Code No: R10-63/BA

Examination, August-2019
B. Arch VI Semester Regular

ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTIcS

Max. Marks: 50
Time: 3 hours
Answer any FIVE questions

equal marks.
All questions carry

choose revelation time in small and

1. Define "reverberation time". How will you

big cinema hall?

and its applicability in design of built

2. Explain the concept of inverse square law
environment.

the need to study acoustics in

3. With the help of suitable examples explain
architecture.

4. Write short notes on any three of the following:

a) Transmission loss

b) Sound leaks in doors.

c) Rubber mounts.

d) Acoustic design of class room.

taken in the design of

the acoustical considerations that need to be
a
5. What are

seminar hall?

generation, sound propagation and

6. Bring out the relations between sound

sound transmission.

useful in the process of acoustic design?

7. How is Ray diagram

8. Write short notes on any three of the following:

a) Acoustic design of lecture hall

b) Behavior of sound in enclosed space.

planning and noise control

c)Land use

d) Impact noise.
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Code No: R10/66/BA
Examination, August-2019
B. Arch VI Semester Regular/Supplementary

PLANNING
HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND TOWN Max. Marks: 50

Time: 3 hours
Answer any FIVE questions
marks.
All questions carry equal

1actors
are the
what
settlement
forms and
different types of
1. Define the
influencing them.

domestic a n d civil1
influence on

culture have
an

How d o e s religion and

2.

architecture?

semi-detached
housing.
and
detached housing
between
Differentiate
3. a) rural housing?
aspects of
What are the i m p o r t a n t
b) of
what are the effects
of s l u m s and
c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s

the causes,
What are
4.
town life.
slums on

surveys
implication
of O-D
use or
What is the
5. a)
diagrams.
Desire line
b)

forms of planning.
different
6. Explain

wedge
systems: of belt and
7. Define park ii)
combination

systems
ii) wedge
belt system
a) i)
systems.

b) Boulevards
its
and define
of a
master plan
necessity
what is the
master plans,
Define
8.

objectives.
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Code No: R10-63/BA
B. Arch VI Semester
Regular/Supplementary Examination, July-2018
ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 50

Answer any FIVE questions

All questions carry equal marks.

1. Explain how the knowledge in acoustics can help architects.

2. State the inverse-square law related to sound transmission and

explain its
applications in acoustic design.

3. What are the differences between the characteristics of sound in music

and
speech? How one can design a space for both the requirements of speech and
music.

4. With the help of neat sketches explain the behavior of sound in enclosed

spaces.

5. Write a detailed note on the acoustic design process of an auditorium.

6. What are the principles one has to follow to achieve noise reduction in built
environment?

7. What are the acoustic requirements to be considered while

designing an open
plan office?

8. Write short notes on any three of the following:

a) Sakine's formula
b) Open window unit
c) Noise reduction through landscape elements
d) Sound isolation
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Code No: R10/65/BA
B. Arch VI
Semester
Regular/Supplementary Exam, August-2018
BUILDING ECONOMICS AND
Time: 3 hours SoCIOLOGY
Max. Marks: 50
Answer any FIVE
questions
All
questions carry equal marks.
1. What is the
importance of economics in the field of
help the architecture? How does
building industry? it

2. What are the branches of economics? How does macro

economics effect economics and micro
the urban
economy.

3. What do
you understand by human wants? Explain the main
features of
human wants.

4. What is
profit maximization and cost minimization
and
distinguish between the two
support with examples.

5. What the factors

are
influencing the finance of a
project? What are the agencies
and institutions involved directly and indirect in the
process
6. Write short notes on:

a) Oligopoly and monopoly

b) Infraction and interest rates
c) Nuclear and joint family
d) Demand and supply

7. Explain the hierarchy of power structure as existing in local self government

and administration structure in the
government.

8. How does difference in life style get influenced by religion, background, caste

and income. How does it have its implication in architectural design.

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No: R100 A

Code No: R10/66/BA

B. Arch VI Semester
Regular/Supplementary Examination, August-2018
HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND TOWN PLANNING
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 50
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks.

1. Ancient Civilization had some strong principles on which the settlements

were planned. Discuss with examples?

2. How do rural settlements differ from urban settlements in

terms of
physical planning? Explain with suitable examples?

