Chapter Questions
What is super structure? Distinguish between load bearing and framed structure.
Distinguish between load bearing wall and partition wall.
Write short notes on(i) partition wall(ii) rubble and ashlar masonry.
State various points to be kept in mind in supervising(i) stone masonry(ii) brick masonry
Distinguish between(i) Stretcher and header bond(ii) English and Flemish bond(iii) Double flemish and single flemish bond.
Explain different types of bonds used in brick masonry with sketches.
State advantages and disadvantages of brick masonry over stone masonry.
What is plaster ? State common proportions used in plaster. List the objective of plaster.
What are the requirements of good plaster? State number of coats and their thicknesses used in different types of plasters.
Write short note on pointing.
Distinguish between plastering and pointing.
What are the different types of flooring ? Briefly explain any four of them.
Distinguish between terrazo flooring and mosaic flooring.
With sketches explain reinforced brick slab and hollow tiled flooring.
State advantages and disadvantages of flat roofs.
State different types of single roofs and give their sketches.
What is a truss? What are the different materials used for making trusses ? Give sketches of any four types of trusses.
Write short notes on(i) Shell roof(ii) Folded plate roof.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of(i) Shell roofs over beam-slab construction(ii) Folded plate roof over shell roof.
Write short notes on the following roof coverings(i) thatch(ii) shingle(iii) tiles(iv) slates.
Compare between A.C. and G.L. sheet coverings.
Write short notes on sizes of doors and windows.
Sketch the following types of doors(i) Battened and ledged(ii) Battened, ledged and braced(iii) Louvered.
Write short notes on(i) revolving doors(ii) swing doors(iii) sliding doors
Distinguish between(i) Collapsible and rolling shutters(ii) Collapsible and revolving door.
Explain any four types of windows classified on the basis of their position.
Sketch gable, dormer, skylight and clear storey windows.
What is lintel? Where do you use lintel? Briefly explain different types of lintels used.
Explain the terms rise and tread of stairs. Give the desirable relationship between them.
Sketch dog legged, open newel and geometric stairs.
Write short notes on straight stairs and spiral stairs.
What are the salient points to be considered in locating stairs?