1.	Attempt any two objective question each from A to E.
	(Total no of 10 question are to be attempted)
	(A)	(i)	The cement sand mortar generally used in stone masonry is
			(a)	1:2
			(b)	1:8
			(c)	1:4
			(d)	1:5
		(ii)	Strength of concrete increases with :
			(a)	Size of aggregate
			(b)	increase in quality of aggregate
			(c)	increase in water cement ratio
			(d)	decrease in water cement ratio
		(iii)	Curing is a process of adding water
			(a)	on bricks before laying
			(b)	mixing water in concreted
			(c)	sprinkling water after setting of concrete for few days
			(d)	none of the above
	(B)	(i)	The following type of foundation is found suitable in black cotton for a constructionof two story building.
			(a)	Pile foundation
			(b)	Spread footing
			(c)	grillage foundation
			(d)	well foundation
		(ii)	If alternate layers of headers and strechers are laid for construction of wall it is called
			(a)	English bond
			(b)	Flemish bond
			(c)	Strecher bond
			(d)	Header bond
		(iii)	Partition walls are generally made of
			(a)	half-brick wall
			(b)	one brick wall
			(c)	one and half brick wall
			(d)	none of the above
	(C)	(i)	The least count of staff is :
			(a)	5 cm
			(b)	0.5 m
			(c)	0.05 m
			(d)	0.005 m
		(ii)	Gross staff is an instrument used for putting a perpendicular
			(a)	from the chain line to the point
			(b)	from the point to the chain line
			(c)	from the end of the chain point
			(d)	for measurement of the offset
		(iii)	Correction in chain length is said to be +ve, if
			(a)	chain is longer than nominal length
			(b)	chain is shorter than nominal length
			(c)	chain is correct without error
			(d)	none of the above
	(D)	(i)	Contours are :
			(a)	Actual lines joining points of equal elevation
			(b)	Imaginary lines joining points of equal elevation
			(c)	Lines joining main stations
			(d)	Lines showing road on the ground
		(ii)	If the surface of the embakement is quite undulated, then accurate volume calculation of earth work can be obtained by
			(a)	Simpson’s rule
			(b)	Trapezoidal rule
			(c)	Mild ordinate rule
			(d)	Measurement with the help of squared transparent paper
		(iii)	Reduced bearimg is measured by :
			(a)	Trough compass
			(b)	Surveyer’s compass
			(c)	Prismatic compass
			(d)	Staff
	(E)	(i)	Which of the following is natural disaster?
			(a)	Earthquake
			(b)	Road accident
			(c)	Fire in building
			(d)	None of the above
		(ii)	Which of the following code pertains to concrete and RCC?
			(a)	I.S. 800
			(b)	I.S. 456
			(c)	I.S. 856
			(d)	I.S. 1800
		(iii)	Rehabitation work is to be carried out
			(a)	Before disaster takes place
			(b)	During disaster period
			(c)	After disaster has taken place
			(d)	Not to be taken up at all
2.	(a)	Describe the requirement of a good brick.
	(b)	List out engineering tests on stones & explain any two tests in details with their standard values.
		OR
	(a)	What is prestress concrete and where it is used?
	(b)	What are the various types of roof and where are they used? Give details of various roofing material commonly used.
3.	(a)	What is reciprocal levelling?
	(b)	Following consecutive readings were taken by a 4 m staff on a continuously sloping ground.
		0.575, 1.225, 1.455, 2.555, 3.025, 0.785, 0.925, 1.255, 1.465, 1.925, 3.015, 0.465, 0.825, 1.050 and 2.225
		Enter the data in a lavel book and calculate the reduced level of all pts. If the reading was taken on B.M. 10000
		OR
	(a)	Describe the uses of the theodolites.
	(b)	Describe the advantages of plane table survey.
	(c)	A distance o 4500 m was measured with a chain of zoom length. after measuring half the distance it was found that chain was 5 cm too long. At the end of chaining the chain was again found to be correct. Calculate correct distance measured, if the chain was correct in the begining of the work.
4.	(a)	Describe orientation of building.
