Solved question paper for CM May-2008 (DIPLOMA 3rd)

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Construction materials May-2008

PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 3rd • May-2008

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. A rock formed layer by layer is known as ________.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  2. In bricks earth, the percentage of silt should be between ________.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  3. On large scale the lime is manufactured in ________.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  4. Plywood is manufactured by gluing together a number of ________.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  5. Annual rings represent ________ of the tree.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  6. The thinner used for oil paints is ________.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  7. Ferrous metals are those which contain ________ in large quantity.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  8. The plastics which can be softened and reshaped simply by heating are known as ________.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  9. A good insulator should have ________ texture.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  10. Glass is prepared from a mixture of metallic ________.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  11. Mica attributes to the stone strength / weakness.
    MCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  12. Roofing tiles are thinner / thicker than the floor tiles.
    MCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  13. The residue retained on 1.5 sieve No. 9 should not be more than 15% or 10% for fineness test of ordinary Portland cement.
    MCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  14. Thinner is added to the paint just / long before the paint is to be applied on the surface.
    MCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  15. Asbestos is a natural / artificial product.
    MCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  16. Explain the geological classification of rocks giving one example of each.
    Long Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  17. Describe the characteristics of good brick earth.
    Long Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  18. Differentiate between rapid hardening and low heat cement.
    Long Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  19. What is seasoning of timber?
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  20. What are fibre boards and batten boards?
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  21. Describe the manufacture of plywood.
    Long Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  22. Write briefly about lacquers.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  23. Describe briefly the properties and uses of cast iron.
    Long Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  24. Write a short note on zinc.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  25. Give the properties and uses of marble.
    Long Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  26. Make a neat sketch of Hoffman's kiln and explain its working. What are its advantages?
    Long Answer 15 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  27. State the characteristics of good building stone.
    Short Answer May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  28. What are the various methods of seasoning of timber? Explain in detail the process of kiln seasoning.
    Long Answer May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  29. Name the different types of paints and explain any two, giving their properties and uses.
    Long Answer May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  30. Explain in detail the water absorption test of bricks.
    Long Answer May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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