3. Why is the study of Ekistics important for understanding of human

settlements?

4. Discuss high as low density housing? Explain the pros and cons of each?

5. Is the concept of neighborhood as given by pioneers in town planning in

the nineteenth century relevant in today's context? Justify?

6. Explain the process of preparation of a master plan for a town or city?

7. What are the sociological aspects that need to be considered during

planning of settlements?

8. Write short notes on:

a) Slums and squatter development schemes.

b) Model split.
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 estei (1R1O1 ple7neiaTy T11utitL1on, 1ercmbcr 2013

HUMAN SETTLEMENTS & TOWN PLANNING

Time: 3 hours
Max. Marks: 50

Answer any FIVD questions

All questions carry equal marks.

.Describe the origin and factors responsible tor early human settlements.

Explain with the help of examples the intiuence of

religion and culture on
civil architecture.

3.
Explain various policies and programs related to urban development in
India.

Write
briefly on the following:
a Methodology for planning of industrial areas
b) Role of F.S.l and densities in
housing.

5. What the various levels of

are
planning in India? Explain their relationship.

6. Explain how transportation and

communication are essential in the
development of a settlement, with the help of examples. What are its
potentials and limitations?

7. What is a slum? What are its problems and what the

are various
Tedevelopment schemes in India?

8. Write short notes on:

a) Concept of green belts

b) Social survey

c) Rural communities

****
Code No: RI0/66/BA

B. Arch VI Semester Regular/Supplementary Examination, March-2017

HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND TOWN PLANNING

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 50

Answer any FIVE questions

All questions carry equal marks.

1. Brief explain the origin ofearly human settlements.

2. Discuss the aim and objectives of a master plan for a city.

3. Differentiate between urban and rural communities. What are the essential
elements of a society?

4. Discuss the concept of green belt. How far is it possible to solve urban

development problems?

5. Write short notes on:

a Desire line diagrams
b) Theory of Ekistics

6. Briefy explain the redevelopment schemes in India.

7. Write brief notes on:

a Role of densities in housing
b Importance of social survey

8. Discuss the concept of urbanization? What are the various urban development

problems?
Code No: R10-63/BA
B. Arch VI Semester Regular/ Supplementary Examination, March -2017

ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICs

Time: 3 hours Max. Markw: 50

Answer any FIVE questions

All questions carry equal marks.

1. Explain with neat sketches acoustical design of a home theater.

2. A new office building of 18m height is constructed on the main road of

Gachibowli. Explain various ways in which one can reduce the noise levels

coming from the main road.

3. What is speech privacy? Explain how does it play an important role in office
acousticS?

4. What are the key characteristics of duct system? What are the
considerations which one has to take in screening the noise coming from AC

ducts?

5. What is reverberation time? Discuss the role played by reverberation time in

enhancing the acoustics of an enclosed space.

6. Write short notes on any two:

a) Transmission loss

b) Frequency
cResonant panels

7. The volume of a classroom is 100m3. The average absorption coefficient of

the materials is 0.4. If the reverberation time is 0.14 s, calculate the total1
surface area of the classroom.

8. Give a brief account of vibration isolation guidelines.

Code No: R10/65/BA
B. Arch VI Semester
Regular/Supplementary Examination, March-2017
BUILDING ECONOMICS AND
Time: 3 hours SocIOLOGY
Answer any FIVE Max. Marks: 50
questions
All
questions carry equal marks.
1. What the
are
branches of economics? How is micro
macro economics? Support with economics different from
examples it advantage and disadvantage.
2. What do
you understand by human wants?
human wants? Elaborate. Explain the main features of

3. Discuss the
pros and cons of labor intensive versus
capital intensive projects.
4 How are labor, land, capital and materials
connected to general economy of the
country?

5. Explain family is the basic unit of

society? What causes the breakdown of
family? How does it affect the country?

6. Write short notes any two:

a Inflation and interest rates
b) Demand and supply
c) Oligopoly and monopoly.

7. For any private how the financing of the project is done? What is the role of
agencies and institution that iníluences economic
aspect of a project? Support
with answers.

8. Explain the social problems faced by people working in the informal sector of

housing
****
Code No: R10-56/BA
B. Arch V Semester Regular/Supplementary Examination, August 2018

ENVIRONMENTAL STuDIES

Max. Marks: 50
Time: 3 hours
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks.

