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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER-III (NEW) EXAMINATION - SUMMER 2019

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Subject Code: 2130607

Subject Name: Building Construction

Date: 15/06/2019

Time: 02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM

Total Marks: 70

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Instructions:

1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

1. What are the different components of a building? Describe in brief? (03)

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2. What are the objectives of sub surface investigation? (04)

3. Draw typical door elevation showing various components. (07)

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1. Explain English Bond. (03)

2. Draw a typical vertical section of a wall through openings and label. (04)

3. Define the various components. (07)

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1. What do you understand by grillage foundation? Draw a typical sketch for steel grillage foundation for a steel section. (07)

   OR

   Explain in brief various methods of boring for sub soil exploration. (07)

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1. Define cavity wall. Enlist its advantages? (03)

2. Give classification of Lintel and explain any one in detail. (04)

3. What is the difference between pre cast & cast in situ concrete? Explain the process of manufacturing pre cast products. (07)

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1. Write short note on timber flooring. (07)

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1. Define the terms: Tread, Landing, Soffit, Lintel (03)

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2. Enlist types of stairs and discuss-any two in Detail. (04)

3. Draw detail sketch of components of a floor. (07)

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1. Explain Lean-to-Roof. (03)

2. Explain factors that affect the choice of a flooring material. (04)

3. OR

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1. What is the difference between plastering and pointing? (03)

2. Define Shoring: Explain the objects of Shoring. (04)

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3. Short Note: Pit Method of underpinning (07)

1. Explain causes of dampness in building. (03)

2. What are causes of fire and precautionary measures taken to minimise the damage of fire. (04)

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3. Enlist Types of Scaffolding and explain any two in detail. (07)

1. Explain points to be consider while locating doors and windows. (03)

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2. Explain Post-construction anti-termite treatment. (04)

3. Short Note: Green Building (07)

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