Question Bank: Important Long Questions

Chapter 6

SUPERSTRUCTURE

I. Answer the following:

1. Explain, with neat sketches, the various types of bonds in brick work.

2. Distinguish between:

(i) English Bond and Flemish Bond and (ii) Brick Masonry and Stone Masonry

3. Explain the basic principles of brick masonry construction.

Or

 Explain the precautions to be observed in brick work construction.

4. Explain the following types of masonry with suitable sketches:

 (i) Un-coursed random rubble masonry (ii) Squared rubble masonry

 (iii) Ashlar fine masonry (iv) Ashlar chamfered masonry (v) Ashlar facing masonry

5. Explain the basic principles of stone masonry construction.

Or

Explain the precautions to be observed in stone work construction.

6. Explain the following types of beams with illustrated diagrams:

 (i) Fixed Beam             (iv) Overhanging Beam

(ii) Cantilever Beam      (v) Singly Reinforced Beam

(iii) Continuous Beam   (vi) Doubly Reinforced Beam

7. Describe the R.C.C. columns of square, rectangular and circular sections with neat sketches.

8. What are the precautions to be observed in column construction?

9. Explain the following arrangements of lintels with illustrated sketches:

(i) Lintel over interior door opening

(ii) Lintel over exterior door opening

10. Discuss the various requirements of a good roof.

11. Describe the components of flat R.C.C. roof. Explain its construction details.

12. List the advantages and disadvantages of R.C.C. flat roof.

13. Explain the following types of sloping roofs with detailed sketches:

(i) Lean-to Roof     (iv) Collar Beam Roof

(ii) Coupled Roof   (v) Purlin Roof

(iii) Coupled Close Roof

14. Write short notes on: (i) King-post Roof Truss (ii) King-post Steel Roof Truss

15. List the advantages, disadvantages and uses of steel roof trusses.

16. Describe any one type of curved roof with a suitable sketch. Mention its uses.

17. Describe the important factors to be considered in the selection of floorings for ground floor and upper floors.

18. (a) List the various types of flooring.

(b) Describe the flooring used for heavy duty industrial floors.

19. Explain the following types of flooring with illustrated diagrams:

 (i) Brick Flooring      (iv) Granolithic Flooring

 (ii) Cement Concrete Flooring   (v) Mosaic Flooring

 (iii) Terrazzo Flooring   (vi) Marble Flooring

20. What are the purposes of plastering? List the various requirements of a good plaster.

21. What is the objective of plastering? List and comment any five defects in plastering.

22. Explain the procedure to be adopted for plastering work.