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Q.30 What are the characteristics of good bricks ?
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(CO-1) Subject : Construction Materials
Q.31 What are various methods of termite proofing.
(CO-2) Time : 3 Hrs. M.M. : 100
Q.32 Enumerate different types of paints. (CO-4) SECTION-A
Q.33 Explain soundness test of cement. (CO-5) Note:Multiple choice questions. All questions are
Q.34 What are various ingredients of paint ? (CO-3) compulsory (10x1=10)
Q.35 Write a short note on Floor tiles. (CO-2)
SECTION-D Q.1 The strength of a stone depends on (CO-1)
Note:Long answer type questions. Attempt any two a) Degree of packing of constituents
questions out of three questions. 2x10=20 b) Chemical composition
Q.36 Explain various methods of seasoning of timber. c) Structure of Rock d) All of above
(CO-4) Q.2 The standard dimension of an Ideal Brick as BIS
Q.37 Explain various types of cement. are (CO-2)
Q.38 Explain working of Hoffman,s kiln for burning of a) 22.5x11.5x7 cms b) 18x10x10 cms
bricks with help of a neat sketch. (CO-2) c) 19x9x9 cms d) None of above
Q.3 The water absorption capacity of brick should
not be more than (CO-2)
a) 10% b) 15%
c) 20% d) None of above
Q.4 Efflorscence is seen on bricks which are made
from soil containing too much of (CO-2)
a) Lime b) Silica
c) Alkalies d) Iron Oxides
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Q.5 The Initial setting time for OPC as specified SECTION-B
(CO-3) Note: Objective Completion type questions. All
a) shall not less than 30 minutes. questions are compulsory. 10x1=10
b) shall not less than 25 minutes. Q.11 Define natural bed of stone. (CO-1)
c) shall not more than 30 minutes Q.12 Define frog. (CO-2)
d) shall not less than 45 minutes. Q.13 The term OPC stands for ? (CO-3)
Q.6 Ouarrying of stones is the process of (CO-1) Q.14 Define seasoning of timber. (CO-4)
a) Breaking it from its natural Q.15 What is cement paint ? (CO-5)
b) Applying a coat of a chemical to save it from Q.16 Define thermoplastic. (CO-7)
deterioration. Q.17 What is dressing of stone ? (CO-1)
c) Giving a suitable shape to stone Q.18 Define sedimentary rock. (CO-1)
d) None of above Q.19 Define cement. (CO-3)
Q.7 The liquid part of paint is called (CO-5) Q.20 What is sound insulation ? (CO-7)
a) Pigment b) Vehicle SECTION-C
c) Solvent d) Drier Note:Short answer type questions. Attempt any
Q.8 In a mortar, the binding material is (CO-3) twelve questions out of fifteen questions.
a) Sand b) Cement 12x5=60
c) Surkhi d) Cinder Q.21 What are various uses of stones ? (CO-1)
Q.9 The frog of the brick in brick masonry is Q.22 Enumerate chemical Constituents of cement.
generally kept on. (CO-2)
(CO-3)
a) Bottom face b) Shorter side
Q.23 What are advantages and disadvantages of
c) Longer side d) Upper side
timber over other Construction Materials(CO-4)
Q.10 Excess of alumina in brick earth makes the brick
Q.24 Compare Cast Iron, Wrought Iron and steel.
(CO-2)
(CO-6)
a) Brittle and week b) Impermeable
Q.25 What are characteristics of a good paint?(CO-5)
c) To crack and warp on drying
Q.26 Classify insulating materials. (CO-7)
d) To lose cohesion
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