Download PTU B.Arch 2020 Dec 8th Sem 72749 High Rise Buildings I Question Paper

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Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 09
B. Architecture (2012 & Onwards) (Sem.?8)
HIGH RISE BUILDINGS ? I
Subject Code : BACH-805
M.Code : 72749
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES :
1.
Question no.1 is COMPULSORY.
2.
FIVE questions are to be attempted in total, including compulsory question.
3.
Attempt any TWO questions from each unit.
1.
Write short notes on the following :
a. Fire Safety of High Rise Buildings.
(2)
b. Various systems used to make High Rise building Earthquake resistant.
(2)
c. Limitations of high rise buildings.
(2)
d. Origin of high rise buildings.
(2)
e. Advantages and Disadvantages of High Rise Buildings.
(2)
UNIT-I
2.
Discuss the development of high rise buildings from the beginning to present day with the
help of suitable examples.
(12.5)
3.
Do you think high rise buildings affect urban environment? How? Discuss in detail with
the help of suitable examples.
(12.5)
4.
Explain in detail the considerations of physical planning and design of high rise buildings
in urban environment.
(12.5)
5.
What are most commonly used construction materials for the construction of high rise
buildings?
(12.5)
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UNIT- II
6.
Explain how various services are integrated into the design of high rise buildings?
(12.5)
7.
Explain how various structural safety issues are handled in high rise buildings?
(12.5)
8.
Discuss the legal issues pertaining to the design of high rise buildings.
(12.5)
9.
Write a detailed note on the following :
(12.5)
a. Sears Tower
b. Empire state Building
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