Basic Civil and Mechanical - (BCM) - Layout and Circuit Diagram Collection

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Contents:

• Coal and Ash circuit.
• Air and flow gas circuit.
• Water and Stream circuit.
• Cooling water Circuit.
• Energy Conversion in Stream/Thermal Power Plant.
• Layout of Stream Power Plant.
• Open Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant Circuit.
• Closed Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant Circuit.
• Layout of Gas Turbine Power Plant.
• Layout of Hydro - Electric or Hydel Power Plant.
• Layout of Diesel Power Plant.
• Principle of Nuclear Power Plant.
• Layout of Nuclear Power Plant.
• Principle of Impulse Turbine.
• De-Laval Impulse Turbine.
• Reaction Turbine.
• Parson's Turbine.
• Single Acting Reciprocating Pump.
• Double Acting Reciprocating Pump.
• Centrifugal Pump Diagram. 

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Basic Civil and Mechanical - May/June 2009 Question Paper

B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2009
Second Semester
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
GE 2152 — BASIC CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

(Common to Bio-medical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering,
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Information Technology, Computer
Science & Engineering and Instrumentation & Control Engineering)
(Regulation 2008)
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 Marks

Answer ALL questions
PART A— (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)

1. What are the primary types of surveying?
2. State any two types of cement and concrete.
3. Define safe bearing capacity of soil.
4. Mention any types of bridges based on the materials of construction.
5. Name any two methods to determine the area of a particular construction site.
6. Writs down the working principle of Nuclear power plant.
7. How do you classify the internal combustion (I.C) engine?
8. What is Otto cycle?
9. What is capacity of refrigeration?
10. Write any two advantages of window room air conditioner.

PART B— (5 x 16 = 80 marks)

11. (a) (i) What are the principles of surveying? (4)
(ii) The following are the observed fore bearing of the traverse sides: AB, 80° 30' ;
BC, 150° 15'; CD, 270° 20' and DE, 325° 30'. Find their back bearings. (4x3=12)
Or
(b) (i) What are the various types of bricks based on quality? (4)
(ii) State the properties and uses of cement concrete. (12)

12. (a) (i) What are the requirements of good foundation? (4)
(ii) Compare the brick masonry and stone masonry. (12)
Or
(b) (i) What are methods of improving bearing capacity of soil? (4)
(ii) Explain the following terms: (3 x 4 = 12)
(1) Internal and external forces, (2) Stress and strain & (3) Modulus of elasticity.

13. (a) (i) Classify various types of power plants. (6)
(ii) State the working principle and advantages 6f thermal power plant (10)
Or
(b) What are the applications and advantages of Diesel power plant? (16)

14. (a) (i) Differentiate two-stroke engines from four-stroke engines. (4)
(ii) State the merits and demerits of two-stroke cycle engine. (12)
Or
(b) (i) What are the classification of boiler? (4)
(ii) Briefly explain the various parts of internal combustion engine. (12)

15. (a) (i) State the second law of thermodynamics. (4)
(ii) Write the various properties of an ideal refrigerant. (12)
(b) (i) Draw the layout of a vapour absorption refrigeration system and briefly explain
the working principle. (12)
(ii) Classify the air conditioning systems on the basis of their major functions and
explain.

Basic Civil and Mechanical - Nov/Dec 2009 Question Paper

B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2009
Second Semester
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
GE 2152 — BASIC CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

(Common to Bio-medical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering,
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Information Technology, Computer
Science & Engineering and Instrumentation & Control Engineering)
(Regulation 2008)

Time : Three hours 

Maximum : 100 Marks

Answer ALL questions
PART A— (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)

1. What is the principle of surveying?
2. Differentiate WCB from RB.
3. Define safe bearing capacity of soil.
4. What is Poisson's ratio?
5. List the types of dams.
6. Give the classification of power plants.
7. What is the principle of centrifugal pump?
8. What is meant by two stroke cycle engine?
9. Define the term refrigeration.
10. Mention the applications of refrigeration.

