ELEMENTARY CIVIL ENGINEERING (BCE-025): Diploma Civil Engineering, term end examination December 2012 Question Paper

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BCE-0241
DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Term-End Examination
December, 2012
BCE-025 : ELEMENTARY CIVIL ENGINEERING 
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 70

Note : Question no. 1 is compulsory. Attempt any four more questions out of question no. 2 to 7. All questions carry equal marks. Explain your answers with the help of neat and labelled sketches. 

1. Choose the correct alternative. 7x2=14 

(a) The part of the structure which is above ground level is called as : 

(i) Sub-structure 

(ii) Super-structure 

(iii) Multi-structure 

(iv) None of the above 

(b) Vibrators should be penetrated in concrete in : 

(i) Horizontal direction 

(ii) Vertical direction 

(iii) Inclined direction 

(iv) None of the above 

(c) The vertical face of a window or door opening which supports the frame is called as : 

(i) mullion 

(ii) jamb 

(iii) panel 

(iv) transom 

(v) None of the above 

(d) Slump test is performed to determine : 

(i) strength of concrete 

(ii) workability of concrete 

(iii) permeability of concrete 

(iv) None of the above. 

(e) Trusses are economical for spans more than: 

(i) 3 m 

(ii) 6 m 

(iii) 20 m 

(iv) 30 m 

(v) None of the above 

(f) One bag of cement contains : 

(i) 35 kg 

(ii) 50 kg 

(iii) 75 kg 

(iv) 100 kg 

(v) None of the above

(g) The location for parking of aircraft and loading and unloading of passengers and cargo is called as : 

(i) taxiway 

(ii) apron 

(iii) hanger 

(iv) runway 

(v) none of the above 

2. (a) Enlist the divisions under civil engineering discipline, Explain in brief above geotechnical engineering.  (7)

(b) Explain role of civil engineer in various construction activities. (7)

3. (a) Define plasticity of concrete with sketches. (7)

(b) Explain plate load test with sketches.  (7)

4. (a) Discuss the classification of rubble masonry.  (7)

(b) Enlist the various points to be observed while supervising the brick masonry. (7)

5. (a) Explain properties of concrete in plastic stage. (7)

(b) What is meant by bulking of sand ? (7)

6. (a) Explain collapsible door with sketch. (7)

(b) What are the factors to be considered while planning location of a door in a room? (7)

7. Write short notes on any four of the following :  (4 x 3.5 = 14)

(a) Curing of concrete 

(b) Waterproofing 

(c) Airport layout 

(d) Surface drainage 

(e) Terrazo flooring 

(f) Top hung window 

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