DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

PREPARATORY EXAMINATION (Virtual Mode)

18MES102J – BASIC CIVIL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Year/Semester & Branch: I / I & Common to all branches

Date: 09.07.2021 Max. Marks: 100

Duration: 3 Hours SECTION –A - CIVIL ENGINEERING (50 marks)

PART-A Answer ALL Questions (10x2=20 Marks)

1. Explain about Pyramids of Giza. CO1 K1
2. List the different types of dressing of stones CO1 K2
3. Mention the properties of plastics as a construction material CO1 K1
4. State the factor affecting bearing capacity of soil CO1 K2
5. Write the advantage of self compacting concrete CO1 K2
6. List various types of weathering course used CO2 K2
7. Sketch the components of bridges CO2 K3
8. Name the source of water supply system CO2 K3
9. Infer the difference between flexible and rigid pavement CO2 K2
10. Describe the term design period CO2 K2

PART-B Answer any 3 Questions (3x10=30 Marks)

11 Discuss about the foundation and explain the types of shallow foundation CO1 K3
12 Explain the construction and demolition waste used in construction CO1 K3
13 What is roof and elaborate the types of roofs. CO2 K3
14 Explain the treatment for drinking water and its stages of operation. CO2 K2
(i) Describe the cross section details of flexible pavements
15. CO2 K3
(ii) Elaborate the components of permanent way.
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Knowledge Level K1: Remember, K2: Understand, K3: Apply, K4: Analyze, K5: Evaluate, K6: Create
CO1 Select building materials and identify the components of a building
CO2 Identify the various transport system, bridges, dam and water supply system
 Section-B - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (50 marks)
PART-A Answer ALL Questions (10x2=20 Marks)
1. Classify the power plants based on Non-renewable source of energy CO3 K2
2. Explain the function of penstock in hydroelectric power plant. CO3 K2
3. How to improve the thermal efficiency on gas turbine power plant. CO3 K1
4. State the function of fins in cooling system CO3 K2
5. Define Atomization CO4 K2
6. List the emission standards CO4 K2
7. Analyze the purpose of cooling system in IC engines CO4 K2
8. Mention the steps involved in sand casting CO5 K1
9. Difference between extrusion and drawing CO5 K2
10. Name any metal forming process CO5 K2

PART-B Answer any 3 Questions (3x10=30 Marks)

Illustrate the construction and working of open and closed cycle gas turbine
11 CO3 K3
power plant
With a neat sketch, explain the construction and working of coal based
12 CO3 K3
thermal power plant.
13 Describe the working of various strokes in 4stroke SI engine with sketch. CO4 K3
14 With sketch, explain the working of battery coil ignition system in SI engine CO4 K3
(i) Analyze the steps involved in shell moulding
15. CO4 K3
(ii) Explain any four bending operation performed in sheet metal.

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Knowledge Level K1: Remember, K2: Understand, K3: Apply, K4: Analyze, K5: Evaluate, K6: Create
CO3 List the basic components and analyze the working of major power plants.
Identify the working principle of IC Engines and understand the need of various auxiliary
CO4
systems
CO5 Identify manufacturing process, casting, bulk deformation, metal forming

Prepared by Verified by Approved by

Mr. S. Saravanakumar Mr. A. Maria Jackson Dr. C. Ramesh