PART B— (5 x 16 = 80 marks)

11 (a) (i) Draw a neat sketch of a dumpy level and indicates its parts. (8)
(ii) Explain how reciprocal leveling is carried out in case of obstruction.(8)
Or
(b) (i) What are the requirements of a good building stone? (5)
(ii) What is the chemical composition of cement? (5)
(iii) List the types of cement and the various tests carried out on ordinary Portland
cement. (6)

12. (a) Enumerate different types of foundations you would recommend under different
situations and soil conditions. Explain them briefly. (16)
Or
(b) Draw a typical vertical section of a wall through openings, and show various
important elements of construction. (16)

13. (a) Explain the working of a single acting single stage reciprocating pump with a neat
sketch. Name the main parts. (16)
Or
(b) Explain the construction and working of a centrifugal pump with a neat sketch. (16)

14. (a) Describe the working of four stroke cycle petrol engine with neat sketches. 06)
Or
(b) Compare two-stroke engine with four-stroke engine. (16)

15. (a) Explain with a line diagramthe construction and working of a vapour compression
system of refrigeration. (16)
Or
(b) How are vapour refrigerators classified? Explain their operation. Mention the
names of vapours used in vapour refrigerators. (16)

Basic Civil and Mechanical - May/June 2010 Question Paper

B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2010
Second Semester
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
GE 2152 — BASIC CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

(Common to Bio-medical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering,
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Information Technology, Computer
Science & Engineering and Instrumentation & Control Engineering)
(Regulation 2008)
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 Marks

Answer ALL questions

PART A— (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)

1. State the two principles of surveying?
2. How are bricks classified?
3. Define bearing capacity of soil?
4. Define stress and strain?
5. What is the use of surge tank in hydropower plants?
6. Give two examples for positive displacement pumps?
7. What is the function of a carburetor?
8. Compare two stroke and four stroke engines with regard to power output and
thermal efficiency, for the same speed and cylinder capacity?
9. Define Ton of Refrigeration?
10. State the values of DBT and RH for human comfort in India?

PART B— (5 x 16 = 80 marks)

11. (a) The following perpendicular offsets were taken at 10 m intervals from a survey
line to an irregular boundary line: 3.15 m, 4.30 m, 8.20 m, 6.85 m, 7.60 m, 4.20 m,
5.60 m, and 4.30 m. Calculate the area enclosed between the survey line, irregular
boundary line, first and last offsets by trapezoidal rule.
OR
(b) What are the different types of cement? Explain their properties and uses.

12. (a) Describe with neat sketches:
(i) Any one type of shallow foundation
(ii) Pile foundation.
OR
(b) Describe with neat sketches
(i) Arch culvert
(ii) T-Beam and Slab Bridge.

13. (a) Draw a neat Layout of a typical Steam Power Plant and explain the various
circuits involved.
OR
(b) With the help of suitable sketches, explain the working of a Reciprocating Pump.
What are the advantages of centrifugal pumps over reciprocating pumps?

14. (a) Explain the working of a two stroke Petrol engine. What are the merits and
demerits of two stroke engines?
OR
(b) Explain the principle of working of a four stroke Diesel engine with suitable
sketches. What are the merits and demerits of four stroke engines?

15. (a) With the help of flow diagram explain the principle of working of a vapour
compression refrigeration system. Compare vapour absorption refrigeration with
vapour compression refrigeration.
Or
(b) With a neat sketch, explain in detail the working of a window type room air
conditioner

Basic Civil and Mechanical - Nov/Dec 2010 Question Paper

B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2010
Second Semester
Electrical and Electronics Engineering

GE 2152 — BASIC CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

(Common to Bio-medical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering,
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Information Technology, Computer
Science & Engineering and Instrumentation & Control Engineering)
(Regulation 2008)
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 Marks

Answer ALL questions

PART A— (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)

1. What is meant by surveying and leveling?
2. What are the raw materials required to manufacture the cement?
3. List different types of foundation used for buildings.
4. Define plastering. List the types of plasters.
5. What is known as gravity dam?
6. Give the classification of power plants.
7. What is known as scavenging?
8. What is known as stroke in an internal combustion engine?
9. Differentiate fire tube boilers from water tube boilers.
10.Mention any four refrigerants.

