Solved question paper for BC Dec-2018 (DIPLOMA 3rd)
Solved Question Paper
Building construction Dec-2018
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 3rd • Dec-2018
BC for Punjab State Board of Technical Education Diploma in Engineering Civil Engineering 3rd semester helps students find subject-wise previous year question papers for building construction. These papers are useful for revision, understanding the exam pattern, and spotting repeated topics before exams. Students can use old papers to practice important questions and get a better idea of how building construction questions are framed in diploma exams. BRpaper is not the official website of Punjab State Board of Technical Education or any board, university, or institute. It only helps students access previous year papers and exam preparation material in one place for easier study and quick review.
Solved Questions
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SECTION-A
Q1. a) Fill in the blanks.
i. The lowest part of a structure which transmits the load to the soil is known as ________.
Very Short Answer 15x1=15 Marks Dec-2018 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2009 The lowest part of a structure which transmits the load to the soil is known as ______.
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The minimum load which will cause failure of a foundation is called ____________
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Pile foundation is generally used when the soil has _________ bearing capacity.
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A partition wall is generally designed as a ________ wall.
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Dec 2015 A partition wall is generally designed as a ______ wall.
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The brick laid with its length perpendicular to the face of the wall is called a __________
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Dec 2004 The brick laid with its length parallel to the face of wall is known as ______.
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A type of bond in to a brick masonry consisting of alternate course of headers and stretchers is called ________
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Under- surface of an arch is called ____________
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May 2019 The inner curved surface of arches is known as_________.
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May 2018
Under surface of an arch is called _______
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May 2017
Under surface of an arch is called_______________
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May 2016 The inner curved surface of arches are known as ____.
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Dec 2015 The under surface of an arch is called ________.
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Dec 2004 The under surface of an arch is called ______.
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Generally, the door height of _______ is considered as most suitable.
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Dec 2016 Generally the door height of is considered as most suitable.
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The horizontal portion of stair on which foot is placed is called __________
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Dec 2019 The vertical face of a step is called ___.
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Dec 2015 The horizontal upper part of a step on which foot is placed is called ________.
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May 2009 The horizontal portion of stair on which foot is placed is called ______.
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Pre-cast concrete piles are usually ____________
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State True or False.
xi. The exterior angle or corner of a wall is called quoin.
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A raft foundation is also known as Mat foundation.
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May 2009 A raft foundation is also called mat foundation.
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The part of the building constructed above the ground is called sub- structure.
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May 2008 The part of the building above ground level is called ____.
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May 2006 Part of building constructed above ground level is called.
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Frog is defined as a Depression on the top face of a brick.
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The surface of the abutment on which the arch rests is known as Skew back
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SECTION-B
Q2. Attempt any six questions.
a. Name various types of ARCHES. Give the significance of key stone.
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What are coffer dam? Draw neat sketches to explain the different types of coffer dams generally used.
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What is partition wall? Explain different types of partition walls
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May 2022 What are advantages of partition wall?
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Dec 2019 What are the advantages of partition walls?
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May 2018
What are the advantages of partition walls?
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May 2016 What are the advantages of Partition Wall?
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May 2015 What are the advantages of partition walls?
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Dec 2015 What is partition wall? Explain different types of partition wall.
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May 2008 Define partition wall and give its advantages.
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Dec 2005 What purpose a partition wall serves?
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Compare stone masonry and Brick masonry
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Dec 2004 Compare the advantages and disadvantages of brick work with stone work.
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Define different types of windows.
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Explain header, stretcher, queen closer and course with the help of a diagram.
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What is the utility of doors in the building?
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Dec 2016 What is the utility of doors in the building?
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What is timbering of trenches?
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May 2008 Explain timbering of trenches.
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May 2006 What is timbering of trenches? Explain.
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SECTION-C
Q3. Attempt any three questions.
i. Write short note on dampness due to structural causes. What are bad effects of dampness?
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Explain various types of floors.
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May 2022 Explain various types of floors.
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Dec 2019 Explain different types of floors. Give merits and demerits of each type of floors.
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May 2010 Name various types of floors.
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Explain the different components of Staircase with the help of a diagram.
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Discuss the methods of termite proofing.
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What do you understand by principles of planning a building?
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May 2010 What is the main object of building planning?
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01 Where can I find BC previous year question papers for PSBTE Diploma Civil Engineering 3rd semester?
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