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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERTNG Level BE Marks 40

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Examination Control Division Programme BCE Pass Marks 16
208l Baishakh Year I Part II / I Time 1 '/, hri.

Subject; - Civil Engineering Materials €E 506)

'/ Candidates are required tt'r give their ansu,ers in their own words as tar as practicable.
/ Attempt All questions.
'/ [Link] in the rnargin indicate Full Morks. UffGE
'/ Assurue suitable data i{necessaru
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1. What do you consider most while selectrns material for civil engineering project in the
context of Nepal? Write short notes on tenacit\ and elasticitv as property of materials.
{2+21
2. Describe natural bed of stone and its [Link] in reai field application in stone
masonrylcorstrrrctions. [Z+21
3. Why fired/bumt clay products are still popuiar in Nepal as a civil construction materiai?
How do you identify the quality of brick in rhe tjeid? La'-)
4. Define the terms Quick iime. What do 1'ou nrean L.v calcination ancl slaking of'lime?
l1t2l
5. Describe in briei about the n'et prL)cess ol cem.'nt n:anufi:.ctr-il,l-ls \\ irir the he ip oi iiou
diagrarn. [4+1]
6. Write dou,n the properties of mortar. What sort of precautions tc be made before [Link]
cement mortar? l2+2i
7. Define about p1t' r,vood. Drav; cross-section of stem of an exogenous tree neally rvith
proper labeling and describe their function in liviirg tree. ii-3]
8. Write down the main pl'incipie of heat treatrneni. Desciibe annealing, normalizing and
quenching. 12+i+1.*'1i
9. What are the functions of paint? Explain the anti-termite treatment procedure to control
the termite before and during constructioir phase a buiiding. l2tT)
10. Give the comparision betu,een asphalt and hitumen. t3]
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 TRIBHUVAN IINIVERSITY Exam"
iNSTITUTE OF ENGINEERI}{G [Link]! BE .. Fy-t! Marks 40
Examination Control Division i Progra*me BCE pass Marks ' 16 i

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Subjecf: ; C^ivil Engineering Matertals €E J06,

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Candidates are required to give their answers in their own rvords as far i
Attempt Atl questions'.
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indicate Full Mgrl$
The figures the margin
Assume suitable data iJ"ne ce,Jsary.

1. What are the lactors affecting the of

seiection construction material? Define
Hvgroscopicit.v and Creep as propefiy of materiais. [2+2j
2" Enumerate the benefits o,f natrral stone used as building rnaterial. Why natural bed of
stone is important phenomenon in civil engineering prcject?
{2-r2}
3. Describe manufacturing process of local burnt/fired clay bricks with a flow diagram of
the process.
[3+1]
4. Define pozzolanic materials and why are these materials used in field of civil
constructions. [i+3]
5. Write down the importance of sounrlness tesi of cenient and its step\\,ise testingproceure
followed in iaboratory.
[Z+3)
6. Write down the function of mortars in civil construction. Describe about the
Surkhimortar, [2+1]
7. What are the objectives of seasoning of timber'/ Write dcxvn the characteristics of good
timber useful for engineering purpose. 12+21
8. What is the prirne function of carbon present in steei? Wh1, are alloy steels preferred in
varicius fields of manufactures and constructions?
l2+2)
9. If,ifferentiate between the paints and varnishes. Write clown the importance of using
anti-termite treatrnent in construction of a building. lZ+Zl
10. Differentiate between Asphalt and Tar. Define sourid insulting materials and
Thermosetting plastic. lZ+21

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 TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
FUII Marks 40
Examination Control Division Programme BCE pass nA".f, rc
2080 Baishakh YearlPart ' II li Time r Ii; iiri.
Subject:
- Civil Engineering Materials (cE s06)
{ candidates are reqnired to give their answers in
their [Link] rvord
{ Anempt All questions.

y' Assume suitable data if necessuryu.

