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Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2025 examination

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

B.E. · Common Engineering · Semesters 1 and 2 · Subject code 3110004

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Total: 70 marks
To pass: 23 marks (33%)
Duration: 2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions: 5 with internal choice

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8 of 25 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. 2 more are types of question GTU sets again with new data. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 29 repeated 3110004 questions, most asked first

Q.1

14 Marks

(a)

3 marks

Define Civil Engineering and state its role in infrastructural development

(b)

4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers

Enlist different types of cement. Explain properties of OPC and PPC.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q2b

(c)

7 marks

Describe properties and uses of any three:

i)Timber,

ii)Plastic,

iii)Fly ash,

iv)Bitumen.

Q.2

14 Marks

(a)

3 marks

Define:

i)Site plan

ii)Key plan

iii)Elevation.

(b)

4 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers

State and explain any two principles of planning a residential building.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3c, Summer 2025 Q1c, Winter 2024 Q3c OR, Summer 2024 Q3c

(c)

7 marks

Discuss the necessity of town planning and advantages of zoning.

(c)

7 marks

Explain causes, characteristics and effects of slums. Suggest preventive measures.

Q.3

14 Marks

(a)

3 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers

Enlist types of building loads with examples.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q2c OR, Winter 2024 Q4a

(b)

4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers

Differentiate between English bond and Flemish bond in brickwork

Also asked in Summer 2023 Q5c

(c)

7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers

Draw a neat labeled cross-section of a wall showing major building components

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q2c OR

(a)

3 marks

Define building construction and list its main components.

(b)

4 marks

Explain the purpose of symbols in electrical and plumbing layouts.

(c)

7 marks

Enlist different types of foundation and explain Open footing.

Q.4

14 Marks

(a)

3 marks

Define:

i)Contour interval

ii)Benchmark

iii)Change point.

(b)

4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers

Differentiate between WCB and QB system of bearings.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q4a

(c)

7 marksSame type asked in 5 of 7 papers

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

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q5c, Summer 2024 Q5c OR, Winter 2023 Q4c OR, Summer 2023 Q4c OR

(a)

3 marks

Define ranging in surveying. Why is it required?

(b)

4 marks

Differentiate between fly leveling and differential leveling.

(c)

7 marksSame type asked in 4 of 7 papers

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, 2.450, 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.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q5c OR, Winter 2023 Q4c, Summer 2023 Q4c

Q.5

14 Marks

(a)

3 marks

Define Green building. List any three of its benefits.

(b)

4 marks

Write short note on features of Smart City.

(c)

7 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers

Explain Rainwater harvesting system with neat sketch.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q4b OR, Winter 2024 Q4c

(a)

3 marks

What is solid waste management? Give two methods of waste disposal.

(b)

4 marks

Discuss the role of riverfront development in urban planning.

(c)

7 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers

What is earthquake-resistant structures? Explain two principles used in their design.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q4c OR, Winter 2023 Q5c, Summer 2023 Q5a OR

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper 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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