Q.1
14 Marks(a)
Discuss scope of Civil Engineering.
(b)
Give classification of aggregates.
(c)
Describe briefly the uses and application of GPS
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination
GTU 3110004 Basic Civil Engineering (BCE) Summer 2026 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)
What are the sources of error in levelling?
(b)
Draw a neat sketch of dog-legged stair.
(c)
Describe the various sanitary fittings used in house drainage plumbing system.
OR
(c)
Enlist and explain various types of loads acting on building.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3a, Winter 2024 Q4a
Q.3
14 Marks(b)
Differentiate between prismatic compass and surveyor’s compass.
Also asked in Winter 2024 Q4b OR, Summer 2023 Q4b OR
(c)
What are the elementary principles of building planning? Describe any two in detail.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q2b, Summer 2025 Q1c, Winter 2024 Q3c OR, Summer 2024 Q3c
OR
(a)
What are the Indian standards for drinking water?
(b)
Discuss concept of smart city.
(c)
Write short note on 1) Ribbon development 2) Satellite towns
Q.4
14 Marks(a)
Differentiate between Magnetic meridian and True meridian
(b)
Give full form of: a) MH b) FSL c) BBCC d) RCC
Also asked in Summer 2025 Q5b OR, Summer 2024 Q4b OR
OR
(a)
Enlist Instruments used in chain surveying
Also asked in Summer 2025 Q4a OR, Winter 2024 Q4a OR, Summer 2024 Q4a OR
(b)
Write short note on Floor area ratio.
Also asked in Summer 2025 Q1a, Summer 2024 Q4b, Winter 2023 Q3b
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
Define: 1) True bearing. 2) Local attraction. 3) Arbitrary meridian.
(b)
Enlist the various instruments used in chaining? Describe briefly.
Also asked in Summer 2025 Q4a OR, Winter 2024 Q4a OR, Summer 2024 Q4a OR
(c)
Write short note on: 1) Road markings. 2) Traffic signals.
OR
(b)
Differentiate between Height of instrument method and rise and fall method.
(c)
Explain the methods of determination of the correct bearing of lines of traverse if some stations are suspected of local attraction.
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Basic Civil Engineering (BCE) (Summer 2026, 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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