	(b)	What are various types of staircases commonly used? Sketch any three types giving their advantages.
	(c)	Discuss the effects of dampness and how it is to be prevented.
		OR
	(a)	Differentiate between plastering and pointing.
	(b)	Describe various types of foundation commonly used three four story building. Discuss there types and suitability with respect the beaming capacity.
5.	(a)	Discuss the advantages of contours.
	(b)	A railway embankment 12 m wide side slope 1.5:1 is to calculated for its volume of earth work. assuming the ground to be level in direction transverse to the centre line, calculate the volume contained in a 180 m length, The area given at 30 m intervals being 7.74 m2, 1.56 m2, 26.46 m2, 21.375 m2, 16.56 m2, 12.015 m2 and 7.74 m2.
		OR
	(a)	Compare direct and indirect method of contouring.
	(b)	What is Remote Sensing? Give its application to the engineering works.
	(c)	Give various formulae used for ccalculations of area commonly used. Give advantages of one over other.
6.	(a)	Write short note on Fire resistant building.
	(b)	What are I.S. codes? Discuss their importance giving atleast specifications of two is codes commonly used for building construction.
	(c)	What are Earthquakes? Why do they occur? Discuss their effects.

1.	(a)	Write various uses of stones in Civil Engineering works.
	(b)	What are the various ingredients of good brick earth. Also write functions of each ingredients.
	(c)	How the sondness of the cement can be determined. Describe the laboratory procedure for the same.
	(d)	Enlist characteristics of good mortars.
2.	(a)	What are the various stages of concrete production? Describe in brief.
	(b)	What do you mean by curing of concrete? What are the various methods of curing.
	(c)	What do you understand by bulking of sand? How does it effect the proportioning of concrete?
	(d)	Describe any two terms (50 words) : 2 each
		Fiber Reinforced Concrete, Reinforced Bricks Construction
3.	(a)	What is the importance of "Orientation" in building planning. Describe in brief.
	(b)	Describe any two terms (50 words) : 2 each
		Bonds in masonry, Roominess, Aspect, pointing
4.	(a)	Describe salient points considered while locating stair case in a building.
	(b)	What are the various causes and harmful effects of dampness in the building? Describe in nut shell.
	(c)	Describe any two terms (50 words) : 2 each
		Lintels, Plastering, Doglegged stair, partiion wall
5.	(a)	Enlist various equipment/accessories used in chain survey. Also describe the function of each one.
	(b)	The length of a line measured with a Gunter’s chainwas recorded as 3200 links. The same, when measured with an Engineers chain was found to be 2120 ft. If the Gunter’s chain was 1/4 link too long. What was the error in Engineers chain?
	(c)	Describe step by step procedure, how will you pass the well as obstacle during chaining.
	(d)	Describe any two terms (50 words) : 2 each
		Offset, Meridian, Baseline, Magnetic Declination
6.	Describe step by step method of temporary adjustment of a dumpy level.
7.	(a)	What do you understand by contours? Mention characteristics of contours.
	(b)	The ares within the contour lines at the site of a reservoir and along the face of a proposed dam are as follows:
		Contour(m) : 500 495 490 485 480 475 470 465 460
		Area(m) : 2705 400642 700508 300461 200295 800157 30083 60011 1300
		Take 460 m as level of the bottom of the reservoir. Find volume of water stored up to 500 m elevation using prismoidal formula.
	(c)	Describe in brief various applications of Remote Sensing in Civil Engineering.
	(d)	Describe any two terms (50 words) : 2 each
		Trapezoidal rule, Contour interval, Bench mark, Check levelling
8.	(a)	Describe in detail the various provisions considered during planning stage of building to make it earthquake resistant.
	(b)	What are the various types of fire protection systems used ? Describe working of any one in brief.
	(c)	How buildings can be made cyclone resistant? Discuss in brief.
	(d)	Write about 35 words about any two of the following : 2 each
		IS-456, 2000, Fire lead, Intensity of earthquake, Seismic waves

1.	(a)	List and explain various physical and mechanical properties of materials used for construction?
	(b)	Discuss characteristics of a building stone. Give values of compressive strength of any three building stone.
