Download GTU (Gujarat Technological University) BE/BTech (Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology) 2019 Winter 3rd Sem New 3134002 Building Materials And Construction Technology Previous Question Paper
Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER ? III (New) EXAMINATION ? WINTER 2019
Subject Code: 3134002 Date: 26/11/2019
Subject Name: Building Materials & Construction Technology
Time: 02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Marks
Q.1 (a) Enlist the various types of Assembly Buildings as per NBC
classification.
03
(b) Briefly discuss ?Ashlar Chamfered Stone Masonry? with neat sketches. 04
(c) What do you understand by foundation? Briefly explain foundation in
black cotton soil.
07
Q.2 (a) Write advantages of modern formwork. 03
(b) Write a short note on epoxy flooring. 04
(c) With neat sketches discuss the various components of a Queen Post
Roof Truss
07
OR
(c) Which flooring material would you use in each of the following
conditions (Justify your answer briefly)
(i) A MIG residential dwelling located in the state of Assam
(ii) The reception lobby of a 5-star hotel located in Delhi
07
Q.3 (a) Define any three of the following terms (i) Jamb (ii) Reveal (iii) Rebate
(iv) Holdfast
03
(b) Write short explanatory note on ?Damp Proof Course?. 04
(c) Draw a neat, labelled figure of semi-circular arch and explain in short
the various components.
07
OR
Q.3 (a) What do you understand by Lintels? Draw neat sketch of R.C.C. Lintel. 03
(b) Explain step by step procedure of designing of dog legged staircase. 04
(c) Discuss factor affecting the selection of size, shape and location in a
structure.
07
Q.4 (a) Which safety measures will you be suggest in case of high rise building
construction site in crowded area?
03
(b) Describe advantages of Green Building materials? 04
(c) Define circulation. State modern means of circulation. Explain any one. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Write short note on ?Eco friendly materials?. 03
(b) Enlist the seven safety precautions you will take on construction site. 04
(c) Mention the objectives of painting and point out characteristics of an
ideal paint.
07
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER ? III (New) EXAMINATION ? WINTER 2019
Subject Code: 3134002 Date: 26/11/2019
Subject Name: Building Materials & Construction Technology
Time: 02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Marks
Q.1 (a) Enlist the various types of Assembly Buildings as per NBC
classification.
03
(b) Briefly discuss ?Ashlar Chamfered Stone Masonry? with neat sketches. 04
(c) What do you understand by foundation? Briefly explain foundation in
black cotton soil.
07
Q.2 (a) Write advantages of modern formwork. 03
(b) Write a short note on epoxy flooring. 04
(c) With neat sketches discuss the various components of a Queen Post
Roof Truss
07
OR
(c) Which flooring material would you use in each of the following
conditions (Justify your answer briefly)
(i) A MIG residential dwelling located in the state of Assam
(ii) The reception lobby of a 5-star hotel located in Delhi
07
Q.3 (a) Define any three of the following terms (i) Jamb (ii) Reveal (iii) Rebate
(iv) Holdfast
03
(b) Write short explanatory note on ?Damp Proof Course?. 04
(c) Draw a neat, labelled figure of semi-circular arch and explain in short
the various components.
07
OR
Q.3 (a) What do you understand by Lintels? Draw neat sketch of R.C.C. Lintel. 03
(b) Explain step by step procedure of designing of dog legged staircase. 04
(c) Discuss factor affecting the selection of size, shape and location in a
structure.
07
Q.4 (a) Which safety measures will you be suggest in case of high rise building
construction site in crowded area?
03
(b) Describe advantages of Green Building materials? 04
(c) Define circulation. State modern means of circulation. Explain any one. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Write short note on ?Eco friendly materials?. 03
(b) Enlist the seven safety precautions you will take on construction site. 04
(c) Mention the objectives of painting and point out characteristics of an
ideal paint.
07
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Q.5 (a) What are building bye laws? Explain their purpose. 03
(b) Discuss the importance of orientation for planning of a building? 04
(c) Explain the primary differences between a load bearing and a framed
structure. Illustrate through the plan and elevation of a one storeyed
structure.
07
OR
Q.5 Design the strip foundation for a two-storeyed residential building for
the following details:
Building:
Total width of the building: 8 m
Height of each floor: 3 m
Thickness of RCC slab on each floor: 150 mm
Thickness of brick wall above plinth level: 300 mm
Span of RCC slab: 4 m
Height of plinth: 600 mm above, and 300 mm below the ground level
Material Properties:
Modulus of rupture of lime concrete (m): 154 kN/m
2
Weight density of brick masonry: 18 kN/m
3
Weight density of RCC: 24 kN/m
3
Weight density of soil: 13 kN/m
3
Angle of repose of the soil: 30?
Allowable bearing capacity of soil at a depth of 1.2 m from ground
level: 130 kN/m
2
Loads:
Live Load on slab: 3 kN/m
2
Load of floor finish: 0.5 kN/m
2
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