GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BA – SEMESTER– VI EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2020
S ubject Code: 1065002 Date: 26/10/2020

S ubject Name: Building Construction-VI

T ime: 10:30 AM TO 01:30 PM Total Marks: 40
I nstructions:
1. Attempt any five questions.

2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1.
(a) Differentiate between stairs and ramp.(with sketches) (04)

(b) Explain & Draw any four of the following:
Doglegged, four flight staircase, straight staircase, spiral staircase,
Helical staircase. (04)

Q.2
(a) Explain coanda Effect. (04)

(b) Enlist the various types of floors and explain each of them. (04)

Q.3 Explain glazed curtain walls & structural glazing. With necessary sketches & section. (08)

Q.4
(a) Enumerate the Different types of paints. (04)

(b) What are the design considerations for lighting in a swimming pool? (04)

Q.5
(a) Write a short note on.(any one) (04)
(i) Glass partition
(ii) Timber partition

(b) Enlist and explain in brief the different components of an air conditioning duct system. (04)

Q.6
Define elevators and explain the various parameters to be considered while designing (08)
Elevators.

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BA – SEMESTER– VI EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2020
S ubject Code: 1065003 Date:27/10/2020

S ubject Name: History Of Architecture-IV

T ime: 10:30 AM TO 12:30 PM Total Marks: 50
I nstructions:
1. Attempt all questions.

2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q1. Fill in the blanks: (5)

1) The Phrase “Form Follow Function” is coined by____________.
2) The art movement ‘CUBISM’ was pioneered by____________ and___________.
3) Rotunda at University of Virginia was designed by___________.
4) ‘Less Is More’ a phrase adopted in 1947 by architect______________.
5) Architect ______________is known as ‘father of skyscrapers’.

Q2. Attempt any four: (10)
1) Bauhaus School
2) Art Deco
3) Discuss ‘Form Follows Function’.
4) Neo Classicism
5) De-Stijl

Q3. Discuss in detail (Any Three). (15)
1) Post Modernism
2) Discuss, works of Le-Corbusier.
3) Industrial Revolution
4) Structuralism in Architecture.
5) Discuss ‘Form Follows Function’.

Q4. Discuss about architects and their works (Any Two). (10)
1) B.V.Doshi
2) Walter Gropius
3) Le Corbusier
4) Raj Rewal

Q5. Discuss the Architectural elements, Stylistic features of Modern architecture. (10)
Or
Q5. Explain various impacts of Industrial revolution on the society of 20th century in Europe and how it
influenced the conception of Architectural designs.

Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BA – SEMESTER– VI EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2020
S ubject Code: 1065004 Date:28/10/2020

S ubject Name: Structure VI

T ime: 10:30 AM TO 12:30 PM Total Marks: 50
I nstructions:
1. Attempt all questions.

2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Use of IS – 456(2000) & IS -3370 is permitted.

Q.1 (a) Give the explanation of various types of combined footing. 05

(b) Explain the types of forces acting on retaining wall & also draw the figure. 05
(c) Draw the Shear force and Bending moment diagram of rectangular combined 05

footing. Locate the critical section.

Q.2 (a) State various types of retaining walls and explain each type of retaining wall 05
with sketch.

(b) Sketch neat diagram of circular overhead water tank showing various elements 05
and describe design steps to design (i) Top spherical dome (ii) Top ring beam
(iii) Cylindrical wall and (iv) Base slab for tank supported on circular wall and
tank supported on ring beam.

OR
(b) Write down the various structural elements of Intze water tank and sketch neat 05

diagram of Intze tank showing economic proportions of structural elements of
Intze tank.

Q.3 (a) The steps to calculate the design of retaining wall. 05

(b) Draw sketch showing behavior of various components, deflection profile and 05
reinforcement details for counter fort retaining wall.

OR
Q.3 (a) State and explain with sketch various kinds of joints in water tanks. 05

(b) Explain with diagram stability conditions (1) Against overturning (2) Against 05
sliding and (3) Maximum pressure and no tension at base for cantilever
retaining wall.

Q.4 (a) Fix the basic dimensions and design the top dome of Intze type of elevated 10

water tank to store 8 Lac liters. The height of staging = 16 m. The SBC of soil =
150 kN/ m2. The intensity of wind pressure = 1.5 KN / m2. Use M 20 concrete
and Fe 415 steel. Sketch the dimensions of Intze tank.

(b) Give the difference between: 05
1. Combine Footing & Continuous Footing,
2. Grillage Foundation & Raft Foundation,

OR
Q.4 (a) Fix the basic preliminary dimensions of various components including stem of a 10

cantilever retaining wall to retain the earth of height 6 m above lower ground
level and carry out stability checks. Take SBC of soil = 210 kN/m2 Ø = 300 , µ
= 0.5, Unit weight of soil = 15 kN /m3 . Use M 20 grade of concrete and Fe-415
grade.

(b) Give the difference between: 05
1. Deep Foundation & Shallow Foundation,
2. Stepped Foundation & Simple Footing

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BA – SEMESTER– VI EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2020
S ubject Code: 1065005 Date:29/10/2020

S ubject Name: Estimating & Costing

T ime: 10:30 AM TO 12:30 PM Total Marks: 50
I nstructions:
1. Attempt all questions.

2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q1. Write down specification for 10

1. DPC 2.5cm CM 1:1.5:3
2. Ist class BB Masonry for superstructure (1:6)
3. Centering work RCC slab
4. Wood work for window frame
5. Earthwork in excavation

Q2. Describe – Cost , Price , Value. 05

Q3. Draft a Tender notice to be given in local news paper for construction

of hospital worth Rs. 10 Lacs. 05

Q4. Write short notes on 10
1. Security deposit and EMD
2. Lump sum contract and Item rate contract
3. Arbitration
4. Liquidated damages
5. Contingencies

Q5 A What is mean by ‘Specification’? Mention the various types of specification.
OR

Q5 B. When do you prepare revised estimate? 05

Q6. What are the purposes of Rate Analysis?
List factors affecting rate analysis of an item.
Prepare rate analysis of 10mt x 5mtx 230 mm thk. Brick wall. 10

Q7 A. Write detailed specification on R.C.C works.

OR
Q7 B. Write detailed specification on false ceiling works. 05

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