Download PTU B.Arch 2020 March 8th Sem 72749 High Rise Buildings I Question Paper

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Roll No. Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 09
B. Architecture (2012 & Onwards) (Sem.?8)
HIGH RISE BUILDINGS ? I
Subject Code : BACH-805
M.Code : 72749
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES :
1. Question no.1 is COMPULSORY. Each part carries TWO marks.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the rest. Each question carries TWELVE AND A HALF
(12.5) Marks.
3. Attempt any ONE questions from each unit.
4. FIVE questions are to be attempted in total.
5. Assume any missing data/dimensions. Draw neat sketches where necessary.

1. Explain briefly : (2?5=10)
a. Enlist various limitations of high rise buildings.
b. Briefly discuss origin of high rise buildings.
c. What are dampers in high rise buildings?
d. What is full form of CTBUH?
e. Why the location of water tanks and swimming pools is important in High rise
buildings?

UNIT-I
2. Explain the role of high rise buildings in the present day with the help of suitable
examples. Explain in detail their advantages and disadvantages. (12.5)
3. What are different technologies adopted for the construction of high rise buildings? Give
suitable examples to support your answer. (12.5)
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1 | M-72749 (S17)-1913
Roll No. Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 09
B. Architecture (2012 & Onwards) (Sem.?8)
HIGH RISE BUILDINGS ? I
Subject Code : BACH-805
M.Code : 72749
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES :
1. Question no.1 is COMPULSORY. Each part carries TWO marks.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the rest. Each question carries TWELVE AND A HALF
(12.5) Marks.
3. Attempt any ONE questions from each unit.
4. FIVE questions are to be attempted in total.
5. Assume any missing data/dimensions. Draw neat sketches where necessary.

1. Explain briefly : (2?5=10)
a. Enlist various limitations of high rise buildings.
b. Briefly discuss origin of high rise buildings.
c. What are dampers in high rise buildings?
d. What is full form of CTBUH?
e. Why the location of water tanks and swimming pools is important in High rise
buildings?

UNIT-I
2. Explain the role of high rise buildings in the present day with the help of suitable
examples. Explain in detail their advantages and disadvantages. (12.5)
3. What are different technologies adopted for the construction of high rise buildings? Give
suitable examples to support your answer. (12.5)
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4. Do you think innovation in the design of High Rise buildings can lead to good quality
habitable and aesthetically pleasing spaces? Discuss with suitable examples. (12.5)
5. Discuss concrete and steel as construction materials employed for the construction of
high rise buildings. (12.5)
UNIT-II
6. Explain how various fire safety issues are handled in high rise buildings. (12.5)
7. Explain how water supply services are integrated into the design of high rise buildings.
(12.5)
8. What provisions for the design of high rise buildings have been made in National
Building Code 2005. Discuss in detail? (12.5)
9. Write detailed notes on the following :
a. Empire Estate building (6)
b. Orchid woods, Mumbai (6.5)










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