Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU BE04006031 Building and Town Planning Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Civil Engineering · Semester 4 · Subject code BE04006031
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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
What factors should be taken into account while planning a civic center in a town?
(b)
4 marks
What is BIM? Explain the advantages of BIM in construction.
(c)
7 marks

Draw the ground floor plan of a two‑storied tenement house on a 10 m × 15 m plot as per building byelaws, assuming front road access, adjoining plots on three sides, suitable north direction, and other necessary data.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Why are satellite towns developed, and what purposes do they serve?
(b)
4 marks
Explain the concept of perspective drawing and discuss its importance.
(c)
7 marks

Draw front elevation for the two‑storied tenement house drawn in Q.1(c). Assume other necessary site data.

(c)
7 marks

Draw furniture plan, and drainage plan of the ground floor plan of a two‑storied tenement house drawn in Q.1(c). Assume other necessary site data.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What are the advantages of obtaining plan approval and permission through ODPS?
(b)
4 marks

List out the stakeholders involved in the building planning and approval process, and describe their role.

(c)
7 marks
Give a detailed overview of URDPFI Guidelines.
(a)
3 marks
Explain the key functions of RERA.
(b)
4 marks
Define the term building byelaws and state their importance.
(c)
7 marks

Which types of surveys are conducted for preparing a town planning proposal? Explain each in brief.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define the terms
1)Control Line,
2)Set back , and
3)Plinth Area.
(b)
4 marks
Discuss any four types of building according to their functions.
(c)
7 marks
Explain the planning considerations for earthquake‑resistant buildings with sketches.
(a)
3 marks
Discuss a passive design strategy to make the building climate-responsive.
(b)
4 marks
What is the role of ergonomics in building planning?
(c)
7 marks
Discuss the site selection and location criteria for a residential building.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What is the basic difference between a bubble diagram and a line diagram?
(b)
4 marks
Explain the concept of aspect as used in building planning.
(c)
7 marks

Discuss in detail the importance of zoning, landscaping, and open spaces in town planning.

(a)
3 marks
Write a brief note on prevention of slums.
(b)
4 marks
Explain how regional planning influences the planning and development of a town.
(c)
7 marks

Describe the principles of architectural composition and their application in building design.

Other Semester 4 subjects

BE Civil

2140606
Numerical And Statistical Methods for Civil Engineering
3140601
Surveying
3140603
Structural Analysis-I
3140609
Civil Engineering - Societal & Global Impact

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Building and Town Planning (Summer 2026, B.E. · Civil Engineering, Sem 4). 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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