Kerala University 2012-8th Sem B.Tech Civil Engineering university b techcivil engg 2003 scheme - Question Paper
University/Board: Kerala univerrsity.
Course: - B tech civil engineering
Paper name: - Construction Management
Year of exam: - May 2012
Duration: three hours
Maximum marks: - 100
Attachment: - PDF file cm1,cm2,cm3
(Pages : 3) 2138
Reg. No.:.....................
Name:.. ............................
Eighth Semester B.Tech. Degree Examination, April/May 2012
(2003 Scheme)
Branch : Civil 03-803 : CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100
Instruction: Answer all questions from Part - A and one question from each Module in Part - B.
PART-A
1. Discuss the applications of scientific management principles in construction industry.
2. Explain briefly the principles of scientific management advocated by F.W. Taylor.
' i *'"3$ '
3. WJpt4##lue engineering ? What are its advantages ?
'
j,',
4. Differentiate between Earnest Money Deposit and Security Deposit.
Ift/hat are the essential elements of a valid contract ?
6. What are the limitations of a bar-chart ?
7. What is time-cost optimization ?
8. Explain how updating of a network is carried out. (8x5=40 Marks)
2138
PART-B Module-I
-2-
9. a) Explain the various stages in construction.
b) What are the different types of organization ? Explain.
OR
10. How is economic evaluation of a project conducted ? 20
Module -II
11. Explain the process of tendering.
OR
12. Write a note on safety management in construction. 20
Module-III
13. a) What are the differences between CPM and PERT?
b) The following table lists the activities and duration of a project. %
|
Activity |
Duration ( |
|
1 -2 |
5 |
|
1-3 |
8 |
|
1 -4 |
3 |
|
2-5 |
4 |
|
3-4 |
0 |
|
3-7 |
7 |
|
4-5 |
4 |
|
4-6 |
6 |
|
5-8 |
6 |
|
6-7 |
7 |
|
6-8 |
2 |
|
7-8 |
6 |
i) Draw the project network.
ii) Determine the critical path of network.
iii) Find the total float and free float of all activities.
OR
Illlllllllllll ; 2138
14. The following table lists the jobs of a project with the duration and costs of each activity.
|
Activity |
Normal duration (weeks) |
Normal cost (Rs.) |
Crash Duration (weeks) |
Crash cost (Rs.) |
|
1 - 2 |
6 |
7,000 |
3 |
14,500 |
|
1 - 3 |
8 |
4,000 |
5 |
8,500 |
|
2-3 |
4 |
6,000 |
1 |
9,000 |
|
2-4 |
5 |
8,000 |
3 |
15,000 |
|
3-4 |
5 |
5,000 |
3 |
11,000 |
The indirect cost of project is Rs. 3,000/week. Determine optimum duration of the project and corresponding minimum cost. 20
|
Attachment: |
| Earning: Approval pending. |
