1.

Explain In detail about (i) Simple Leveling (ii) Differential Leveling With Neat Diagram
2. Explain the principles of surveys. Give the classification of surveys
3. Discuss in detail on (i) High density concrete (ii) Polymer concrete. (iii) Fiber reinforced
concrete
7. What are the different types of building stones? Explain their properties and uses.
8. Describe the working of steam power plant with a neat layout diagram
9. What are the types of foundations? Describe the requirements of good foundation
10. Describe the below in detail (i) any one type of shallow foundation (ii) Pile foundation

1. Explain with neat sketch prismatic compass and principles of compass surveying. (16)
2. Explain with neat sketch 20m chain and principles of chain surveying. (16)
3. The following staff readings were observed successively with level, the instrument having
been shifted after second and fifth readings 0.870; 1.635; 2.135; 1.280; 2.980 3.125; 0.120;
1.825; 2.765; 2.015 the first reading was taken with the staff held upon a bench mark of elevation
+ 100.00. Enter the readings in level book and final reduced levels. Apply the usual checks. Find
also the difference in level between the first and last points (16)
4. What are the requirements of good building stone & state important varieties of Building
stones (16)
5 The following perpendicular offset were taken at 10 meter intervals from an Survey line to an
irregular boundary line 3.145m, 4.30m, 8.20m, 5.60m,7.60m, 4.2m, 5.6m, 4.3m. Calculate the
area enclosed between the survey line, the irregular boundary line, and first and last offsets by
the application of a) Average ordinate method b) Trapezoidal rule and c) Simpsons rule (16)
6. What are the different types of cement? Explain the properties and uses? (16)
7. What are the different types of steel? Explain the properties and uses? (16)




UNIT-II
BUILDING COMPONENTS AND STRUCTURES
PART-B (16 Marks)
1. a. List the six important points to be considered while selecting a site for construction of Dam.
b. Explain differential leveling with a neat sketch.
2. Explain with neat sketch the different types of piles.
3. List out the different types of bond in brick wall and explain any three in detail.
4. Draw a neat sketch of a reinforced cement concrete column and explain.
5. Explain the types of floor suitable for residential and commercial building.
6. Explain briefly the different types of pitched roof coverings.


1. What is surveying?
2. what is the objective of surveying?
3. what is the difference between a plan and a map?
4. what are the two major types of surveying
5. Differentiate between plane surveying and geodetic surveying?
6. How the surveying is classified based on purpose
7. State the principles of surveying.
8. What are the accessories used in chain surveying?
9. Define bearing of a line.
10. What are the systems of bearing
11. What is meant by local attraction & state its effects?
12. Define leveling and state its objectives
13. Define benchmark and state its effects
14. How rocks are classified?
15. What is quarrying & dressing of stones
16. What are the uses of stones?
17. State the uses of cement?
18. State the properties of cement concrete.
19. What is proportioning of concrete?
20. Define workability of concrete.

PART-B (16 Marks)
1. Explain with neat sketch prismatic compass and principles of compass surveying. (16)
2. Explain with neat sketch 20m chain and principles of chain surveying. (16)
3. The following staff readings were observed successively with level, the instrument having
been shifted after second and fifth readings 0.870; 1.635; 2.135; 1.280; 2.980 3.125; 0.120;
1.825; 2.765; 2.015 the first reading was taken with the staff held upon a bench mark of elevation
+ 100.00. Enter the readings in level book and final reduced levels. Apply the usual checks. Find
also the difference in level between the first and last points (16)
4. What are the requirements of good building stone & state important varieties of Building
stones (16)
5 The following perpendicular offset were taken at 10 meter intervals from an Survey line to an
irregular boundary line 3.145m, 4.30m, 8.20m, 5.60m,7.60m, 4.2m, 5.6m, 4.3m. Calculate the
area enclosed between the survey line, the irregular boundary line, and first and last offsets by
the application of a) Average ordinate method b) Trapezoidal rule and c) Simpsons rule (16)
6. What are the different types of cement? Explain the properties and uses? (16)
7. What are the different types of steel? Explain the properties and uses? (16)













CIV 101 Basic Civil and Mechanical
Basic Civil
BUILDING COMPONENTS AND STRUCTURES
PART-A
1. State the objectives and requirements of good foundation?
2. Differentiate between shallow foundation and deep foundation.
3. Define bearing capacity of soil.
4. How the stone masonry is classified?
5. Define the following terms. i) Corbel ii) Cornice iii) Coping iv) String course
6. Compare stone masonry and Brick masonry
7. Why bonding in brick wall is essential?
8. State the special features of English and Flemish bond.
9. Define beam, column and Lintel.
10. Classify the types of column based on its conditions.
11. State the purpose of plastering.
12. Mention the causes of dampness.
13. What are the main disadvantages of normal concrete?
14. What is the purpose of reinforced concrete?
15. Define factor of safety.
16. What are the remedies for minimizing the defects in plastering work?
17. What are the advantages and disadvantages of flat roofs?
18. Define workability.
19. What is seasoning of timber?
20. What is mean by M20 concrete?
21. What is meant by hydration of cement?
22. What is meant by FRC?
23. What are the advantages of hollow block masonry?
24. Write short notes on IS classification system for soil.
25. What is damp proofing? What are the materials used for it?



PART-B (16 Marks)

1. List and explain the types of foundation with neat sketches.
2. Describe the various types of cement, specifying the applications for each.
3. List out the different types of bond in brick wall and explain any three in detail.
4. Draw a neat sketch of a reinforced cement concrete column and explain.
5. Explain the types of floor suitable for residential and commercial building.
6. Describe the various methods of damp proofing and the causes of dampness in structure.
7. Explain the various kinds of rubble masonry and ashlar masonry with necessary sketches.
8. Write short notes about lintel, beam, and column.
9. Explain about the components in the super structure of the building.
10. Describe about the timber and plywood.