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APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
FIRST SEMESTER B. TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2017

Course Code: BE101-01
Course Name: INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL ENGINEERING

Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours

PART A
Answer ALL questions. Each question carries ONE mark

What is meant by assembly building?
Which is the major constituent in good brick earth? If it is excess, how does it affect
the quality of brick?

3. What is indicated by grade of cement?

Define bonding in brick masonry.

5. What is meant by 80850717 of timber? List the various methods of scasoning of

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timber.
Differentiate gable roof and gambrel roof,

PARTB
Answer ALL questions. Each question carries FIVE marks

How will you set out a room of size 5m X 6m?
What are the qualities of good building stones?
What are the basic ingredients of cement? Explain the functions of each?

10. Differentiate rabble masonry and ashlar masonry.
11, What are the defects due to natural forces in timber? Explain any four?
12. List the advantages of flat roof compared to sloped roof.