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Construction Engineering and Management

Official Bihar Engineering University examination question papers, marks distribution, and questions transcript. Available exam sessions: 2023, 2022.

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Official Exam Paper TranscriptB.Tech 6th Semester Exam-2023
Bihar Engineering University, Patna
B.Tech 6th Semester Exam-2023

Construction Engineering and Management

Time: 03 HoursCode: 101602Full Marks: 70

Instructions:

  1. The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
  2. There are NINE questions in this paper.
  3. Attempt FIVE questions in all.
  4. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
  5. Symbols used (if any) have their usual meanings.
Q.1 Answer any seven question of the following:[14]

  1. An activity is

    1. The beginning or end of a specified job
    2. An element of work entailed in the project
    3. The movement of heavy vehicle from one place to another
    4. The progress of work upto a certain limit

  2. The probabilistic time is given by (Where to= optimistic time, tp= pessimistic time and, tn= Most likely time)

    1. (to+ tp+ tn)/3
    2. (to+ 2tp+ tn)/4
    3. (to+ 4tp+ tn)/5
    4. (to+ 4tn+ tp)/6

  3. Pert requires

    1. Single time estimate
    2. Double time estimate
    3. Triple time estimate
    4. None of these

  4. Which of the following is a dummy activity?

    1. Excavation foundation
    2. Laying the foundation concrete
    3. Awaiting the arrival of concrete material
    4. Curing the foundation concrete

  5. A Gantt chart indicates

    1. Balance of work to be done
    2. Efficiency of project work
    3. Comparison of actual process with the scheduled progress
    4. Progress cost of project

  6. Negative slack occurs

    1. When latest allowable time is greater than earliest expected time
    2. When events stick to their schedule
    3. When deficiency of resource exist
    4. None of these

  7. PERT calculation yield a project length of 60 week with a variance of 9 week. Probability factor corresponding to 95% is 1.647; then the number of week required to complete the project with a probability of 95% is

    1. 60.94
    2. 62.94
    3. 64.94
    4. 66.9417

  8. Which of the following earth moving machines has the shortest cycle time

    1. Drag line
    2. Hoe
    3. Clam shell
    4. Dipper shovel

  9. Which of the following data is not required to prepare an estimate?

    1. Amplitude
    2. Drawings
    3. Specifications
    4. Rates

  10. Force majeure can be

    1. Act of god
    2. Fire on explosion
    3. Wars on hostilities
    4. All of the above
Q.2 Solve both questions :[14]

  1. Describe various phases of project management.

  2. Discuss in brief the basics of slip forming for tall structure.

Q.3 Solve this question :[14]

  1. Following table shows details of activities of a small project: (i) Prepare AON network (ii) Prepare AOA network (iii) Identify critical path and duration of project (iv) Work out total, Free and independent floats

    Sr. No Activity Preceding Activity Cost per day (Rs. Thousand) Duration
    1 A - 5 14
    2 B - 6 10
    3 C - 4 20
    4 D A 8 10
    5 E B 4 160
    6 F C 3 12
    7 G D 3 10
    8 H D 5 8
    9 I E, F 4 20
    10 J G 2 10
    11 K H 3 16
    12 L I 3 18
Q.4 Solve both questions :[14]

  1. Explain the application of BIM in project management. What are the safety measures to be considered in the construction site?

  2. A target date of completion is to be forecast based on the following information: Item A take 7 weeks for completion; Item B takes 5 weeks; Item C depend on the completion of both A and B, and requires 3 weeks; Item D follow up of item C and requires 2 weeks. Prepare a Gantt chart for scheduling the completion date.

Q.5 Solve both questions :[14]

  1. Compare and contrast CPM and PERT. Under what circumstance would you use PERT as opposed to CPM in project management?

  2. Discuss the objectives of network analysis.

Q.6 Solve both questions :[14]

  1. What are the factors must be taken into account before selection of construction equipment.

  2. calculate the output per day of a concrete mixture of 200 litres. Assume all data reasonably for the purpose.

