Solved question paper for CM May-2017 (DIPLOMA 3rd)
Solved Question Paper
Construction materials May-2017
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 3rd • May-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.
Solved Questions
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SECTION A
Q1. Fill in the blanks.
a. Asbestos in composed of silicate of calcium and……………..
Very Short Answer 10x1.5=15 Marks May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2010 Asbestos is composed of silicate of calcium and _____.
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May 2010 Asbestos is composed of silicate of calcium and _____.
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The thinner used for oil paint is …………
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2018
Thinner used for oil paints is (turpentine/water).
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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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The vehicle used in distemper is ………………
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2016 The vehicle used in distemper is ----------------
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May 2010 The vehicle used in distemper is _____.
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May 2010 The vehicle used in distemper is _____.
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With increase w/c ratio, strength of concrete ……………
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2008 With increase w/c ratio, strength of concrete ____.
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Seasoning is the process of reducing the…………..
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2008 Seasoning is the process of reducing the ____.
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Choose the correct one
f. For large quantity of brick, their burning should be done in ………...(kiln/clamp)
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA -
Higher percentage of carbon ………..the strength of steel. (increases/decreases)
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2010 Higher percentage of carbon increases / decreases the strength of steel.
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May 2010 Higher percentage of carbon increases / decreases the strength of steel.
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Dec 2007 Higher percentage of carbon increases / decreases the strength of the steel.
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Dec 2007 Higher percentage of carbon increases the strength of steel.
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Dec 2007 Higher percentage of carbon increases the strength of steel.
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Thinner used for the oil paint is…………….(turpentine/water)
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2018
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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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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Mango is an ………...tree. (exogenous/endogenous)
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2018
Mango is an (endogenous/exogenous tree)
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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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Strength of cement ……………..with storage. (increase/decrease)
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2018
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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SECTION B
Q2. Attempt any five Questions.
a. What do you understand by soundness and quick setting of cement?
Short Answer 5x6=30 Marks May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA -
What are the different types of surface finishers? Explain any two.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2008 What are the different types of surface finishes?
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Differentiate between ferrous and non ferrous metals.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2018
Differentiate between ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
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Dec 2008 Differentiate between ferrous and non ferrous metals.
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What are the different types of lime? Differentiate between fat lime and hydraulic lime.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2020 Compare fat lime with hydraulic lime?
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May 2020 Distinguish between Quick lime & Slaked lime.
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May 2020 Distinguish between Feeble hydraulic lime & Eminently hydraulic lime.
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May 2019 Differentiate between fat lime and hydraulic lime.
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Dec 2016 Distinguish between fat lime and hydraulic lime.
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May 2015 Compare fat lime with hydraulic lime?
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May 2010 What are the different types of lime?
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May 2010 Differentiate between fat lime and hydraulic lime.
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May 2010 What are the different types of lime?
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May 2010 Differentiate between fat lime and hydraulic lime.
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What are the properties of cement? Explain.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2022 What is the chemical composition of Portland cement?
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May 2022 What is the various type of cement? Give the properties and uses.
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May 2019 What are different types of cements?
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May 2019 Describe the various types of cement.
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Dec 2017
What is the main constituent of Portland cement? Explain the function of each.
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May 2016 What are the various types of cements? Give their properties and use.
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Dec 2015 What raw materials are necessary for the manufacture of cement?
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May 2010 What are the properties of cement? Explain briefly.
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May 2010 What are the properties of cement? Explain briefly.
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May 2009 What are ingredients of Portland cement?
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Dec 2006 What are the main constituents of Portland cement? Explain the function of each.
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Differentiate between varnish and distemper? What are the characteristics of a good varnish?
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2022 What is the difference between a paint and varnish?
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May 2019 What are the different types of varnishes?
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Dec 2019 What do you understand by varnishes? What are objectives of applying varnish and explain the different types of varnishes.
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Dec 2007 What is the difference between a paint and a varnish?
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Dec 2006 Explain the difference between paint and varnish.
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How the lime slaked? What is the importance of slaking of lime?
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2015 Explain the slaking process of Fat Lime as well as Hydraulic Lime.
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May 2010 How is the lime slaked? What is the importance of slaking of lime?
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May 2010 How is the lime slaked? What is the importance of slaking of lime?
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May 2009 What is slaking of lime?
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Dec 2007 What are the objects of slaking of lime.
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May 2006 Explain various methods of slaking lime.
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SECTION C
Q3. Attempt any three Questions.
i. Explain the classification of rocks in detail
Long Answer 3x10=30 Marks May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2018
SECTION-C
Q3. Attempt any three questions.
i. Explain the classifications of rocks?
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With the help of diagram explain bull’s trench kiln
Long Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2022 Explain with neat sketch of Bull’s trench kiln for burning of bricks.
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May 2015 Explain the working of Bull’s trench kiln for the burning of bricks with the help of a neat sketch?
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May 2010 With the help of diagram explain the Bull’s trench kiln.
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May 2010 With the help of diagram explain the Bull’s trench kiln.
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May 2009 Draw a neat sketch of Bull\'s Trench kiln and give brief outline of burning bricks in this kiln.
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Dec 2007 Make a neat sketch of Bull\'s trench kiln showing section elevation and plan and explain its working.
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Dec 2006 Explain with a neat sketch the working of a bull\'s trench kiln for manufacturing bricks.
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Write detailed account of function, types and method of applications of varnishes?
Long Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2019 Explain in brief the different types of varnishes.
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Dec 2019 Define varnishes. Discuss its various types.
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May 2009 Write detailed account of functions, types and methods of applications of varnishes.
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Dec 2008 Write detailed account of functions, types and methods of applications of varnishes.
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Describe some major defect of timber with the help of neat sketches.
Long Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
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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Dec 2018
Define the defects in timber with neat sketch.
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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?
This page is meant to help students find previous year question papers and old papers for Construction Materials in PSBTE Diploma Civil Engineering 3rd semester.
02 How do these question papers help in exam preparation?
They help you revise important topics, notice repeated questions, and understand the common exam pattern for this subject.
03 Are these official papers from Punjab State Board of Technical Education?
No. BRpaper is not the official website of Punjab State Board of Technical Education. It only provides access to preparation material and previous year papers.
04 Can I use these papers for quick revision before exams?
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