Convert (i) 2 miles to kilometer (ii) 10 acres to square meter of area (iii) Express one cubic meter to cubic feet of volume
Draw a neat sketch of roof top rainwater harvesting system and explain how you will calculate the storage volume requirements.
State the permissible limits of the following parameters in drinking water for the following parameters as per IS Codes (i) BOD (ii) pH (iii) lead
Compare the properties of conventional bricks with stones in respect of fire resistance, water absorbing capacity and strength.
Discuss in detail how total station is a multipurpose instrument and explain its benefits with respect to speed and accuracy
Taking tread width for a flight of stairs to be 30 cm and individual risers to be 15 cm calculate the number of risers and treads for the vertical separation between the floors as 3.3 meters. State the number of riser after which landing will be provided.
Draw a proportionate line plan of a low-cost housing building having living room, bedroom, kitchen, washing platform and water closet. Mention sizes.
Discuss how the organic waste generated from kitchens for a small town should be managed and disposed off.
Explain how proper orientation of a building can make it more energy efficient for the building located in tropical climate.
Draw cross section through door for a single wall for a residential building from foundation bottom to parapet top showing spread footing foundation for 30 cm thick wall. Label the components and provide dimensions.
Give the nominal dimension of a door in a residential building, chair for a single person and a single bed cot.
The following consecutive readings were taken with a level and a 4meter levelling staff on a continuously sloping ground: 0.750, 1.535, 1.955, 2.430,
Convert the following whole circle bearings into quadrantal bearings: (i) 30º (ii) 120 º (iii) 340 º
Explain how water cement ratio affects the strength and workability of concrete.
Check for local attractions if any and calculate the internal angles. Table for Q4(c) Line F.B. B. B. AB 120°00 ʾ 300° 00ʾ BC 40° 00 ʾ 220° 00ʾ CD 300° 15ʾ 120°15ʾ DA 200° 45 ʾ 20° 45ʾ
Enlist three traditional building materials that were used in construction of historical heritage buildings of India.
Explain the concept and advantage of locally available materials in construction of green buildings
Discuss the structural measures taken which will make buildings less vulnerable to damage due to earthquakes.
Compare the properties of fiber reinforced polymers and plastic and hence give the application and uses of FRP.
Discuss the existing gaps and problems in conservation of heritage buildings in India.
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