STUPIDSID
1 (a)
What is a pneumatic caisson? Where is it adopted? How is it constructed?
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1 (b)
What is the meaning of the term pile foundation? Explain uses of piles.
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2 (a)
Discuss in detail Ohio river type wood sheeting cofferdam.
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Solve any one question from Q2(b) & Q2(c)
2 (b)
Mention advantages and disadvantages of cast in situ and pre cast concrete piles.
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2 (c)
What is cofferdam? Which are its uses? Enlist common types of cofferdams.
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Solve any two question from Q3(a), Q3(b) & Q3(c), Q3(d)
3 (a)
Enlist various methods of controlling ground water during construction and
Suggest their suitability for different soil conditions. Explain with sketches any
two methods.
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3 (b)
Describe method of well point system for dewatering of foundation soils.
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3 (c)
Write short note on Vibroflotation.
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3 (d)
Explain formwork for big arches.
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Solve any two question from Q4(a), Q4(b) & Q4(c), Q4(d)
4 (a)
List methods of demolition and explain any Two.
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4 (b)
Write short note on Tall structure.
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4 (c)
Define following terms:
(1) Depreciation
(2) Investment cost
(3) Obsolescence Cost
(4) Down Time
(5) Scrape value
(6) Replacement cost
(7) Maintenance charges
(1) Depreciation
(2) Investment cost
(3) Obsolescence Cost
(4) Down Time
(5) Scrape value
(6) Replacement cost
(7) Maintenance charges
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4 (d)
Discuss advantages and disadvantages of Scrapers.
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Solve any two question from Q5(a), Q5(b) & Q5(c), Q5(d)
5 (a)
What is concrete pump? What are the advantages of transportation of concrete by
Pumps?
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5 (b)
Describe briefly the earth rammers.
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5 (c)
Draw a neat sketch of belt conveyor system and describe its components.
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5 (d)
What are the uses of power shovels? Describe with neat sketch basic parts and
operation of power shovel.
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