Department of Science and Humanities
Model Examination (SET A)
Year & Section : B.E & H Semester: 02
SubjectCode/Title : BE3255 Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering Date:
Duration : 3 Hrs Maximum: 100 marks
Instructions:
1. Before attempting any question paper, be sure that you got the correct question paper.
2. The missing data, if any, may be assumed suitably
3. Use the sketches wherever necessary
Course Outcomes
CO1: Understanding profession of Civil and Mechanical engineering.
CO2: Summarise the planning of building, infrastructure and working of Machineries.
CO3: Apply the knowledge gained in respective discipline
CO4: Illustrate the ideas of Civil and Mechanical Engineering applications.
CO5: Appraise the material, Structures, machines and energy.
Qn. K Level
Question Mark (CO)
No (K1-K6)
Part A (10 * 2 = 20 Marks) Answer all Questions
1 What are the different types of steel? 2 K1 CO1
2 Tell few sub disciplines in Mechanical Engineering. 2 K1 CO1
3 Mention the uses of bricks. 2 K1 CO2
4 List any two modern building materials. 2 K1 CO2
5 Define the term “shallow foundation”. 2 K1 CO3
6. Identify the function of Lintel. 2 K1 CO3
7. Mention the different types of Reciprocating pumps. 2 K1 CO4
Tell any two personal protective equipments used in the K1
8. 2 CO4
industries.
9. Define “Vapour Absorption system”. 2 K1 CO5
10. What is the difference between a refrigerator and a heat pump. 2 K1 CO5
Part B (5 * 13 = 65 Marks) Answer All Questions
11a) Explain various branches of Civil Engineering. 13 K2 CO1
OR
Identify the contributions of Mechanical Engineering to the
11b) 13 K1 CO1
welfare of the society.
12a) Discuss the types of thermo plastics and thermo setting plastics. 13 K6 CO2
OR
What are the objects of surveying? CO2
12b) How surveying is classified. 13 K1
What do you understand by foundation . Draw sketches to CO3
13a) show various types of shallow foundations. 13 K1
OR
What is dam and What are the points to be considered for the
13b) 13 K1 CO3
selection of site for dam.
14a) Differentiate between two stroke and four stroke engine. 13 K4 CO3
OR
14b) Show the neat sketch of working principle of Diesel Engine. 13 K1 CO5
What are the requirements of comfort air conditioning ?
15a) 13 K1 CO5
Explain the same with the help of standard data.
OR
Draw a layout of typical domestic refrigerator and illustrate the
15b) 13 K2 CO5
features of the same.
Part C (1 * 15 = 15 Marks) Answer All Questions
Classify the power plants based on the input to the plant and CO5
16a) explain each of them with respect to their cost, usefulness and 15 K4
environmental impact.
OR
Explain the significance of highways and railways for the
16b) transportation network in India from Civil Engineering point of 15 K2 CO3
view.
Knowledge Level as per Bloom Taxonomy
K1- Remember; K2- Understand; K3- Apply; K4- Analyze; K5- Evaluate; K6- Create
Course Instructor Dept Examcell I/c HoD