Semester : S1 and S2
Subject : BASICS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Year : 2017
Term : DECEMBER
Branch : MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Scheme : 2015 Full Time
Course Code : CE 100
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APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
FIRST SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017
Course Code: CE100
Course Name: BASICS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours
PART A
Answer all questions, each carries 3 marks.
1 Explain relevance of civil engineering in overall infrastructure development of the (3)
country.
2 Enumerate the factors affecting orientation of the building. (3)
3 What are the principles of surveying? (3)
4 Compare PCC and RCC. (3)
5 What do you mean by bearing capacity of soil? (3)
6 Discuss the purposes of plastering? (3)
7 List down the different market forms of steel. (3)
8 What are the design consideration of ramps? (3)
9 List any six sound proofing materials. (3)
10 What is an intelligent building? (3)
PART B
Answer any eight questions, each carries 6 marks.
11 Explain classification of buildings as per NBC. (6)
12 Briefly explain different components of building with a neat figure. (6)
13 What are the requisites of a good site plan? (6)
14 Discuss the various principles of building planning. (6)
15 Describe the open space requirements of a building. (6)
16 Explain direct ranging? (6)
17 The following consecutive readings are taken on a level with station A as Bench (6)
mark (R.L. of theBench mark is 200.00 m).
2.190,3.150, 1.060, 0.230, 3.430, 3.170, 3.420, 3.720, 2.390 The instrument is
shifted after the reading 3.430. Enter these readings in level book and calculate the
reduced level of all points.
18 Discuss the different types of tests on bricks. (6)
19 Define the following: (6)
i) Height of instrument ii) Reduced level 114) Line of collimation
20 Describe the different types of cement and its uses. (6)
PART ८
Answer any two questions, each carries 11 marks.
21 ஐ Explain classification of foundation with neat sketches. (6)
b) Draw the plan and elevation of one brick thick wall English bond. (5)
22 a) Discuss any six types of flooring materials. (6)
b) Discuss briefly the different aspects of escalators. (5)
23 ஐ Explain different air conditioning systems. (5)
b) Write short note on: (6)
i) Chimneys 14) Towers 111) Water tanks
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