THE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE DEEMED UNIVERSITY

RURAL TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

Date: 09/08/17 CFA I Total Marks:40
Year/Sem:IV/III Construction Materials Time:1.5 Hours
Answer All the Questions
PART A 4 x 2 = 8marks
1. Name five construction works where you would use stonework?
2. List the main causes of deterioration of stones.
3. List few examples of artificial stone.
4. Where the fireclay bricks are used?
PART B 2 x 6 = 12marks
1. What are the tests to find the suitability of bricks for construction?
2. Briefly explain the physical and chemical classification of stones
PART C 2 x 10 = 20marks
1. Enumerate the characteristics to be considered for selection of stones for various civil
engineering works.
2. What are the three types of classifications of common bricks? Describe the test for
efflorescence test for bricks?

THE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE DEEMED UNIVERSITY

RURAL TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
Date: 09/08/17 CFA I Total Marks:40
Year/Sem:IV/III Construction Materials Time:1.5 Hours
Answer All the Questions
PART A 4 x 2 = 8marks
5. Name five construction works where you would use stonework?
6. List the main causes of deterioration of stones.
7. List few examples of artificial stone.
8. Where the fireclay bricks are used?
PART B 2 x 6 = 12marks
3. What are the tests to find the suitability of bricks for construction?
4. Briefly explain the physical and chemical classification of stones
PART C 2 x 10 = 20marks
3. Enumerate the characteristics to be considered for selection of stones for various civil
engineering works.
4. What are the three types of classifications of common bricks? Describe the test for
efflorescence test for bricks?