1' what are the factors that aff'ect selection of construction inaterials? Expiain. Define first
resistance and permeability.
L2+21
2, what is dressing of stone? Explain roies of building
stone in e,gineering.
3' what are bricks extensively used as building material in the L2+21

Explain briefly. Differentiate between eafihe,lvare

constructio, industry?
ancl st,neware.
4. Differentiate between fat lime a,cl [Link] rime. [2.2]
5. List out the ingredients of portrand cement w"ith their function. t3l

6. Describe the tunction o1'mortar, Define surkhi moftar and gauged t4l
mortar.
12+11
7 ' write down the different commercial products of timber.
Explain various methods of
seasoning.
12+31
8. Explain commerciar forms of steel. Horv quenching diffbrs from
annealing? IL,)l
LL I.]
9. Explain the ingrerJients of paints. what is the function of vamishes?
[3+1J
10' Explain in brief about the types of bitumen. write the requirements
materials with examples.
of sound ins,lating
i3-21
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 TRTBHUVANuNrvERsrry ifiam;,"""__ "tBE
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERiNG i Levet FulI Marks 40

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Subject: - Civii Engineering N{aterials {'E 506)

Candidates are required to give their [Link] in their own as

Artempt A!!questions. I
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The figures in {he margin indicote F:all Marks
Assume suitable datct if ner:ess{tly KEffiMARY

1. Enlist the criteria for selection ol'suitable engineering materials at a site. Define
Hygroscopicity and Fatigue. [1+2]
2. Why is dressing carried out on the quarry' site? Write ilown the factors that damage the
stones of structures.
i}r2j
3. What are the qualities o1'good fioor tiles'/ Describe propenies of oyer burnt brick . lZ+2X
4. What is pozzolanic materiai? Explain the manufucture prooess of 1ime. li.t2]
5, Explain the manufacturing process o1'53 grade OPC cement. What is the 7 and 28 days
crushing strength of this cement? $+Zj
6. State siepwise proceciure ot-preparing cemer:l rnofiai for constnrction rvurl.,s. \.{ention the
uses of mortar. ll-11
7. Expiain in brief about tiie detbcts in tirnber due to narural [Link]. Ditferentiate between
natural and artificiai seasoning. e+21
8. Define quenching and ten4:ering. What is the role of Cobalt. Manganese, Chromium and
Nickel in the respective alloy of steel? e+21
9" Define ingredients of varnish. IJou, is k-not treated for painting in wood works'? IZ+Z)
10. what is insulating materials? Ditfurentiate biturnen and asplialt. LZ+21
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 TRIBHWAN LTNTYERSITY Exam. ,,.- . t'';..: , :.RCCUlfitl ... ::r.,., . . .,'. .

INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full }\{arks 40

Examination Control Division Programme BCE Pass Marks i 16

2078 Bhadra Year / Part u /i Time I %hrs.

Subject: - Civil Engineering Materials (CE 505)

t. Explain briefly the properties: Porosity, Creep and the scope of

construction materials in transportation. [3+1]
2. Differentiate betra,een sedirnentary and igneous stones. How stone can be preserved? [2+21
3. Write briefly the brick manufacturing process. How do you classify the brick? Explain. [3+r]
4. What is pozzolanic materials? Why they can be added to a lime? Explain different types
of hydrauiie lime. [1+1+2J
5. Briefly illustrate the procedure to cietermine the comprcssive streng;th of cement in
laboratory. Why hydration of cement takes place? [3+1]
6. State any two naerits and demerits of lime mortar. What is a gauged mor"rar? Describe
functions of good mortar. [1,f 1+2.1

7. What are the merits of timber o'.rer steel in civil engineering construction works? Explain
any four defects in tirnber caused due to seasoning to it. [2+2]
8. Differentiate between mechanical and heat treatrnent of steei. How will vou defrne
annealing and red shortness of steell) [3-f2]
9. what do yau understand by distemper? Explain aa,v tbur defbcts in paints. [1+2]
10. Why are plastic tnaterials used extensively as constnrction niaterials? What is epoxy a:rd
adhesive? l2+21
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 TR"IBFIWAN UNIYERSITY Exam.
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE FUII Marks 4A
Examination Control Division Programme BCE Pass Marks 16
2078 Kartik Year / Part ri /l Time I % hrs.

