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Fifth Semester B.Arch. Degree Examination, Feb./Mar. 2022

Building Services - II

ime: 3 hrs. Max. Marks: 100

Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing ONE full question from each module.

Module-1
1 a.
Explain the following basic concepts:
i) Electricity ii) Ohm's law i) Power
v) Alternating current v) Connected load vi) Load factor (12 Marks)
. Explain the importance of electrical energy in the development of (08 Marks)
nation.
OR
2 a. Explain the transmittance of electric power form generating station to consmer point with

suitable diagram. (10 Marks)

the basie working principle of a transformer with neat sketch an list the different
b Explain a
(10 Marks)
applications of a transformer.

3 a.
Module-2
Write a short note on UPS requirement explaining offline and online UPS systems.(08 Marks)

b. Discuss the following wiring systems

1) Cleat wiring system
ii) Batten wiring system
(12 Marks)
i) Conduct wiring system

OR
4 . Explain the following distribution systems according to the seheme of connection:
(12 Marks)
i) Radial ii) Ring vain ii) Interconnected distribution system
(08 Marks)
b. Discuss the overhead Vs underground distribution systems

Module-3
Writ short notes on
electrical distribution systems
i) Need for protection system in
11) MCB
i) MCCB (20 Marks)
iv) Air Circuit Breaker

OR
(08 Marks)
What do you mean by earthing and explain the necessity of earthing sketch and their
6 a. with a neat
the construction and working principle of plate earthing (12 Marks)
b. Explain
parts.
Module-4
7 a. Write short notes on
1) Incandescent lampP (10 Marks)
i) Fluorescent lamp (10 Marks)
the laws ofIllumination
b. State and explain
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8 Write short notes on:
i) Ambient lighting
ii) Task lighting
ii) Accent lighting
iv) Street lighting
(20
Mar
9 a. What is Extra low Module-5
voltage
Explain the three Extra lowsystem?
voltage systems. (10 Mar
(10 Man
10 a. Draw OR
a
single line diagram of a two bedroom residence and
using standard symbols. prepare the
electrical
(14 Maylay
b. Calculate the electrical load for the
lighting of the residence (06 Mar
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Fifth Semester B.Arch. Degree

Examination, Jan./Feb.2021
Building Services - II

hrs. Max. Marks: 100

te: 1. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing ONE full question from each module.
2. Assume data where
necessary and mention the same.

Module-1
Write short notes on
() Current
(ii) Load factor. 0-
(11) Transformers. (12 Marks)
. Briefly discuss the various classifications of power distribution systems. (08 Marks)

OR
a. Discuss the importance and application of electrical services in building industry. (05 Marks)
b.
Explain with neat sketches, the means of electricity distribution from an electric sub-station
to a residence. (15 Marks)

Module-2
a. List out the possible incoming power resources for a residence. (05 Marks)
b. Mention the different types of wiring systems. Also explain the conduit system with its
advantages and disadvantages. (15 Marks)

OR
a. Write short notes on:
() Renewable energy.
(10 Marks)
(11) Circuits and short circuits.
b. What are "Net Zero" buildings? Discuss the different ways "Net zero" is defined. (10 Marks)

Module-3
List out the steps required to complete earthing
5 a. Discuss the need for earthing/grounding.
scenario.
(10 Marks)
mechanism for a residence in an urban
(10 Marks)
b. Mention the and applications of fuses and circuit breakers.
advantages
OR
List out the different ways of lightning protection systems.
Explain with neat sketches, the
6 a. (10 Marks)
lightning protection system for large buildings
in remote locations
discuss the various types of the
breakers are designed, briefly
b. Mentioning the ways circuit (10 Marks)
same.

Module-4
with sketches:
7 a. Define and briefly explain
Illuminance and luminous flux.
(1) (10 Marks)
Lambert's cosine law.
(ii) design with examples and sketches.
(10 Marks)

b. Discuss the different types of lighting

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illuminance l
to an
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of sizeAssume
LUX at the factory
A tailoring bench level. an appropriate height of the bench, and the lumil of .
40 W orescent tube of 1200 mm wide, hanging from the ceiling with an initialSto
to b
000 lumens. Use the table below for determining the UF for reriection coefficid
output
C:0.5, W: 0.5, F:0.2 and MF =0.8.
the layout tor the same.
d out the number of luminaries required and prepare
Room Reflection Room Index
Coefficient
C , W , F

1.00 1.25 1.50 2.00 2.50

05,05,02 0.44 0.49 0,52 0.57 0.6
(20 Marks
9 Module-5
a oint out the relevance and importance of Extra Low Voltage systems that need t
to b
integrated as part of electrical design. (12 Marks)
b. List out the notations that are used to depict in an electrical layout. Also write abo
diflerent heights at which
you will provide the various electrical points. the
(08 Marks)
10 OR
For a typical Bedroom of 4 x 5 M with its attached Toilet of 1.5x2.7M, show the necesso.
Turniture and make an electrical layout for the same. Assume the clear height of the Ssary
as 3.0 M. Also make ceilin
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Fifth Semester B.Arch. Degree Examination,
Building Services II
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Max. Marks: 100

Time: 3 hrs.
each module.
Note: 1. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing ONE full question from
2. Support your answer with neat sketches.

1a.
Module-1
Explain the distribution of Electricity from A substation to a typical multi-storied apartment
(15 Marks)
building. (05 Marks)
b. Differentiate between AC and DC current.

OR
Write short notes on:
a. Voltage
b. Transformers
c. Lighting protection
5al
d. Electrical cables.

Module-2
UTec (20 Marks)

thermal energy. Listing its merits

3 Explain the generation of electricity using solar, hydel or
(20 Marks)
and demerits.

OR
(10 Marks)
a. Discuss various measures to conserve electricity.
(10 Marks)
b. Explain the concept of "Net zero Building Design".
Module-3
a. What are electrical faults? How can they be avoided? (10 Marks)
(10 Marks)
b. Explain ELCB and air circuit breakers.

OR
6 a. Explain the purpose and construction of plate earthing, with neat sketch. (12 Marks)
b. Explain lighting protection measures in high rise structures. (08 Marks)

Module-4
Write short notes on:
a. Lamberts cosine law
b. LUX levels
c. LED Lamps
d. Optimizing daylight usage. (20 Marks)

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(6.0 x 3.0Onm)
A- Porch
Reception (1.2 x 12m)
B- Waiting and
40m)
C- Ante Room (5.0 X

Examination
DConsultation and (1.2 x 1.8m)

(1.2 x 1.8m)
E- Store
F- Toilet 01 (1.2 x 1.30m)

G- Toilet 02
Give a detailed note on extra low OR
voltage system and explain their relevan
(20 Mark
ance

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importance. 2-20 *

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