Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2024 examination

GTU 3110004 Basic Civil Engineering (BCE) Summer 2024 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Common Engineering · Semesters 1 and 2 · Subject code 3110004
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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14 of 25 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. 2 more are types of question GTU sets again with new data. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 29 repeated 3110004 questions, most asked first

Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Explain role of Civil engineers.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3a OR

(b)
4 marks
Discuss various grades of Concrete.
(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
What are the key components of GIS? Describe them briefly.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q1c

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define the following terms: a) Mean Sea Level b) Level Surface c) Bench Mark
(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Explain site plan and key plan.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q3b OR

(c)
7 marks
Discuss various pipes used in the house drainage plumbing system.
(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers

Draw a detailed sketch of a cross section of a wall showing the components of the building.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3c

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Discuss aims and objectives of Town planning.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q3a

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Differentiate between plane survey and geodetic survey.

Also asked in Summer 2023 Q4b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers
Enumerate various principles of planning and explain any two in detail.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3c, Winter 2025 Q2b, Summer 2025 Q1c, Winter 2024 Q3c OR

(a)
3 marks
Draw traffic signals for (i) No Parking (ii) Over taking prohibited.
(b)
4 marks
What are the benefits of Energy efficient building?
(c)
7 marks
Describe the various principles of Zoning.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Differentiate between W.C.B and Q.B system.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4b

(b)
4 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers
Write short note on FAR.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4b OR, Summer 2025 Q1a, Winter 2023 Q3b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Describe water borne diseases with control measures.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4c OR

(a)
3 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers
Enlist Instruments used in chain surveying

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4a OR, Summer 2026 Q5b, Summer 2025 Q4a OR, Winter 2024 Q4a OR

(b)
4 marksSame type asked in 3 of 7 papers
Give full form of: a) MH b) FSL c) BBCC d) RCC

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4b, Summer 2025 Q5b OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Describe pillars of smart city.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q3b

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Discuss different types of Bearings.
(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Explain with sketch the use of Line ranger.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q5b

(c)
7 marks
Explain various aids and devices used to control and regulate traffic.
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Describe with sketches characteristics of contours.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q4c OR

(b)
4 marks
What are the temporary adjustments of Level? How are they done?
(c)
7 marksSame type asked in 5 of 7 papers

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

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4c, Winter 2024 Q5c, Winter 2023 Q4c OR, Summer 2023 Q4c OR

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Basic Civil Engineering (BCE) (Summer 2024, 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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