GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER-IV (OLD) EXAMINATION - WINTER 2018
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Subject Code:140602 Date: 28/11/2018
Subject Name: Building Construction
Time: 02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
- Attempt all questions.
- Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
- Figures to the right indicate full marks.
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Q.1
a) What are the different components of a building? Describe in brief. (07)
b) Describe the plate load test for determining safe bearing capacity of soil. What are its limitations? (07)
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Q.2
(a) What is meant by “Shallow foundation”? Explain the various types of shallow foundation. (07)
(b) Describe Flemish bond. What is the difference between single Flemish bond and double Flemish bond? Draw isometric view of it. (07)
OR
(b) Define cavity wall. What are its advantages? Explain general features of a brick cavity wall. (07)
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Q.3
(a) What is the importance of water in concrete mix? Describe various properties and impurities of water. (07)
(b) Explain the points to be kept in mind, while locating doors and windows. (07)
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Q.3
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(a) Write the function of ventilators? How is it different from a window? Draw details of ventilator combined with a window. (07)
(b) How are the treads and risers proportioned? (07)
Q.4
(a) Differentiate between: (07)
- Helical stair and Spiral stair
- Dog-legged stair and Open-well stair.
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(b) Discuss the various factors affecting the selection of flooring materials. (07)
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Q.4
(a) State the various types of upper floors. Mention the situations where each type may be used. (07)
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(b) Draw the plan and isometric view of building roof, Label and define the various parts. (07)
Q.5
(a) Describe the various types of pointing with sketch. (07)
(b) What do you understand by scaffolding? What are the components of a scaffold? (07)
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Q.5
(a) Write a short note on ‘Termites and their attack on building’. (07)
(b) Explain the methods of improving safe bearing capacity of soils. (07)
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