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no……………
(2014 Scheme)
a) Bituminous paints
c) Vinyl flooring
g) Freight elevators
II State the objectives of varnishing and point out the characteristics or qualities of a good
varnish.List the various types of varnishes commonly used.
OR
III List the materials commonly used for flooring. Briefly describe each material
(10 marks)
IV Write short notes on the following
OR
V What are the different planning considerations and detailing of elevators for physically
challenged. Explain with diagrams if required.
(10 marks)
PART B
VI Draft to suitable scale the section and any 2 details of a King post truss in timber for a span of 8
metres.
OR
VII Draft to suitable scale the section and any 2 details of a Queen post truss in timber for a span of
15 metres.
(20 marks)
VIII Draw the plan, section and details of a capsule elevator system for a shopping complex.
Assume the necessary details.
OR
IX Draw the plan, section and details of an escalator for a shopping complex. Assume the
necessary details.
(20 marks)
Reg. No:……………
Name: ……………
MODEL QUESTION
PART- A
PART- B
2. Explain in detail the city planning aspects developed by the Portuguese in Goa with
the examples of Velha Goa & Panjim.
OR
3. Explain in detail the History, evolution and Architectural characteristics of Church
Architecture during the Portuguese colonial Architecture in India with relevant
examples.
(1x15=15 Marks)
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4. Explain in detail the History, evolution and Architectural characteristics of Indo-
Saracenic Architecture with relevant examples
OR
5. Explain the Characteristics of British Colonial Architecture with examples from the
works of Edwin Lutyens.
(1x15=15 Marks)
6. Explain in detail the Industrial Revolution, its causes, consequences and impact in
Architecture with relevant examples
OR
7. Explain in detail the Post Renaissance Architecture in Europe.
(1x15=15 Marks)
8. Explain in detail the History, evolution of Art Nouveau and Art and Crafts Movement
with relevant examples.
OR
9. Explain in detail the works of Victor Horta, Louis Sullivan and Antonio Gaudi.
(1x15=15 Marks)
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B.Arch Degree III Semester Examination
(2014 Scheme)
PART A
PART B
3. Explain, with relevance to the State of Kerala, the type of natural environment present in the state and
the various Ecosystem.
(1x15=15 Marks)
4. Explain, with relevance to the State of Kerala, the type of natural environment present in the state and
it’s various Ecosystems.
OR
5. Explain how Population fluctuations affect the Urban Environment and its impact on Climate Change
and Economics. Cite any example from India or abroad to explain the impact
(1x15=15 Marks)
6. What is meant by Ecological Pyramid, Food Chain . Explain in detail and its relation to Ecosystem
OR
7. What will happen when the Food chain cycle is affected by man made intrusions? What impact will it
have on the Ecosystem. Explain with examples.
(1x15=15 Marks)
8. What are the major ecosystems of the world. explain about forest , grasslands and marine ecosystems.
OR
9. What are the major ecosystems of the world. explain about desert , wetlands and freshwater ecosys-
tems.
(1x15=15 Marks)
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Reg No………………
PART A
1. Write short answers for the following questions
a. Explain the concept of emergency power stand-by
b. A delta-connected load draws a current of 15A at a lagging power factor of 0.85 from a 400V, 3-
phase,50Hz supply. Find the resistance and inductance of each phase
c. Explain the design conditions for Panel Boards
d. Derive the equation of a transformer
e. State & explain the laws of illumination
f. Define the following: (i) Maintenance Factor (ii) Coefficient of utilization (iii) Depreciation factor
g. State IE rules regarding points to be earthed
h. Explain on protection of buildings against Lightening
(8×5=40 marks)
PART B
2)
a. With the aid of a phasor diagram obtain the relationship between the line and phase values of voltage in a
three-phase, star-connected system
b. The star-connected secondary of a transformer supplies a delta-connected motor taking a power of 90KW at a
lagging power factor of 0.9.
