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APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

B.Tech 51 (Special Improvement) Examination January 2021 (2019 scheme)

Course Code: EST 120
Course Name: BASICS OF CIVIL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(2019-Scheme)

PART I: BASIC CIVIL ENGINEERING
Max. Marks: 50 Duration:90 min
PARTA
Answer all questions, each carries 4 marks.
1 What is floor area ratio for a building as per KBR? What is its significance?
Explain the significance of initial and final setting time of cement.
Discuss the advantages of pre-fabricated construction.

Define (a) Stretcher (b) Header (c) King Closer (d) Queen Closer

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List out any four different types of shallow foundation. (5x4=20)
PART 13
Answer one full question from each module, each question carries 10 marks

Module-I
6 a) Explain any two classifications of buildings based on occupancy as per (4)

National Building Code.
b) Discuss the relevance of NBC and CRZ norms in building rules and (6)

regulations prevailing in our country.

OR
7 ஐ Differentiate between floor area and carpet area. (4)
b) Explain the responsibilities of an engineer in ensuring the safety of the built (6)

environment.
Module-II

8 a) Discuss the objectives of surveying. (4)
b) Discuss any six requirements of a good brick. (6)

OR
9 ஐ List out any four acoustic insulation and thermal insulation materials. (4)
b) What are the different grades of OPC? Mention their uses and properties. (6)

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