Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2025 examination

GTU 3130607 Building Construction Technology Summer 2025 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Civil Engineering · Semester 3 · Subject code 3130607
Download official PDFView PDF here
Share with your class
Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
No solutions on this paper yetNeed them for your exam? Ask once. Papers that students ask for are solved first, and we aim to add them within 24 hours.

2 of 25 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 2 repeated 3130607 questions, most asked first

Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Enlist and explain the need of Subsurface Investigation.
(b)
4 marks
Differentiate between shallow and deep foundation.
(c)
7 marks
Write a short note on failure of foundation and its remedial measures.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define : Lap, Frog, Perpend
(b)
4 marks
Give the classification of stone masonry.
(c)
7 marks

Enumerate different types of pile. Also explain each with their usage and selection criteria.

(c)
7 marks

List out the various bonds in brick masonry. Briefly describe double Flemish bond with neat sketch.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What are the uses of caissons?
(b)
4 marks
Classify the lintels based on the materials used for their construction.
(c)
7 marks
Explain various components of Arch with neat sketch.
(a)
3 marks
What are the defects in plastering?
(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers
Discuss the characteristics of an ideal paint.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5b OR

(c)
7 marks
Describe different types of pointing with illustration.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Write the benefits of 3D printing in building construction.
(b)
4 marks

Distinguish between plain and reinforced cement concrete. What is the need of reinforcement?

(c)
7 marks
Draw typical sketches of form work for a beam slab floor.
(a)
3 marks
Define : Frame, Shutter, Horn
(b)
4 marks
Write a short note on location selection for doors and windows.
(c)
7 marks

Mention the essential requirements of a floor and factors affecting selection of flooring material.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define and enlist the forms of pitched roof.
(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers
Mention the different types of roof coverings with their characteristics.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5c

(c)
7 marks

Give the names of methods used for foundation dewatering. Explain well point system in detail with sketch.

(a)
3 marks
Summarize rating systems for green building.
(b)
4 marks
Under which conditions underpinning is done?
(c)
7 marks
Differentiate between shoring and scaffolding.

More Building Construction Technology papers

Questions repeat across sessions. Working through two or three papers shows you which topics GTU asks most.

Preparing with friends?

Send this paper to your class group. Every question has its own link.

About this paper

Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Building Construction Technology (Summer 2025, B.E. · Civil Engineering, Sem 3). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

Transcribed for student exam preparation from Gujarat Technological University official examination archives. Questions, syllabus guidelines, and curriculum marking schemes remain the intellectual property of Gujarat Technological University.

ViewDownload PDF