If the voltage between the lines is 600V, calculate the current in the transformer winding and in the motor
winding. Draw circuit and phasor diagrams, properly labelled,
Showing all voltages and current in the transformer secondary and motor
c. Explain with diagrams what do you understand by
(i) in-phase (ii) lagging (iii) leading as applied to sinusoidal ac quantities
OR
3)
a. With the aid of a phasor diagram obtain the relationship between the line and phase values of
voltage in a three-phase ,delta-connected system
b. Three identical resistors each of value 40 are connected first in star and then in delta across a 200V, three-
phase,50Hz supply. Calculate the power taken from the supply in each case. If one resistor is taken out of the
circuit in each case, what would be the new values of the power?
c. Determine the relationship between voltage & current for a purely inductive circuit. Also show that the average
power consumed by a circuit is zero (15x1=15 Marks)
4)
a. State under what situation the following types of wiring are used:
(i) Cleat wiring
(ii) Wood casing and capping wiring
(iii) Batten wiring
(iv) Concealed conduit wiring
b. Why three-phase, four-wire supply preferred over single-phase supply in industrial premises and multi-storeyed
buildings. Do sketch the circuit diagram of three-phase ,four-wire distribution for single and three-phase loads
with separate sub-distribution boards
c. Why the fuse units are now replaced by circuit breakers
OR
5)
a. What are the criteria’s for selecting the following for an industrial premises:
(i)ELCBs (ii) MCBs (iii) MCCBs
b. Explain the guidelines for installation of the following fittings
(i) Switches, socket outlets and light points (ii) Fans (iii) Fuses & switches
c. State the reasons for establishing substations. Mention the names of various types of substations
(15x1=15 Marks)
6)
a. What are the factors to be considered for the electrical system design in cinema theatre
b. An office 30m X 15m is illuminated by twin 40W fluorescent luminaires of lumen output 5600 lumens. The
lamps are mounted at a height of 3m from the work place, the average illumination required is 240 lux. Calculate
the number of lamps required to be fitted in the office, assuming the coefficient of utilization to be 0.6 and
maintenance factor to be 0.8
c. What are the factors deciding the following in a commercial building
(i) No: of sub-circuits (ii) Size and rating of switchboards and distribution boards (iii) Size of cables & conduits
OR
7)
a. What are the factors to be considered in the design of illumination schemes in halls & auditoriums
b. Write short notes on: (i) IBMS system (ii) Rising mains
c. Design the electrical installation for the following office room with the details
given. Use concealed conduit system
(i) Reception Room : 3m X 3m
(ii) Office Room : 4m X 3m
(iii) Conference Room : 7m X 6m
(iv) Toilet : 1.5m X 3m
(15x1=15 Marks)
8)
a. What are the safety regulations in high rise buildings?
b. Write short notes on (i) Earth wire (ii) Earth Joint (iii) Earth Plate
c. Explain the need for earthing in electrical installation and in power system
OR
9)
a. State the IS specifications regarding earthing of electrical installations
b. Write short notes on (i) Rod earthing (iii) Strip or wire earthing
c. With a neat sketch explain the various components of earthing system
(15x1=15 Marks)
Reg. No: ……………
Name: ……………
MODEL QUESTION
(8x5=40 Marks)
PART- B
II. The ground floor plan of G+1 residential unit is given in figure 1. The soil condition of the
site is relatively hard. Assume necessary details required for the drawing.
a) Prepare the central line drawing with all required dimensions for earth excavation
(Scale 1:50).
b) Draw to the suitable scale, the detailed section of recommended foundation.
(Figure 1)
OR
III. The floor plan of a single storied building shown in figure 2. The roof structure is simple
hip roof with R.C.C and the foundation with rubble masonry. Assume all other necessary
detail required for drawing. Draw the detailed section AA. The drawing should be detailed
with material specification size etc. (Scale 1:20).
. (Figure 2)
(1x20= 20 Marks)
IV. Draw the interior elevation of a toilet of size 210 cm x 150 cm in 1:50 scale, for a hotel
room. Indicating the finishes and location of fixtures. Consider the 20 cm Brick wall,
Ceramic Tile finish and wash counter with granite top.
OR
V. Design a wooden panelled door of size 1mx2.1m for a residential building.
a) Draw to a scale of 1:20 detailed the elevation and section to show the wooden door
components and their sizes.
b) Draw to the suitable scale, the detailed section to show the joinery details of door
frame, shutter and style.
(1x20= 20 Marks)
VI. The key plan of a 1BHK unit located in an upper floor of a multi-storied residential
building is shown in figure 3. Prepare the electrical layout plan for the unit. Legend
should be shown in tabular form to indicate the height of various fixtures from finished
floor level. (Scale 1:50).
Figure 3
OR
VII. Assume a toilet of size 2.4mx1.4m, which is located in 5th floor a multi-storeyed
residential building.
a) Prepare a neatly drafted detailed plumbing layout plan for the toilet including the
plumbing duct detailing.
b) Sectional elevations of any one appropriate side to show the height of various
fittings from the finished floor level.
(Scale 1:20)
(1x20=20 Marks)