Reg No.:

E2801

Name:

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

FIRST/SECOND SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2018

Max. Marks: 100

Course Code: CE100
Course Name: BASICS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

PART A
Answer all questions, each carries 3 marks.

List any six types of buildings as per occupancy according to National Building
Code.
Explain the term plinth area, floor area and carpet area.
What are the advantageous of Total Station over conventional survey
instruments?
Differentiate between plain cement concrete and reinforced cement concrete.
Describe the functions of foundations.
Draw neatly the elevation of a one brick thick English Bond.
What is meant by bearing capacity of soil?
Differentiate between Elevator and Escalator.
What are the different types of Air Condition equipment based on location?
Mention any three points to be kept in mind while preparing site plan for a
building.
PART B

Answer any eight questions, each carries 6 marks.
Mention the different components of a building with neat sketch. Describe the
functions of any three components.
What is meant by setting out of a building? Explain the procedure for setting out
of a single room building with neat sketch.
What is meant by ranging? Describe the procedure adopted in direct ranging.
The following consecutive readings Where taken with a dumpy level. 1.89, 1.14,
-1.36, 2.75, 1.02, 1.52, 1.07. The level is shifted after fourth and sixth readings.
The reduced level of first point was 100.00. Draw page of level field book and
enter the readings on it. Also find the reduced levels of all the points. Use height

of instrument method and do necessary checks also.

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Duration: 3 Hours

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