Download AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU) B-Tech 8th Semester (Eight Semester) 2016-17 ECE801 Construction Technology And Management Question Paper
B.TECH.
THEORY EXAMINATION (SEM?VIII) 2016-17
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
T ime .' 3 Hours Max. Marks .' 100
Note : Be precise in your answer. In case ofnumerical problem assume data wherever not provided.
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SECTION-A
Explain the following: (10X2=20)
Organization
Project Cycle
Work study
Fulkerson?s Rule for node numbering
Scheduled completion time
Expected mean time
Security money
Liquidated damage
Trenching machines
Grade Resistance
SECTION-B
Attempt any ?ve of the following: (10X5=50)
List down the important elements of planning and discuss the importance of planning in the
management.
What is meant by scientific management? Discuss brie?y the main principles of scientific
management.
For the given project, find critical path and project duration. Also calculate all activity times and
?oats in a tabular form.
Activity Duration(days) Activity Duration
(daYS)
1?2 5 3-6 6
1?3 10 4-7 5
2?4 10 5-7 8
2?7 15 6-7 9
3-5 5
Explain how beta distribution curve is suitable to PERT analysis? What is the role of normal
distribution curve for finding out the probability of completion of a project?
Discuss the following methods used in engineering economics analysis for evaluating and
comparing alternatives: (i) Present worth amount (ii) Future worth method
(iii) Rate of return method
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f) What are items included in the tenmm?g?mra? of amm?mg?mng
tenders.
g) Discuss the various means for hauling the materials.
h) How is the size of a power shovel selected in a project? Define the output of a power shovel and
list down the factors which affect the output.
SECTION-C
Attempt any two of the following: (15><2=30)
3 Two plans are available for constructing a plant which will have same income per year at all
times. Plant (A) is to build half size plant now at the cost of Rs 1 million with operating cost of
Rs 200,000 per year for the first four years. At the end of 4th year, an additional costing of Rs
900,000 will be installed to double the capacity. Operating cost thereafter are Rs 350,000 per
year.
Plan (B) is to be build full scale plant now at the cost of Rs 1.5 million with operating cost of
Rs 250,000 per year for the first 4 years and Rs 300,000 per year thereafter. If money worth is
12% per year and a period of 10 yrs ahead is the basis for comparison which plan should be
chosen?
4 Define arbitration and what is its objective? Describe the advantage of arbitration over law
suits in court.
5 Discuss the various equipments used in production and placement of concrete. When is it
economical and desirable to use ready mix concrete at site of construction?
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