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Modern Construction Materials (KCE052) - AKTU Question Paper 2023-24

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This is the official AKTU Modern Construction Materials Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 5, 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 5
Session:2023-24
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Modern Construction Materials (KCE052) — complete question paper · 100 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all q u e s t i o n s i n b r i e f . 2 x 10 = 20
  • a
    What are smart building materials? 2 1
  • b
    Discuss fly ash bricks. 2 1
  • c
    Name two types of waste materials. 2 2
  • d
    Explain geosynthetics. 2 2
  • e
    What is nuclear concrete? 2 3
  • f
    Define prefabricated systems in construction. 2 3
  • g
    Explain polymer concrete composite. 2 4
  • h
    Name one property that is enhanced by the infiltration of sulph ur in concrete. 2 4 i. What are polyurethane membranes? 2 5 j. What is PVC? 2 5
Section BAttempt any three o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 10x3=30
  • a
    Explain soil-cement blocks. How does the production process of soil- cement blocks contribute to sustainability? 10 1
  • b
    What characterizes bituminous material? Discuss its primary application. 10 2
  • c
    What is ferrocement? How does ferrocement enhance the durability? 10 3
  • d
    Define fiber-reinforced polymers. How do FRPs enhance the mechanical properties of polymers? 10 4
  • e
    Define sound insulation and its significance in the design of buildings. 10 5
Section CAttempt any one p a r t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 10x1=10
  • a
    Explain RFPC. What are the pot ential applications of RFPC in construction? 10 1
  • b
    Explain the classification of glass-reinforced gypsum. 10 1
  • a
    What are the common metals used in construction, and why are th ey preferred? 10 2
  • b
    Discuss the property of lightweig ht concrete that sets it apart f r o m regular concrete. 10 2
  • a
    Discuss different types of f ibers used in construction materials. 10 3
  • b
    Explain heat-resisting and r efractory concrete. 10 3
  • a
    Define polymers. How do polymers contribute to the durability a nd sustainability of building materials? 10 4
  • b
    Define sulphur concrete and its composition. 10 4
  • a
    What are waterproofing materials? How have advancements in mode rn waterproofing materials improved their effectiveness? 10 5
  • b
    Discuss the key advantages of using polymer-based finishes for flooring. 10 5

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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