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B. Arch I Se m es t er Su pp lem en ta ry Ex am ina tio n, Fe br ua ry -20 19

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-I
Time: 5 hours Ma x. Ma rks : 50

s
An swe r any FIVE qu est ion
s fro m eac h sec tio n
Mi nim um of two qu est ion

Sec tio n-A (Drawing)

sec uti ve cou rse s of a
ne at ske tch es sho win g pla n and ele vat ion of two con
1. Dr aw cor ne r.
Fle mis h bon d a t rig ht ang led
2 1/:2 bri ck thi ck wa ll in En gli sh and dou ble
ion and scale)
(as sum e the sui tab le dim ens
rub ble an d
n, ele vat ion and sec tio n sto ne ma son ry ran do m
2. Dr aw the pla
sca le.
2m X lm ado pt the sui tab le
As hla rs ' wo rk of siz e 4m X
to cen ter of
n, ele vat ion and sec tio n a sto ne arc h 4m cen ter
3 . Dr aw in pla
sto ne com pri sin g the arc h
rtin g pie rs the pie rs are 60c m squ are sho w the

I
sup po
le.
on dra win g use sui tab le sca
wa ll thi ckn ess
dra s ter rac e roo f of roo m siz e 3 .Sm X 3.S m siz e wit h
4. Dr aw the Ma
sec tio n wit h sui tab le sca le.
of 60c m. Dr aw the pla n and
Sec tio n-B (Theory)

5. Write sho rt not es on:

a) Da mp pro of cou rse
b) Co rbe llin g
c) Co pin gs

6 . Write sho rt not es on:

a) Co mp osi te ma son ry
b) Hollow con cre te blo ck
ma son ry

c) Gla ss blo ck ma son ry

7. Write sho rt not es on:

a) Bri ck flooring
b) Gra nol ith ic flo ori ng
c) Sh aha bad sto ne flo ori
ng

8 . Write sho rt not es on :

a) Fla t roofs
b) Jac k arc h
c) R.C .C roo fs
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I 7) S ation, Au gu st -2 01 8
B. Arch I Se m es te r (R upplementary Examin
TION-I
BUILDING CONSTRUC
Ti me : 5 ho ur s Max. Marks: 50
ion s
An sw er an y FIVE qu est ch sec tio n
ion s from ea
M ini mu m of tw o qu est

Se cti on -A (Drawing)
of siz e 4m x 3m to
va tio n an d se cti on of giv en sta nd ar d ro om
1. Dr aw th e pl an , ele en sio n if
the co mp on en ts as su me the su ita ble dim
lab el
a sc ale of 1:5 0 an d
req uir ed .

rts & tak e sp an of 3 .Sm

en tal Ar ch to sc ale 1:2 0 an d lab el the pa
2 . Dr aw the se gm
br ick wa ll
n of su cc es siv e co ur se s in co ns tru cti on of
d ele va tio
3 . Dr aw the pla n an dia n sta nd ar d br ick
En gli sh bo nd at a rig ht an gle d co me r, (In
2 ½ br ick thi ck in
size).
of
ne) ov er th e op en ing
tio n an d se cti on of lin tel s (wood an d sto
4 . Dr aw the ele va
ita ble se al .
cle ar an d lab el the co mp on en ts us e the su
1.2 m

Se cti on -B (Theory)
t the following ter ms :
5 . Ex pla in briefly ab ou
y of soil
a) Sa fe be ari ng ca pa cit
b) Da mp pr oo f co ur se
c) Fir e pla ce

ec tio ns .
in ab ou t M ad ras ter rac e ro of wi th ne at sel
6 . Ex pla
ild ing co ns tru cti on .
t va rio us co mp os ite ma so nr ys us ed in bu
7. Ex pla in ab ou

ing
8. Write ab ou t follow
a) Cl ad din g
b) Roofing an d flo ori ng
c) Na tur al ve nti lat ion
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B. Arch Is
eniester (Rl 7
) Regular Examination, February-2018

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-I
Time: 5 hours
Max. Marks: 50
Mi Answer any FIVE questions
nimum of two questions from each section

Section-A (Drawing)
l . Sketch the £0 11owmg
· roofs given
. below:
a) Flat roof
b) Pyramidal roof
c) Dome roof

2. Draw the typical arch and label the components with help of sketches .

3. Explain with neat sketches the Madras terrace jack arch roof and label the
components.

4. Sketch the following given below:

a) Stepped foundation
b) Combined footing
l c) Solid strutting

~
I
.I
Section-B (Theory)
5. Write the short notes on given below:
:r
j a) Damp proof course
I
.1
.I b) Mortar joints and pointing
I
i c) Composite masonry
I

it
,i 6. Explain about the fire place and its importance.

fI 7 . Write about various types of flooring in building construction.

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•,

8 . Compare the English and Flemish bonds in brick masonry.

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up ple me nta ry Ex am ina tio n,

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-I
Tim e: 5 hou rs Max. Marks: 50

Answer tota l five que stio ns

sec tion
Com pul sor y two from eac h
mar ks
All the que stio ns carry equal

Sec tio n A (Drawing)

X 2 .Sm wit h sca le 1:5 0

1. Dra w the pyr am idic al
roo f of dim ens ion Sm X Sm

and lab el the com pon ent s.

use the
the eve n and odd cou rse s ,
2 · Dra w the 2 ½ bric k Fle mis h bon d, sho w
sui tab le dim ens ion .

m use the 1:5 0 sca le

h of spa n 8m and rise of 2.0
3. Dra w the sem i-ci rcu lar arc
and lab el the com pon ent s.