2.	Explain the principle of making mortar and concrete pointing out the influence of size of aggregates and water-cement ratio on the proportioning and strength of mortars and concrete.
3.	(a)	Define orientation of a building. explain the various aspects of orientation of building?
	(b)	Name the different type of foundations you recommend under different situations and soils. Explain them brief and give neat sketch?
4.	(a)	State the general principles to be observed in brick masonary construction. Sketch
		(i)	Ashlar
		(ii)	Rubber masonary in elevation
	(b)	What is dampness? What are its ill effects? Explain with sketches how damp proofing is done in building?
5.	(a)	The distance between two station was 1200 m when measured with a 20 m chain. The same distance when measured with 30 m chain was found to be 1195 m. If the 20 m chain was 0.05 m too long, what was the error in the 30 m chain?
		The sides of a triangle are 156, 103 and 257 m respectively. Examine whether the triangle is well conditioned.
	(b)	Name the equipmrnt required for compass survey. Do not describe the equipment but give nest free hand sketch. Give number required for each equipment.
6.	The following staff readings were taken in succession with a level. The instrument was shifted after the fourth and seventh readings. Either the data in a page of level book by (1) The plane of communication method (2) Rise and Fall Method. The first readings was taken on a bench mark of reduced level 68.235 m :
	1.735, 1.625, 1.580, 1.250, 1.115, 2.010, 1.325, 1.055, 1.095, 0.955
	Show also the arithmetical check?
7.	(a)	What are the characteristics of contour lines ? A sketch is necessary while explaining a characteristic feature?
	(b)	Explain the following :
		(i)	Application of Remote Sensing
		(ii)	Earthquake resistant buildings
8.	Write short notes on any four of the following :
	(i)	IS codes for building design
	(ii)	EDM methods of measurement of distances
	(iii)	Plane table and its accessories
	(iv)	Requirement of a good stair
	(v)	Plastering and Pointing
	(vi)	Plastics
	(vii)	Curing the concrete
	(viii)	Energy efficiency in planning of building

1.	(a)	Give classification of stone masonory. What points should the observed while supervising stone masonary work?
	(b)	Define a linted. Mention where and why they are used in buildings. Give name of molenals which are commonly made for making lintel?
	(c)	What are various types of stairs cases commaonly used? Which of the types you will use when.
		(i)	Space available is minimum.
		(ii)	Space available is large.
2.	(a)	What are various types of cement commonly available? Give details of any four types of cement.
	(b)	What is water cement ration? How is it important for the strength of concrete?
	(c)	Write down advantages of prestressed concrete over other low types of concrete available.
3.	(a)	Explain the various obstacles encountered during chain survey. How are they tackled?
	(b)	A distance of 4666 m was measured by a 30 m chain. Later it was detected that chain was found 2.5 cms too long. If the chain was initially correct, determine the exact length that was measured.
	(c)	Discuss only disadvantages of Plane table surveying?
4.	(a)	Define the following terms :
		(i)	True meridian
		(ii)	Magnetic meridian
		(iii)	Magnetic declination
		(iv)	Local attraction.
	(b)	Following observations were made with a compass. At what stations do you suspect local attraction? find the corrected bearings of the lines:
		Line Fore Bearing Back Bearing
		AB S 45 degree 30′ E N 45 degree 30′ W
		BC S 60 degree 00′ E N 60 degree -40′ W
		CD S 03 degree 20′ E N 05 degree -30′ W
		DA S 85 degree 00′ W N 83 degree 30′ E
	(c)	Differentiate between fore bearing and back bearing?
5.	The following consecutive readings were taken on a ground.
	Instrument was shifted after 5th & 8th reading now.
	Stations B.S. I.S. F.S. H.I. R.L.
	A 0.165 100.165 100.00 B.M.
	B 2.100 98.065
	C 3.160 97.005
	D 2.135 98.03
	E 1.335 2.125 99.395 98.04
	F 1.125 98.270
	G 1.465 2.455 98.405 96.94
	H 3.085 95.32
	I 2.125 96.28
	The instrument was shifted after taking 5th and 8th readings. Enter the data in a level book page and calculate all the R.L.S., if first reading was taken on B.M. 100.00. Apply usual check.
