Question 1
(a)
Discuss scope of Civil Engineering.
3 Marks
(b)
Give classification of aggregates.
4 Marks
(c)
Describe briefly the uses and application of GPS
7 Marks
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 Examination
GTU 3110004 Basic Civil Engineering (BCE) Summer 2026 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)
What are the sources of error in levelling?
3 Marks
(b)
Draw a neat sketch of dog-legged stair.
4 Marks
(c)
Describe the various sanitary fittings used in house drainage plumbing system.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)
Enlist and explain various types of loads acting on building.
7 Marks
Question 3
(a)
Discuss the importance of zoning.
3 Marks
(b)
Differentiate between prismatic compass and surveyor’s compass.
4 Marks
(c)
What are the elementary principles of building planning? Describe any two in detail.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
What are the Indian standards for drinking water?
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss concept of smart city.
4 Marks
(c)
Write short note on 1) Ribbon development 2) Satellite towns
7 Marks
Question 4
(a)
Differentiate between Magnetic meridian and True meridian
3 Marks
(b)
Give full form of: a) MH b) FSL c) BBCC d) RCC
4 Marks
(c)
Describe various characteristics of BRTS.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Enlist Instruments used in chain surveying
3 Marks
(b)
Write short note on Floor area ratio.
4 Marks
(c)
Describe water borne diseases with control measures.
7 Marks
Question 5
(a)
Define: 1) True bearing. 2) Local attraction. 3) Arbitrary meridian.
3 Marks
(b)
Enlist the various instruments used in chaining? Describe briefly.
4 Marks
(c)
Write short note on: 1) Road markings. 2) Traffic signals.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
What are the uses of a contour map?
3 Marks
(b)
Differentiate between Height of instrument method and rise and fall method.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain the methods of determination of the correct bearing of lines of traverse if some stations are suspected of local attraction.
7 Marks
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper and step-by-step solutions 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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