USN 18CCT15

First Semester M.Tech. Degree Examination, June/July 2019

Mechanization in Construction

Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks: 100

Note: Answer FIVE full questions, choosing
ONE full question from each module.
2. Any revealing of identification, appeal to evaluator and /or equations written eg, 42+8 = 50, will be treated as malpractice.

Module-1
1 a. Explain the working of dozer with neat sketch also state the applications. (10 Marks)
b. State the advantages and disadvantages of mechanization with respect to construction
industry. (10 Marks)
Important Note : 1. On completing your answers, compulsorily draw diagonal cross lines on the remaining blank pages.

OR
2 a. State any four National civil engineering projects. Explain any one with salient features.
(10 Marks)
b. Explain the types of haulers used for hauling operation. (10 Marks)

Module-2
3 a. State and explain the objectives for screening of aggregates. (10 Marks)
b. Explain any five methods adopted for placing concrete. (10 Marks)

OR
4 a. State and explain the working of any two types of crushers. (10 Marks)
b. Draw the flow diagram of an aggregate crushing plant and explain briefly various stages.
(10 Marks)

Module-3
5 a. List Explain rebar fabrication with advantages. (10 Marks)
b. Explain the types of formwork used for structural purpose. (10 Marks)

OR
6 a. Explain mivan shuttering with advantages. (10 Marks)
b. Explain the types of formwork used for structural purpose. (10 Marks)

Module-4
7 a. State and explain the any two methods of trenchless technology. (10 Marks)
b. State and explain any two types of pile hammer. (10 Marks)

OR
8 a. Explain the process of box pushing technique. (10 Marks)
b. State the different segmental bridge construction methods and explain any two. (10 Marks)

Module-5
9 a. Write a brief note on various environment issues due to mechanization. (10 Marks)
b. Explain the factors affecting the selection of drilling equipment. (10 Marks)

OR
10 a. Explain the importance of safety in mechanization. (10 Marks)
b. Write a brief note on diamond drills. (10 Marks)

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