GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
B.ARCH- SEMESTER–IV EXAMINATION – WINTER 2020
S ubject Code:2X45002 Date:15/02/2021
S ubject Name:Building Construction-IV
T ime:02:30 PM TO 04:30 PM Total Marks:27
I nstructions:
1. Q1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from Q.2 to Q.9.
3. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
4. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 What is R.C.C.? Discuss different uses, advantages and disadvantages of 7
R.C.C.
OR
Discuss with Sketches: R.C.C. Beams and columns 7
Q.2 Explain the given connections through sketches: Beam to Beam 05
Connections
Q.3 Explain the given connections through sketches: Beam to Column 05
Connections
Q.4 Discuss defects in concrete structures 05
Q.5 Discuss rehabilitation methods in concrete structure. 05
Q.6 Explain through sketches: Form work for R.C.C. Slab 05
Q.7 Explain through sketches: Types of scaffolding 05
Q.8 Write Short note : Retaining walls 05
Q.9 Write Short note : Importance of Bracing 05
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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
B.ARCH- SEMESTER–IV EXAMINATION – WINTER 2020
S ubject Code:2X45003 Date:17/02/2021
S ubject Name:Structure-III
T ime:02:30 PM TO 04:30 PM Total Marks:50
I nstructions:
1. Attempt any FIVE questions out of SEVEN questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Use of IS: 456-2000 is permitted.
Mark
Q.1 (a) Find out the Distribution factor of beam as shown in figure. 04
(b) Explain limit state of collapse & limit state of serviceability in flexure. 06
Q.2 (a) Write Advantages and Disadvantages of R.C.C. Structures. 03
(b) A singly reinforced rectangular beam of width 300 mm and 570 mm 07
effective depth is Tension reinforced with 4 no. 16 mm diameter bars. Find
out the factored moment of resistance of the section. Use M20, Fe415 and
Effective cover is 30 mm.
Q.3 (a) Differentiate: under reinforced section & over reinforced section. 05
(b) Differentiate between one way and two-way slabs. 05
Q.4 (a) Design a One-way Slab of Size 3.0 m X 6.5 m for a living Room of a 07
Residential Building. Take Floor Finish as 1.5 kN/m2 and Live load 3.0
kN/m2. Use Grade of Concrete M20 and Grade of Steel Fe415. (Deflection
check and Shear Check not required.)
(b) Define the Magnitude & Intensity. 03
Q.5 (a) What is the function of transverse & longitudinal reinforcement in a 05
column?
(b) What is Column? Explain the Classification of Column. 05
Q.6 (a) What is foundation? Explain the various types of foundations. 04
(b) What is a stair case? Explain the various components of staircase. 06
Q.7 (a) Explain the various Earthquake Zone of India. 03
(b) Find the ultimate load carrying capacity & allowable load for a short 07
column of size 350 mm × 350 mm. the column is reinforced with 8-20 mm
diameter bars. Using M-25 concrete & grade of steel Fe 415 steel. Assume
emin < 0.05 D.
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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
B.ARCH- SEMESTER–IV EXAMINATION – WINTER 2020
S ubject Code:2X45004 Date:19/02/2021
S ubject Name:History of Architecture-III
T ime:02:30 PM TO 04:30 PM Total Marks:50
I nstructions:
1. Attempt any FIVE questions out of EIGHT questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Sketches should be neat and clean.
Q1. Discuss the design and architecture of Qutub Minar. (10)
Q2 (a) Explain with sketch: (05)
General architecture characteristics of Ottoman Empire.
(b) Sketch the following: (Any TWO) (05)
(i) Three domes used in Islamic architecture
(ii) Tomb of Iltutmish
(iii) Siddi Saiyad Jali, Ahmedabad
Q3 Short notes on (Sketch if required) :- (Any FIVE) (10)
a) Squinch
b) Pendentive dome
c) True Arch
d) Bastions
e) Murlin
f) Pilaster
g) Sahn
h) Functions of a Mausoleum
Q4 Explain in the detail of Humayun’s tomb with plan, section and sketches. (10)
Q 5 Explain symbolism and iconography in Indo-Islamic Architecture . (10)
Q6 Give a brief sequential analysis of the origin and evolution of the Indo-Islamic
Architecture. Sikander Lodhi with sketches. (10)
Q 7 Give an Architectural analysis of Fatehpur Sikhri (with sketches) based (10)
On stylistic features, spatial planning, organizational principles, materials
and vernacular idioms.
Q 8 Describe the Lodhi Dynasty and explain the Bara Gumbad and Tomb of (10)
Sikander Lodhi.
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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
B.ARCH- SEMESTER–IV EXAMINATION – WINTER 2020
S ubject Code:2X45006 Date:03/03/2021
S ubject Name:Landscape Architecture
T ime:02:30 PM TO 04:30 PM Total Marks:50
I nstructions:
1. Attempt any FIVE questions out of SEVEN questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 (a) What is meant by “ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE” ? Mention its scope in 05
professional practice. Mention the stages of design process for Landscape design.
(b) Harvesting and mention its advantages in the Urban Areas. 05
Q.2 Explain the importance of Lighting in Landscape Architecture . Explain with 10
sketches the use of Lighting in Public Gardens.
Q.3 (a) What is Environmental Conservation? Explain with sketches of Soil Conservation. 05
(b) Define Softscapes. Explain with sketches Plant material as an Element of Visual Design. 05
Q4 Name the basic elements of Landscape Design. Explain any two in detail with 10
appropriate sketches.
Q.5 Explain following terms with necessary diagrams (Any 5): 10
1. Silhouette, 5. Swale
2. Hardscape 6. Water cascade
3. Artificial Turf 7. Bio-diversity parks
4. Paving
Q.6 (a) Explain importance of grading and its uses in landscape. 05
(b) Explain with examples: Urban landscape & religious landscape 05
Q.7 (a) Explain functional, aesthetical, environmental & socio-cultural importance of 05
landscape in architecture with examples.
(b) What are the key factors for plant selection in landscape design? 05