Download GTU B.Tech 2020 Summer 8th Sem 2180611 Construction Management Question Paper

Download GTU (Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad) B.Tech/BE (Bachelor of Technology/ Bachelor of Engineering) 2020 Summer 8th Sem 2180611 Construction Management Previous Question Paper

Seat No.: ________
Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER?VIII EXAMINATION ? SUMMER 2020
Subject Code: 2180611
Date: 29/10/2020
Subject Name: Construction Management
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) Define the Following:
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(1) Network (2) Work Breakdown Structure
(3) Cost Slope

(b) What guidelines should be considered while creating a work
04
breakdown structure?

(c) Enlist and explain the attributes leading to success and failure of a
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project.


Q.2
(a) Which are the applications of funds flow statements?
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(b) Discuss ABC analysis for material management.
04

(c) What is the difference between quality assurance & quality control
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in construction projects?


OR


(c) What is value engineering? Illustrate the application of value
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engineering for a typical project of your choice.
Q.3
(a) Define float. Differentiate free float and total float.
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(b) How should the Project Manager use Float on the project?
04

(c) A construction company purchases 12,000 bags of cement annually.
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Each bag of cement costs Rs. 350/- and the cost incurred in
procuring each lot is Rs. 200. The cost of carrying is 25 %. What is
the most economical order quantity? What is the average inventory
level?


OR

Q.3
(a) Differentiate between network diagram and time grid diagram.
03

(b) Discuss with suitable example use of time grid diagram.
04

(c) Differentiate between CPM and PERT.
07
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Q.4
(a) Define: Value, cost and Worth.
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(b) Explain working capital and its management.
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(c) Illustrate with example the method of Graphical Solution to a Linear
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Programming Problem.

OR

Q.4
(a) List the principles of safety in construction industry.
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(b) Explain the accident causation theory.
04

(c) The following details are available regarding a project. Determine
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the critical path, the critical activities and the project completion time.
Q.5
(a) What is linear programming? State its uses.
03

(b) What are the advantages and limitations in using linear
04
programming in construction management?

(c) Discuss in brief, the resource allocation. Describe the methods for
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it.


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Q.5
(a) Explain the term `Job Layout'.
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(b) What are the factors affecting Job Layout?
04
(c) Write short note on (i) Bar Chart (ii) Cost time Tradeoff.
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