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First / Second Semester B.E. Degree Examination, June-July 2009

Elements of Givil Engineering

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hrs.

Max. Marks:100

Note: 7. Answer any FfVE full questions.

2. Supplement your answer with neat sketches.
Explain in detail the possible negative impact of an inftastructure development project on

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the economy of the country.

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(10 Marks)

What do you mean by alternate buildings materials? Differentiate them from conventional
building material. Explain any two altemate building materials.
(10 Marks)
Explain the desirable properties of stones to be used for the facing work of a building.
Differentiate reinforced concrete from plain concrete.
What do you mean by smart materials? Explain with the help of an example.

(08 Marks)
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(07 Marks)

What are the objectives of surveying? Explain.

Explain the principle and use of total station.
What is GiS? What are its applications? Explain.

(09 Marks)

Differentiate between:
i) Resolution and composition of forces.
i, Uniformly distributed force and uniformly varlrng force.
iii) Hinged support and Fixed support.
Determine the resultant of the force system shown in Fig.Qa@).

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(09 Marks)

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S a, State the principle of transmissibility of forces. Mention its limitations.
b' State and prove varignon's principle of moments.
(06 Marks)
c' Determine the reactions at the support of a beam loaded as shown in Fig.Q.5(c). (ro Marks)
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From the first principles, derive the expressions for horizontal and vertical centroidal
distances for a right angled triangular lamina of base width 'B' and height ,H,. (08
Marks)
Calculate the polar moment of inertia of the area shown in Fig,Q.6(b)-about an
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(08 Marks)
Determine the resultant of a coplanar, non-concurrent force system shown
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Explain the following terms:

0 Limiting friction.
ii) Cone of friction.
iii) - Angle of repose,
(oe Marks)
b. A ladder of length 5m and weight 80 N is placed
against a smooth vertical wall and on a
toug horizontal ground, at an inclination ofl0o with-the vertical. The ladder
supports a man
weighing 600 N on it at a height of 3m above the ground level
in the limiting case.
Determine the coefficient of friction between the ladder urd th. ground.
(ll Marks)