Solved question paper for CM Dec-2017 (DIPLOMA 3rd)

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Construction materials Dec-2017

PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 3rd • Dec-2017

Construction Materials for Punjab State Board of Technical Education Diploma in Engineering helps Civil Engineering 3rd semester students find subject-wise previous year question papers and old papers for exam practice. These papers support revision by showing repeated questions, common theory areas, and the usual exam pattern for this subject. BRpaper is not the official website of the Punjab State Board of Technical Education or any board, and it only helps students access preparation material in one place. Use these papers to understand how Construction Materials is asked in exams and to revise important topics with more confidence.

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  1. SECTION-A

    Q1. a) Fill in the blanks.

    i. Marble is a …………………….rock.

    Very Short Answer 1x15=15 Marks Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  2. Granite is much …………………….than limestone

    Very Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  3. Presence of iron oxide affects the ……………….of bricks.

    Very Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  4. …………………bricks are used for lining of furnaces.

    Very Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  5. Alumina is added to control the …………………………of cement.

    Very Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  6. Gypsum is added to cement to control………………….of cement.

    Very Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  7. Hydraulic lime is used for…………………………

    Very Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  8. The two pozzolanic materials are……………………and …………………

    Very Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  9. Annular rings represent …………………….of the tree.

    Very Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  10. Decay in timber is due to ……………………..

    Very Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  11. State True or False

    xi. Skilled supervision is required in kiln seasoning.

    Very Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  12. Water paints are washable after 3-7 days.

    Very Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  13. The thinner used for oil paint is turpentine oil.

    Very Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  14. Wrought iron forms permanent magnet.

    Very Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  15. FRP products are heavier.

    Very Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  16. SECTION-B

    Q2. Attempt any five questions.

    a. What do you mean by dressing of stones?

    Short Answer 6x5=30 Marks Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  17. Write a short note on frog.

    Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  18. Give points of comparison between cement and lime.

    Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  19. What are the precautions to be taken in handling lime?

    Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  20. Draw a neat diagram showing section of an exogenous tree.

    Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  21. What are the properties of distempers?

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  22. Give the uses of mild steel

    Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  23. What are heat insulating materials?

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  24. What do you mean by following:-

    a) Calcinations b) Hydraulicity c) Putty d) Fat lime

    Short Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  25. SECTION-C

    Q3. Attempt any three questions.

    i. What are the qualities of a good building stone? Discuss them

    Long Answer 10x3=30 Marks Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  26. Write short notes on the following:- (any two)

    a) Seasoning of timber b) Defects in timber c) Veneering

    Long Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  27. Describe different ways of molding of bricks

    Long Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  28. What is the main constituent of Portland cement? Explain the function of each.

    Long Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  29. Distinguish between following:-(any two)

    a. Quick lime and slaked lime

    b. Feeble hydraulic lime and eminently hydraulic lime.

    c. Building limes of Class A, Class B and Class C types.

    Long Answer Dec-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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