6.	(a)	What are contours? Give important characteristics of contours.
	(b)	Determine the area between line AB and a meandering stream for offsets taken at a regular interval of 20 m along the line AB. Use any two methods for calculations:
		Point Distance (m) Offset
		A 0 11
		20 14
		30 17
		40 19
		50 21
		60 22
		80 17
		100 21
		120 21
		140 25
		160 29
		180 32
		200 14
		240 17
		280 17
		320 18
		390 9
		400 11
		B 440 12
7.	(a)	Various bond used in brick masonry.
	(b)	Remote Sensing
	(c)	E.D.M. methods over conventional methods.
	(d)	Various types of doors
	(e)	Curing the concrete
	(f)	Seasoning of timber
8.	(a)	What is foundation? Give simple classification of same, giving circumstances under which they are to be adopted.
	(b)	What is bearing capacity of soil? How its value is useful in design of foundation?
	(c)	Describe any two types of bonds commonly used in brick masonry. Give advantages of one over other?

1.	(a)	Explain what is base line, check line, tie line and offsets in chain surveying.
	(b)	Describe points to be kept in mind while selecting stations for chain survey.
	(c)	The distance between two points was measured with a 20 m chain. The distance measured was found to be 6344 m. It was found that the chain was 5 cm too short at the end of work but was correct in the beginning of the work. Calculate correct distance.
2.	(a)	Explain the following:
		(1)	True meridian
		(2)	Magnetic declination
	(b)	What are various sources of errors in compass survey?
3.	(a)	Describe disadvantages of plane table survey over other methods commonly used by you.
	(b)	Describe briefly the characteristics of contours. Draw contours of hill, pond, overchanging cliff and plane ground.
	(c)	Explain what is orientation in plane table survey and explain how it is done in field.
4.	(a)	Explain the following terms:
		(1)	Change point
		(2)	Line of collimation
		(3)	Height of instrument
	(b)	What is Bench Mark? Write their types in order of importance and accuracy.
5.	(a)	What is foundation? Describe various types and sketch any one type of foundation commonly use for deep foundations.
	(b)	Explain the term safe bearing capacity.
	(c)	Discuss methods of making a factory building "energy efficient".
6.	(a)	What are commonly used bonds in brick masonry? Sketch few of them giving advantages, disadvantages over one another.
	(b)	Name different types of stair cases. Sketch any three types commonly used for residential houses.
	(c)	Explain advantages of prestressed concrete over reinforced cement concrete. Give names of trutures where prestressed concrete is commonly used.
7.	(a)	Explain any three tests performed to check the quality of stone used for building construction.
	(b)	Discuss use of various I.S. Codes for building design and construction.
	(c)	Explain advantages of prestressed concrete over reinforced cement concrete. Give names of structures where prestressed concrete is commonly used.
8.	Write short notes of the following:
	(a)	Remote Sensing as used in surveying
	(b)	Damp proof courses
	(c)	Setting time of cement
	(d)	Various types of mortars.
	(e)	E.D.M. Methods

1.	(a)	List out laboratory test to find suitability of bricks or stones, Give procedure and two important test for the same, giving standard value?
	(b)	Discuss importance of the following :
		(i)	Curing for cement concrete
		(ii)	Proportioning of concrete
		(iii)	Prestressed concrete over R.C.C
		(iv)	Water cement ratio
2.	(a)	What are various types of foundations commonly used for building construction? Explain Grillage foundation with neat sketch giving condition for its suitability?
	(b)	Differentiate between the following:
		(i)	Plastering and Pointing
		(ii)	Load bearing walls and Partition wall
		(iii)	Solid and hollow concrete blocks
		(iv)	Collapsible doors and Resolving doors
3.	(a)	How will you determine distance between two inaccesible point by compass survey or plane table survey?
	(b)	What is local attraction?
4.	What is Ranging? Explain reciprocal ranging with neat sketch.
5.	(a)	What are contours? How are they obtained for a given area? Give important characteristics of contours.
