Q.1
14 Marks(a)
Discuss scope of civil engineering.
(b)
Discuss various grades of concrete.
(c)
Discuss classification of buildings based on structure.
Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2024 examination
GTU BE01000101 Basic Civil Engineering Winter 2024 Question Paper & PDF
B.E. · Common Engineering · Semesters 1 and 2 · Subject code BE01000101
- 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 RB in to W.C.B:
1)N55°30’W
2)S29°00’W
3)S23°00'E
(b)
Differentiate between plane surveying and geodetic surveying.
(c)
What is FRP? Write uses and characteristics of FRP.
OR
(c)
Discuss classification of bricks and what are the properties of a good brick?
Q.3
14 Marks(a)
Discuss aims and objectives of town planning.
(b)
Differentiate between English bond and Flemish bond.
(c)
What are the elementary principles of building planning? Describe them briefly.
OR
(a)
How would you select the materials for low-cost housing?
(b)
Explain site plan and key plan.
(c)
Describe the various principles of zoning.
Q.4
14 Marks(a)
What are the Indian standards for drinking water?
(b)
What are the effects of solid waste?
(c)
Discuss various pipes used in the house drainage plumbing system.
OR
(a)
Write advantages and disadvantages of BRTS.
(b)
Draw a typical plan for drainage of a small house.
(c)
Describe pillars of smart city.
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
Write applications of surveying.
(b)
What do you understand by indirect ranging? Describe in detail with neat sketch.
(c)
The following are bearings of a closed traverse ABCDA. Find out interior angles and correct them if necessary. LINE FB B.B AB 55°30' 235°00' BC 113°00' 293°30' CD 190°00' 10°00' DA 279°00' 99°00'
OR
(a)
Discuss characteristics of contours with suitable sketches.
(b)
Explain temporary adjustments of level.
(c)
Describe briefly the application and uses of GPS
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