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Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Eighth Semester B.Arch. Examination

ADVANCED BUILDING CONSTRUCTION—II

Paper-8 SA 2

Time : Three Hours] [Maximum Marks : 60

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

All questions carry marks as indicated. Answer THREE questions.

Due credit will be given to neatness and adequate dimensions. Assume suitable data wherever necessary.

Illustrate your answers wherever necessary with the help of neat sketches. Define precast building elements and cast in situ elements. 8 Elaborate on materials used in pre-stressed members. Write advantages and disadvantages of pre-stressed members. 12

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2. (a) What is embedded energy in buildings ? Also explain low energy architecture. 8

(b) Elaborate on alternate building construction technology. Briefly explain some such techniques generally used.

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3. Design and draw any suitable type of structural glazing system for corporate CT + 3 building. The portion of facade, on which glazing is to be applied is 12 m in length and 9 m in height. Prepare details to suitable scale :

(1) Plan showing position of glazing.

(2) Enlarged plan with support system.

(3) Enlarged vertical section showing glass fixing and support system. 20

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4. (a) Under what circumstances, timber formwork is preferred to steel formwork and vice versa. 5

(b) What is underpinning ? Explain pile method of underpinning. 5

(c) Explain Horizontal shorings with sketches. 5

(d) Make a list of security gadegets commonly required to control fire in buildings. Also write briefly on use of each of such gadgets in such emergency situation.

5. (a) Explain need of sound and heat insulation to the buildings. Suggest latest materials for same. 6

(b) Suggest a door suitably used for a garage. Draw necessary sketches. 6

(c) Discuss advantages and disadvantages of high risc structures and large span structures. 8

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6. Explain different types of R.C. Portal frame. Prepare scale drawing of workshop building 14 m x 28 m is to he covered with reinforced concrete portal frame. The height of R.C. Portal frame is 5.1 m. Design the roof slab and an intermediate portal frame and provide :

(i) Structural plan of workshop

(ii) Elevation showing other components of frame

(iii) Any roofing details. 20

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