X Sm X Sm . use sca le
roo f for the roo m size of Sm
4. Dra w the Ma dra s terr ace
poi nts.
1:3 0 and lab el the imp ort ant

Sec tio n B (Theory)

ne ma son ry use d in
es abo ut diff ere nt typ es of sto
5. Exp lain wit h nea t ske tch
bui ldin g con stru ctio n.

lint el m bui ldin g

es abo ut var iou s typ es of
6. Exp lain wit h nea t ske tch
con stru ctio n.

er floor in bui ldin g

es woo den gro und and upp
7. Exp lain wit h nea t ske tch
con stru ctio n.

8. Write the sho rt not es:

a) Dam p pro of cou rse
b) Com pos ite ma son ry
c) RCC foo ting

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B. Arch I Semester (Rl

7 ) Supplementary Examination,
July-2019

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-I
Time: 5 hours
Max. Marks: 50
Answer any FIVE questions
Minimum of two questions from each section
Support your answer with sketches wherever neceHary

Section-A (Drawing)

l . Draw the following in plan, section and elevation to suitable scale.

a) Random rubble stone masonry wall
b) Coursed rubble stone masonry wall

2 . Draw neatly the details of a brick lintel.

3. Draw the following in plan and elevation to a scale of 1: 10

a) Alternate causes of 1 ½ brick thick corner wall in English bond
b) Alternate causes of 2 brick thick corner wall in double Flemish bond

4 . Write briefly about the following types of arches and show neat sketches to
illustrate:
a) Segmental arch
b) Elliptical arch
c) Three centered arch
Section-B (Theory)
5. Write short notes on any two of the following:
a) Jack arch roof
b) Madras terrace roof
c) Window sill

6. Explain the difference between rubble and Ashlar masonry and write in detail
about each.

7. Explain the following:

a) Threshold
b) Corbelling
c) Piers and jambs

8. Write a detailed note explaining the construction and precautions for

construction of a stone wall.

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B. Arch Is
emester (RI 7) R
egular Examination, February-2020

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-I
Time: 5 hours
Mu. Marki: 50
Answer any FIVE que1tlon1
Minimum of two questfon1 from each ■ectfon

Section-A (Drawing)
1
· a) Draw the plan and cross section standard foundation and label the
components.

b) Draw the plan and section dome roof and label the component (assume the
suitable dimensions and scale)

2. Draw the various types of junctions in wall using the English and Flemish bond
and label the components (assume the suitable dimension and scale)

3. Draw the semicircular arch assume the suitable dimensions and scale, label the
components.

4. Draw the herring bone strutting (wooden structure) use suitable dimensions
and scale, label the components.

Section-B (Theory)
5. Explain about damp roof (course, and write importance in building
construction)

6. Explain about the safe bearing, capacity of soil and write their importance in
building constructions.

7. Explain about the fire place and give the details of fire place.

8. Write short notes on:

a) Cladding
b) Door and windows
c) Jack arch roof
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B. Arch I Semester Supplement ary Examinatio n, February-20 20
/ BUILDING CONSTRUCT ION-I
Time: 5 hours Mu. Mark:.: SO
Answer any FIVE quutton,
Minimum of two quet1tlons from each section

Section -A (Drawing)

1. Explai n the fo ll owing with th e h elp o f p la n s, elevation s and sec tion s in

1: 10 sca le

(a) 2 brick thi ck wa ll in Single Flemish bond

(b) Alte rn ate cou rs e of 2 bri c k wall in double Flemish bond

2 De scribe an d draw t he fo ll owing in 1 : 20 sca le

(a) RCC jack arch floor construction for a span of 3.5 m

(b) Ma dras terrace roofing for a span of 4 m

3. Us e an appropriate scale to draw

(a) Plan s and elevation of Ashlar Masonry for a 2.5 m height wall.
(b) Plan s an d elevation of Coursed Rubble Masonry Wall.

4. An swer any two of the following

(a) Draw the section & elevation of Wooden Lintel in any suitable scale.
(b) Draw a Timber floor for a room off size 3m X 4m in any suitable scale.
(c) Draw the elevation of segmental arch in brick for a span of 1.5 m in
1:10 scale
Section-B (Theory)
1. Define :
a ) Corbelling
b) Coping

2 . With neat sketches explain the following terms

a) Segmen ta1 Arch
b) 3 Centered Arch
c) Tile Cladding
d) Jack Arch Roof

3 . With neat sketches explain the following terms any two:

a) Floor Finishes
b) Threshold
c) RCC roof

4 . Define lintels and explain basic construction of the following type of

lintel s :
a) Wood
b) Stone
c) Brick
d) concrete

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B. Arch I Seme ster Supp lemen tary Exam inatio n, Febru
BUIL DING CONS TRUC TION -I
Time: 5 hours Max. Marks : 50
Answe r any FIVE questi ons
Minim um of two questi ons from each sectio n

Sectio n-A (Draw ing)

and sectio ns in
1. Expla in the following with the help of plans, elevat ions
1: 10 scale

(a) 2 brick thick wall in Single Flemi sh bond

(b) Alter nate cours e of 2 brick wall in doubl e Flemi sh bond

2 Descr ibe and draw the follow ing in 1 : 20 scale

(a) RCC jack arch floor const ructio n for a span of 3.5
m
(b) Madr as terrac e roofin g for a span of 4 m

3 Use an appro priate scale to draw

(a) Plans and elevat ion of Ashla r Maso nry for a 2.5 m
heigh t wall.
(b) Plans and elevat ion of Cours ed Rubb le Maso nry Wall.

