Q.1
14 Marks(a)
Enlist different branches of civil engineering and explain any two.
(b)
Discuss properties of cement.
Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2024 examination
GTU 3110004 Basic Civil Engineering (BCE) Winter 2024 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)
Convert the following WCB in to RB: 1) 55°30’ 2) 279°00’ 3) 190°00'
Also asked in Winter 2023 Q4a OR
(c)
Discuss classification of buildings based on structure.
OR
(c)
Write short note on HVAC.
Q.3
14 Marks(c)
Describe the important remedial measures to prevent slum formation.
Also asked in Summer 2023 Q2c OR
OR
(a)
Discuss traffic characteristics.
(c)
Enumerate various principles of planning and explain any two in detail.
Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3c, Winter 2025 Q2b, Summer 2025 Q1c, Summer 2024 Q3c
Q.4
14 Marks(a)
What are the various types of loads acting on building.
Also asked in Summer 2026 Q2c OR, Winter 2025 Q3a
(c)
Discuss rooftop rain water harvesting system with neat sketch.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5c, Summer 2025 Q4b OR
OR
(a)
Enlist the various instruments used in chaining.
Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4a OR, Summer 2026 Q5b, Summer 2025 Q4a OR, Summer 2024 Q4a OR
(b)
Differentiate between prismatic compass and surveyor compass.
Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3b, Summer 2023 Q4b OR
(c)
Discuss the general features of earthquake resistant buildings.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5c OR, Winter 2023 Q5c, Summer 2023 Q5a OR
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
What are the different types of meridians?
(c)
The following are bearings of a closed traverse ABCDA. Find out interior angles and correct them if necessary. LINE FB B.B AB 45°00' 225°00' BC 123°30' 303°30' CD 181°00' 1°00' DA 289°00' 109°00'
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4c, Summer 2024 Q5c OR, Winter 2023 Q4c OR, Summer 2023 Q4c OR
OR
(b)
Describe various types of benchmarks.
(c)
The following observations were taken with dumpy level and four-meter levelling staff. The instrument was shifted after 4th and 7th readings. The first reading was taken on a B.M whose RL is 15.575m, prepare a page of level book and calculate RLs of all the points. The observation was taken at every 30m interval. Also find the gradient between first and last point. The observations are:0.565, 1.250, 1.675, 3.695, 0.125, 2.345, 3.245, 0.500, 1.785, 2.535.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4c OR, Winter 2023 Q4c, Summer 2023 Q4c
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Basic Civil Engineering (BCE) (Winter 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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