CON 1692 4
Instructions.—(1) Answers must be written in English or Hindi. However all
the answers should be in one language only.
Answer any two questions from Section any two questions from Section II and any one question from Section III.
All questions carry equal marks.
Parts of the same question, if any, must be answered together without answers to other questions intervening.
Figures to the right indicate full marks of the question/part of the question.
Each question must be started on fresh page.
Answers will be evaluated on the basis of logic, clarity and criticality in exposition.
Marks will be deducted for illegible handwriting.
Use of non-programmable electronic calculator/log table is permitted.

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Assume any additional data, if deemed necessary and state the assumptions clearly.


SECTION I
Marks
1.(a)Describe the various tests on bricks you will carry out on site. 8
(b)Describe the method of construction of a brick wall in details. 8
(c)What is a brick bat coba? Where is it used? 4


2.(a)Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of load bearing structures and framed structures.
(b)What is the effect of an earthquake on the structures mentioned in above

(c)Discuss the earthquake zoning in India.


3. Write descriptive notes on the following
(a)Caisson 5 Hoe 5
(c)Battered Pile 5
(d)Balancing of earth moving machinery. 5




SECTION II
4.(a)What data is necessary for preparing an estimate for a proposed building 6
(b)Prepare a list of documents that forms accompaniment to a tender. Describe briefly the importance and necessity of each document. 8
(c)Comment on the statement "Time is the essence of the contract ". 6



5.(a)Explain with an example from the construction industry the use of a bar chart. 4
(b)How does the network analysis of a project help in efficient execution of the construction work? 4

(c)The following data pertains to a certain project:—
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(a) Draw the network diagram 4 Find the early and late times for each activity. Show the critical path on the network diagram. 2 Find the minimum project completion time. 2

6.(a)What is a breakwater? Where is it used What is its function? 5
(b)What are the methods of correcting a tilt in a well? 5
(c)Comment on decompression of a network diagram. 5
(d)Draw a typical cross section of an earthen dam and describe methods to prevent seepage through it. 5

SECTION III
7.(a)Drive the Euler’s formula for load on a slender m.s. column with both ends hinged. How does the formula vary for other end conditions 8
(b)Describe the method of sections for finding forces in the members of a truss. Explain with the help of a suitable example. 8
(c)What is a fillet weld Where is it used What is the strength of a fillet weld? 4


8.(a)Derive the expression for three moment theorem. 8
(b)ABC is a beam simply supported at A and C and is continuous over the support B. AB 10m. BC 15m. Span AB carries a concentrated load of 100kN at the centre while the span BC carries a clockwise moment of 300 kN-m at a point 5m from C. The beam ABC has uniform moment of inertia.

(a)Using the three moment theorem derived above or otherwise find the support moments. 8
(b)Draw the bending moment diagram. 2
(c)Draw the shear force diagram. 2