Subject Code & Title: GE2152 &Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering

Subject Code & Title: GE2152 &Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering
Unit-1 CAT-1 PART-A ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS 1. What are the primary types of surveying? 2. Define leveling and state its objectives. 3. List out any four surveying instruments used for measuring distances and angles. 4. What is the difference between a plan and a map? 5. What are the instruments used for leveling? PART-B 1. Define surveying and explain in detail of its classification. 2. Calculate the area between the chain line and the irregular boundary and the first and last perpendicular offset given below Distance(m) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 (2x10=20) (5X2=10)

Offsets(m)

1.10

1.50

2.10

2.75

2.5

3.0

3.15

3.60

Use Trapezoidal rule and Simpsons rule

CAT-2 PART-A ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS 1. What is the classification of bricks? 2. What is quarrying and dressing of stones? 3. List the four operations involved in the manufacturing of a bricks. 4. What is the need for reinforcement in RCC? 5. What are the various grades of cement used in india? (5X2=10)

PART-B 1. State the properties and uses of cement concrete.

(2x10=20)

2. Which are the normal steel sections commercially available in the market? Give neat sketches for atleast four such sections.

Subject Code & Title: GE2152 &Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering

Unit-2 CAT-3 PART-A ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS 1. Define safe bearing capacity of soil. 2. Differentiate between shallow foundation and deep foundation. 3. Compare stone masonry and brick masonry. 4. What are the reasons for carrying foundation below the ground level? 5. Define stretcher and header in brick masonry. (5X2=10)

PART-B 1. List the objectives of foundations. Briefly explain the types of foundations. 2. What are the various types of bonds in brick work? Explain briefly.

(2x10=20)

CAT-4 PART-A ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS 1. Define elasticity. 2. Comment on column and Lintel. 3. State the purpose of plastering. 4. Draw a simple bridge structure. 5. What are battens? (5X2=10)

PART-B 1. Give the classification of bridges based on superstructure. 2. What is the objective of plastering? List and comment any five defects in plastering.

(2x10=20)

Subject Code & Title: GE2152 &Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering

Unit-3 CAT-5 PART-A ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS 1. Write down the working principle of diesel power plant. 2. What is the purpose of control rod in nuclear reactor? 3. List out the factors to be considered for the selection of site for the hydro electric power plant. 4. Distinguish between open cycle and closed cycle systems of gas turbine. 5. Name at least four major thermal power plants in india. (5X2=10)

PART-B

(2x10=20)

1. Explain the working principle of nuclear power plant with a neat layout diagram. Also explain the advantages and limitations of nuclear power plants. 2. With a simple sketch explain the working principle of thermal power plant. State the merits and demerits of it.

CAT-6 PART-A ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS 1. List any two differences between Francis turbine and Kaplan turbine. 2. What is reaction turbine? List names of two reaction turbines. 3. Write down the working principle of centrifugal pump. 4. What are the modifications can be made to improve the performance of the gas turbine? 5. Give two examples of positive displacement pumps . PART-B (2x10=20) 1. Draw a sketch of a single acting reciprocating pump. List the components and briefly explain their functions. 2. With pressure velocity diagram explain the working of a single stage impulse turbine. (5X2=10)

Subject Code & Title: GE2152 &Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering

Unit-4 CAT-7 PART-A ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS 1. How do you classify the internal combustion engine? 2. What is Otto cycle? 3. What is meant by scavenging in two-stroke engines? 4. What is meant by gudgeon pin? 5. What is meant by carburetion? (5X2=10)

PART-B

(2x10=20)

1. Compare four-stroke and two stroke cycle engines. Bring out clearly their relative merits and demerits. 2. List the important components of an IC engines and explain the functions of each component.

CAT-8 PART-A ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS 1. Name the important components of a boiler. 2. What is a high pressure boiler? Give two examples. 3. Enumerate the difference between water tube boiler and fire tube boiler. 4. How the boilers are classified? 5. What is the function of a spark plug? (5X2=10)

PART-B 1. With a neat sketch describe the construction and working of a Benson boiler. 2. Describe the principle parts of Babcock Wilcox boiler with neat sketch.

(2x10=20)

Subject Code & Title: GE2152 &Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering

Unit-5 CAT-9 PART-A ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS 1. What is capacity of refrigeration? 2. Define the term ton of refrigeration. 3. Write a note on Enthalpy of a refrigerant. 4. What do you meant by p-h charts for refrigerants? 5. Define coefficient of performance PART-B (2x10=20) (5X2=10)

1. Draw the layout of a vapour absorption refrigeration system and briefly explain the working principle. 2. Draw the block diagram of the vapour compression refrigeration system and explain each component.

CAT-10 PART-A ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS 1. Write any two advantages of window room air conditioner. 2. Define relative humidity. 3. Name any four refrigerants used in industrial and comfort air conditioning systems. 4. Differentiate between humidification and dehumidification. 5. How do you express the capacity of a room air conditioner? (5X2=10)

PART-B 1. With a neat sketch explain in detail the working of a window air conditioner. 2. With a neat sketch explain in detail the working of a split type room air conditioner.

(2x10=20)