Download GTU BE/B.Tech 2019 Winter 1st And 2nd Sem Old 110004 Elements Of Civil Engineering Question Paper

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER ? I & II (OLD) EXAMINATION ? WINTER 2019
Subject Code: 110004 Date: 08/01/2020

Subject Name: Elements Of Civil Engineering
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70

Instructions:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a)
What is the role of civil engineer in society?
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(b)
Define (1) Cumulative error (2) Line of sight (3) Magnetic declination (4) Hypotenusal
allowance (5) Bench mark (6) Hydrology (7) Contour interval
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Q.2 (a)
State various characteristics of contours in details.
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(b)
Explain technical terms used in stair with a neat sketch.
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Q.3 (a)
Explain with neat sketch hydrological cycle.
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(b) The following consecutive readings were taken with a dumpy level along a chain
line at a common interval of 5m.The position of the instrument was changed after
3
rd
, 7th and 10
th
readings. Draw out the form of a level book and enter the above
readings properly. Assume the RL of the 1
st
point as 50.Calculate RL of all points
and apply the usual checks. Use HI method. The readings-
0.350,0.580,0.645,1.850,1.935,2.450,1.750,0.360,0.720,1.200,0.920,0.630
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Q.4 (a)
Explain in detail suggestions for good orientation of building.
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(b) A chain was tested before starting the survey and was found to be exactly 20 m.
After measurement of 350m, it was again tested and was found to be 5 cm too
long. After a total measurement of 600 m, again the chain was tested and was
found to be 10 cm too long. Calculate actual length of the line.
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Q.5 (a)
Explain various aids and devices used to control, regulate and guide traffic.
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(b)
What is building foundation? Why it is required? Give classification of the foundation.
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Q.6 (a) Discuss the types of loads acting on the building 07
(b)
What is ranging? Explain direct ranging with a neat sketch.
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Q.7 (a) Differentiate between load bearing structure and framed structure. 07
(b) State the advantages and disadvantages of railway transport. 07

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