About this previous year paper
The uploaded document is a B.Tech 4th semester Building Material and Construction (CE404) question paper from the 2016–17 theory examination.
Subject: Building Material and Construction (CE404)
Exam Duration: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Section A – Short Answer Questions (10×2 = 20 Marks)
These are direct 2-mark questions to test definitions and basic concepts.
Examples include:
Classification of rocks Meaning of stone dressing
Ingredients of glass Factors affecting brick quality
Seasoning of timber Factors affecting cement concrete strength
Definition of quarrying and mining Types of doors
Pigment volume concentration
Section B – Descriptive Questions (Any 5×10 = 50 Marks)
Medium-length questions that require explanations or comparisons.
Topics include:
Definition and properties of cement concrete
Factors affecting strength of timber
Types of floors
Comparison between fat lime and hydraulic lime
Defects in timber
Factors to consider when selecting an area for building construction
Factors affecting brick quality
Anti-termite treatment
Section C – Long Answer Questions (Any 2×15 = 30 Marks)
Analytical or descriptive questions with practical focus:
Ingredients and description of oil-borne paints.
Water supply system — meaning and types.
Types of windows — advantages and disadvantages.