PART B— (5 x 16 = 80 Marks)

11. (a)Explain the various types of surveying.
Or
(b) Discuss the qualities, classification and uses of Bricks.

12. (a) With a sketch explain the various types of foundations.
Or
(b)What are roofs? Explain a reinforced cement concrete roof.

13. (a)Draw the plan and elevation of a typical bridge and
explain its components.
Or
(b) Draw the layout of Hydro-electric power plant and explain its working
principle.

14. (a)Explain the working principle of steam power plant with neat sketch.
Or
(b)Compare the air cooling and water cooling systems in IC engines.

15. (a) Explain the working principle of four stroke Compression
Ignition engine.
Or
(b) Draw a neat sketch and explain the working principle of
vapour absorption refrigeration system.

Basic Civil and Mechanical - Question Bank (All Unit)

QUESTION BANK

Sub. Name: Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering 
Year/Sem: I/II

UNIT-I
SURVEYING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS
PART-A (2 Marks)

1. What is surveying?
2. what is the objective of surveying?
3. what is the difference between a plan and a map?
4. what are the two major types of surveying
5. Differentiate between plane surveying and geodetic surveying?
6. How the surveying is classified based on purpose
7. State the principles of surveying.
8. What are the accessories used in chain surveying?
9. Define bearing of a line.
10. What are the systems of bearing
11. What is meant by local attraction & state its effects?
12. Define leveling and state its objectives
13. Define benchmark and state its effects
14. How rocks are classified?
15. What is quarrying & dressing of stones
16. What are the uses of stones?
17. State the uses of cement?
18. State the properties of cement concrete.
19. What is proportioning of concrete?
20. Define workability of concrete.
Subject Name: Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering

PART-B (16 Marks)

1. Explain with neat sketch prismatic compass and principles of compass surveying.
(16)
2. Explain with neat sketch 20m chain and principles of chain surveying. (16)
3. The following staff readings were observed successively with level, the instrument
having been shifted after second and fifth readings
0.870; 1.635; 2.135; 1.280; 2.980
3.125; 0.120; 1.825; 2.765; 2.015
the first reading was taken with the staff held upon a bench mark of elevation +
100.00. Enter the readings in level book and final reduced levels. Apply the usual
checks. Find also the difference in level between the first and last points (16)
4. What are the requirements of good building stone & state important varieties of
Building stones (16)
5 The following perpendicular offset were taken at 10 meter intervals from an
Survey line to an irregular boundary line
3.145m, 4.30m, 8.20m, 5.60m,7.60m, 4.2m, 5.6m, 4.3m.
Calculate the area enclosed between the survey line, the irregular boundary line,
and first and last offsets by the application of
a) Average ordinate method b) Trapezoidal rule and c) Simpson’s rule
(16)
6. What are the different types of cement? Explain the properties and uses?
(16)
7. What are the different types of steel? Explain the properties and uses?
(16)
Subject Name: Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering

UNIT-II
BUILDING COMPONENTS AND STRUCTURES

PART-A

1. State the objectives and requirements of good foundation?
2. Differentiate between shallow foundation and deep foundation.
3. Define bearing capacity of soil.
4. How the stone masonry is classified?
5. Define the following terms.
i) Corbel
ii) Cornice
iii) Coping
iv) String course
v) Through stone
6. Compare stone masonry and Brick masonry
7. Why bonding in brick wall is essential?
8. State the special features of English and Flemish bond.
9. Define beam, column and Lintel.
10. Classify the types of column based on its conditions.
11. State the purpose of plastering.
12. Define Dam, Bridge and classify them
13. What are the basic components of a bridge?
14. What is the purpose of reinforced concrete?
15. Define factor of safety.

