Question 1
(a)
Enlist different branches of civil engineering and explain any two.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss properties of cement.
4 Marks
(c)
What are the key components of GIS? Describe them briefly.
7 Marks
Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2024 Examination
GTU 3110004 Basic Civil Engineering (BCE) Winter 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 Hours10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
Question 2
(a)
Convert the following WCB in to RB: 1) 55°30’ 2) 279°00’ 3) 190°00'
3 Marks
(b)
Explain primary division of surveying.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss classification of buildings based on structure.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)
Write short note on HVAC.
7 Marks
Question 3
(a)
Discuss aims and objectives of town planning.
3 Marks
(b)
Describe pillars of smart city.
4 Marks
(c)
Describe the important remedial measures to prevent slum formation.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Discuss traffic characteristics.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain site plan and key plan.
4 Marks
(c)
Enumerate various principles of planning and explain any two in detail.
7 Marks
Question 4
(a)
What are the various types of loads acting on building.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss importance of zoning.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss rooftop rain water harvesting system with neat sketch.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Enlist the various instruments used in chaining.
3 Marks
(b)
Differentiate between prismatic compass and surveyor compass.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss the general features of earthquake resistant buildings.
7 Marks
Question 5
(a)
What are the different types of meridians?
3 Marks
(b)
Explain the working principle of Line ranger.
4 Marks
(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'
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
What are the uses of contour map?
3 Marks
(b)
Describe various types of benchmarks.
4 Marks
(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,
1785, 2.535.
7 Marks
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