Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3130609 Building and Town Planning Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Civil Engineering · Semester 3 · Subject code 3130609
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Enlist the elements of architecture composition
(b)
4 marks
Explain the classification of buildings based on structural design.
(c)
7 marks

Draw a plan of a two story residential building on a plot size 16 m * 19 m for a family of 6 person belongs to MIG, take FSI 1.5, as per principles of planning and architecture by considering building bye laws. Also prepare schedule of opening and area table. Assume North direction and other necessary data.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Enumerate the various components of building bylaws.
(b)
4 marks
Explain key features of RERA.
(c)
7 marks
Describe the building water supply system and illustrate it with a diagram.
(c)
7 marks
Explain the house drainage system with neat sketch.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define
i)Vanishing point
ii)Picture plane
iii)Isometric view
(b)
4 marks
Explain the concept and characteristics of a satellite town.
(c)
7 marks
Describe how software is used for building planning and generation of 2D models.
(a)
3 marks
List the various types of surveys carried out for planning purposes.
(b)
4 marks
Explain the concept of two-point perspective drawing, illustrating with a diagram.
(c)
7 marks
Discuss the essential requirements for earthquake-resistant buildings.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define
i)Master plan(ii) Margin
iii)Mezzanine floor
(b)
4 marks
Distinguish between NBC and local building bye-laws.
(c)
7 marks
Explain the features and functions of ODPS software.
(a)
3 marks
List out the disadvantages of ribbon development .
(b)
4 marks
Discuss the significance of civic surveys for effective town planning.
(c)
7 marks
Explain the growth of town in detail.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Enlist the various type of land uses in town planning.
(b)
4 marks
Explain the significance of road networks in town planning.
(c)
7 marks
Explain the stages involved in the preparation of a master plan.
(a)
3 marks
Define
i)Neighborhood unit
ii)Zoning
iii)CBD
(b)
4 marks
Describe the concept of the Multiple Nuclei Model.
(c)
7 marks
Discuss different techniques for removing or improving slums.

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Building and Town Planning (Summer 2026, 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.

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