4. Answ er any two of the follow ing

(a) Draw the sectio n & elevat ion of Wood en Lintel in
any suitab le scale.
(b) Draw a Timb er floor for a room off size 3m X 4m
in any suitab le scale .
(c) Draw the elevat ion of segm ental arch in brick for a span of 1.5 m in
1: 10 scale
Secti on-B (Theo ry)
1. Defin e:
a) Corbe lling
b) Copin g

2. With neat sketc hes expla in the follow ing terms

a) Segm ental Arch
b) 3 Cente red Arch
c) Tile Cladd ing
d) Jack Arch Roof

3 . With neat sketc hes expla in the follow ing terms any two:
a) Floor Finis hes
b) Thres hold
c) RCC roof

follow ing type of

4. Defin e lintel s and expla in basic const ructio n of the
lintels :
a) Wood
b) Stone
c) Brick
d) concr ete
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> B. Arch I Semes ter Regula r Exam inatio n, Febru ary-20 16

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-I
Time: 5 hours
Max. Marks: 50
Answer a total of FIVE question s
And at least TWO question s from each section.

Section A (Drawing)
1. Draw an examp le of the following in brick mason ry showin g plan
and elevatio n: :
a) English Bond
b) Flemis h Bond

2. Explain the following with the help of plan / elevatio n / one section
drawn to a
suitabl e scale:
a) RCC lintel for a span of 4m
b) 5- centere d arch for a span of 3m

3. Draw the following mason ry types to a scale of 1:20 :

a) Ashlar mason ry
b) Rubble mason ry
c) Compo site mason ry

4. Draw and explain the following roofs to a suitabl e scale for a span
of 3 .5m:
a) Madras terrace roof
b) RCC roof
Section B (Theory)
Suppor t your answer with ske t ches wherev er necessa ry
5 . Explain with n eat sketch es the followin g types of bricks with relevan
t examp les of
their usage in constru ction industr y :
a) Beveled bat
b) King closer
c) Queen closer
d) Splaye d stretch er and header
e) Double bull nose brick

6. Describ e in detail the steps followed in claddin g an elevati on

of an office buildin g
using granite and marble with neat sketche s .

7. List out the differen t flooring materia ls availab le m the market

. Explain the
proced ure adopte d for laying terrazz o flooring.

8 . Write notes on any four of the following:

a) Piers
b) Coping s
c) Jambs
d) Relieving arch
e) Timber floors
 Code No: RIO/ 13/BA

/ B. Arch I Semester Supplementar y Examination, July-2019

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION -I
Time: 5 hours Max. Mark■ : 50
Answer any FIVE que ■tlons
Minimum of two questions from each ■ectlon

Section-A (Drawing)

1. Sketch the corbelling, mortar joint and pointing label the components.

2. Draw a section of stone masonry wall showing all details from the foundation
concrete, bed block up to coping the section of single storied building with flat
roof the section line pass through a door. Assume the suitable dimension and
scale .

3 . Draw the plan, section and elevation R.L brick lintel of size 2m wide opening
use scale 1: 10.

4. Draw the plan and section for flat slab roof of room size 6m X 6m use scale 1:20
Section-B (Theory)
5. Write about English bond and Flemish bond.

6 . Explain about different types of cladding used for walls.

7. Explain about the wood, stone and brick lintels.

8 . Write short notes on:

a) Composite masonry
b) Madras terrace
c) Masonry joints
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/ B. Arch I Semes ter Regula r/Supp lement ary Examin ation, August -2017

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-I
Time: 5 hours
Max. Marks: 50
An1wer any FIVE que ■Uon1
Minimu m of two que ■tlon1 from each ■ectlon

Section -A (Drawing)

1. Explain with plan and elevatio n the construc tion of wall measuri ng 6m
X 1.5m
using two brick thick in:
a) English bond
b) Double Flemish bond
Scale: 1:20

2. Draw the following to suitable scale.

a) RCC lintel with Chajja
b) D.P.C treatme nt of foundat ion in poor soil.

3 . Draw plan an sectiona l elevatio n of the following timber floors using suitable
scale:
a) Single joist floor
b) Triple joist floor

4 . Sketch and explain the constru ction details of Madras terrace roof to a suitable
scale.
Section -B (Theory)
5. With neat sketche s explain various types of foundat ions with merits
and
demerit s.

6. List out the various factors to be conside red in the selectio n of flooring
materia ls for a building .

7. Draw neatly the following arches:

a) Horse shoe arch
b) Cusped
c) Relieving arch
d) Lancet
e) Venetia n
f) Segmen tal
g) Elliptica l
h) Stilted
i) Gothic
j) Drop
8. With neat sketches explain th e following:
a) tools used for masonry work
b) thresholds
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j ' B. Arch I S e m e ste r Regul ar Examin ation , Marc h -201 3

BUILD ING CONSTR UC TION -I

Tim e : 5 hours
M ax . Marke: 5 0

An s wer o tot ol o f FIV E qu es ti o ns

includ in g at leas t TWO qu es ti o n s fr o m cn c h sec tio n .

Make a n y n ecessa ry nss ump t Io ns nnd s upport your

a nswer with s ke t c he s w he re v e r ne c e s sa ry

Sec tion A (D rawing)

1. Ora" · the fo lJo,n n g in p lan an d eleva t io n s to n sco lc of l : 10 .

a ) Alten1a te courses of l 1/ 2 brick th ick co rn er wa ll in Engli s h Bon d .

b) A.ltern ate course s of 2 bri ck t hi ck corn er w all in Doub le Fle mi s h Bo nd .

2 Draw the follo \\i.ng in pla n , section and elevation to suita ble sea.le .
a) Ran d om rubble s to n e m a s on ry wa.1 1
b) Coursed ru bble s to ne m a son ry wall

3 . Draw the fo llov,i.ng in p lan a nd elevati on to a scale of 1: 10 .

a ) Alternate cours es of 2 brick , 2 ½ brick and 3 brick , masonry piers in English
Bond .
b} Alte rnate courses of 2 b ri ck , 2 ½ brick and 3 brick masonry piers in Double
Flemis h Bond .

