Question 1
(a)
Write the physical characteristics of waste water.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss the characteristics of good bricks.
4 Marks
(c)
Describe the fundamental principle of surveying.
7 Marks
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2023 Examination
GTU 3110004 Basic Civil Engineering (BCE) Summer 2023 Paper Solution & PDF
B.E. · Common Engineering · Semester 1 · Subject Code: 3110004
Total Marks70 MarksExternal theory exam
Passing Marks23 Marks33% minimum cutoff
Exam Duration2.5 Hours10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
Question 2
(a)
Draw the symbol for following material in section.
1Earth
2Concrete
3Metal Section
3 Marks
(b)
Draw line diagram for 2 BHK residential building
4 Marks
(c)
List the methods for natural growth and discuss ribbon development with their drawbacks in detail.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)
Describe the remedial measures to prevent the slum.
7 Marks
Question 3
(a)
Write the full name of following abbreviations.
1R.C.C.
2G.L.
3F.S.I.
3 Marks
(b)
Describe principles of building planning related to elevation of building.
4 Marks
(c)
List the types of cement and discuss any five in detail.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Do the unit conversion of followings.
15 feet = inches
210 feet square = meter square
32000 centimeter cube = liter
3 Marks
(b)
State difference between intersection at grade and grade separated intersection with neat sketch.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss the various construction techniques for low cost housing.
7 Marks
Question 4
(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.
3 Marks
(b)
Differentiate between plane and geodetic surveying.
4 Marks
(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.
0578,0.933,1.768,2.450,3.005,0.567,1.181,1.888,3.679,
0612, 0.705 and 1.810. The instrument was shifted after 5th and 9th reading. The R.L. of first station is 58.250m.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Draw a plane scale of 1cm = 5m and show the 20m on it.
3 Marks
(b)
Differentiate between prismatic compass and surveyor compass.
4 Marks
(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.
7 Marks
Question 5
(a)
Draw elevation and section of framed and panelled door.
3 Marks
(b)
Draw a typical plan of drainage for small residential building.
4 Marks
(c)
Differentiate between Flemish bond and English bond.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
List the general features of earthquake buildings and discuss dimensions of buildings in detail.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss the conservation strategies of heritage buildings.
4 Marks
(c)
Differentiate between load bearing and framed structure.
7 Marks
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