PART-B (16 Marks)

1. a. List the six important points to be considered while selecting a site for
construction of Dam.
b. Explain differential leveling with a neat sketch.
2. Explain with neat sketch the different types of piles.
3. List out the different types of bond in brick wall and explain any three in detail.
4. Draw a neat sketch of a reinforced cement concrete column and explain.
5. Explain the types of floor suitable for residential and commercial building.
6. Explain briefly the different types of pitched roof coverings.

UNIT- III
POWER PLANT ENGINEERING
PART-A (2 Marks)

1. What are the types of power plant?
2. What are the parts of thermal power plant?
3. What is the purpose of Surge tank in hydro power plant?
4. Classify the hydro power plant.
5. What is the function of Draft tube?
6. Define Nuclear Fission. Write chain reaction.
7. What is the function of Moderator?
8. Write down the Merits and Demerits of Disel engine power plant.
9. List out the parts of the Gas turbine power plant.
10. Define Pump and Turbine.
11. Define Cavitations.
12. Define Primiming in Centrifugal Pump.
13. What is impulse turbine? Give example
14. What is Reaction turbine? Give example.

PART-B (16 Marks)

1. Explain working principle of thermal Power plant With Neat sketch. (16)
2. Explain working principle of Nuclear Power plant With Neat sketch. (16)
3. a) Explain working principle of Hydro Electric Power plant With Neat sketch. (12)
b) Write its advantages and Disadvantages (4)
4. a) Explain working principle of Disel Engine Power plant With Neat sketch. (12)
b) Write its advantages and Disadvantages (4)
5. a) Explain working principle of Gas turbine Power plant With Neat sketch. (12)
b) Write its advantages and Disadvantages (4) .
6. a) With the help of a neat sketch explain the working of Reciprocating Pump (8)
b) With the help of a neat sketch explain the working of Impulse Turbine (8)
7. a) With the help of a neat sketch explain the working of Centrifugal Pump (8)
b) With the help of a neat sketch explain the working of Impulse Turbine (8)

UNIT IV
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
PART-A (2 Marks)

1. What is heat engine?
2. Define I.C Engine and E.C. Engine
3. Classify the I.C engine.
4. List out the Part of the I.C. Engine
5. Define the terms: Top Dead Center, Bottom Dead Center.
6. Define the term: Compression Ratio.
7. What do you understand by Scavenging?
8. Define Boiler.
9. Classify Boilers.
10. Define fire tube boiler and water tube boiler.
11. List out the Boiler Mountings and Accessories.
12. What is the Purpose of a fusible Plug?

PART-B (16 Marks)

1. Describe the principal parts and functions of a Four Stroke Disel engine With Neat
Sketch (16)
2. Describe the principal parts and functions of a Four Stroke Petrol engine With Neat
Sketch (16)
3. Describe the principal parts and functions of a Two Stroke Disel engine With Neat
Sketch (16)
4. Describe the principal parts and functions of a Two Stroke Petrol engine With Neat
Sketch (16)
5. Describe the principal parts and functions of any one high pressure boiler With Neat
Sketch (16)
6. Describe the principal parts and functions of Babcock Wilcox boiler With Neat
Sketch (16)

UNIT V
REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING
PART-A (2 Marks)

1. Define Refrigeration.
2. Define refrigerant
3. Define C.O.P.
4. Define refrigerant. Give some examples of refrigerant.
5. Give some properties of good refrigerant.
6. Mention some of the applications of refrigeration.
7. Define relative humidity
8. Define psychrometry.
9. Define DBT and WBT.
10. What is a dew point temperature?
11. Define humidity
12. Mention the classification of air conditioning system.
13. Define year–round air conditioning system

PART-B (16 Marks)