4 . Draw the fo llowing elevati on to a sea.le of 1: 10 .

a} Semi circular brick arch for a span of 150cm .
b) Segment al arch in brick for a span of 200cm .

Section B {Theory)
5. a ) Compare and contras t betwee n English Bond and Flemish Bond.
b) Define the followin g:
i) Cor b elling
ii} Cop ing

6 . List and d escribe the classifica tion s in ston e m a so n ry in detail.

7 . De scribe in detail the co n stru c ti on m e thod s of th e fo ll ow in g:

a ) Madra s Terrace Roo f
b) Jack Arch Roof

8 . Answer any three of th e fo ll owi n g:

a} Damp proof cou r s e
b) Mortar join ts & pointin g
c) Tile cla ddi ng
d) Relievin g Arch
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B. Arch I Semester (RlO) Supplementary Exam October-2016

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION -I
Time ; 5 hours Max. Marks: 50
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks.

Section-A (Drawing)

1 D raw n <" atly Lhc fo llowiri g i11 p.l an , eleuq1ion ::ind section in a scale of 1: 10 :
a ) Two brick U1ick wall in single Flemish Bond
b) l 112 b1ick Lhick wall in English Bond

2. Dra w th e following in plan , section and elevation to suitable scale:

a) Random rubble stone masonry wall
b ) Coursed rubble stone masonry wall

3. Dra v,; to a suitable scale sections of a typical Madras terrace roof and jack arch
roof for a span of 3m.

4 . Draw neatly the details of a brick lintel.

Section-B (Theory)
5. Write a detailed note explaining the construction and precautions for
construction of a stone wall.

6. Write short notes on:

a) Floor finishes
b ) Painting
c) Corbels

7. With the help of neat sketches explain the following:

a) Brick on edge flooring
b) Terrazzo flooring

8. Write short notes on:

a) Damp proof course
b) Tile claddin g
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I n. Ard1 Rri:tulnr Exumlnanons .Ju11 c/.J11l y, 200 5

lllllLDIN G MATERIAL S & C(lNSTIW( 'TJON - I
Timr : J Hours Ma x. Mark, : 50
l. Auswu nny Fi\lc Questions choosing nt lcn.~I two questions fr,,m each Section
2. All Question c:1rry equal marlcs ~
~mc1:·:0N- A r'<._}J
l .u) What urc the main class ifications of Roch? Slale and tlescribc Lhc characteristics or
Good Building Stones for variou~ uses.
b) How do you di stin guish between first and second class bricks? What are diflerent
kinds of bricks which come out of a brick kiln?
2.::i) Describe the characteristic of various types of building sand with reference to its
sevree of availability? Explain Grading of sand.
b) Enumerate various marters commonly used in bulding work. Describe the process of
preparing a mortar for building work·
3.a) Describe various test both field and laboratory to determine the quality of good
cement.
b) What are the chief ingredients of plain cement concrete? Describe in detail the
properties of each of them.
4.a) Explain how growth occurs in a tree? Draw a neat sketch to show the structure of a
tree. Also explain the suitable time of felling of a Tree.
b) What are the various defects on a timbre? Give causes for these defects and draw
sketches to support your answers.

SECTION- B

5.a) Explain the basic principles, simple method of construction of a one roomed building
with a verandah step by step.
b) Name the various classes of rubble masonry work. What are the important points to
be kept in view while carrying out rubble masonry work.
6.a) What is the significance of bonding in brick work? Explain by sketches the difference
between English bond, Darbie Flemish Bond and Single Flemish Bond.
b) What are the various types of Brick Arches? Briefly describe the construction of a 3
meters span segmental arch for 450mm thick wall.
7.a) Describe briefly the steps in the preparation of concrete for a Roof Slab with the aid
of modern mechanical appliances.
b) Write short notes on:
(i) Double hinge windows (ii) Sliding Windows (iii) Pivoted Windows.
8.a) Sketch a !edged and braced door in elevation and section and describe its construction
giving approximate size of the members. Men tion also the fittin gs and fa stenings
used.
b) What are the variou s types of side joints used fo r forming wood planks'J Illu strate
with sketch es .
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1 B. Ard1 Regular Ern mination s .Junc/.J11I y, 2005

BUILDING MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTTON - I
T ime : 3 Hours
M:n '. . Marks : SO
· ·rny Five Questions choosin g at lea st two ques tion s fr om each Section
Qucs ·on earl")' equal marks

Lt . sEcTi';',N - A
l.::i ) Wh::i the main class ifications of Roch? State and describe the charncteristics of
Good Building Stones for vari ous uses.
b) How do yo u distinguish between first and second class bricks? What are different
kinds of bricks which come out ofa brick kiln?
2.a) Describe the characteristic of various types of building sand with reference to its
sevree of availability? Explain Grading of sand.
b) Enumerate various marters commonly used in bulding work. Describe the process of
preparing a mortar for building work
3.a) Describe various test both field and laboratory to determine the quality of good
cement.
b) What are the chief ingredients of plain cement concrete? Describe in detail ·the
properties of each of them.
4.a) Explain how growth occurs in a tree? Draw a neat sketch· to show the structure of a
tree. Also explain the suitable time of felling of a Tree.
b) What are the various defects on a timbre? Give causes for these defects and ·draw
sketches to support your answers.

