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End Semester Examination

August, 2018
Level : B. Arch. Course : ARCH 161
Year : I Semester: II
Exam Roll No. : Time: 30 mins. F. M. : 10

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SECTION “A”
[20Q  0.5 = 10 marks]

Tick ( ) the most appropriate answer.

1. The minimum compressive strength of 1st class bricks should be

(a) 75 kg/ (b) 90 kg/ (c) 100 kg/ (d) 120 kg/

2. Efflorescence in cement is caused due to the excess of

(a) Silica (b) Lime (c) Alkalies (d) Iron oxide

3. For the manufacture of Portland cement, the proportions of raw materials used , are
(a) Lime 63% , silica 22% , other ingredients 15%
(b) Silica 63% ; lime 22% ; other ingredients 15%
(c) Silica 40% ; lime 40% ; other ingredients 20%
(d) Silica 70% ; lime 20% ; other ingredients 10%

4. The percentage of water required for normal consistency for OPC cement is
(a) 5% to 15% (b) 10% to 25% (c) 26% to 33% (d) 40% to 50%

5. Minimum required water cement ratio for a workable concrete is

(a) 0.30 (b) 0.40 (c) 0.50 (d) 0.60

6. The Physical classification divides the rocks into

(a) Calcareous, argillaceous and siliceous (b) Organic, semi- organic and inorganic
(c) Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic (d) Stratified, unstratified and foliated

7. The aggregate is called coarse aggregate if it is completely retained on _______ sieve.

(a) 10 mm (b) 15 mm (c) 29 mm (d) 4.75 mm

8. The volume of one bag of cement weighing 50 kg is

(a) 0.05 (b) 0.0345 (c) 0.025 (d) 0.04

9. Marble is
(a) Igneous rock (b) Metamorphic rock
(c) Stratified rock (d) Sedimentary rock

10. Percentage to silica in a good brick earth lies between

(a) 10 - 20% (b) 20 - 40% (c) 50 - 60 % (d) 60%-80%

11. The clinker is formed at a temperature of

(a) 500 (b) 1000 (c) 1200 (d) 1500
12. Advantage of a clamp compared to a kiln for burning bricks is that
(a) It takes less time for burning
(b) It gives more output of first class bricks
(c) It has less initial cost
(d) It is suitable when bricks are required in large numbers

13. The frog of a brick is normally made on its

(a) Longer face (b) Shorter face (c) Bottom face (d) Top face

14. The amount of gypsum usually added in the manufacture of cement is

(a) 0.1 to 0.5% (b) 0.5 to 1% (c) 1 to 3% (d) 3 to 5%

15. Le-Chatelier’s device is used for determining the

(a) Compressive strength of cement (b) Tensile strength of cement
(c) Setting time of cement (d) Soundness of cement

16. Lime is considered to be hydraulic lime when it sets under water within
(a) 2 to 5 days (b) 7 to 30 days (c) 2 to 3 months (d) 3 to 6 months

17. The stretcher bond in brick masonry can be used only when the thickness of wall is
(a) 9 cm (b) 18 cm (c) 19 cm (d) 28 cm

18. Soundness of the material means the resistance of material against the effect of
(a) Heat (b) Moisture attack
(c) Alternate freezing and thawing (d) Tension force

19. Specific gravity of a good stone suitable for structural purposes should:
(a) Not be less than 1.5 (b) Not be less than 2.7
(c) Not be more than 5.0 (d) Be equal to 1.6

20. Quick setting cement is used

(a) To obtain very light strength
(b) For the construction of structures under water
(c) Where resistance to acidic water is required
(d) For early setting
 KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY
End Semester Examination
August, 2018
Level : B. Arch. Course : ARCH 161
Year : I Semester: II
Time : 2 hrs. 30 mins. F. M. : 40
SECTION “B”

Attempt ALL questions. Assume the suitable data wherever necessary.

1. What qualities in bricks are essentially required from construction point of view? Explain
the methods of manufacturing of bricks and give comparison between two methods.
[2+3=5]

2. Explain the use of stones in Civil Engineering. Explain the Geological, Physical and
Chemical classification of rocks with examples. [2+3=5]

3. Define soundness of cement. How do you perform the experiment to find the soundness
of cement? Explain in detail. Explain the difference between Fat lime, Hydraulic lime
and Poor lime. [2.5+2.5=5]

4. How does the bulking of sand differ with the different percentage of moisture content?
Explain in detail showing graph. On which condition Wet process is better than Dry
process. Explain the modern process of manufacturing of cement with flow diagram.
[2+3=5]

5. What are the different methods which are used to make the hydration of cement
continuous? Explain in details. Explain the stress- strain relationship of non-linear elastic
material concrete with neat sketch. [2+3=5]

6. Give the relation between water cement ratio, strength and workability of concrete. How
is the strength of concrete affected by the properties of aggregate? Explain in detail.
[2+3=5]

7. Using I.S Method, design a concrete mix for reinforced concrete structure using Ordinary
Portland cement of grade 43 with 28 days strength 51 N/mm2, if the superplasticiser is
used as a chemical admixture and the Characteristic compressive strength of the concrete
is 40 N/mm2, (Design for pumpable concrete with fly ash). [5]
Maximum nominal size of aggregates = 20 mm (Crushed Angular, Zone-II)
Minimum cement content = 320 kg/m3
Maximum cement content = 450 kg/m3
Workability =100 mm (slump)
Sp. gravity of Coarse aggregate = 2.68
Exposure Condition = Severe
Degree of supervision = Good
Sp.gravity of fly ash = 2.2
Sp. gravity of fine aggregate = 2.66
Entrapped air = 2%
Given, Maximum water content per cubic meter of concrete for 20 mm size of aggregate
is 186 liters.
8. Write short notes ( ANY TWO ) [2.5  2 = 5]
a) Setting time of cement
b) Structure of hydrated cement
c) Factor affecting workability of concrete