$ybie-c\; Ci",-iI l:ngineering Materials (CE 546)

,/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as +--- ^^ .^-^^ri^^L'l ^
{ Attempt All quesrions.
'/ T'he figure:: in the nzaryin inclicate {UU Wrk$
v' Assirne stiir;tlti* tialtt ii' naceJsai;/"),,.
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LIBRARY
I " Wlmt are the f,actors to be c{lusielered for selecting appropriate material for constructiou
works? Define the terms: Creep and Permeability" [2+1]
2. Write down the eharacteristiss of good building stones. What do you mean by dressing of
stone? {2+21
3. Expiain brieflS.'- the operations involr,ed iir preparation of clay for manufacturing procesri
of brick? What is function of glazing in clay product? [3+1]
4. Define pozzolanic materials and illustrate different types of lime with their uses. u+21
5" Write down the main constituents of pernent. Draw the flow chart of manufacfuring of
cement by elry process. [1+4]
6. Stete stepwise procedure of preparing cernent mortar for ccnstruction works. Menticn the
types of mortar. [2+l]
7 " \Vhat do you mean by seasoning of tirnber and why need to do seasoning? List out the
comrnercial product of timber available in market. [2+2)
8. Differentiate between cast iron and wrought iron. th/hat are the purpsses of heat treatment
procsss of ruetal?
13+21
9" What is the significance of'paint in constructian works? Mention the process of applying
distemp*r. [1+31
trO. Write down different types of glass and their uses in eonstruction field, Define Bif;.imen,
tar and Asphat. [3+2]
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I}JSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full Marks 40

Examination Contrcl Division Prograrnme tsCE Fass l\'{:rrks 16
?S76 Chaitrs Year lPart iI/I Time 1%hrs.

Subject, - Civit Engineering Materials GE s06)

Atempt All questions.

The figures in tlte margin indicate tUll Marks.
Assume suitahle data if necessary.
- l,[Link].i1*ffS
1. Explain the factors affecting the selection of civil engineering materials.
t3l
2. Write down the requirements of stone to be used for the structural purpose.
What are the
causes ofdeterioration ofstones?
L2+2)
1
J. What are the essential constituents of good brick earth? Write with their psrcentage
composition. Define giazing of ceramic materials [Link] its objectives.
[1+1+2]
4. Explain different types of lime with its properlies and suitable uses.
i3]
5. Dra',rr a flow charl for wet process of cement rranufacture. Explain different
constituents
of cement clinker with their function.
12+31
6. State stepwise procedure of preparing cement mortar for construction works.
Also,
mention the functions of mortar usec in building construction.
[2+11
"7
Why seasoning of timber is important prior to use? Explain different methods of
preserving the timber. p+21
8. Explain various ferrous and non*f,errous products used in sonstruction and explain
their
merits and demerits' What are the purposes of heat treatment process of steei?
l3+Zl
9' Cornpare paints and varnishes. Write the steps of preparing the older surf'ace
for painting . LZ+ZJ
10' Define asphalt. Write down the properties and uses of asphait. Why tar is pretTered in
parking lot construotion. LZ+Z+ll
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-I'RIBHU\TAN
LJNIVERSIT'Y Exam. .:

{NSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full Marks 40

Examination Control Division Programme BCE PassMarks 16
2076 Ashwin Year / Part il/r Time Itr': hrs.

Candidates are required to give their ansrvers in their cw.n words as far as practicable"
A ttentpt All q ue st ions.
7'he figures in the margin indicate {qtl b{ur,lE
Assume suitqble data if necessat),"

1, Describe impofiance i:f study of Civil Engineering Materials for engineers.

Define the
teffns: creep, hygroscopicity, specific heat capacity and tenacity
[1+2]
2. Describe briefly the charac,teristics of good building stones. FIo*. the stones are
deteriorate and pressured?
12+21
3' What is efllorescence in brick? Explain briefly the manufacturing process c,f bricks. [1+3]
4" Define pozzolanic materials. Diff-erentiate between fat lime and hydraulic lime"
[1+2]
5' Explain functions of compr:unds present in cement clinker. Explain any three types of
cement.
[3+2]
5' llefine mortar and explain iis engineering characteristics. I)iffereritiate befween cement
and lirne mortar. [2+1]
7. 't&Iiat are the uses of
[Link]'? Why it is essertial seasoning before using and also
highlights the ne\t'modified timber. \tr'hich are extensively usedi, or. buildinfr
[1+3]
8. Wliat are the t5'pes of metal that are used in modem Civii Engineering r,vorks? tr&y they
are popular in using in the fonn of Alloys?
t5l
9. What are the ingredients of paints, explain? Describe tl,pes of palnts with their
uses. LZ+21
10. Why are plastic materials used extensively as builCing rrraterial notvadays?
Differentiate
berween asphalt and tar rnith respect of theirproperties and uses,
[3+2]
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04 TRIBHWAN TINIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
Examination Control Division
2075 Ashwin

iyll pqgjne erin g Material s (c E s 0 6)

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'/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
r' Attumpt All questions.
'/y' The figures in the margin indicate FuIl Morks.
Assume suitable data if necessqry.

