T.K.M.
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
EZHUKONE, KOLLAM- 691505
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL
ENGINEERING
QUESTION BANK
CET309 –CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY &
MANAGEMENT
MODULE I
1. What are the different market forms of timber used in construction industry?
2. What is an admixture? Explain the properties and uses of admixtures in
concrete.
3. What is meant by curing of concrete? Discuss the different methods of
curing of concrete
4. Explain the determination of grading of aggregates.
5. Explain the tests on cement with IS specifications.
6. Give a brief discussion about bulking of fine aggregate.
7. Write a short note on quality of water for construction.
8. Explain the chemical and mineral admixtures.
9. Explain the manufacturing of cement in detail.
10. Explain the chemical composition of cement.
MODULE II
1. What are the advantages of framed structures?
2. Distinguish between RCC framed buildings and steel framed buildings.
3. Distinguish between load bearing and framed buildings
4. Brief discuss about damp proof course.
5. What are the steps involved in manufacturing of concrete.
6. Explain the properties of fresh concrete.
7. Write a short notes on a) segregation b) bleeding
8. What are the factors affecting workability of concrete.
9. Explain the types of arches and its construction details.
[Link] the types of lintels and its construction details.
11. Explain the objectives of finishing works
12. Explain the types and objectives of plastering.
[Link] the types and objectives of pointing.
[Link] the types and objectives of painting.
MODULE III
1. What are different types of failures of a building? List out the general
reasons for a building collapse.
2. What are the causes of failure in RCC & steel structures? Explain with neat
sketches.
3. Explain the different types of scaffolding
4. Explain the requirements of a form work used in concrete structures.
5. Explain the advantages of prefabrication in construction.
6. Explain the method of slip form construction.
7. Explain the rapid wall construction.
8. Explain the soil-cement block masonry.
9. Discuss about voided slab technology.
10. Give a brief discussion about filler slab technology.
11. Explain the prefabricated components in detail.
12. Elucidate the concept of prestressing.
13. Give a brief discussion about construction 3D printing.
MODULE IV
1. What is a tender? Indicate the information provided in the tender notice with
example.
2. What constitute tender documents and what general information should be
furnished in such documents?
3. Write short note on i) Tender form ii) Tender document iii) Tender notice
4. Write a note on Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) and Security Deposit.
5. Explain DPR with its contents.
6. Explain the categories of project.
7. Explain the life cycle of project.
8. Explain the types of contracts.
9. Explain the advantages of item rate contract.
MODULE V
1. What are the advantages and limitations of Bar Charts? Explain.
2. Explain various types of floats.
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3. Define event and activity. Explain types of events
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[Link] are the limitations of Bar charts?
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i) Used only for small projects ii) doesn’t show interdependencies iii)
progress cannot be monitored iv) delay in work cannot be detected v)
doesn’t indicate critical activities vi)financial aspects not known vii) cannot
be used as a controlling device (Brief explanation or point wise required)
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7. What is slack OR float? Explain different types of slack?
8. Write short notes on construction schedule and equipment schedule.
9. Differentiate b/w CPM and PERT.
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10. Give a discussion about work break down structure.
11. Write short notes on mile stone chart with graphical representation.
12. Explain the types schedules in detail.
13. Write about three types of time estimate in PERT.
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Conduct PERT Analysis, three-time estimates are obtained (optimistic, pessimistic,
and most likely) for every activity along the Critical Path.
Optimistic Time (O): the minimum possible time required to accomplish a
task, assuming everything proceeds better than is normally expected.
Pessimistic Time (P): the maximum possible time required to accomplish a
task, assuming everything goes wrong (excluding major catastrophes).
Most likely Time (M): the best estimate of the time required to accomplish a
task, assuming everything proceeds as normal.
14. What are the advantages and disadvantages of PERT.
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Advantages: Provides Program Managers information to evaluate time and
resources on a project. It helps give them the necessary information to make
informed decisions and set a realistic schedule.
Disadvantages: The analysis can be highly subjective and be influenced a
few outspoken team members. It also required a lot of time to continually
update the analysis as a program progresses.
15. What are the advantages and disadvantages of PERT and CPM
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There are many advantages and few disadvantages of PERT and CPM.
Advantages:
1) Helps you map all details in a diagram (easy to organize and measure the
number of tasks and timelines)
2) A critical path would help you determine how an activity would affect the
project deadline
3) A PERT diagram helps you think logically about resources and deadlines.
4) Helps you understand and measure the details that are required to be
accomplished to not miss the deadline
5) Help you understand which paths can be delayed and which paths need more
focus to not miss the deadline
6) Minimize the time and cost of the entire project.
7) Optimal utilization of resources
Disadvantages:
1) Works best when a person has the experience and understanding of the project
otherwise the diagram is less useful.
2) It only works best when the team has the experience to estimate the accurate
timeframe.
3) Diagram becomes complicated if the project is too big.
4) If the project is far too bulky and lengthy, all the map outlines become
incomprehensible.
5) It cannot properly monitor the allocation of resources.
6) Inability to control the schedule of the person involved in the project.
7) Very difficult to redraw entire CPM if there are sudden changes in the
implementation of the plan
Conclusion
The PERT technique is an event-based time estimation technique for projects
whose activities are unpredictable and non-repetitive.
On the other hand, the CPM technique is an activity-based time and cost estimation
technique for projects whose activities are predictable and repetitive.
16. List the applications of CPM and PERT.
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There are a large number of applications of PERT and CPM. It is not possible to
list them all at once but they can be classified into types.
All types of applications of PERT and CPM are:
1) Projects related to research and development (R&D)
2) Maintain equipment
3) Hauling of equipment
4) Scheduling of construction projects like dam building, office building, etc
5) Industry setup
6) Machines, plants and systems designing
7) Controlling large shops’ production
8) Marketing new products and designing
9) Manufacturing location shifting
10) Organizing conferences, big programs, etc