Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2025 examination

GTU BE03006031 Building Construction and Technology Winter 2025 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Civil Engineering · Semester 3 · Subject code BE03006031
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define the term caisson. Explain the various uses of caissons.
(b)
4 marks
Differentiate between cast in situ piles and precast piles.
(c)
7 marks

Enlist the various geophysical methods of soil exploration. Describe with neat sketch any one geophysical method of soil exploration.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain the various advantages of cavity wall.
(b)
4 marks
Define the term :
1)Bed,
2)Perpend,
3)Frog,
4)Parapet.
(c)
7 marks
Differentiate between English bond & Flemish bond.
(c)
7 marks
What do you meant by an arch. Draw a neat sketch of Elements of an arch.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What are the various characteristics of a good or ideal paint?
(b)
4 marks

What are the general rules to be observed to avoid the failure of formwork for concrete structure?

(c)
7 marks
Explain
1)Water cement ratio,
2)Workability of concrete.
(a)
3 marks
What are the requirements of good plaster?
(b)
4 marks
Write a short note on Slip formwork.
(c)
7 marks
Write the advantages and disadvantages of precast and cast in situ concrete.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What are the characteristics of green building.
(b)
4 marks

What are the causes of fire? What precautionary measures taken to minimize the danger of fire?

(c)
7 marks
Enlist the various types of scaffolding. Explain Brick layer’s scaffolding with sketch.
(a)
3 marks
What are the advantages of Thermal Insulation?
(b)
4 marks
What are the factors affecting the choice of particular type of cofferdam?
(c)
7 marks

What are the different types of shoring used in construction? Explain the Raking shore in detail with sketch.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define the term : Flight, Landing, Soffit
(b)
4 marks
What are the points to be kept in view, while locating doors and windows?
(c)
7 marks

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

(a)
3 marks
What are the essential requirements of a good roof?
(b)
4 marks
What are the requirements of good stairs?
(c)
7 marks

Classify the various types of flooring. Explain Brick flooring with sketch, Merits & Demerits.

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Building Construction and Technology (Winter 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.

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