1. Explain the principle and working of vapour compression refrigeration system
2. Explain the principle and working of the vapour absorption refrigeration system
3. Give the comparison of vapour absorption with vapour compression refrigeration
system
4. Explain the summer air-conditioning system for hot and dry weather
5. With the neat sketch explain the layout of a window room air conditioning
6. Explain the layout of the split type air conditioning system
7. Mention and explain the different types of refrigerant used
8. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the window air conditioning unit

Basic Civil and Mechanical - Model Question Paper

BASIC CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

MODEL QUESTION PAPER – I

MARKS: 100 TIME: 3 hrs

Part – A (20 × 2 = 40 Marks)
ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS
1. What are the two different principles involved in surveying?
2. What is meant by Quarrying referred in Engineering Materials?
3. Draw the Stress-Strain Curve for the Ductile Material (mild steel)
4. Distinguish between substructure and super structure of a building?
5. State the two principles of surveying.
6. How are bricks classified?
7. Define bearing capacity of soil.
8. Define stress and strain.
9. What is meant by Priming?
10. List out the merits of Diesel power plant
11. Why choke is used in Petrol engine?
12. What is the use of Fusible Plug in Boiler?
13. Give the examples for secondary refrigerants?
14. What is meant by Refrigeration? And Refrigerator?
15. What is the use of surge tank in hydropower plants?
16. Give two examples for positive displacement pumps.
17. What is the function of a carburetor?
18. Compare two stroke and four stroke engines with regard to power output and
thermal efficiency, for the same speed and cylinder capacity.
19. Define Ton of Refrigeration.
20. State the values of DBT and RH for human comfort in India.

Part B (5 X 12 = 60 Marks)
ANSWER ANY FIVE
21. (a) Define Surveying?
(b)What are all the Different operations to be performed in chain surveying?
(c) Explain the term contouring with the relevant example? [4+8+4]
22. (a) Name any four Physical and Mechanical Properties?
(b) Explain about the Manufacture of Bricks?
(c) Explain the Slump test. [4+8+4]
23. (a) Explain various types of Building Foundations?
(b) Differentiate between the Brick Masonry and Stone Masonry [ 8+8]
24. (a) Classify the Hydel Power plant
(b) Explain the Diesel Power plant
(c) Give the Water-hammer effect [4+8+4]
25.(a) What are all the various types of casings involved in centrifugal pump?
(b) Explain about the positive displacement pump.
(c) Compare centrifugal pump with Reciprocating pump [ 8+4+4]
26. (a) Explain the Two stroke Diesel engine
(b) Explain the Two stroke Petrol engine [ 8+8]
27. (a) Explain the Low pressure Boiler with neat sketch
(b) Differentiate Between the High pressure Boiler and Low pressure Boiler [ 8+8]
28. (a) Define refrigerant? Classify and Explain the Refrigerants [ 8+8]
(b) Explain the Layout of Domestic Refrigerator.

BCM Question Bank Unit 3,4,5

                                                       Part A

UNIT III – Power Plant Engineering, Pumps and Turbines.

