ALPHA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

ADVANCE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (3350605)
ASSIGNMENT: 1
INTRODUCTION & EQUIPMENTS USED IN CONSTRUCTION
D.E. – 5th SEM CLASS: DIPLOMA CIVIL
D.O.I. __/__/__ LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION: __/__/_____ MARKS: 10

1. Enlist points to be considered in the construction of advanced civil engineering structures.

2. List admixtures used in concrete and explain anyone.
3. Explain use of fly ash for preparing concrete.
4. List excavating equipment and explain dragline with neat sketch.
5. Enumerate Hoisting equipment.
6. Draw line diagram for batch type hot mix plant and explain its components.
7. Explain Jaw crusher.
8. Draw line diagram for guniting system.
9. Write short notes on: (i) Belt conveyors (ii) Cable ways (iii) Winches (iv) Concrete pumps
10. Draw line sketch of power shovel and explain its operation.
 ALPHA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
ADVANCE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (3350605)
ASSIGNMENT: 2
DEEP EXCAVATION & PILE FOUNDATION
D.E. – 5th SEM CLASS: DIPLOMA CIVIL
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1. Distinguish between shallow excavation and deep excavation.

2. Enlist methods of dewatering and explain any one with sketch.
3. Explain necessity of timbering and explain ‘box sheeting’ method with neat sketch.
4. Distinguish between end bearing pile and friction pile.
5. List advantages and disadvantages of precast concrete piles.
6. State factors influencing the selection of piles.
7. Write short note on: Under reamed piles.
8. List pile driving methods. Explain hammer driving method in detail.
9. Explain classification of piles based on function and material used.
10. Explain drop hammer.
 ALPHA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
ADVANCE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (3350605)
ASSIGNMENT: 3
COFFERDAMS & CAISSONS
D.E. – 5th SEM CLASS: DIPLOMA CIVIL
D.O.I. __/__/__ LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION: __/__/_____ MARKS: 10

1. Define cofferdam. List the situations when cofferdam is required.

2. Give uses of cofferdam and factors affecting selection of type of cofferdam.
3. List forces acting on cofferdams.
4. Explain types of cellular cofferdam with neat sketch.
5. Differentiate between caisson & cofferdam.
6. Give types of caisson and explain box caisson.
7. Explain caisson sickness.
8. Explain tilting & shifting of wells.
9. Explain Pneumatic caisson with neat sketch.
10. Explain construction of well foundations.
 ALPHA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
ADVANCE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (3350605)
ASSIGNMENT: 4
DRILLING, BLASTING, TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND ERECTION OF STEEL STRUCTURES
D.E. – 5th SEM CLASS: DIPLOMA CIVIL
D.O.I. __/__/__ LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION: __/__/_____ MARKS: 10

1. Give factors affecting drilling method and equipment.

2. List various explosives used for blasting & explaining explosive process.
3. Define formwork and give its necessity.
4. Give advantages of steel formwork & timber formwork.
5. Explain Slip form work with neat sketch.
6. Explain form work for column and beam with the help of neat sketch.
7. Explain erection of steel roof truss with sketches.
8. Write a short note on plate girder and Lattice girder.
9. Explain the terms: (i) Jack hammer (ii) Stemming (iii) Wagon drill (iv) Primer (v) Abrasion drill (vi)
Drifter
10. Explain various types of loads acting on formwork.