SECTION-B

5.a) Explain the basic principles, simple method of construction of a one roomed building
\1/ith a verandah step by step.
b) Name the various classes of rubble masonry work. What are the important points to
be kept in view while carrying out rubble maso nry work.
6.a) What is the significance of bonding in brick work? Explain by sketches the differe nce
between English bond. Dorble Flemish Bond and Single Flemish Bond .
b) What are the various types of Brick Arches? Briefl y describe the co nstructi on of a 3
meters span segmental arch for 450mm thick wa ll.
7.a) Desc ribe briefiy the steps in the preparati on of concrete fo r a Roof Slab with the aid
of modern mechanical app lianc es .
b) Write short notes on:
(i) Double hinge windows (ii) Sliding Windows (iii) Pi voted Windows.
8.a) Sketch a !edged and braced door in elevation and section and describe its construction
.I'
~. I I
giv in g approximate size of the members. Mention also the fitting s and fa stenin gs e·
used.
b) What are the various types of side joints used fo r formin g wood plan ks? Ill ustrate
with sketches.
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B. Arch I Semester Supplementary Examination, September-2012

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-I
Time: 5 hours Max. Marks: 50

Answer a total of FIVE questions

including at least TWO questions from each section .

Make any necessary assumptions and support your

answer with sketches wherever necessary

Section A (Drawing)
1. a) How is an English Bond different from a Flemish Bond?
b) Draw a 2 brick thick wall in single Flemish and English bond. Show plan,
elevation and section at 1: 10 scale for each.

2 . EA1>lain the following briefly and draw elevation and section at appropriate scale to
show the construction details:
a) Un-coursed rubble masonry
b ) Brick backed Ashlar masonry

3 . Draw the following to show construction details, at a scale of 1: 10

a ) Brick lintel
b ) Madras terrace roofing

4. Draw a brick arch to 1:20 scale in semi-circular shape and label all parts clearly.
Take a span of 3.5m and rise of 1. 75m.

Section B (Theory)
5. Explain the following with the help of sketches wherever necessary:
a ) Damp proof course
b ) Coping
c) Window sill

6. Explain the procedure for granite and marble cladding and support your answer
with neat sketches.

7. Sketch the following and briefly explain:

a) Three centered arch
b) Segmental arch
c) Basement floor

8. Write briefly about the following types of flooring and suggest where they co uld be
used:
a) Brick flooring
b) Flagstone flooring
c) Terrazzo flooring.
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B. Arch I Semester Supplementary Examination, August-2018

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-I
Time: 5 hours Max. Marks: 50
Answer any FIVE questions
Minimum of two questions from each section

Section-A (Drawing)

1. Draw a section of a typical brick wall.

2 . Draw the elevation of the following to a scale of 1 : 10.

a) Semi circular Arch in brick for a span of 1:2m
b) Segmental arch in brick for a span of 1:Sm

3 . Draw to a suitable scale sections of a typical madras terrace roof and jack arch
roof for a span of 3m.

4 . Draw to a suitable scale.

a) Copings
b) Mortar joints
Section-B (Theory)
5. Write about English and Flemish bonds. State the difference between the two .

6 . Write short notes on:

a) Floor finishes
b) Pointing
c) Concrete

7 . Write a detailed note explaining the construction and precautions for a stone
wall.

8 . State the difference between the construction of a rubble and ashlar stone
masonry wall .

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, "ode No R 10- 13/BA

B. Arch I Semester Supplemen tary Examinatio n, September -2012

BUil..DING CONSTRUC TION-I

Time: S hours Max. Marks: 50

Answer a total of FIVE questions

includin& at le.. t TWO questions from each section.

Make any necessary assumption• and support your

answer with sketches wherever necessary

Section A (Drawing)
1. a ) How is an English Bond different from a Flemish Bond?
b ) Draw a 2 brick thick wall in single Flemish and English bond. Show plan ,
elevation and section at 1: 10 scale for each.

2. Explain the following briefly and draw elevation and section at appropriate scale to
show the construction details:
a) Un -coursed rubble masonry
b ) Bric k backed Ashlar mason ry

3. Draw the following to show c onstru cti on de tail s , at a scale of l : 10

a) Brick lintel
b) Madras te rrace roofing

4. Draw a bri ck arch to 1 :20 scal e in se mi -circ ul ar sh a pe an d labe l all parts clearly.
Take a span of 3.5m and rise of 1.75m .

Section B (Theory)
5 . Explain th e following with t h e h e lp of s ketches wherever necessary :
a ) Damp proof course
b) Coping
c ) Window sill

6 . Explain the procedure for granite and m arble cladding an d s upport your ans we r
with neat sketc hes.

7. Sketch the following and briefly explain:

a) Three centered arch
b) Segmental arch
c) Basement floor

8 . Write ·briefly about the following types of flooring and suggest where they could be
used:
a) Brick flooring
b) Flagstone flooring
c) Terrazzo flooring.
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AR011 2
I Year B. Arch. (Regul ar) EXAM INATIO N, OCT., 2002 J

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BUILD ING MATERIALS AND CONST RUCTI ON (NR)

ne : Three Hours] 50
te :- (i) Answer any FIVE question s.

(ii) ALL questio ns carry equal marks.

(a) Mentio n the physica l propert ies of quartzi te and marble.

(b) What are the importa nt conside rations, which are to be carefull y attende d
before selectin g a quarry site ?

(a) What is Frog ? State its importa nce in clay bricks.

(b) What are the charact eristics of good bricks ?

(a) State the function s of sand in mortar.

(b) Differe ntiate betwee n fine sand and coarse sand.

(a) Define water/c ement ratio. How does it influenc e concret e strengt h ?

(b) What is meant by workab ility of concret e and how is it tested in

field and in laborato ry ?

(a) Discuss the method s of preserv ing timbers .

(b) Discuss the various process es of applica tion of preserv atives.

(a) Describe in brief the various types of arches used in modern constru ction.
J
(b) Define abutme nt, skew back, spandre l, voussoi r, and key stone with
regard to an arch. l -~
(a) Differe ntiate betwee n panelle d door and glazed door.

