1 (a)
What are the requirements of good foundation?
5 M
1 (b)
Explain with help of sketches various types of foundation.
5 M
1 (c)
What is meant by combined footing? What do you adopt it?
5 M
1 (d)
Explain safe bearing capacity of soil and the methods of estimating bearing capacity.
5 M
2 (a)
Compare English bond, Flemish bond and double Flemish bond.
6 M
2 (b)
Explain classification of stone masonry.
6 M
2 (c)
Compare brick masonry and stone masonry.
8 M
3 (a)
How do you classify arches?
6 M
3 (b)
Define lintel. How are they classified according to materials of their construction?
6 M
3 (c)
Draw a neat sketch of a segmental arch and explain various technical terms used in arch work.
8 M
4 (a)
Explain types of pitched roofs.
6 M
4 (b)
Factors affecting the choice of a flooring materials, briefly explain.
6 M
4 (c)
Draw a neat sketch of king-post truss and show the various components.
8 M
5 (a)
List the factors affecting the location of doors and windows.
6 M
5 (b)
Explain types of doors.
6 M
5 (c)
Write a note on the following: i) Casement windows ii) Louvered iii) Bay-windows iv) Clear ? storey window.
8 M
6 (a)
What are the requirements of a good stair?
6 M
6 (b)
Explain classification of stairs.
6 M
6 (c)
Draw plan and section of typical dog legged RCC stair.
8 M
7 (a)
What are the main objectives of plastering?
5 M
7 (b)
Explain types of plaster, finishes.
5 M
7 (c)
What are the defects in painting?
4 M
7 (d)
Explain the procedure of painting:
i) Wood surface
ii) Plastered surface
iii) Iron and steel surface.
i) Wood surface
ii) Plastered surface
iii) Iron and steel surface.
6 M
8 (a)
Explain methods of damp proofing.
6 M
8 (b)
What are the materials used for damp proofing course?
6 M
8 (c)
What do you understand by under pinning? When do you require it? Explain the pit method of under pinning.
8 M
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