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Course Title: Building Science and Mechanics Sem: I

Course Code: BBBSMA104

Module-1 Bloom’ CO
s level
1 List and Explain Scope of various fields of Civil Engineering. L2 1
2 Explain the scope of Civil Engineering disciplines(i) Structural Engineering L2 1
(ii)Surveying.
3 Explain the types and uses of basic Materials of Construction (i) Bricks (ii)Cement L2 1
4 Describe the characteristics of good building stones used in construction L2 1
5 Explain the various structural elements of a building with their functions L2 1
6 Explain the function of a plinth in superstructure and lintel in wall openings.. L2 1
7 What is a chejja? Mention its purpose and materials used. L2 1
8 List and explain the types of masonry walls and discuss their applications L2 1
9 Describe the types of flooring commonly used in residential buildings. L2 1
1 Discuss the types of staircases suitable for residential and commercial buildings. L2 1
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Module-2
1 Explain the uses of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) blocks and recycled plastics in L2 2
construction
2 Discuss the advantages of using bamboo as a construction material. L2 2
3 Discuss how green buildings contribute to energy efficiency and occupant well-being L2 2
4 Define the term Green Building. Describe the key features of the IGBC rating system. L2 2
5 Differentiate between LEED and GRIHA rating systems L2 2
6 Discuss the key sustainability features adopted in Infosys SEZ Pocharam Campus L2 2
(Hyderabad)
7 Compare IGBC, LEED, and GRIHA rating systems in terms of scope, methodology, and L2 2
point structure.
8 Examine how Suzlon One Earth (Pune) demonstrates the principles of a net-zero energy L3 2
campus.
Module-3
1 Define a system of forces. Explain the classification of force systems with neat sketches. L2 3
2 State and prove parallelogram law of forces with neat sketch L2 3
3 Define Couple and explain its characteristics. L2 3
4 Explain the principle of transmissibility of a force with a neat diagram. L2 3
5 Determine the resultant of the four forces acting on a particle as shown in Figure L3 3

6 Determine the resultant force acting on the structure at point O both in magnitude L3 3
and direction
7 Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the coplanar force system. L3 3
shown in in Figure

8 Four forces acting on a hook are shown in Figure 3.9. Determine the direction of L3 3
the force 150 N such that the hook is pulled in the x-direction. Determine the resultant
force in the x-direction

9 26kN force is the resultant of the two forces one of which is as shown in Figure L3 3
Determine the other force and also calculate inclination with x-axis.

1 Four forces are acting on a bolt as shown in Figure. Determine the magnitude and L3 3
0 direction of the resultant force

1 Determine the magnitude, direction of the resultant force for the force system shown in L3 3
1 Figure. Locate the resultant force with respect to point D.
1 Determine the magnitude, direction of the resultant force for the force system shown in Figure. L3 3
2 Locate the resultant force with respect to point D.

1 Three forces 60 N, 80 N and 130 N act at the vertices of a triangle ABC as shown in Figure. AB = L3 3
3 BC = CA = 40 cm. Find the resultant of the system. Locate the point D on BC where the resultant
intersects BC. Find the distance of D from C

Module-4
1 Explain (i)Free body diagram (ii)Equilibrium iii)Equilibrant iv)conditions of equilibrium L2 4
2 State and prove Lami’s theorem, and explain the conditions of equilibrium for different force L2 4
systems
3 Draw the free body diagram and ddetermine the tension in the strings AB, BC and CD. L3 4
Also calculate ‘ϴ’, shown in Figure

4 Find the value of W, which is required to maintain equilibrium configuration as shown in L3 4

Figure

5 Determine the tension in different parts of the string shown in Figure. Also, find the value L3 4
of W1 and W2, if the portion BC is horizontal.
6 Define Supports and explain types of supports with neat sketches L2 4
7 Define Beams and explain types with neat sketches L2 4
8 Briefly explain different types of loads with neat sketches L2 4
9 A simply supported beam of span 6 m is subjected to loading as shown in L3 4
Figure. Determine the reactions at A and B.

1 For the beam with loading shown in Figure, determine the reactions at the supports. L3 4
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1 Determine the reactions at the supports for the beam shown in fig L3 4
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1 Determine the reactions at the supports for the beam shown in fig L3 4
2

Module-5
1 Derive an expression for the centroid of a semicircle from first principle L2 5
2 Derive the expression for centroid of a triangle from first principle L2 5
3 Determine the position of the centroid for the lamina with circular cut-out shown in L3 5
Figure.

4 Determine the centroid of I section shown in below Figure L3 5

5 A uniform lamina shown in Fig. consists of a rectangle, a circle L3 5

and a triangle. Determine the centre of gravity of the lamina. All
 dimensions are in mm

6 Determine the centroid of Figure L3 5

7 Locate the center of the shaded area shown in Figure L3 5