(b) Differe ntiate betwee n fixed and pivoted window s.

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8. Write short notes on the following

(a) Tools used for quarrying; firne . '

(b) Sand lime bricks; f{ote :-

(c) Plaster of Paris;

(d) Method of sawing.

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upto

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B. Arch I Semester (RlO) Regular /Supplementary Examination,

February-201 7

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-I
Time: 5 hours Max. Marks: 50
Answer any FIVE questions
Minimum of two questions from each ■ ectlon

Section-A (Drawing)

1. Draw the following using a suitable scale .

a) King closer
b) Qu een closer
c) Bevelled ba t
d) Splayed brick
e) Roun ded brick
f) Three forth bat
g) Frog
h ) Half bat
i) Vertical perpends
j) Mitered closer

2. Draw a suitable scale neatly draw plan and elevation of the following:
a) T-junction of alternate courses of 1 ½ thick wall and one brick thick wall in
Flemish and English bond.
b) Cross junction of 1 ½ thick brick and two brick thick wall in English and
Flemish bond.

3. Draw to a suitable scale and plan and section of the following flooring materials
for a room 3m X 4m along with skirting details:
a) Vitrified tiles
b) Flag stone

4 . A compound wall to be constructed using the following masonry:

a) Course random rubble
b) Ashlars Chamfered
c) Polygonal rubble
Draw plan and elevation to a suitable scale .
 Sect ion- B (The ory)
g
e adop ted in com posi te clad ding usin
5 . Des crib e with sket ches the proc edur
an office buil ding .
mar ble and gran ite for the elev ation of

6 . Ans wer any thre e of the following:

a) Jam bs
b) Five cent ered arch
c) Imp orta nce of wind ow sills
d) Rak ing bond

7. Ans wer any two with sket ches :

a) jack arch roof or RCC roof s
b) D .P.C of flat roof s

following :
8 . With rele vant exam ples answ er the
a) Tim ber floo rs
b) Stee l linte ls
Code No : Rl O/J 3/8/\

B. Arch I Semester (RlO) Supplementary Exam October-2016

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-I
Time: 5 hours Max. Mark•: 50

Answer any FIVE queationa

All question, carry equal marks.

Section-A (Drawing)

1. Draw neatly the following in plan, elevation and section in a scale of 1: 10 :

a) Two brick thick wall in single Flemish Bond

b) 1 ½ brick thick wall in English Bond

2. Draw the following in plan, section and elevation to suitable scale:

a) Random rubble stone masonry wall
b) Coursed rubble stone masonry wall

3 . Draw to a suitable scale sections of a typical Madras terrace roof and jack arch
roof for a span of 3m.

4 . Draw neatly the details of a brick lintel.

Section-B (Theory)
5 . Write a detailed note explaining the construction and preca ution s for
construction of a stone wall.

6 . Write short notes on :

a) Floor finishes
b) Painting
c) Corbels

7 . With the help of neat sketches explain the following :

a) Brick on edge flooring
b) Terrazzo flooring

8 . Write short notes on :

a) Damp proof course
b) Tile cladding
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 Code No: Rl0/13/B A
B. Arch I Semest er Supple mentar y Examin ation, Februa ry-2018

BUILDING CONST RUCTI ON-I

Max. Marks: 50
Time: 5 hours
Answer any FIVE question s
Minimu m of two question s from each section

Section -A !Drawing)

1. Draw a plan and elevatio n of a random rubble masonr y wall.

2. Draw the following with the help of plans and elevatio ns to a scale of 1: 10.
a) Two brick thick wall in double Flemish bond
b) Two brick thick wall in single Flemish bond

to
3. Write briefly about the following types of arches and draw neat sketche s
illustrat e:
a) Segmen tal arch
b) Elliptica l arch
c) Three centered arch

4. a) Draw neatly the details of a brick lintel.

b) Draw neatly the following arches, showing how they are constru cted .
i. Three centered arch
ii. Flat and relieving arch
ill. Elliptica l arch
Section -B ITheory)
5. Write short notes on any two of the following :
a) Jack arch roof
b) Madras terrace roof
c) Window sill

6 . What is a lintel? Explain the constru ction procedu re for stone and brick lintels.
7. Write help of neat sketche s explain the constru ction of:
a} Brick on edge flooring
b} Terrazzo flooring

8. Describe the following with neat sketches :

a} Conbell ing
b} Coping
c} Footings
d} Damp proof course
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B . Arch I Semeste r Suppl e m e ntary Examination, S e ptc mh c r-201 2

Time : 5 hours
BUILDING CONSTRU CTION -I
Max . Marks: 5 0
f
Answer a total of FIVE qucsUons
includlng al least TWO questions from each section .

Make any neces5ary assumptions and 1rnpporl your

answer with sketches wherever necessary

Section A (Drawing)
I . a) How is an Engli s h Bo nd diffe re nt from a Fle mish Bond?
b ) Ora,,· a 2 b ri ck lh ick waJI in single Flemish and English bond. Show plan,
elevation an d sec t io n a t I : 10 scaJe for each.

2. Explain th e following briel1~ and draw elevation and section at appropriate scaJe to -
show the co nstruct10n details:
a) Un-co urs ed rubble masonry
b ) Brick backed Ashlar masonry

3. Draw th -..: following to show construction details, at a scale of 1: 10

a ) Bric k lintel
b) Madras terrace roofing

4. Draw a brick arch to I :20 scale in semi-circular shape and label all parts clearly.
Take a span of 3.Sm and rise of 1.75m.

