Veer Narmad South Gujarat University 2010-5th Sem B.Arch Architecture RN-6713 Building Material & Cont- 5 BArch - 3 ( ) - Question Paper
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RN-6713
B. Arch. - III (Sem. V) Examination May/June - 2010 Building Material & Construction - V
[Total Marks : 100
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B. Arch. - 3 (Sem. 5)
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Building Material & Construction - 5
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(2) Figures on right indicate full marks.
(3) Discussion based answers to be written point wise.
(4) Support your answers with neat sketches.
1 (a) State true or false : 10
(i) Organic, metabolism, metamorphosis, bionic concepts have been used to construct large spanned fall structures.
(ii) TERI is an organization which helps architects to understand energy efficiency of materials.
(iii) A geodesic line is the shortest distance between two points on a curved surface.
(iv) When between two upright angles a family of paraboloid is suspended it is hyperbolic paraboloid.
(v) Petronas towers is an example of rigid framed structure.
(vi) Tadao Ando's modern art museum has flat slab supported on Y columns.
(vii) Three column edge profiles for trusses are vertical edge, cornice edge, mansard edge, shells are broadly classified into single, double type.
(viii) The pre-stressed concrete beam experiences continuous state of tension.
(ix) Permanent anchorages are required in pretensioning technique.
(x) Light weight concrete is used in in-situ construction.
(b) Answer with appropriate sketch : 10
(i) Inverted catenary concept and its uses
(ii) Folded plates on circular plan
(iii) Lunes and sectors of a dome
(iv) Kibitka and its elements
(v) Tepee concept
(a) Explain the advantages of pre stressing over RC 10 technology. What are the materials generally needed
for the same?
(b) Based on your case studies suggest a suitable 15 design and layout for exhibition pavillion measuring
15 x 30 meters (with suitable exhibition modules) for the purpose of exhibition of books. Sketch the plan, section and any one joinery detail maintaining proper proportions.
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(b) Using thin shells or folded plate system, suggest 15 a roofing system for a community shed (for yoga/ mediation etc) measuring about 15 m radius (assume suitable data) show plan, section, with choice of materials and any one joinery detail.
(a) What are the distinct features of modular 10 construction technology? What are the application
areas of the same?
(b) Which are the different types of bracings possible 10 for tall structures? Discuss with sketches and an example.
(a) Mention different type of grid configurations for 10 space frame with sketches, also explain some
complex geometries of the same.
(b) What are shell structures. Discuss with sketches 10 the single and doubly curved shell.
Attempt any three : 15
(i) Geodesic dome
(ii) Tree support in space grid structures
(iii) Light weight concrete for pre cast components
(iv) Principal components of suspension bridges.
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