Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2025 examination

GTU 2160601 Advanced Construction and Equipments Summer 2025 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Civil Engineering · Semester 6 · Subject code 2160601
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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
Differentiate between end bearing pile and friction pile.
(b)
4 marks

What are the factors to be considered , while making choice between cofferdam and caisson

(c)
7 marks

Describe giving sketch, precast concrete pile including process of casting with their merits and demerits

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What is meant by Diaphragm wall? Where it is used?
(b)
4 marks
Discuss the main factors affecting selection of type of piles.
(c)
7 marks

What is caisson sickness? What are its causes? What are the precautions to be taken to avoid caisson diseases?

(c)
7 marks

Describe with sketch, the procedure of pumping from bored wells for dewatering.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What is Tall structure? What are the materials used for it?
(b)
4 marks
Explain the design feature of cofferdams.
(c)
7 marks
Describe in detail the various methods of demolition
(a)
3 marks

Discuss the contribution and importance of construction equipment in construction industry

(b)
4 marks
Describe the procedure of safe demolition of structures?
(c)
7 marks

Explain with neat sketch, the formwork for RCC wall. What are the points to be remembered in case of formwork for walls?

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What are the purposes of a bulldozer on the construction work?
(b)
4 marks
Define and explain the following:
i)Drawbar pull
ii)Coefficient of traction
iii)Rim pull
iii)Rolling resistance
(c)
7 marks
Write notes on:
i)Crawler Tractors
ii)Wheel Tractors
(a)
3 marks
What are the uses of scrapers? Classify the scrapers.
(b)
4 marks
Explain the effect of pressure and temperature on the performance of I.C.

Engines.

(c)
7 marks

What are the uses of power shovels? Describe basic parts and operation giving neat sketch.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Describe main feature and working principle of Jaw crusher.
(b)
4 marks
What are the factors affecting the output of a dragline.
(c)
7 marks

What is the importance of Gantry cranes? Describe its basic parts and operation giving neat sketch. What is its advantage?

(a)
3 marks
Define :
i)Drill bits
ii)Jack hammers
iii)Diamond drill
(b)
4 marks
Write note on : Rotary compressors
(c)
7 marks

Describe basic parts, operation and limitation of bucket conveyors, with neat sketch.

Other Semester 6 subjects

BE Civil

2160602
Applied Fluid Mechanics
2160604
Water & Waste Water Engineering
2160607
Elementary Structural Design
3160608
Urban Transportation Planning

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Advanced Construction and Equipments (Summer 2025, B.E. · Civil Engineering, Sem 6). 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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