Section B (Theory)
5 . Explain the following with the help of sketches wherever necessary:
a ) Damp proof course
b) Coping
c) Window sill

6. Explain the procedure for granite and marble cladding and support your answer
with neat sketches.

7. Sketch the following and briefly explain:

a) Three centered arch
b) Segmental arch
c) Basement floor

8. Write briefly about the following types of flooring and suggest where they could be
used:
a) Brick flooring
b) Flagstone flooring
c) Terrazzo flooring.
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B. Arch. (RlO) I Semester Regular Examination, February-2014

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-I

Time: 5 hours Max. Marks: 50

Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks.
Answer minimum 2 questions from one section.

Section - " A " (Theory)

1. Write about English and Flemish bonds. State the difference between the two.

2. Write short notes on any two of the following

a) Jack arch roof.

b) Madras terrazzo roof.
c) Window sill.

3. State the difference between the construction of a Rubble and Ashlar stone
masonry wall.

4. Write notes on:

a) Floor finishes.
b) Pointing.
c) Corbels.

Section - " B " (Drawing)

5. Draw in plan and elevation a 1 brick stopped end Flemish bond wall.

6. Draw plan and elevation of a 1 brick pier in English bond in a wall.

7. Draw a plan and elevation of a random rubble masonry wall.

8. Draw to a suitable scale

a) Copings
b) Mortar joints

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Cod e No: Rl0- 13 / BA

B. Arch (Rl0) I Semest er Supplem entary Examin ation, Septem ber 2014
BUILDI NG CONSTR UCTION -I (STUDIO )
Time: 5 hours Max. Marks: 50
Answer a total of any FIVE question s
And a minimu m of two question s from each section
Each question carries 10 marks

Section A (Drawin g)
1. Draw neatly the following in pl a n, elevatio n and section in a s cale of
1:10.
a ) 2 brick thick wall in single Flemish bond.
b) 1 ½ brick thick wall in English bond.

2 . Draw the following types of stone masonr y to an appropr iate scale ,

showing plan, elevatio n and section of each:
a) Rubble backed ashlar
b) Marble faced masonr y

3 . Draw the followin g to a scale of 1:20 and explain briefly:

a) RCC jach arch floor constru ction for a span of 3.5m
b) Madras terrace roofing for a span of 3 .5m.

4. Draw neatly the following:

a) Pier in English and Flemish Bonds at 1: 10 scale
b) Timber floor for a room of 3m X 4m

Section B (Theory )
5 . Write a detailed note explaini ng the constru ction and precaut ions for
a stone wall.

6. Explain the followin g along with neat sketche s:

a) Tile claddin g
b) Thresho ld
c) Damp proof course

7. What is a lintel? Explain the constru ction procedu re for stone and
brick lintels.

8 . Write briefly about the followin g types of arches and draw neat
sketche s to illustrat e:
a) Segmen tal arch
b) Elliptica l arch
c) Three centere d arch
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1 B. Arch I Semester Regular Examination, January-2011

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-I

Time: 5 hours Max. Marka: 60

Answer a to~ of FIVE que ■tions cbooslng

a minimum of TWO questions from each section.

All questions carry equal marks

Assume any data required

Section A (Drawing)
1. Explain the follo wing construction in brick with the help of plans and
e lev ations to a scale of 1: 10.
a ) . Corbe lling _ __,.._-_-· ~.-~-~ ~\\~--._~. . ._____ .....
....
_

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b ) Copings on parapets -~ C . / .

c) Brick piers .-- v"-~

d ) Brick w all foundation 1 J
j C't.J_:l; l,UA._Q (i, ,cl r
l.,t.~ re... "'fCW----- ··J " \_
7j P.
I I a

2 . Distinguish between arch and kite! used in wall openings . With the 1 • -- ii.. :

ct.-ctvv µA
help of neat drawings~the following for a 3 meter spanLscale 1:20.
a ) Segmental arch with I meter span
b ) Three centered arch - ~""- ·'fCtv-
e
c ) Corbelled semicircular arch - ~v'v'-- ~f l"-A'~

3 . Use an appropriate scale to draw the following in details in plan and

section. Explain differences briefly.
a ) ~rick bac!<-ed stone Ashlar work
b) Marble cladded hollow block masonry work

4 . Describe and draw the following to a suitable scale

a) Elevation and section of Ashlar Mason;y wall. : - 0¥\ t. ,~
b) Elevation and section of Random Rubble stone masonry wall. ~~ ~

., ·- ... -.i~-~-
'1 ' .. ~ $ .....

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as 5cm and !
5 . Using a grid of 1cm X 1cm and height as 7cm, width
them .
,,,.... thickn ess 1cm , constr uct the following letters and shade
PQR S

y.' Measu re the drawi ng sheet given to you and draw it in 1:3, 1:5 and
1: 10 scales accura tely.

7. Repre sent the follow ing as symbo ls in plan :

/
/ a) Slidin g door

b) Arch openi ng

c) Windo w

d) Hinge d door

e) Sofa

n Bed

g) Wardr obe
•
h) W.C

i) Dinin g table

j) Car

eters and long

/.con struc t a scale of 1 :60 to show meter s and decim
a . line
enoug h to measu re up to 6metr es. Using this scale draw
measu ring 3.7 meter s.

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B. Arc h (RIO) I Sem este r Sup plem

ent ary Exa min atio n, Sep tem ber
201 3
BUILDING CON STR UCT ION -I (ST
UDIO)
Tim e: 5 hou rs
Max. Marks: 50
Ans wer any FIVE que stio ns
All que stio ns carr y equ al mar ks

Se ctio n A fDra win g)

1. Dra w the following in pl an a
nd elev atio n to a scal e of 1: 10.
a) Alte rnat e cou rses of two bric k
thic k stop ped end wal ls in Eng lish
Bon d .
b) Alte rnat e cou rses of 1 ½ bric k
thic k stop ped end wal ls m Dou ble
Flem ish bon d.

