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:
- Attempt all questions.
- Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
- Figures to the right indicate full marks.
-  What are the different components of a building? Describe in brief? (03) --- Content provided by FirstRanker.com --- 
-  What are the objectives of sub surface investigation? (04) 
-  Draw typical door elevation showing various components. (07) 
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-  Explain English Bond. (03) 
-  Draw a typical vertical section of a wall through openings and label. (04) 
-  Define the various components. (07) --- Content provided by FirstRanker.com --- 
-  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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-  Define cavity wall. Enlist its advantages? (03) 
-  Give classification of Lintel and explain any one in detail. (04) 
-  What is the difference between pre cast & cast in situ concrete? Explain the process of manufacturing pre cast products. (07) --- Content provided by FirstRanker.com --- 
-  Write short note on timber flooring. (07) OR 
-  Define the terms: Tread, Landing, Soffit, Lintel (03) --- Content provided by FirstRanker.com --- 
-  Enlist types of stairs and discuss-any two in Detail. (04) 
-  Draw detail sketch of components of a floor. (07) 
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-  Explain Lean-to-Roof. (03) 
-  Explain factors that affect the choice of a flooring material. (04) 
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-  What is the difference between plastering and pointing? (03) 
-  Define Shoring: Explain the objects of Shoring. (04) 
-  Short Note: Pit Method of underpinning (07) 
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-  Explain causes of dampness in building. (03) 
-  What are causes of fire and precautionary measures taken to minimise the damage of fire. (04) --- Content provided by FirstRanker.com --- 
-  Enlist Types of Scaffolding and explain any two in detail. (07) 
-  Explain points to be consider while locating doors and windows. (03) 
-  Explain Post-construction anti-termite treatment. (04) 
-  Short Note: Green Building (07) 
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