www.universityquestions.in Reg. No. : Question Paper Code : 83092 M.E. DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2014. First Semester ‘ Construction Engineering and Management CN 7101 — MODERN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (Regulation 2013) ‘Time : Three hours WWW.UNiversityquestions.in Maximum : 100 marks SP Aaeanaeyp a1) Answer ALL questions. PART A — (10 x 2 = 20 marks) Differentiate high strength and high performance concrete. What is meant by SCC? ‘Name the materials used in coatings of reinforcement. Give the uses of alloy steels in building construction. What is the need of fibers in concrete? Expand : GFRP, CFRP and SIMCON and SIFCON. What are the general requirements of flooring materials? List a few water proofing compounds. ‘What is geo-synthesis material? What is meant by intelligent buildings? PART B — (5 x 16 = 80 marks) (a) Explain the properties, mix proportion, specifications and applications of fiber reinforced conérete. . or (b) Discuss the role, function and behaviour of self compacting concrete in Construction industry. ww! nivers12. 13. 14. 15. (a) (b) (a) (b) @ (b) (a) (b) Www.univers ityques' on: Write the properties and applications of aluminium and its alloys in building construction. Or Explain the classification, requirements, properties and applications of coating materials to reinforcement. List the FRP materials used in construction industry. Compare and differentiate the various FRP materials used in constructions in durability point of view. Or Discuss the classification, properties, applications and limitations of plastic polymer composites in construction. Write briefly about flooring materials and surface preparation materials, Or State the uses and specifications of non-weathering materials and fagade materials in civil engineering works. Elaborate the requirements and applications of smart and intelligent materials for intelligent buildings Or Explain the special features of smart and intelligent materials used in construction industry. www.univers yquest! ons.in z 83092