DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2018.
Fourth Semester
Interior Design
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
(Upto 2015 Batch)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 60 Marks
Part A x 2 10)
Answer all questions.
1. Write short notes on Timber partitions.
Or
What is meant by seasoning of Timber.
2. State the advantages of framed structures.
Or
What is the difference between pre-cast and cast-insitu
concrete?
3. Describe the roof coverings which are commonly
used for pitched roofs.
Or
Define roofs and explain the classification of roofs.
4. Enumerate the different types of paints.
Or
Mention the objects of providing pointing and
plastering to the exposed surfaces.
Sub. Code
43
CP-8611
2
sp4
5. What are the requirement of formwork.
Or
Write short notes on formwork for floors.
Part B x 10 50)
Answer all questions.
6. State the advantages and disadvantages of timber
construction.
Or
Give sketches of wooden joints.
7. What are the causes of concrete floor cracks?
Suggest the precautions to be taken to avoid such
cracks.
Or
What is meant by a framed structure? What are its
advantages?
8. What are the different types of trusses. Explain
with sketches.
Or
What factors should be considered while selecting a
roof covering? Describe the roof coverings which are
commonly used.
9. Discuss the mortars which are used for pointing and
plastering.
Or
Explain the characteristics of an ideal paint and
what are the ingredients of a paint.
10. What are the different types of centering. Explain
with sketches.
Or
What are the advantages of steel formwork over
timber formwork?
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