoring you suggest, Draw the details of (to @ suitable scale), the same if the opposite wall is 4mts away from the repairing wall, Scanned by CamScannerSoeememnenemseiiceniaanmemeenane Code No: R10/82/BA 'B. Arch V Semester Regular/Supplementary Examination, August-2017 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ‘Max. Marks: 50 Section-A (Theory) 1. What is decay and how it can be avoided for brickwork. 2, What are effects of ageing and wathering on RCC structure. Suggest ways to ' avoid them. 8, What are causes of decey to a marble floor and joints. How to repair them. 4, What are the strenght reducing factors to timber. Section-B (Drawing) 5, Draw and explain methods of propping and name the various parts. 6. What is underpinning? Draw and explain. 7. What is strutting? Draw and name the parts. ‘8. How to repair damaged water proofing in the terrace. Explain with sketches. Scanned by CamScanneCode No: R10/52/BA B. Arch V Semester Re} BUILDING CONSTRUCTION gular /Supplementary Examination, August-2017 ‘Time: 5 hours Anawer a total of five questions, “attempting & minimum of two questions from exch section ‘Allquestions carry equal marks ‘Assume any sultable data further required Section-A (Theory) 1. What is decay and how it can be avoided for brickwork. 2. What are effects of ageing and wathering on RCC structure. Suggest ways to avoid them. 3, What are causes of decay to a marble floor and joints. How to repair them- 4, What are the strenght reducing factors to timber. Section-B (Drawing) 5. Draw and explain methods of propping and name the various parts. 6. What is underpinning? Draw and explain. 7. What is strutting? Draw and name the parts. 8, How to repair damaged water proofing in the terrace. Explain with sketches. Scanned by CamScanne