Solved question paper for CM Dec-2018 (DIPLOMA 3rd)
Solved Question Paper
Construction materials Dec-2018
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 3rd • Dec-2018
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.
Solved Questions
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SECTION-A
Q1. a) Fill in the blanks.
i. Standard size of brick is _______
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Decay in timber is due to _______
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Dec 2017
Decay in timber is due to ……………………..
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Dec 2015 Decay in timber is due to __________
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May 2008 Decay in timber is due to ________.
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Rocks are composed of ________
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Dec 2015 Rocks are composed of _________
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The IS sieve number ______ is used for fineness test.
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Dec 2019 The IS sieve No. _____ is used for fineness test.
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May 2015 The IS Sieve No. .........................is used for fineness test.
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Dec 2015 The IS sieve No _______ is used for fineness test.
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Granite is much_____ the lime stone.
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Dec 2017
Granite is much …………………….than limestone
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May 2015 Granite is much..........................than lime stone.
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Dec 2015 Granite is much _________ than limestone.
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Dec 2006 Granite is much ___ than limestone.
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State True or False.
vi. Lime is obtained from calcium oxide.
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Marble is used as road metal.
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Dec 2006 Marble is used as road metal.
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Roofing tiles are thinner/thicker than flooring tiles.
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May 2009 Roofing tiles are thinner/thicker than the floor tiles.
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May 2008 Roofing tiles are thinner / thicker than the floor tiles.
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Dec 2006 Roofing tiles are thicker than flooring tiles.
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Dec 2006 Roofing tiles are thinner/thicker than flooring tiles.
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Slate is metamorphic rock.
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May 2015 Slate is metamorphic rock.
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Dec 2006 Slate is a sedimentary / metamorphic rock.
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Plastics have high specific gravity.
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Dec 2006 Plastics have high specific gravity.
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Dec 2006 Plastic have low/high specific gravity.
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Choose the correct answer.
xi. Slate is (sedimentary/metamorphic) rock.
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(Lead/copper) can be cut with a knife.
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Dec 2006 Lead / copper can be cut with a knife.
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Thinner used for oil paints is (turpentine/water).
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May 2017
The thinner used for oil paint is …………
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May 2017
Thinner used for the oil paint is…………….(turpentine/water)
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Dec 2017
The thinner used for oil paint is turpentine oil.
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May 2016 Turpentine is a thinner in an oil paint.
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Dec 2016 The thinner used for oil paint is --------
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May 2015 The thinner used for oil paint is turpentine oil.
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Dec 2015 The thinner used for oil paints is ___________
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May 2010 The thinner used for oil paint is _____.
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May 2010 The thinner used for oil paint is _____.
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May 2008 The thinner used for oil paints is ________.
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May 2008 Turpentine oil is used as thinner for paints.
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Dec 2008 Thinner used for oil paints is
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Dec 2006 Turpentine oil is a thinner in an oil paint.
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Strength of cement ______ with storage (increase/decrease).
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May 2017
Strength of cement ……………..with storage. (increase/decrease)
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Dec 2007 The strength of cement increases / decreases with storage.
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Dec 2006 The strength of cement increases / decreases with storage.
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Dec 2006 Strength of cement increases/decreases with storage.
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Mango is an (endogenous/exogenous tree)
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May 2017
Mango is an ………...tree. (exogenous/endogenous)
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May 2010 Mango is endogenous / exogenous tree.
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Dec 2008 Mango is an tree
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Dec 2007 Mango is an endogenous type of tree.
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Dec 2007 Mango is an endogenous type of tree.
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May 2006 Mango is an endogenous tree.
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Dec 2006 Mango is an endogenous / exogenous tree.
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SECTION-B
Q2. Attempt any five questions.
a. What is the difference between stone and a rock?
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Explain the general characteristics of a good building stone?
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May 2022 Explain the qualities of good building stone.
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May 2021 Define stone. What are the requirements of good building stones?
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May 2021 What are the qualities of a good building stone? Discuss them.
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May 2021 What are the requirements of good building stone?
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Dec 2019 What are the requirements of a good building stone? Discuss them.
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May 2016 What are the requirements of good building stone?
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Dec 2016 What are the qualities of good building stones?
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Dec 2015 What are the requirements of a good building stone? Discuss them briefly.
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May 2008 State the characteristics of good building stone.
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Dec 2007 Write down general characteristics of a good building stone.
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Dec 2007 Write down general characteristics of a good building stone.
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Define the uses of lime?
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May 2019 Explain the uses of lime.
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Dec 2006 List out main uses of lime.
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Differentiate between ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
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May 2017
Differentiate between ferrous and non ferrous metals.
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Dec 2008 Differentiate between ferrous and non ferrous metals.
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Give the requirements of a good sound insulating material.
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Dec 2006 Give the requirements of a good sound insulating material.
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Explain the characteristics to find suitability of timber
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Dec 2006 State the requirements of a good timber.
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SECTION-C
Q3. Attempt any three questions.
i. Explain the classifications of rocks?
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May 2017
SECTION C
Q3. Attempt any three Questions.
i. Explain the classification of rocks in detail
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Explain the process of holfman’s kiln with the help of diagrams?
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a) Explain setting and hardening of cement.
b) Explain the difference between bitumen and asphalt.
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Define the defects in timber with neat sketch.
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May 2022 Explain the defects in timber in detail along with diagrams.
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May 2020 Explain the natural defects in timber with neat sketches?
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Dec 2019 Explain the natural defects developed during the growth of timber with diagram.
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May 2017
Describe some major defect of timber with the help of neat sketches.
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May 2016 Describe the various defects of timber.
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Dec 2015 What are the various defects in timber? Give causes for these defects and draw sketches to support your answer.
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May 2008 Explain natural defects in timber.
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Dec 2008 Describe some major defects of timber with the help of neat sketches.
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Dec 2006 Describe the various defects in timber.
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01 What can I find on this Construction Materials subject page?
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02 How do these question papers help in exam preparation?
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03 Are these official papers from Punjab State Board of Technical Education?
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