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Materials Testing Construction Practices (BCE401) - AKTU Question Paper 2023-24

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This is the official AKTU Materials Testing Construction Practices Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 4, academic session 2023-24. 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:2023-24
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Materials Testing Construction Practices (BCE401) — complete question paper · 70 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all q u e s t i o n s i n b r i e f . 2 x 7 = 1 4
  • a
    Why is it important to study the property of building materials? 2
  • b
    What is the major constituent of the manufacture of bricks? 2
  • c
    What is the difference between paints and varnishes 2
  • d
    Does fly ash affect concrete strength? 2
  • e
    What is the purpose of prelimi nary investigation of soil? 2
  • f
    What are site layout plans? 2
  • g
    What is the feature of couple roof? 2
Section BAttempt any three o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 7 x 3 = 2 1
  • a
    Explain hydration of cement and what are the different types of compounds formed during hydration
  • b
    Write the engineering properties of glass. Also write the ty pes of glass used in construction
  • c
    With neat sketches explain the types of foundations used in various type of construction 7
  • d
    Where are arches provided? Giv e the name classifications of lintel with base of use of materials. Draw the neat sketch of reinforced brick lintel
  • e
    Describe the methods of damp proofing with sketch for the fo llowing (a) Foundations
  • b
    Basement in area having high water table
Section CAttempt any one p a r t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 7 x 1 = 7
  • a
    Give the classifications of lime based on properties and usa ge by IS 712-1973. 7
  • b
    Define steel slag. Where the s teel slag used? Give the advantages and disadvantages of steel slag
  • a
    Write the insulation standards as per IS3792-1966. Write the methods of thermal insulation of roofs with figure
  • b
    Why is silica fume used in high -strength concrete? What does it do? 7
  • a
    Explain with the diagram of cavity wall. Also write the purpose of cavity wall. 7
  • b
    Draw a neat sketch of Arch and discuss their technical terms used in arch. 7
  • a
    Define form work. Explain with neat sketch of vertical shore s. 7
  • b
    What is underpinning? With neat sketch explain underpinning by pit method. 7
  • a
    With neat sketch explain (a)Ventilation due to wind effect ( b) Ventilation due to stack effect
  • b
    What are the problems with 3D printing in construction? What materials are used in 3D printing construction?

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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