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Reg. No. :

Question Paper Code : 71327

M.E./M.Tech. Degree Examination, april/may 2018
Second Semester
Construction Engineering and Management
cn 7201 – advanced construction techniques
(Regulations 2013)

Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks

Answer all questions

Part – A (10×2=20 Marks)

1. Describe cable anchoring.

2. Draw a neat sketch of under reamed pile.

3. Define erection techniques of tall structures.

4. What is the importance of aerial transporting ?

5. What is the principle of bow String Bridge ?

6. How to push the box decks ?

7. What is the need of strengthening of beams ?

8. Define sub grade water proofing technique.

9. Write any two advantages in demolition by explosives.

10. What is the principle involved in dismantling techniques ?

Part – B (5×13=65 Marks)

11. a) Explain step by step procedure of underwater construction of diaphragm

walls. (13)
(OR)
b) Explain large reservoir construction. (13)
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12. a) Explain the techniques of construction for continuous concreting operation in

tall buildings. (13)
(OR)
b) i) Briefly explain the launching techniques of post tensioning of slab. (5)
ii) Explain vacuum dewatering of concrete flooring. (8)

13. a) Explain the construction of jetties and break water structures. (13)
(OR)
b) Explain the sequence of construction of a dome structure with neat sketches. (13)

14. a) Explain the strengthening of masonry wall and protection methods of structures
with neat sketch. (13)
(OR)
b) Explain seismic retrofitting and sub grade water proofing. (13)

15. a) Explain demolition by explosives using modern techniques. (13)

(OR)
b) conclude advanced techniques in demolition using robotic machines. (13)

Part – C (1×15=15 Marks)

16. a) Explain the step by step construction procedure of handling and erecting light
weight components on tall structures. (15)
(OR)
b) Summarize theoretical analysis of erection of articulated structures and space
decks. (15)

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