2. Dra w the plan , sect ion and elev

atio n of an Ash lar mas onr y wal l
of
heig ht 2.5m to a suit able scal e .

3. Dra w the following in sect ion and

elev atio n to an app rop riat e scal e.
a) Wo ode n lint el
b) Sto ne lint el
c) Stee l 1.intel
d) Con cret e lint el

4 . Dra w sec tion s of the foll owi ng to

a suit able scal e.
a) Bric k bac ked ash lars mas onr y
wal l
b) Con cret e bac ked mas onr y wal l
c) Hollow bloc k mas onr y wal l
d) Mar ble face d mas onr y wal l
Sec tion B (Th eor y)
5. a) Com pare and con tras t betw een
lint els and arch es.
b) Def ine the following:
i) Cor nice s ii) Jam bs

6 . Wit h the help of nea t ske tche s

disc uss abo ut var iou s join ts in ston
e
mas onr y.

7 . List and disc uss in deta il var iou

s clas sifi cati ons of floo r fini she s .

8 . Ans wer any thre e of the followin

g:
a) RCC roo f
b) Bric k floo ring
c) Met al clad din g
d) Ma son ry join ts
Code No : RR- 13/BA

B. Arch I Year (RR) Supplementary Examination, November-2010

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-I

Time: 3 hours

An ■wer any FIVE que ■ tlon ■

AU que ■ tlon1 carry eqt.1al mark ■ .

I . Define what is composite masonry . Explain with suita ble ske tche s the m e thod of
stone cladding of brick walls of a college building a nd the fixture s used in th e
process .

2 . Wha t is the importance of bond in . brick masonry and how does it strengthen
building walls . Draw the elevation of wall of a watchman's cabin consis ting of a
window and a door , built employing Flemish bond

3 . With the help of sketches explain construction of ashlar stone wall of a corpora~e
office building.

4 . Discuss about different types of windows used today in buildings . Explain variou s
;:-? .-t c:; :md features of casement windo·.v in steel.

5. Draw a stone segmental arch and explain its ,.7 a_rious parts.

6 . Explain the following in detail with the help of sketches :

a) Flat and relieving arch

b) Stone foundations

c) Hollow cement block masonry.

7 . Distinguish between corbelled arch and relieving arch. Where are they used?
Substantiate your answer with sketches.

8. Write short notes any THREE of the following:

a) Wooden batten door

b) Slidin~ f~ld;_ng dc::>r

c) Alu~m door with glass panels

d) Steel rolling shutter

e) Tongue and groove joints

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B. Arch I Seme ster Regul ar Exam inatio n, Febru ary-2 012
)

BUILDING CONS TRUC TION- I

Max. Marks: 50
Time: 5 hours
Answer a total of FIVE questio ns
includi ng at least TWO questio ns from each section . /
Make any necess ary assump tions and suppor t your
answer with sketch es wherev er necess ary
Section A {Drawi ng)

1. Draw the followi ng in plan, elevati on and section to a scale

of 1: 10

a) 1 ½ brick thick wall in Englis h bond

b) 2 1/:.i brick thick wall in Double Flemis h bond
riate
2. Draw the followi ng in plan, elevati on and section at an approp
scale and label all parts clearly .
a) Marble faced mason ry
b) Concre te backed ashlar mason ry
3. Draw the followi ng to a suitabl e scale and explain briefly:
a) Hollow block mason ry
b) Course d rubble mason ry
span of
4. Draw to a suitabl e scale the followi ng types of arches for a
3 .5m (taking approp riate height) Do not erase constr uction lines
a) Segme ntal
b) Flat arch
c) Three- centere d
d) Elliptic al
Section B (Theor yl
and
5. Sugge st any three suitabl e floorin g m a terials for outdoo r use
compa re their charac teristic s.
claddin g
6. Write briefly about genera l guideli nes and precau tions for
work (stone and metal)
7. a) Sketch lintels of brick and stone and explain briefly.
c) Explai n briefly constr uction of a basem ent floor.

8. Write about any three of the followi ng:

a) Damp proof course
b) Windo w sills
c) Thresh old
d) RCC roof
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PLATE II
Cod e No: R I 0 - I 3 / BA
B. Arch I Semester Supplementary Examination, July-2011
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION -I
Time: 5 hours Max. Marks: 50

Answer any FIVE questions

All questions carry equal marks
Assume any data required

I . Disc u ss the co n s tru c tion of brick wa ll s with Engli s h band : ind Plemi s h bu 11c.l
wii:h help of neat sketches. Dra w a typical found a tion of a bri ck wa ll.
2 . Exp lain the following term in a brick wall cons truction :
a) Brick bats and closers
b) Door jambs and window sills
c) Damp proof course
d) Spandril
3 . What is stone masonry and where are they used in building construction .
Distinguish between rubble stone masonry and random rubble stone
masonry, with help of neat drawings.
4 . Explain the similarities and differences between Composite Masonry and
Cladded Masonry . With help of neat sketches explain the following :
a) Ashlar faced masonry
b) Marb)r · ";;J-cied masonry
5 . Explain the following and their parts also draw them to a suitable scale .
a) Stone flat arch
b) Brick lintel
c) Elliptical arch over 5 meter span.
6 . Explain the construction of the following types of floors with the help of neat
sketch .
a) Shah bad stone flooring
b) Wooden parquet flooring
7 . With help of good illustration explain the significance of the following types
of roofs ~nd their method of construction
a) Madras terrace jack arch roof
b) RCC roof slab
8 . Write short notes on any three of the following:
a) Class I brick construction
b) Slate cladded brick wall
c) Segmental arch
d) Granolithic flooring
e) Load bearing structure in brick

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