Veer Narmad South Gujarat University 2011-4th Sem B.Arch Architecture SD-6713 ( Ar- 503) BMC - 4 .- 3 ( ) - Question Paper
Time : 3 Hours] [Total Marks : 100
SD-6713
B. Arch. - III (Sem. - V) Examination May / June - 2011 BMC - V : Paper - AR - 503
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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) Chemicals are used to aerate the concrete for light weight concrete 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.
(viii) The pre-stressed concrete beam experiences continuous state of tension.
(ix) Metal domes need to be anchored and not taken deep in the soil.
(x) Light weight concrete is used in in-situ construction.
(i) Load distribution in Arch, system.
(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 design 15 and layout for exhibition pavillion measuring 25x25 meters using space frames (with suitable exhibition modules) for the purpose of exhibition of Books. Sketch
the plan, section and any one joinery detail maintaining proper proportions.
(b) Using thin shells with double curves, suggest a roofing 15 system for a community club (for yoga/meditation 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 advantages of modular construction 10 technology ?
(b) Which are the different types of bracings possible for 10 tall structures ? Discuss with an example.
4 (a) Mention different types of double layer grid configurations 10 for space frame with sketches, also explain the joinery for the same.
(b) What are shell structures ? Discuss with construction 10 technique for the same.
5 Attempt any three : 15
(i) Metal dome configurations.
(ii) Tree support in space grid structures.
(iii) Light weight concrete for pre-cast components.
(iv) Principal components of tensile structures.
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