Question 1
(a)
Explain role of Civil engineers.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss various grades of Concrete.
4 Marks
(c)
What are the key components of GIS? Describe them briefly.
7 Marks
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2024 Examination
GTU 3110004 Basic Civil Engineering (BCE) Summer 2024 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 Hours2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
Question 2
(a)
Define the following terms: a) Mean Sea Level b) Level Surface c) Bench Mark
3 Marks
(b)
Explain site plan and key plan.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss various pipes used in the house drainage plumbing system.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)
Draw a detailed sketch of a cross section of a wall showing the components of the building.
7 Marks
Question 3
(a)
Discuss aims and objectives of Town planning.
3 Marks
(b)
Differentiate between plane survey and geodetic survey.
4 Marks
(c)
Enumerate various principles of planning and explain any two in detail.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Draw traffic signals for (i) No Parking (ii) Over taking prohibited.
3 Marks
(b)
What are the benefits of Energy efficient building?
4 Marks
(c)
Describe the various principles of Zoning.
7 Marks
Question 4
(a)
Differentiate between W.C.B and Q.B system.
3 Marks
(b)
Write short note on FAR.
4 Marks
(c)
Describe water borne diseases with control measures.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Enlist Instruments used in chain surveying
3 Marks
(b)
Give full form of: a) MH b) FSL c) BBCC d) RCC
4 Marks
(c)
Describe pillars of smart city.
7 Marks
Question 5
(a)
Discuss different types of Bearings.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain with sketch the use of Line ranger.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain various aids and devices used to control and regulate traffic.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Describe with sketches characteristics of contours.
3 Marks
(b)
What are the temporary adjustments of Level? How are they done?
4 Marks
(c)
The following are the fore bearings of a closed traverse. Calculate back bearings and interior angles of the traverse. Line F. B AB N 45°30' E BC S 60°00' E CD S 10°30' W DA N 75°45' W
7 Marks
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