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The document outlines an examination paper for the Guwahati College of Design on Building Material, covering various topics such as brick classification, uses of materials, masonry, and properties of construction elements. It includes multiple sections with questions on definitions, short notes, and advantages/disadvantages of materials like plywood and veneer. The exam is structured to assess knowledge on building materials, their properties, and applications in the construction industry.

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Building Material

The document outlines an examination paper for the Guwahati College of Design on Building Material, covering various topics such as brick classification, uses of materials, masonry, and properties of construction elements. It includes multiple sections with questions on definitions, short notes, and advantages/disadvantages of materials like plywood and veneer. The exam is structured to assess knowledge on building materials, their properties, and applications in the construction industry.

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Guwahati College of Design

Building Material
Subject code- ID 1.6
1rd semester (ID)
Time- 3 hour
Total marks- 100

1. a. Write basic classification of brick? (2x10=10)

b. What is setting time?


c. Write four uses of stone?
d. Write four uses of timber?
e. What is brick masonry?
d. What is Mortar?

e. Write the difference between block board and plywood?

f. What are the different types of paint?

g. what is DPC?

h. What is gypsum?

i. write the full form of RCC?

2. Write short note on- (5X3=15)

a. Terracotta

b. Majolica

c. Paving bricks

d. Porcelain

e. Roofing tile

3. Define the following (5x2=10)

a. Header

b. Stretcher

c. King closer

d. Queen closer

e. Bat

f. English bond

4. a. Write methods of seasoning of timber? (5x5=25)


b. Write the basic properties of lime?
c. Name the basic classification of rock?
d. What are the properties of first class brick?
e. What do you understand by the term water cement ratio?

5.
a. Write advantages and disadvantages of plywood. (5x2=10)

b. Write advantages and disadvantages of veneer.

c. write the manufacture procedure for burnt clay bricks?

6. Write advantages and disadvantages of natural seasoning? 10

7. Describe classification of glass.

Describe briefly about the application of glass in building industries. 10

8. What are the properties of concrete, write in brief? 10

Or

Name five fire resistant material and give a brief about its function?

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