Building Materials and Retrofitting - Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems - Architecture and Planning Previous Year Questions

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2007 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2007

The strength of concrete increases with

A

increase in water cement ratio

B

decrease in water cement ratio

C

increase of workability

D

decrease in cement aggregate ratio

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2007 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2007

Surkhi is obtained by grinding

A

well burnt clay bricks

B

slag from industry

C

stone aggregate

D

rice husk

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2007 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2007

Match the parts of a tree log in Group I with their descriptions in Group II.

Group I
P. Heartwood
Q. Sapwood
R. Cambium Layer
S. Medullary Rays

Group II
1. Outer annual rings of the tree
2. Thin horizontal veins radiating from the pith towards the bark
3. Outermost protective covering of the log
4. Innermost rings surrounding the pith
5. Outermost one ring between the bark and sapwood

A

P-4, Q-2, R-5, S-3

B

P-3, Q-5, R-4, S-1

C

P-4, Q-1, R-5, S-2

D

P-5, Q-1, R-4, S-2

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2008 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2008

Match the following:

A

P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4

B

P-3, Q-2, R-4, S-1

C

P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3

D

P-4, Q-3, R-1, S-2

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2008 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2008

Match the following with their area of application

A

P-1, Q-1, R-2, S-3, T-1

B

P-4, Q-5, R-5, S-4, T-1

C

P-3, Q-5, R-4, S-1, T-2

D

P-2, Q-3, R-2, S-5, T-5

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2009 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2009

Increase in the volume of fine aggregate due to the presence of moisture is called

A

Bulking

B

Buckling

C

Bending

D

Twisting

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2009 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2009

The property of concrete measured by the Slump Test is

A

Durability

B

Hardness

C

Strength

D

Workability

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2009 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2009

The principles of Universal Design include:
P. Flexibility in use
Q. Tolerance for error
R. Energy efficiency
S. Low physical effort

A

P, Q, R

B

Q, R, S

C

P, R, S

D

P, Q, S

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2009 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2009

Identify Pozzolana from the following materials: P. Cement Q. Fly-ash R. Sand S. Surkhi

A

Q, S

B

P, R, S

C

P, Q, S

D

P, R

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2010 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2010

Natural granite used for cladding in buildings belongs to the category of

A

Igneous Rock

B

Acid Rock

C

Sedimentary Rock

D

Metamorphic Rock

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2010 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2010

The age of a tree is determined by

A

Counting the number of rings in the stem cross section

B

Counting the number of leaves on the main branches

C

Measuring the height of the tree from the rootball

D

Measuring the canopy circumference of the tree

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2010 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2010

Pick the ODD one from the figures given below with respect to Reflection and Transmission of light.

A

P

B

Q

C

R

D

S

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2011 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2011

Consistency of cement is measured by

A

Pycometer

B

Slump cone

C

Universal Testing Machine

D

Vicat’s apparatus

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2011 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2011

The appropriate material for flooring of an external ramp of a building would be

A

Polished granite

B

Wax polished marble

C

Glazed ceramic tile

D

Rough finish sandstone

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2011 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2011

One cubic metre of Ordinary Portland Cement yields a volume of M15 concrete in the range of

A

2 to 3 cum

B

4 to 5 cum

C

7 to 8 cum

D

8 to 9 cum

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2011 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2011

Match the terms in Group I with their descriptions in Group II
Group I
P. Quoin
Q. Stucco
R. Mandala
S. Cupola
Group II
1. Geometric representation of the universe
2. Small dome
3. Triangular form above an opening
4. Corner stone at the angle of buildings
5. Plaster

A

P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1

B

P-3, Q-5, R-1, S-4

C

P-4, Q-5, R-1, S-2

D

P-3, Q-1, R-5, S-4

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2014 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2014

BEES is an acronym for

A

Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability

B

Built Environment and Ecological Society

C

Building for Energy and Environment Sustainability

D

Built Environment and Engineering Services

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2014 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2014

The most important property of concrete in its fresh state is

A

Compressive strength

B

Tensile strength

C

Elastic modulus

D

Workability

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2014 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2014

A brick wall 19 cm thick has a thermal conductivity 0.811 W/m °C. The outside and inside surface conductance of the wall are 16 W/m² °C and 8 W/m² °C respectively, then the U-value of the wall in W/m² °C is ______

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2014 · Architecture and Planning · Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems · Building Materials and Retrofitting

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2014

Assuming full compaction, strength of concrete is inversely proportional to

A

Water - cement ratio

B

Water - sand ratio

C

Water - coarse aggregate ratio

D

Water - plasticiser ratio

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