1. As a civil engineer, what are the major factors which you consider most for the selection
of material in civil engineering project in Nepal? Write short notes on significant
mechanical properties of civil engineering materials. lZ+Zj
2. Write down the purposes of dressing of stones. What are the methods to preserve the
stone from deterioration? p+zj
3. Why bricks are commonly used material in construction work? Elaborate briefly the
properties of harmful ingredient in bricks. lZ+21
4. Classify the lime on the basis of purity and functions with their suitability in engineering
field. Vl
5. Sketch out the graph related to the contribution of clinker compound to strength with
respect to time of cement compound. Define Admixtures and cement water
[3+2] proofers.
6, State stepwise procedure of preparing cement mortar for construction works. Also,
mention the functions of mortar used in building construction. [z+2]
7. Define timber and its seasoning. Elaborate macrostructure and microstructure study of
exogenous timber. [1+3]
8. What is the prime importance of carbon present in steel? Distinguish between plain
carbon steel and Alloy steel.
[l+3]
9. What are the functions of paint? Explain in detail anti-termite treatrnent procedure to be
applied in foundation? U+Zl
10. Why are plastic materials used extensively as building material nowadays? Write down
gypsum products available in market and their applications.
12+21
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04 TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
Examination Control Division
2074 Chaitra

$ybje_ct: - Civil Engineering Materials (CEs06)

r' Candidates are required to give their answers in their own word.s as far as practicable.
'/ Attempt AII questions.
,/ Thefigures in the margin indicate Full Marks.
{ Assume suitable data if necessary.

1' How is civil engineering materials classified?.Define the terms: fatigue and resilience. [Z+41
2. What are the selection critaria of good building stone? Explain about impoitance of
natural bed of stone p+Zj
3. Why the drying of brick is extremely important steps in manufacturing brick? Describe
about standard test ofbrick. ll+31
4. Define pozzolantcagents used as admixtures and explain manufacturing process of lime. lr+21
5. Explain about manufacture flow diagram of cement. Briefly illustate the procedure to
determine the compressive strength of cement in laboratory.
r+3I
6. Write down the properties of mortar? Write down the steps of applying cement mortar?
[1+2]
7 ' What are the commercial forms of timber which are being widely used in the market?
Draw a clear sketch of cross section of timber log and show the each components of
growth.
[1+3]
8. What are the commercial Product of Metal? What are the purposes of heat heafinent
process of metal?
[2+21
9. What do you understand about distemper? State the basic ingredjents of paints.
12+21
10. Distinguish the tar with bitumen? Define borosilicate glass and thermoplastic.
[2+2]
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01 TRIBHUVA}IUMVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Full Marks
Examination Control Division i39g:1ry*' P*r it{""l" t6
2073 Shrawan i Year lPart il/l Time i"% h.s:

Subject: - Civil Engineering Materials (C8506)

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Attempt All questions.
Thefigures in the margin indicate FuIl Marks.
Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. Describe briefly the factors which influence the selection of civil engineering matenal?
What are the significant properties to be considered while using engineering materials? l2+ll
2. Define cataclastic metamorphism and plutonic metamorphism of rock formation. Explain
about importance of natural bed stone. lT+ll
3. What are the qualities of good bricks? Why we should be carefrrl about the harmful
ingredients in brick earth? lZ+21
4. Differentiate quick lime with hydraulic lime. What do you mean by caicination and
slaking of lime? [2+21
5. Describe the manufacturing process of 53 Grade OPC with the help of flow diagram. t5l
6. Write down the functions of mortar in civil engineering units? What are the precautions to
be observed while applying cement mortar? ll+21
7. Why seasoning of timber is important prior to use? Explain the macrostructure elements
of exogenous tree with neat sketch. [1+4]
8. What is the difiference between Ferrous and Non Ferrous materials? Why the modern
materials?
engineering world is very much willing to use the composite
Iz+jl
g. Write down, in briel the procedure of using emulsion on tt" wall surface.
t4l
10. Distinguish Asphalt with Tar. Nowadays use of composite materials are predominant
compare to conventional natural building material in engineering. Why? Give reasons.
[2+21
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04 TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY Exam.

INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
Examination Control Division i Progrrmme i ncn PassMarks
2072 Chzitra Time

S ubj ect "" - Civil Engineering Materi als (C E 5 0 6)

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Attempt Ailquestions.
TheJigures in the margin indicote Full Marks.
Assume suitable data if necessdry.

l. Why a subject Civil Engineering Materials is supposed to be essential part of the science
and technology? Define materials properties; hydroscopecity, soundness, hardness and
creep. Il+zj
What is the deterioration of stone and how it is preserved? t4l
What are the different types of field test of brick? Explain the role of elay and alumina in
brick production. [2+Zl
Why the uses of lime could not be neglected irr this modern age? Highlight the properties
and uses of lime. [l+2]
Define clinker. What are the chemical compounds present in the clinker? Explain the
functions of any two compounds present in clinker. u+2+27
How mortar can be formed? How do you select mortar according to civil engineering
construction? [1+2]
Why and how the timber is being widely used in all engineering works? Describe briefly
the method of seasoning the timber. t4l
What do you mean by quenching of steel? Distinguish between Cast iron and Mild steel. lZ+Zl
What do you mean by paint and Varnishes? What is the purpose of using it? t4l
OR
Give the reasons of using unti-t".-it" treatment.
10. Define asphalt, bitumen and tar with their best applications in civil engineering field. [2+Z+Z]
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 TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
Examination Control Division
2074 Ashwin

Sabject: - Civil Engineering Materials (CE506)

./ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
'/ Attempt All questions.
,/ The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks.
/ Assume suitable data if necessary.

l. Explain briefly the following properties of civil engineering materials: Creep,

Malleability and Hardness. t3l
2. Explain the characteristics of good building stone. Explain the factors which deteriorate
the stone. 12+21

3. What is efflorescence in brick? Explain the manufacturing process of bricks. What is

glazing? l+2+11
4. Explain the properties and uses of lime. 121

5. Describe the manufacturing process of cement with the help of suitable flow diagrams.
What is cement water proofer? Explain. [1+4]
6. List the function of mortar. Also describe the characteristics of good cement mortar to be
used in different civil engineering works. U+21
7. Describe with the help of sketches, growth and structure of tree. Also describe the
suitability of timber in the design of civil engineering structures. List the engineering
properties of timber. [3+2+r1
8. Describe the importance of steel as a civil engineering material according to their
composition and properties. Write down the properties and uses of non-ferrous metals. [3+2]
g. Write down, in brief, the procedure of using emulsion on the wall surface. 13]

10. What are the specific uses of asphalt, bitumen andtar? Explain briefly about insulating
materials used in construction. 13+2J
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 04 TRIBIIUVA}I UNIVERSITY Exam. llcgrr l:t r
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full IVIarla 40
Examination Control Division Programme BCE Pass lUarks l6
207l Chaitra Year / Part filr Time I %hts.

Subject: - Civil Engineering Materials (CEs06)

{ Candidates are requiied to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
{ [Link],lll questions.
/ Thefigures in the margin indicate Full Marks.
{ Assume suitable data if necessory.

1. What are the properties of civil engineering materials? Highlight the importance of the
subject ll+21
2. What is natural bed of stone? What are the different technical parameters for selecting good
building stones? [+3]
3, Explain briefly the harmful ingredients in good brick earth, stating their effects on the
properties of the brick. Write down characteristics of good brick. 12+21

4. What do you mean by calcination and hydration of lime? Explain Hydraulic lime and fat lime
with its properties. U+21
5. Define initial and final setting time of cement. What are the ingredients of cement, explain its #
functions in cement. [l+4]
6. What is mortar? How is an appropriate O/pe of mortar selected? [l+2J
7. What are the characteristics of good timber? Write [Link] the defects of timbers. 12+21

8. Define heat treatment. Explain its objective. How will you define annealing, Explain it. ll+2+21
9. Distinguish between the paint and vamishes. Write down the uses of antitermite treatment, 12+21
10. Define bitumen and tar. Explain different types of glasses and its uses. 12+31
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 01 TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY Exam. OId Back Q065 & Earlier Batch)
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full Marks 80
Examination Control Division Programme BCE Pass Marks 32
2070 Chitra Year / Part Ur Time 3 hrs.