	(b)	What is IS Codes? Discuss their importance giving atleast three examples of code commonly used for building construction.
6.	What is Remote Sensing? Discuss the application in surveying?
7.	What is EDM Method? How is it better that conventional methods?
8.	Write notes on any four of the following:
	(i)	Plane Surveying
	(ii)	Geodetic Surveying
	(iii)	Dampness
	(iv)	English Bond
	(v)	Flemish Bond

1.	(a)	Describe briefly the characteristics of good brick. Also explain the procedure of carryin out compressive strength and water absorption test.
	(b)	State (or name) various types of Portland cement and explain how will you determine initial, setting time of cement using Vicat Apparatus in the laboratory?
2.	(a)	Differentiate between RCC, RBC and FRC.
	(b)	Explain what do you understand by ferro-cement and write properties and uses of ferro cement.
	(c)	State the various types of glasses and their uses.
3.	(a)	Compare brick, work and stone work.
	(b)	Define a ‘Flat’ roof and mention its advantages and disadvantages.
4.	(a)	Enumerate the requirements of a good stair.
	(b)	States the effect of dampness and write the requirements of an ideal material for dampproofing.
5.	(a)	Write the names of important parts of a level and a theodolite.
	(b)	The following are the bearings of a closed traverse measured by a compass
		Line : AB BC CD DE EA
		F.B. : 80 degree10′ 120 degree 20′ 170 degree 50′ 230 degree 101′ 310 degree 20′
		B.B. : 259 degree 0′ 310 degree 50′ 350 degree 50′ 49 degree 30′ 130 degree 15′
		Compute the interior angle and correct them for observational errors. Assuming the observed bearing of line CD to be correct, adjust the bearing of the remaining sides.
6.	(a)	Explain the term contour interval. Discuss the cinsider contour interval. Give the range of contour interval for (1) build reservoirs etc. and (2) location surveys.
	(b)	The areas with in the contour line at the site of reservoir and the face of the proposed dam are as follows –
		Contour : 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209
		Area(m2): 12800 95200 147600 872500 1350000 19850000 2286000 2512000 1000
		Taking 201 as the bottom level of the rservoir and 209 as the top level, calculate the capacity of the reservoir by (1) Trapezoidal and (2) Prismoidal formula
7.	(a)	State the general rules which are to be followed in earthquake resistant construction of buildings.
	(b)	Discuss fire resistance properties of following building materials :
		(1)	Timber
		(2)	Class
		(3)	Steel
		(4)	Concrete
8.	Write short notes on any four of the following :
	(1)	Planimeter
	(2)	Plastics as a building material
	(3)	Paints
	(4)	Solid and hollow concrete blocks
	(5)	Flooring Tiles
	(6)	Tests on cement concrete

1.	(a)	Define natural bed of stone and discuss its importance.
	(b)	What laboratory tests are performed to check the quality of bricks? Mentions the standards which a brick should satisfy for its use in construction as specified in the relevant I.S. Code.
	(c)	Distinguish between cement mortar and cement concrete mention their applications in construction.
	(d)	What is water-cement ration? What is its importance in cement concrete?
2.	(a)	Write the properties and uses of any four of the following:
		(i)	Aluminium
		(ii)	Ferro-cement
		(iii)	Cellular concrete
		(iv)	Hollow concrete blocks
		(v)	SandLime bricks
		(vi)	Asbestos
	(b)	Write short notes on any four of the following :
		(i)	Slump test
		(ii)	Plasticizers
		(iii)	Distempers
		(iv)	Bulking of sand
		(v)	Seasoning of timber
3.	(a)	What is bearing capacity of soil? What is its significance in construction?
	(b)	Explain the following with sketch (any four) :
		(i)	Lean to roof
		(ii)	Ashlar masonry
		(iii)	Pile foundation
		(iv)	Collapsible door
		(v)	Spread fotting
		(vi)	H.C.C. Stairs
4.	(a)	Distinguish between the following :
		(i)	English bond and Flemish bond
		(ii)	Plastering and Pointing
	(b)	Compare SC sheets with G.L sheets for roof covering.
