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GTU 3110004 Basic Civil Engineering (BCE) Winter 2025 Paper Solution & PDF

B.E. · Common Engineering · Semester 1 · Subject Code: 3110004
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Total Marks70 MarksExternal theory exam
Passing Marks23 Marks33% minimum cutoff
Exam Duration2.5 Hours2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
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Question 1

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Define Civil Engineering and state its role in infrastructural development
3 Marks
(b)
Enlist different types of cement. Explain properties of OPC and PPC.
4 Marks
(c)
Describe properties and uses of any three:
i)Timber,
ii)Plastic,
iii)Fly ash,
iv)Bitumen.
7 Marks

Question 2

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Define:
i)Site plan
ii)Key plan
iii)Elevation.
3 Marks
(b)
State and explain any two principles of planning a residential building.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss the necessity of town planning and advantages of zoning.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)
Explain causes, characteristics and effects of slums. Suggest preventive measures.
7 Marks

Question 3

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Enlist types of building loads with examples.
3 Marks
(b)
Differentiate between English bond and Flemish bond in brickwork
4 Marks
(c)
Draw a neat labeled cross-section of a wall showing major building components
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Define building construction and list its main components.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain the purpose of symbols in electrical and plumbing layouts.
4 Marks
(c)
Enlist different types of foundation and explain Open footing.
7 Marks

Question 4

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Define:
i)Contour interval
ii)Benchmark
iii)Change point.
3 Marks
(b)
Differentiate between WCB and QB system of bearings.
4 Marks
(c)

The following bearings were taken of a closed traverse ABCD. Calculate the interior angles of the traverse.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Define ranging in surveying. Why is it required?
3 Marks
(b)
Differentiate between fly leveling and differential leveling.
4 Marks
(c)

The following readings are taken on continuously falling ground with staff of 4 m. They are 0.400, 0765, 1.270, 2.560, 3.220, 3.950, 0.390, 1.690, 3.500, 0.800, 1.920,

2450, 3.980. Enter the readings in the page of level book and calculate the RLs of all the points if the first reading was taken on Benchmark of 100.00 m using Height of Instrument Method.
7 Marks

Question 5

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Define Green building. List any three of its benefits.
3 Marks
(b)
Write short note on features of Smart City.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain Rainwater harvesting system with neat sketch.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
What is solid waste management? Give two methods of waste disposal.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss the role of riverfront development in urban planning.
4 Marks
(c)
What is earthquake-resistant structures? Explain two principles used in their design.
7 Marks
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper and step-by-step solutions for Basic Civil Engineering (BCE) (Winter 2025, 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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