Subject: - Civil Material (EG463CE)

/ Candidateq are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
r' Afiempt any Five questions.
r' Thefigures in the margin indicate Full Marlcs.
y' Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. a) Define hardness, Resilience and Malleability. Explain in brief the study objectives of
*Civil Engineering Material".
[3+5]
b) Define yield and strain hardening related to tensile strength test for steel. How the
yield point of briule material is found out from stess/strain diagram? Draw
stess/stain diagram for ductile and brittle materials. [3+2+37
2. a) Differentiate between mechanical teatnent and heat treatnent of steel. Explain
isothermal annealing and tempering process of heat teatment with neat sketch. [3+5]
b) Defne true stress and engineering stress. Ip a steel, percentage of carbon content is
0.8lo/o;then find outthe percentage of finite, cementite and pealite 14+41

3. a) What are the different tlpes of wood? Explain in brief strength along and
perpendicular to the grain of wood. 14+41

b) A mild steel specimen of 10 mm diameter and 300 mm long, which resist the
manimum tensile load of 250 KN at 2 mm diameter. If the material resist 120 KN
yield load by elongating 8 mm then what is the modulus of roughness and resilie,nce. t8l
4. a) List out the different composition of OPC. Explain the role of different compormds
present in cement clinker. [3+5]
b) Define plastic material. Differentiate between asphalt and bitumen. L2+61

5. a) Describe the composition of good brick earttr. Explain the properties of good quality
of brick' [3+5]
b) Define Microstnrcture examination of steel and describe the different micro stnrcture
of steel. " 12+61

6. Write short notes on: (any four) [4x4]

i) Chemical bond
ii) Tpes of glass
iii) Properties of steel
iv) Rapid hardening cement
v) Setting action of lime
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 OI TzuBHUVAN L'NIVERSITY Exam. Regtrlar
INSTITUTE OF ENGTNEERING Level BE Full Marks 40
Bxamination Control Division Programme BCE Pass Marks l6
2069 Chaitra Year / Part II1r Time l%hrs.

Subject: - Civil Material (CEso6)

'/ Candidates are required to give their ansrvers in their own words as far as practicable.
'/ Attempt All questions.
'/ The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks.
{ Assume suttable data if necessarr-.

l. What are the basic physical properties of Civil Engineering Materials? Write down the
importance of subject. [2+1]
2. Define natural bed of stone. Write down the methods of preservation of stone. ll+3J
3. What are the constituents of brick Eanh? Write down their functions. l2+2)
4. Define pozzolanic material. Enumerate the properties of pozzolanic material. [1+2]
5. What are the different ingredients of cement? Draw the flowchan showing the
manufacturing process of cement. 13+21
6. What is mortar? How can the appropriate type of mortar be selected? t3l
7. What is seasoning of timber? Explain about its preservation method. 12+21

8. What are the differences between steel properties and cast iron? List out the commercial
products of metal. [3+3]
9. Distinguish between the paint and vamishes. Also highlight the use of Antitermite
treatment. L2+21
10. Give the various properties and use of glass. Why are the use of composite materials so
hish? t4I
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 OI TRIBHWAN [Link] Exam. llcgu ll r'
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full Marks 40
Examination Control Division Programme BCE Pass Marlc l6
2068 Chaitra Year / Part u/I Time 1tlz hrs.

Subject: - Civil Engineering Material (C8506)

{ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
{ Attempt All questions.
'/ TheJigures in the margin indicate Full Ma*s.
{ Assume suitable data tf necessary.

