THEORY EXAMINATION (SEM–IV) 2016-17 BUILDING MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION

The uploaded document is a B.Tech 4th semester Building Material and Construction (CE404) question paper from the 2016–17 theory examination.

Subject: Building Material and Construction (CE404)

Exam Duration: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100

Section A – Short Answer Questions (10×2 = 20 Marks)

These are direct 2-mark questions to test definitions and basic concepts.
Examples include:

Classification of rocks                           Meaning of stone dressing

Ingredients of glass                              Factors affecting brick quality

Seasoning of timber                             Factors affecting cement concrete strength

Definition of quarrying and mining     Types of doors

Pigment volume concentration

Section B – Descriptive Questions (Any 5×10 = 50 Marks)

Medium-length questions that require explanations or comparisons.
Topics include:

Definition and properties of cement concrete

Factors affecting strength of timber

Types of floors

Comparison between fat lime and hydraulic lime

Defects in timber

Factors to consider when selecting an area for building construction

Factors affecting brick quality

Anti-termite treatment

Section C – Long Answer Questions (Any 2×15 = 30 Marks)

Analytical or descriptive questions with practical focus:

Ingredients and description of oil-borne paints.

Water supply system — meaning and types.

Types of windows — advantages and disadvantages.