No. of Printed Pages: 3 IET-521(B) I
B.Tech. Civil (Construction Management)
Term-End Examination
June, 2016

00760
ET-521 BUILDING ARCHITECTURE
Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70
Note: This question paper consists of two parts. Attempt any two questions from Part A and any three questions from Part B. Each question carries equal marks.

PART A

1. "Design is a problem-solving activity." Explain in detail with neat sketches. 5

Discuss the following with respect to architectural design 9

Order

Character

Meaning

2. Describe the factors which influenced the Egyptian Architecture. Discuss the system of construction in Egyptian Architecture. 7

Explain the various Orders in Greek Architecture with neat sketches. 7

3. "Form follows Function." Justify the statement with neat sketches. 5

Define 'Renaissance'. Discuss the salient features of St. Peter's, Rome, and support it with sketches. 9

PART B

4. Explain the following with neat sketches:

Golden Ratio

Le Corbusier's Modular System based design

Percentile in anthropometric data

5. What do you understand by climate responsive building Explain how we can achieve climate responsive design. 14

6. Discuss various types of shallow foundations with neat sketches. 7

Discuss various types of deep foundations with neat sketches. 7

7. Write short notes on the following with neat sketches 14

Cavity wall

Partition wall

Quoins

Header and Stretcher Course

8. Explain the following with neat sketches:

Geodesic Dome 3

Pneumatic Structures 3

Discuss the duties and liabilities of an architect. 8