1. Explain briefly the following properties of the civil engineering materials: Porosity, Creep
and Brittleness. t3I
2. What is the natural bed of stone? Enumerate the characteristics of a good building stones? t4I
3. What are the essential constituents of good brick earth? Write the characteristics of good
brick earth. U+31
4. Define terms Quick lime and Hydraulic lime. How will you determine the slaking nature
of lime? U+21
5. What are the different constituents of cement clinker? Explain the significance of testing
done?
the initial and final setting time of cement. How is it Il+2+21
6. What is mortar? Explain the functions of mortar. [1+2]
7. What are the characteristics of good timber? State the various defects in timber. [3+1]
8. Explain principle of heat freatnent. Describe surface hardening. 12+31
9. Explain briefly about post construction antitermite treatment. t4]
10. Define 'asphalt'. Give the properties and uses of different types of asphalt. t5]
OR
Give the comparison between asphalt, bitumen and tar.

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INSTITUTE [Link] Level BE tr'ull Marks 40

Examination Control Division Programme BCE PassMarks 16

2068 Baishakh Year / Part il/I Time 1% hrs.

Materials
/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
/ Attempt All Questions.
./ The figures in the margin indicate Futt Marhs.
/ [Link] suitable data if necessary.

l. Wha! are ttre field tests to find the suitability of bricks for construction? What is the
compressive shength of the cornmon and r-rachine made bricks that are available in
Nepal? Describe briefly the [Link] efflo:escence forbricks, l2+l+27
2'. What is meant by grade C - 43 ceme,lrt? Describe, with necessary sketches, the properties
of compounds preseqt in the clinkerof [Link] [1+4]
3. Define admixture and explain in brief about its engineering application. IEt
4. Define seasoning of timber. \Vhy is it required for the good timber? Describe the methods
bf seasoning. t5l
5. What do you mean by heat treatnent procass? List out the [Link] of heat teatrrent .

Explain isothermal annealing with sketch. t5l

6. What are distempers? In what form they are commercially available? How Oo yoo pre,pare
the commercial product in the field for painting? t1+1+21'
7. What is stone? Define its natural bed? What may be the technical parameters for selecting
good building stones? 14l

8. a) Describe different types of bitumen? What is the specification of grade of bitumen? tsl
'b)
Explain briefly Toughness, fatigue and malleability. t4l
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g. a) Distinguish between two major classifications of plastics. Name two popular plastics
of each type and indicate their uses.
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2065 Shrawan Year / Part Ur Time 3 hrs.

Subject: - Civil Engineering Material

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1. a) Mention various mechanical properties of civil engineering material? t8l

b) What are the properties and uses of asphalt? t8l
2. a) The following observatiorui were made dtring a tensile test on a mild steel. Specimen
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Given,
2mm elongation with 40KN load (within limit of proportionality)
L Yield load = l60KN
Murimum load = 240KN
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Determine modulus of toughness and resilience.

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b) List the uses ofplate glass. t4l
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3. a) Describe briefly manufacttre process and properties of cast iron. l8l

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. b) Explain the role of CrS, CzS, CrA in setting and hardening process of cement. l8I
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4. a) Describe briefly about growth of timber. t6l
b) 'Wlry soundness test of cement is carried out? t6l
c) What is the percentage of ferrite and pearlite in high stengthen steel? t4I
5. a) What are the principle and importance of heat heafinent and also describe about
tempering and quenching process. u0l
b) What are the different tlpe of field test of brick clay. t6l
6. Differentiate between: [4xal
a) Polymer and Polymerization
I b) Metalic and Covalent Bond
c) Hydrated and Hydraulic Lime
d) Hard Wood and Soft Wood
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tion Control Division Programme BCE PassMarks 32

2066 Shrawan Year / Part t/l Time 3 hrs.

Subiect: - Civil Materials

/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
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'/ Thefigures in the margin indicate Full Marks.
/ Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. a) Define the following propertiss of materials with sketches wherever necessary. t8]
Resilience, Toughness, Creep, Thermal Conductivity
b) Define 'yield' and 'strain hardening' related to tensile strength test for steel. How the
yield point of brittle material is found out from stress/strain diagram? Draw
stress/strain diagram for ductile and brittle materials. t3+2+31
2. a) Describe the composition of brick earth. What is the engineering application of
different class of bricks? [3+5]
b) In steel, percentage of carbon is found to be 0.33% in the form of iron carbide. What
will be the percentage of cementile, ferrite and pearlite? t4l
c) Illustrate the 'Charpy Impact Test' with figures. t4l
3. a) What is clinker? Describe briefly about the different ingredients present in clinker gf
[2+8]
ffiTtlJ::::To'|lj:5 List out dirrerent types or physicar and mechanicar
, properties of wood. 12+41

