Nirma University

Institute of Technology
Semester End Examination (IR), May - 2022
B. Tech. in Civil Engineering, Semester-VI
2CLDE 11 ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES

Roll /
Supervisor’s initial
Exam No.
with date
Time: 3 Hous flax. Marks: 100
Insrucdons: 1. Attempt all questions.
2. Figures to right indicate full marks.
3. Use section-wise separate answer book.
4. Draw neat sketches wherever necessary.
5. Assume additional data, if required and mention the same.
6. CO indicates Course Outcome and BL indicates Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy Action
Verbs.

Sectiozt - I

Q-1. Answer the following. [18]

[A]
CO 1BL3 Relate concrete setting time and rate of slipform. 06]
[B]
CO 1BL5 Compare the conventional method, modern day method and [06]
[C] prefabricated method of a form work
CO 1BL2 6]
Explain in detail the stages of construction for a tunnel formwork

}C) OR
CO1BL2 Discuss the suitability of ganged formwork for building construction. '6]
Q-2. Aztawec tbe Following. [18]
[A] '6]
Explain advantages and disadvantages of prefabricated structures
CO2BL3
[B] Write the stepwise process involved in manufacturing a precast [0fi]
CO2BL3 element
OR
{B] What are the different types of systems of prefabrication [06]
CO2BL3
[C] Discuss the extrusion method for precast 106{
CO2BL3
Q-3. Answer the following. [14}

IA) Differentiate between OPC and 3d-printed concrete construction {07]

CO3BL4
}B)
CO3BL4 You are construction Manager. Plan the execution of box pushing [07]
techniQue for your project.
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Section - II

Q-4. Answer the following. [18]

[A]
Discuss various jointing materials used for the reinforced earth {06}
CO3BL2 wall.
[B] Classify the various types of pipes on the basis of material used in {06]
CO3BL4 pipe laying
OR

{B Explain the equipment used for the ground improvement by stone |O6)
CO3BL2 column method
|C] Summarize advantages and disadvantages of Gabion wall [06]
CO3BL2 construction.

fi -s. Answer the following. [18]

{A]
CO4BL4 Plan tunnel construction using cut and cover method. Differentiate {06]
between bottom up and top-down approach of tunnel construction.

OR
{A]
CO4BL4 Suggest most appropriate method of tunnel construction under [Uti]
{B] water with construction stages.
CO4BL6 Plan geotechnical investigation for tunnel to be constructed in [06]
[C] Himalaya region. Also discuss the need of the them.
CO4BL6 justify the need of micro tunneling. Discuss any two methods in [06}
brief with neat sketch.

Q-6. Answer the following. (14]

Plan the construction procedure for cast in situ pile with [07]
CO4BL4 appropriate steps.
{B} Explain in detail the consti fiction of RCG jerk of the jetty R wharf [07]
CO4BLU

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