CE 6506 CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES EQUIPMENTS AND PRACTICES, Third year, Department of Civil Engineering, Model Exam Questions.

Answer ALL Questions
PART A – (10 x 2 = 20 Mark )

1.      Define the term “workability of concrete”.
2.      Name some methods of Non-destructive testing of concrete.
3.      What is meant by cofferdam.
4.      Mention the uses of pipe jacking.
5.      What are the causes of damping?
6.      What are sheet piles?
7.      Define traced domes.
8.      Distinguish between space decks and bridge decks.
9.      List out the factors affecting the selection of equipment.
10.  What are the types of pile driving hammers.


PART –B (5x16=80 marks)
11.  (a) Explain any two types of Non-destructive testing of concrete.                                                                                                                         (16)
(OR)
(b)(i)What are the factors to be considered for mix design?                                    (06)
(ii)Write the step by step procedure of Mix Design IS method?                  (10)

12.  (a) Discuss about the types of scaffolding in detail.                                  (16)


                                                (OR)
(b)Briefly explain the different types of stone masonry in building construction.(16)
                                                                                                     
13.  (a)Explain the construction techniques involved in underwater construction with neat sketch.                                                                                                   (16)
(OR)
(b)Explain the construction techniques applied for driving diaphragm walls and sheet piles with neat sketches.                                                                         (16)
14.  (a)Explain briefly
 (i)General requirements in launching girders.                                          (08)
 (ii)shell roof structures.                                                                         (08)
 (OR)
(b)Illustrate about the support structures for heavy equipments and conveyors.                         (16)
15.  (a)Explain the various types of earthwork equipments and also give their uses.                                                                                                                      (16)
(OR)

(b)Explain in detail about batching,mixing and concreting for mass concrete works and how it is undertaken in recent days.                 (16)