1. Define power plant.

2. What are the different types of power plants?

3. State the function of the condenser in the steam power plant.

4. What is the function of moderator in nuclear power plant?

5. What are the materials used as a moderator in a nuclear power plant?

6. What are the fuels used in a nuclear power plant.

7. List out the factors to be considered for the selection of site for the hydro electric power plant.

8.  State the reason why the steam power plant is preferred than the other plants.

9. What is a cooling tower?

10. What is the function of a penstock?

11. What is meant by nuclear fission?

12. What is the function of a intercooler in gas turbine power plant?

13. Name the different components used in a gas turbine power plant.

14. What is radiation shielding.

15. What are the different types of hydro power plants?

16. State the demerits of steam power plant.

17. List out the applications of gas turbine power plant.

18. Name the locations where nuclear power plants were installed in India.

19. Define steam turbine.

20 List out the main parts of a steam turbine.

21 How steam turbines are classified.

22. Differentiate between impulse and reaction turbine.

23. Relative velocity of a steam increases in a reaction turbine – Justify.

UNIT IV

1. What is an engine?
2. What are the different types of heat engine?
3.  What is meant by SI Engine.
4. What is meant by CI Engine.
5. List out the main components of a SI Engine.
6. What is a four stroke cycle engine?
7. What is the function of a carburetor?
8. What is the fundamental difference between two stroke and four stroke engine.
9. Why fuel is injected in a CI Engine.
10. Mention the different types of ignition systems used in SI engine.
11. What is the function of a choke, in a petrol engine?
12. What is the function of a spark plug, in a petrol engine?
13. What is the function of a fuel pump in a diesel engine?
14. Define fuel injector.
15. What are the different types of cooling system used in IC engines.
16. Define lubrication.
17. Mention some engine parts, that require lubrication.
18. What are the different types of lubrication systems in IC Engines.
19. How boilers are classified.
20. List the advantages of high pressure boilers.
21. How modern boilers differ from olden day boilers.
22. What is the function of an economiser.
23. List out the boiler mountings.
24. What is the difference between boiler mountings and accessories.
25. What is the function of a super heater.
26. What is the function of a air pre-heater.
27. Give few examples for water tube boiler.
28. Give few examples for fire tube boiler.

UNIT V

1.            Define Refrigeration.

2.            What is a refrigerator?

3.            Define Refrigerant.

4.            Give some examples for refrigerant.

5.             Define COP

6.             List out the properties of a good refrigerant.

7.             State the function of  a compressor in refrigeration system.

8.             Give the applications of a refrigeration.

9.             Define air conditioning.

10.     Define Relative humidity.

11. Define DBT

12. Define WBT

13. List out the types of air conditioning.

14. Define Dew point temperature.

15. Define psychrometry.

16. Define relative humidity.

17. Differentiate between humidification and dehumidification.

18. What is the function of a capillary tube.

19.  Differentiate between window air conditioner and package type air conditioner.

20. Draw the layout of a domestic refrigerator.

 

 Part B

 UNIT III

1. Draw the layout of the steam power plant and explain.

2. Sketch the diesel power plant and explain its working principle, also state its merits and demerits.

3. Draw the general arrangement of a nuclear power plant and explain its working. List out its merits and demerits.

4. Explain how energy conversion is taking place in a solar power plant, with a line sketch.

5. Draw the layout of a wind mill and state its advantages and disadvantages.

6. Give the schematic layout of a hydro electric power plant and explain the function of its each component.

7. What is the principle of a tidal power generation.  Also explain the low tide and high tide systems.

8. Define a centrifugal pump, explain the working of a single stage pump with a sketch.

9. Explain the construction and working principle of a reciprocating pump with neat sketch. Also state its applications.

10. With pressure velocity diagram explain the working of a single stage impulse turbine.

11. With pressure velocity diagram explain the working of a reaction turbine.

12. Differentiate between impulse and reaction turbine.

13. With a neat sketch, briefly explain about Lamont Boiler

14. Explain the construction and working principle of Cochran Boiler.

15. Name the important boiler mountings and briefly explain their functions.

16. Name some of the boiler accessories, and explain their functions with sketches.

UNIT IV

1. With neat sketch, explain the major parts of an IC Engine.

2. Explain the working principle of four stroke petrol engine with neat sketches.

3. With neat sketches, explain the working principle of two stroke petrol engines.

5. Explain the working principle of a four stroke Diesel engine with neat sketch.

6. With line diagram, explain the working principle of two stroke diesel engine.

7. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a CI engines over SI Engines.