	(c)	Write a note on Orientation of buildings.
5.	(a)	Distinguish between the following :
		(i)	Plane surveing and Geodetic surveying
		(ii)	Prismatic compass and surveyer’s compass
		(iii)	Temporary adjustments and permanent adjustments of a levelling instrument.
	(b)	Determine the values of included angles in the closed compass survey ABCD conducted in clockwise direction, given the following fore bearings of the respective line. Line F.B. AB 40 degree BC 70 degree CD 210 degree DA 280 degree
6.	(a)	What is a contour? What are its characteristics?
	(b)	Find the height of the beam above the floor level. The R.L. of the floor is 100.850 m and the staff reading on the floor is 2.055 m. Reading on the staff held upside down against the underside of the beam is 3-’%5 m.
	(c)	Discuss the various methods of determining the area of an irregular map.
7.	(a)	Discuss the general guide lines for planning of Earthquake resistant buildings.
	(b)	Name a few LS codes (at leats rive) used in building design and construction.
	(c)	Name a few fire retardants.
8.	Write explanatory notes on nay four of the following :
	(i)	EDM equipment
	(ii)	Plane table accessories
	(iii)	Damp proof course
	(iv)	Cost effective construction techniques.
	(v)	Fire protection of building
	(vi)	Theodelite

1.	(a)	Discuss the characteristics of good building stone.
	(b)	Explain characteristics of good bricks.
	(c)	What do you mean by cement concrete? State desirable qualities (properties) of good concrete.
	(d)	Define Quick lime, Fat lime, Hydraulic lime, Hydrated lime, Lump lime and slaking.
2.	(a)	What do you mean by ‘Proportioning og materials for concrete’? State the factors, which govern the choice of mix proportions. Describe any one method of proportioning concrete mix.
	(b)	State the engineering properties and uses of the following:
		(i)	Cast Iron
		(ii)	Mild Steel
		(iii)	Wrought Iron
		(iv)	High Tensile Steel
3.	(a)	Discuss the essential requirements of a good foundation.
	(b)	(i)	Spread footing
		(ii)	Raft foundation
		(iii)	Grillage foundation
		(iv)	Under-reamed pile or pile foundation
4.	(a)	Define a lintel and mention the materials which are commonly used to construct it.
	(b)	Describe briefly with sketches of the following:
		(i)	Wood lintel
		(ii)	Stone lintel
		(iii)	R.C.C lintel
		(iv)	Brick lintel
5.	(a)	Define Surveying. State the uses of survey.
	(b)	Explain the principles of surveying.
	(c)	The following consecutive readings were taken with a dumpy level: 0.795, 1.6559, 2.890, 3.015, 0.6559, 0.625, 0.955, 0.255, 1.350, 0.860, 2.375. The instrument ws shifted after the Fourth and Eighth readings. The first readings was taken on a bench mark whose R.L. is 500 metres. Rule out a page of a level field book and enter the above readings. Calculate the reduced levels of the stations by rise and fall method and apply arithmetical checks.
6.	(a)	State the uses of contour mas.
	(b)	Represent the following with the help of contours:
		(i)	A pond
		(ii)	A hill
		(iii)	A ridge
		(iv)	A valley
	(c)	The following perpendicular offsets were taken at 10 m intervals from a survey line to an irregular boundary line.2.30, 3.80, 4.55, 6.75, 5.25, 7.30, 8.95, 8.25, and 5.50 metres. Calculate the area in square metres, enclosed between the survey line, the irregular boundary the first and last offsets by the aplication of (i) the average ordinate rule and (ii) the trapezoidal rule.
7.	(a)	Describe the characteristics of an ideal fire-resisting material.
	(b)	Write a detailed note on Remote Sensing and its application in surveying.
8.	Write Notes on the following:-
	(a)	Ferro cement – properties and uses
	(b)	Causes of dampness
	(c)	Characteristics of an ideal paint
	(d)	Theodolite
	(e)	Methods of plane tabling
	(f)	Factors affecting choices of flooring material

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