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Building Science and TEchnology (CIE-205)

This document outlines the examination details for the Building Science and Technology course at Manipal Institute of Technology. It includes instructions for answering questions, a list of topics covering materials like bricks, timber, cement, and concrete, as well as methods of testing and construction techniques. The exam consists of six pairs of questions, from which students must answer five, with each question carrying equal marks.

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Building Science and TEchnology (CIE-205)

This document outlines the examination details for the Building Science and Technology course at Manipal Institute of Technology. It includes instructions for answering questions, a list of topics covering materials like bricks, timber, cement, and concrete, as well as methods of testing and construction techniques. The exam consists of six pairs of questions, from which students must answer five, with each question carrying equal marks.

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MANIPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,


(A Constituent Institute of MANIPAL UNIVERSITY)
Department of Civil Engineering
THIRD SEMESTER B TECH (CIVIL)

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION - DECEMBER 2012


BUILDING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (CIE-205)

[Time: 3 hours Date: - - 2012 Maximum Marks: 50]

Note:
1. Answer any Five full questions
2. All question carry equal marks

1A. Give the chemical composition of bricks. Explain water absorption test on bricks.

1B. Discuss the properties and uses of lime.

2A. Briefly explain the mechanical properties of timber.

2B. Write a short note on i) plywood ii) rubber

3A. Discuss the chemical reaction when water is added to cement

3B. Define i)Fineness modulus ii)Masonry iii)Plastering iv)Mortar v) M20 grade


concrete

4A. What is workability? What are the factors effecting workability? Explain in detail

4B. Draw a neat sketch of queen post truss with dimensions and name the parts

5A. What is curing of concrete? List the different methods of curing and explain membrane
curing in detail

5B. What is underpinning? Explain with the help of sketch the pit method of underpinning.

6A. Briefly explain the principles of different non-destructive tests conducted on hardened
concrete.

6B. Explain in detail the method to find the slenderness ratio of masonry walls.

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