Andhra University 2007 B.E bulding planning and design - exam paper

II Year B.E./B.Tech Degree exam
BUILDING PLANNING AND DESIGN
(Civil Engineering)
Time : 4 hours Maximum : 75 Marks




Part - A

1. a) provide the sizes of plots for the various income groups in

India five x three = 15

b) What is the significance of the principle of flexbibility in a

building ?

c) What comfortable conditions are to be created in a building

of humid tropics ?

d) discuss Anthropometrics with 2 sketches.

e) Draw Conventional Symbols for the subsequent

i) Plaster ii) Glass iii) Stone

2. a) discuss the factors to be considered in the selection of site

for a Residential Building. (8)

b) Distinguish ranging from detached and semi detached houses.(7)

3. a) describe Orientation. elaborate the important points for good

orientation of the buildings in a tropical climate ? (8)

b) describe Ventilation ? elaborate the kinds of Ventilation ? (7)

4. Write a brief note on

i) Aspect ii) Grouping iii) Cirulation in buildings. (15)

5. a) Howare buildings classified according to building byelaws

? (8)

b) discuss with neat sketches the purpose and requirements

of the subsequent rooms i) Kitchen ii) Dining (7)

Earning:   Approval pending.