106 BME&BCE

BTECH DEGREE I&II SEMESTER EXAMINATION MAY 2007

BASIC CIVIL ENGINEERING

Time: 1 ½ Hrs Max marks:50

PART A

1) a) What are various methods for testing of bricks?

b) Explain well foundation with neat sketch

c) Draw the plan of alternate courses in English bond for cross junction of 2 walls of

1 ½ brick thickness

d) Compare English bond & Flemish bonds.

e) (i) Explain principle of surveying.

(ii) What are the compensating errors in chaining?

PART B

2) Explain different types of steel roofs trusses with sketches

OR

3) Write short notes on : (i) Datum plane (ii) Horizontal surface (iii) Level surface

(iv) Reduced level

4) What is shallow foundation? Explain different types of shallow foundations.

OR

5) The following consecutive readings were taken with a dumpy level

0.894 , 1.643 ,2.896 ,3.016 ,0.954 ,0.582 ,0.251 ,1.532, 0.996, 2.135

The instrument was shifted after the 4th&8th readings.First reading was taken on

BM of RL 820.765 m . Calculate the RLs of points & also the usual checks.

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BASIC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Time: 1 ½ Hrs Max marks:50

PART A

1) 1. State & explain first law of thermodynamics

2. State second law of thermodynamics(Kelvin plank& Clausins statements)

3. Explain summer air conditioning system

4. Explain the principle of working of reaction turbines with neat sketches

PART B

2) a) Derive the governing equation fir a non flow reversible adiabatic process

b) Briefly explain the working of a 2 stroke cycle diesel engine with neat sketches.

OR

3) a) Explain coil ignition system in a petrol engine

b) Briefly explain vapour absorption refrigeration system

4) What is compounding of turbines?Explain different types of compounding with

neat sketches.

OR

5) What are different methods of arc welding? Explain welding defects .

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