Materials Testing Construction Practices (KCE401) - AKTU Question Paper 2021-22
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This is the official AKTU Materials Testing Construction Practices Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 4, academic session 2021-22. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.
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Materials Testing Construction Practices (KCE401) — complete question paper
- aWhy is it important to study the properties of building materials? 1
- bHow the structure of brick tested? 1
- cWhy steel is preferred as a reinforcing material? 2
- dWhy are mechanical and properties important of bio plastics? 2
- eWhat is the importance of layout in the construction? 3
- fIdentify floor materials. 3
- gWhat is the difference between lintel and beam? 4
- hHow many principles of building planning are important? 4 Q1(i) What are the examples of natural ventilation? 5 Q1(j) What is the purpose of escalator? 5
- aElaborately discuss the engineering properties of civil engineering materials such as steel, stone and timber that are considered for selecting these materials
- bDiscuss about properties and characteristic of the glass. 2
- cWhat are the various measure which are taken during termite control? 3
- dWith neat sketch explain typical cross-section depicting various elements of a building
- eExplain with the help of a diagram , the working of a Flushing Cisterns. 5
- aState and explain the slump cone test on cement concrete . Correlate the slump and workability of cement concrete
- bDescribe timber moisture test. Define seasoning for timber. 1
- aName different processes of manufacture of steel and describe one process in detail with the help of a flow-chart
- bDiscuss about how do you achieve thermal insulation of exposed doors and windows 2
- aDescribe in detail the construction of a geometrical stair and state where this is commonly used?
- bWrite the advantages of cavity wall. And explain with neat sketch rubble masonry cavity wall
- aDraw a neat sketch of a timber door with shutter , label various parts and draw the details of various joints
- bExplain with neat sketch Mud-phuskka terracing treatment with tile paving. 4
- aDiscuss about factors effecting the Acoustic design of buildings. 5
- bDraw neat sketches of the following types of pointing : (i) Vee -Pointing (ii) Groove- Pointing (iii) Beaded Pointing (iv) Tuck - Pointing
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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