BSCOER/INS/ACA/029

TSSM’s
Bhivarabai Sawant College of Engineering and Research, Narhe, Pune-41
Department of Civil Engineering

Prelim Examination: S.E 2015 Course

Academic Year: 2017-18, Semester - I
Subject: Building Technology & Materials
Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks : 50
Instructions to the candidates:
1) Answer Q1or Q2, Q3 or Q4, Q5 or Q6, Q7 or Q8
2) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
3) Figures to the right side indicate full marks.
4) Assume Suitable data if necessary
Unit – I & II
Q1) a) Enlist different shallow and deep foundations and describe one each category [05]
b) Write a short note on composite masonry with explanatory sketch [05]
OR
Q2) a) Explain following terms: Bond, Through Stone, Stretcher [05]
b) Explain in detail: Slip form work [05]
Unit – III & IV
Q3) a) Give the detailed process of tile flooring [05]
b) Draw typical sketch of “Casement Window” indicating all the terms. [05]
OR
Q4) a) Write a short note on space frames. [05]
b) Explain following terms by sketch: abutment, voussiors, extrados [05]
UNIT- V
Q5) a) Design a dog-legged staircase for commercial building with 3.3 m height with riser [08]
of 0.15 m and tread width 0.3 m with flight width of 1.5m. Draw sketch for same.
b) Explain the purpose of protective coatings. [07]
OR
Q6) a) Write a note on “ Applicability of lifts and escalators” [08]
b) Explain the term pointing and its application by drawing any three types. [07]
UNIT- VI
Q7) a) Why and where aluminum products are used. [07]
b) Explain in depth the term shoring with detailed sketch. [08]
OR
Q8) a) Why ecofriendly materials are important? Explain by giving proper example. [07]
b) What precautions are to be taken while storing the materials on site? Explain by [08]
giving example.
Note: 1) Mapping Table is given below.
2) All the questions are to be mapped as per the table mentioned below.

Level of mapping and

Number Blooms
Question No. Question Statement Marks
Level
CO PO PSO

Q1. a)

b)

Q2 a)

b)

Q3 a)

b)

Q4 a)

b)

Q5 a)

b)

Q6 a)

b)

Q7 a)

b)

Q8 a)

b)

Blooms level no Blooms Taxonomy terms