4. a) Define polymer and polymerization. Differentiate between thermoplastics and

thermosetting plastics. 12+61

b) What do you understand by heat treatment of steel? Explain briefly with neat sketches
- Isothermal annealing and quenching. L2+6)
5. a) Describe the major differences between asphalt, bitumen and tar. t8l
b) A mild steel specimen of 10mm diameter and 400mm long, which resist the
ma:rimum tensile load of 300 KN at2mm diameter. If the material resist 150 KN
yield load by elongating 1Omm then what is the modulus of roughness and resilience. t8l
6. Write short notes on: fax4]
a) Properties ofglass
b) Hydraulic lime
c) Metallic bond
d) Alloys of steel
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INSTITUTE OF EI{GINEERING Lcrel B,E. Ffr[ I\darkr EO

Examination Contrcl Division Prcgrammc BCE Pass il,Iarks 32

2059 Pomsh Year/Psd Ifi Time 3 }us.

Subjea: - Civil Matcrials

{ Candidates are required to give ttreir anssr€,rs in their own words as far as practicable.
/ .4,ttefttpt ary Fncquestioru.
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1. a't Why civil engineering materials is necessary tbr civil engineer? Explain the
impofiant propcrties of civil engineeringmcteriqls? [3+9]
b) A mild s:tael rod 3m long ha*'ing a crosg{ectional area [Link]. is zub_iected to an
arial pull of 1500 lr$ If E for stoctis 2.1x106 xg,crnZ. Fincl sress, srain and
elongdion of the rod. t4I
! 2. a) \lihat do you understard by tBat tredmeflt of steel? llhy heat treatmenl is
necessarf Explain any thrse mcthods of heattreatment? [2+2+6]
b) Deline bihrmen? Write ttre properties and wes of bifumen? [2+41
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3. a) \\hat are the imporrant ineredients of OPC? Explain the firnction of each
OPC?
ingredients? What are the harmftl ingredients of L2+6+27
b) Compue the properties and wes of c,ast iron, steel and ahrminium? t6l
4. a) Detine bonding? Emlain melallic bonding wiih example? Write the important
motcriols?
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chorocteristics ofmetallic t2+4+31

b) Draw neat stess-stain curys tbr ductile material and explain the signific'ant
points in the curve? [3+4]
5. a) Explain the structure of exogenous tree with neat sketches? t7l
b)
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Define pobmers? lVrite propertiss and wes of pobmers in building construction? [2+4]

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a) Glass and its trryes

b) Elastic and plastic !'.,hadours
c) Fat and nydraultc IIms
d) Chsractcristfo:$ of eood bricks
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e) N{echanical heatment of steel

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2057 Chattra ]iear /Part r/1 Time 3 trs.

Subjec't: - Civil Engineering Materials

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/ Attempt ary Fwe qaestions.

{ Tlefigares in the margin indicate Full lL{orkt.

l. a) Elplain the important properties of civil engineering materials? Why it is

b) Yicld s&css of a mcdium carbon steel is found to be 415 N/rurrz. It's ultimate
,l etress is}Wo more than the yield stress. If the steel fractures tt2ot6 of strain, find
., ]:,.J' the modulus of toughness of the steel. t4]
2.';) Define tue stess-stain? Draw a tlpical stress strain curve for stnrctural steel and
orplain the significant points in the mrve. 12+3+57
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done - different methods
steel? Explain
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\ 3. a) Deftie corrosion? Explain the various tlrpes of corrosion in metals and methods &
prwention? [2+5+5]
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\- b) If a steel contains 0.350/6 of carbon in the form of kon Carbide, rvhat are tlre
p€rcentageE offerritg cem€ntite#d pearlite present in the steel? t4l
4. a) How do you defin€ the seasoning of tmber? Explain l'alious methods of
seasoning gning necessary sketchesl' , [2+8J
b) Describe the properties and uses of asphalt? [(;i
5. a) Explain ttrc ftnctions of ingredients proseut ilr air ordinary portland cement? \ltrat
are harmful constituents of csrnent? . [6+2]
b) What is pol-vmor? Explain the prcpertics and uses of three thermoplastic materials
which are important from civit engineeting vierv point? [2+6]
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