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APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
FIRST SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, JUNE 2016
Course Code: BE101-01
Course Name: INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL ENGINEERING
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours

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PARTA

Answer ALL questions. Each question carries 1 mark
The discipline of civil engineering that deals with purification of drinking water
and waste water disposal 15
How igneous rocks are formed?
Which cement is ideal for under water construction?
What is a brick bat?
What is seasoning of timber?
Define span of a roof.

PARTB

Answer ALL questions. Each question carries 5 marks
Explain setting out of a building.
Describe any 3 tests conducted on stones.
Give reasons for the following: (i) During the grinding of cement a small quantity
of gypsum is added (ii) The proportion of lime in cement is to be carefully
maintained (2.5 marks each)

. Make a short note on Random rubble masonry.
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What are the defects found in timber?
Write the criteria for selection of roofing materials.