Q.7 Solve both questions :[14]

  1. Discuss various rules for providing dummies in a network. What are redundant dummies?

  2. What are the methods used for manufacture of precast concrete elements? Explain briefly

Q.8 Solve both questions :[14]

  1. Explain duties and responsibilities of parties involved in a contract.

  2. Differentiate between conventional and mechanized methods of construction.

Q.9 Write short notes on any four of the following:[14]
    1. Clam shell
    2. Modular construction
    3. Precast concrete construction
    4. Dewatering equipments
    5. Resource aggression and allocation
    6. Checklist for quality control

Related Official Syllabus

Construction Engineering & Management

101602

Official BEU curriculum units & topics for this examination subject.

Unit 1.0: Basics of Construction

Unique Features Of Construction • Construction Projects Types And Features • Phases Of A Project • Agencies Involved And Their Methods Of Execution

Unit 2.0: Construction Project Planning

Stages Of Project Planning Pre-tender Planning • Pre-construction Planning • Detailed Construction Planning • Role Of Client And Contractor • Level Of Detail • Process Of Development Of Plans And Schedules • Work Break-down Structure • Activity Lists • Assessment Of Work Content • Concept Of Productivities • Estimating Durations • Sequence Of Activities • Activity Utility Data • Techniques Of Planning Bar Charts • Gantt Charts • Networks Basic Terminology • Types Of Precedence Relationships • Preparation Of Cpm Networks Activity On Link And Activity On Node Representation • Computation Of Float Values • Critical And Semi Critical Paths • Calendaring Networks • Pert Assumptions Underlying Pert Analysis • Determining Three Time Estimates • Analysis • Slack Computations • Calculation Of Probability Of Completion

Unit 3.0: Construction Methods Basics

Types Of Foundations And Construction Methods • Basics Of Formwork And Staging • Common Building Construction Methods Conventional Walls And Slabs • Conventional Framed Structure With Blockwork Walls • Modular Construction Methods For Repetitive Works • Precast Concrete Construction Methods • Basics Of Slip Forming For Tall Structures • Basic Construction Methods For Steel Structures • Basics Of Construction Methods For Bridges

Unit 4.0: Construction Equipment Basics

Conventional Construction Methods Vs Mechanized Methods And Advantages Of Latter • Equipment For Earthmoving • Dewatering • Concrete Mixing • Transporting & Placing • Cranes • Hoists And Other Equipment For Lifting • Equipment For Transportation Of Materials • Equipment Productivities • Planning And Organizing Construction Site And Resources Site Site Layout Including Enabling Structures • Developing Site Organization • Documentation At Site • Manpower Planning • Organizing • Staffing • Motivation • Materials Concepts Of Planning • Procurement And Inventory Control • Equipment Basic Concepts Of Planning And Organizing • Funds Cash Flow • Sources Of Funds • Histograms And S-curves • Earned Value • Resource Scheduling Bar Chart • Line Of Balance Technique • Resource Constraints And Conflicts • Resource Aggregation • Allocation • Smoothening And Leveling • Common Good Practices In Construction

Unit 5.0: Project Monitoring & Control

Supervision • Record Keeping • Periodic Progress Reports • Periodical Progress Meetings • Updating Of Plans Purpose • Frequency And Methods Of Updating • Common Causes Of Time And Cost Overruns And Corrective Measures • Basics Of Modern Project Management Systems Such As Lean Construction • Use Of Building Information Modelling (Bim) In Project Management • Quality Control Concept Of Quality • Quality Of Constructed Structure • Use Of Manuals And Checklists For Quality Control • Role Of Inspection • Basics Of Statistical Quality Control • Safety • Health And Environment On Project Sites Accidents • Their Causes • Effects And Preventive Measures • Costs Of Accidents • Occupational Health Problems In Construction • Organizing For Safety And Health

View Complete 6th Semester Syllabus

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