PH3201 Physics for Civil Engineering
Important Questions
Unit 1 Part B
- Explain the factors affecting thermal performance of a building. State the different kinds of thermal measurements.
- Explain design of solar radiation based on climate. Write short note on shading devices.
- Explain the thermal insulation of the buildings. Discuss the factors that affect the thermal performance of buildings with example.
- Describe climate and design of solar radiation.
- State and define the three modes of heat flow in matters.
- How will you determine the thermal conductivity of rubber?
- What are the heat gain and heat loss in buildings?
- Describe the elements that affect the building thermal performance using examples.
Unit 2 Part B
- Describe the principle, construction and working of window air conditioner.
- Explain the different types of air conditioning systems of buildings.
- Describe the construction and working of window type air conditioner.
- Discuss the basic concepts of protection of buildings against fire to be caused by A.C. Systems. Mention at least two precautions to prevent fire caused by AC systems.
- What is natural ventilation? Give the types of natural ventilation. State the advantage and disadvantages of natural ventilation.
- Explain the principle behind wind driven and stack ventilation mechanism.
- Develop the design and operation of a fan coil system and a chilled water plant.
Unit 3 Part B
- What is the scale used for noise level? And define the sound absorption coefficient of materials.
- Describe any one methods of measurement of sound absorption coefficient of material.
- What is glare and how do you reduce it?
- Write in detail the principles and techniques involved in the artificial lightings.
- Explain the sound absorption methods and different types of sound absorbing materials used in a building.
- Explain the use of building models and artificial skies in estimating daylight factor and deciding on artificial lighting.
- Elucidate the impact of noise in multistoried buildings and summarize the preventive measures to reduce noise in multistoried buildings.
- Discuss the importance of supplementary artificial lightings in detail.
Unit 4 Part B
- Explain how ceramics can be manufactured by slip casting, isostatic pressing and gas pressure bonding methods.
- Explain the thermal, mechanical, electrical and chemical properties of ceramics.
- Describe the types, properties and applications of shape memory alloys.
- Write note on Ferroelectric ceramics, Ferro magnetic ceramics. High alumina ceramics.
- What is the function of composites in building construction? Name few of the composites in construction.
- Explain in detail about the structure and applications of fiber reinforced plastics and fibre reinforced metals.
- Explain the characteristics of ferroelectric, ferromagnetic and high aluminum ceramica.
Unit 5 Part B
- Discuss the probabilistic seismic hazard analysis and deterministic seismic hazard analysis.
- Explain the classification of fire hazards and the cause of fire hazards. Also discuss the prevention and safety measures taken during fire hazard.
- Discuss earthquake ground motion with types, intensity magnitude.
- Describe about fire hazards and guidance on preventive measure. Discuss in detail fire proofing materials.
- Explain the occurrence of earthquake ground motion.
- Explain the principle and working of a seismograph.
- Explain in detail how the cyclone is formed?
- Discuss in detail about fire hazards and guidelines on preventive measure.