• Attempt any five questions.
• All questions carry equal marks.
Give an explanation of "workability of concrete" and discuss over the factors that affect it.
Explain about any two-laboratory experiments that were done on concrete.
Give a brief explanation of the various levelling operations (Profile, Cross-sectional, Differential, and Fly levelling) that are utilized in field surveys.
Give a brief explanation of remote sensing and how it is used in the construction field.
Using a clear sketch, describe the various stair case types utilized in the construction of structures.
Identify the various kinds of stones that serve a purpose in the construction Industry.
An embankment of a width 10m and side slope of 1.5:1 is required to be made on a ground which is level in a direction transverse to the centreline. The centreline heights at 40 m intervals are as follows: 1.90, 2.25, 3.15, 1.50, 3.85, 2.35 and 1.85. Calculate the volume of earth work according to trapezoidal and prismoidal method.
Explain the different terminology used in profile levelling.
The following are the consecutive reading were taken with a level a 4-meter levelling staff on a continuously sloping ground at a common interval of 30 m. 0.555(A), 2.545, 3.345, 4.125, 5.835, 0.755, 2.350, 3.455, 1.825, 4.485, 1.585, 2.415, 1.840, 3.765 and 3.855(B). The R.L. of the first reading at A was 490.500. Make entries in level book and apply the usual check. Determine the gradient of AB. The instrument is shifted after 4th and 10th reading.
Explain in a brief about the difference between line of collimation and Rise & Fall Method.
Define and prove the theorem of Lami's.
Solve the problem using theorem the block P = 5 kg and Block Q of mass "m" kg is suspended through the chord is in the equilibrium position as shown in figure. Determine the mass of Block Q.
Differentiate the difference between Moment of inertia of mass, Moment of inertia of Area and Product of inertia.
Find the moment of inertia of the below fig.
Explain about the following terms: a) Centroid and Centre of Gravity b) EDM measurement and conventional measurement c) Method of joints and Method of Section
