Q.1
14 Marks(a)
Write the physical characteristics of waste water.
(b)
Discuss the characteristics of good bricks.
(c)
Describe the fundamental principle of surveying.
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2023 examination
GTU 3110004 Basic Civil Engineering (BCE) Summer 2023 Question Paper & PDF
B.E. · Common Engineering · Semesters 1 and 2 · Subject code 3110004
- 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.2
14 Marks(a)
Draw the symbol for following material in section.
1Earth
2Concrete
3Metal Section
(b)
Draw line diagram for 2 BHK residential building
(c)
List the methods for natural growth and discuss ribbon development with their drawbacks in detail.
OR
Q.3
14 Marks(a)
Write the full name of following abbreviations.
1R.C.C.
2G.L.
3F.S.I.
(b)
Describe principles of building planning related to elevation of building.
(c)
List the types of cement and discuss any five in detail.
OR
(a)
Do the unit conversion of followings.
15 feet = inches
210 feet square = meter square
32000 centimeter cube = liter
(b)
State difference between intersection at grade and grade separated intersection with neat sketch.
(c)
Discuss the various construction techniques for low cost housing.
Q.4
14 Marks(a)
A 20m chain was found to be 10 cm long at the end of day’s work after measuring 5000m. If the chain was correct before the commencement of the work, find the correct length of the lines.
(c)
The following readings were taken with a level and 4m staff. Draw up a level book page and calculate the levels by height of instrument method. 0.578,0.933,1.768,2.450,3.005,0.567,1.181,1.888,3.679, 0.612, 0.705 and 1.810. The instrument was shifted after 5th and 9th reading. The R.L. of first station is 58.250m.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4c OR, Winter 2024 Q5c OR, Winter 2023 Q4c
OR
(a)
Draw a plane scale of 1cm = 5m and show the 20m on it.
(b)
Differentiate between prismatic compass and surveyor compass.
Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3b, Winter 2024 Q4b OR
(c)
The following bearings were observed with a compass for the closed traverse ABCDA. Line FB BB AB 110o 290o BC 190o 10o CD 300o 121o DA 20o 199o Where do you suspect the local attraction? Find the included angles.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4c, Winter 2024 Q5c, Summer 2024 Q5c OR, Winter 2023 Q4c OR
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
Draw elevation and section of framed and panelled door.
(b)
Draw a typical plan of drainage for small residential building.
OR
(a)
List the general features of earthquake buildings and discuss dimensions of buildings in detail.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5c OR, Winter 2024 Q4c OR, Winter 2023 Q5c
(b)
Discuss the conservation strategies of heritage buildings.
(c)
Differentiate between load bearing and framed structure.
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Basic Civil Engineering (BCE) (Summer 2023, B.E. · Common Engineering, Sem 1). 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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