B.TechSemester 42022-23Material Testing And Construction PracticesKCE-401

Material Testing And Construction Practices (KCE-401) - AKTU Question Paper 2022-23

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This is the official AKTU Material Testing And Construction Practices Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 4, academic session 2022-23. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech

Semester:Semester 4

Session:2022-23

University:AKTU / UPTU

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Material Testing And Construction Practices (KCE-401) — complete question paper

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 2 x 10 = 20

a
What do you understand by the term efflorescence in bricks?
b
What is seasoning of Timber?
c
What are elastomers?
e
Explain the term Header and Stretcher
f
Explain the term Tread and Riser
h
Differentiate between Plastering and Pointing? (i) Differentiate between Corrosion and Rusting? (j) What do you understand by the term Stack Effect?

Section BAttempt any three of the following: 10x3=30

a
Explain the factors governing the choice of Building Material
b
Explain the various constituents of paint
c
Draw a neat sketch of a staircase showing the various components. Brieflyexplain the various types of staircases
d
Explain how pre-construction anti termite treatment is carried out in a building
e
Explain the various measures taken for limiting the spread of fire in a bui lding

Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 10x1=10

a
What do you understand by the term workability of c oncrete? Explain the slumpmethod for determining the workability of concrete
b
Explain the various tests that need to be performed to ensure the suitability of calcined clay bricks
b
Explain the properties and uses of glass as a construction material
a
What is meant by Bonds in Brick Work? Explain the v arious types of bondsused in brick masonry
b
What are the various ill effects of dampness?Discus s the various methods of damp proofing
a
Explain with neat sketches any five types doors commonly used in modern buildings
b
Discuss the various principle of planning the building
b
Illustrate the importance of Building Services

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

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