8. Compare two stroke and four stroke engines.

9. Compare air cooling and water cooling system used in IC engines.

10. Explain briefly about knocking and detonation.

11. With a neat sketch briefly explain about fuel injector.

UNIT V

1. With a neat sketch explain the layout of a window air conditioning.

2. Draw the layout of a vapour compression refrigeration system, and explain     the working principle of it.

3. With a simple circuit diagram, explain the working principle of the vapour

     absorption refrigeration system.

4.  Mention and describe the different types of refrigerants used.

5.  With a neat diagram, briefly explain about the split type room air conditioner.

6.  Draw the layout of multi split air conditioner, and explain the working principle of  it.

7. Write down the definitions of the following:

    (a) DBT (b) WBT (c) Relative Humidity (d) Dew point temperature (e) humidity (f)

    Psychrometry (g) COP

BCM Question Bank Unit 1

UNIT I

1. (a) Find the whole circle bearings of the following quadrant bearings:

          (i) AP – N 35^o15’ E   (ii) AQ – S 32^o00’ E   (iii) AR – S 55^o 15’ W

          (iv) AS – N 40^o 30’ W 

    (b) Find the quadrant bearing of the following whole circle bearings:

          (i) PA 35^o 15’ (ii) PB – 130^o00’ (iii) PC – 210^o 15’ (iv) PD – 290^o 45’

2. Explain the following :

    (a) Ranging and its types (b) Chaining (c) Offsetting (d) Advantages and

    disadvantages of chain surveying.

3. Explain the following methods of calculating areas:

    (a) Mid ordinate rule (b) Average ordinate rule (c) Trapezoidal rule (d) Simpson’s

    rule.

4. The following offset were taken at 10 m intervals from a survey line to an irregular boundary line.

                        3.62m, 2.58m, 6.12m, 8.70m, 5.44m, 6.08m and 4.56m

Calculate the area enclosed between the survey line, the irregular boundary line and first and last offsets, by the application of (a) Average ordinate rule (b) Trapezoidal rule (c) Simpson’s rule.

5. The following offsets were measured from a chain line to the boundary of a plot.

Distance in metres	0	10	20	30	40	60	80
Offset in metres	5.10	4.55	6.10	8.22	5.31	6.58	3.82

Find the area enclosed between the boundary, chain line and the end offsets.

6. (a) Explain the principle of chain and compass surveying.

    (b) Explain briefly about the theodolite surveying and briefly explain its essential

          parts.

7. Explain briefly about the level and leveling staff, with suitable sketches.

8. The following staff readings were taken with a level, the instrument having been

    moved after third and seventh readings:

    2.340; 1.725; 0.625; 2.890; 2.200; 1.420; 0.805; 0.505; 1.485; 0.980

    Enter the above readings in a page of level book and calculate the reduced levels of

   the points if the first was taken with a staff held on a bench mark of 100.00 m

9. State the merits and demerits of plane table surveying.

10. What are the characters and uses of contour maps.

11. List out the physical properties of materials, explain any eight.

12.  List out the mechanical properties of materials, explain any eight.

13. (a) List out the qualities of good building stone.

      (b) List out the uses of stones.

14. What are the various types of stones in India, explain.

15. Explain briefly about the various steps involved in the manufacture of bricks.

16. Write brief notes on the following:

      (a) Hand moulding and its types (b) Machine moulding.

17. (a) List out the qualities of good bricks.

      (b) Write short notes on sun dried bricks and burnt bricks.

18. Explain briefly about the special types of bricks.

19. Explain briefly about the various steps involved in the manufacture of bricks.

20.  Explain the following operations involved in the manufacturing of cements.

       (a) Mixing of raw materials (b) Burning (c) Grinding.

21. State the properties and uses of ordinary or Portland cement

22. List out the various types of cement, and state its uses.

23. With the neat sketches, briefly explain about the commercial forms of steel.

24. What do you meant by Industrial Timber? Explain the following varieties of industrial timber.

    (a) Veneers (b) Ply woods (c) Fibre Boards (d) Impreg Boards (e) Compreg boards.

25. What are the various steps involved in the manufacture of concrete, explain.