1. Why does an architect need the knowledge of environmental issues? Share

your views.

2. What are renewable and non - renewable resources? Write a note on "role of

an individual in conservation of natural resources".

3. Explain energy flow in an ecosystem and describe:

a) Ecological succession
b) Ecological pyramid

4. What are the major causes of man - wildlife conflicts? Discuss remedial

measures to curb the conflicts.

5. What is Marine pollution? Explain the ill - effects of marine pollution with

the help of suitable case studies.

6. Write a short note on the following:

a Rain water harvesting

b) Water shed management

7. Explain the role of information technology in environment and human

health. Giving valid examples.

8. Explain in detail how an individual can help in prevention of pollution.

****
Code No: R10-56/BA
B. Arch V Semester Regular/Supplementary Examination, January 2018

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Max. Marks: 50
Time: 3 hours
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks.

1. What are the environmental development indicators? How to protection

various components of environment for balance and sustainability.

2. Brief about basic principles of ecosystems and itsfunctioning

a) Forest ecosystems
b) Grass land ecosystem
c) Desert ecosystem

measures of:
3. What is environmental pollutions and its control
a) Air pollution
b) Water pollution
c) Soil pollution

d) Marine pollution
e Noise pollution

Brief about any flood prone area example its

4. What is disaster management?
pollution and issues.

5. What are all urban problems arises due to urban livelihood effects of urban

problems like water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and watershed

management.

effects. Environmental issues on human health.

6. How does population growth

7. Write about issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation.

8. Define any four of the following:

a) Ozone layer depletion
b) Acid rain
c) Global warmin8
d) Climate change
e) Nuclear accidents
Holocaust
Code No: R10-56/BA
Examination, August-2017
B. Arch V Semester Regular/Supplementary
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Max. Marks: 50
Time: 3 hours
Answer any FIVE questions
equal marks.
All questions carry

indicators for measuring

are the environmental development
1. What
environment?

Describe
in environment and human health.
2. Role of information technology
with case studies.

environment from
with respect to the
What are the social issues
3. and
Discuss resettlement
unsustainable to sustainable development?
concerns.
rehabilitation of people, its problems and

environmental legislation.
involved in enforcement of
4. What are the issues

case studies of floods,

Discus issues and
5. What is disaster management?
and landslides.
earthquakes, cyclone

measures
and control
pollution, causes, effects
6. What is called environmental

of various types of pollutions?

and function of the following

7. basic principles of ecosystems
Explain
ecosystem:

a) Forest ecosystem

b) Grassland ecosystem

c) Desert ecosystemn

and mineral
environmental effects of extracting using
8. Describe the
with case studies.
resources. Explain
Code No: R10/56/BA
B. Arch V Semester Regular/Supplementary Exam, March-2017

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Max. Marks: 50
Time: 3 hours
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks.

flow in the
1. Explain the concept of an ecosystem also define the energy
ecosystem functions of the ecosystem

biodiversity at
2. Brief about bio-geographical classification of India compare

global, national and local level.

3. Define and describe:

a) Air pollution
b)Waterpollution
c) Soil pollution
d Marine pollution
e) Noise pollution

resources and what are

4. Role of an individual in conversation of natural

equitable uses of resources for sustainable life styles.

and causes effects and control measures of

What is solid waste in urban areas
5.
urban and industrial wastes.

urban problems related to

6. What is sustainability and unsustainability? Discuss
conservation rain water harvesting.
energy water

7. What is global warning, climate change, how it reilect to the ozone layer

depletion.

8. Explain in details:

a) Environmental Protection Act

b) Forest Conservation Act

c)Wild Life Protection Act
****
Code No: R10-56/BA

B. Arch V Semester (R10) Regular Examination, February-2015

ENVIRON MENTAL STUDIES

Max. Marks: 50
Time: 3 hours
Anawer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks.

forest resources? How can

1. the out of over utilising
Explain problems arising
these problems be mitigated?

the reasons and

2. Explain the nature of food problems in the world. Identify
suggest some solutions.

an
functions of each.
3. Explain the components of ecosystem and the
example in detail.
ustrate your answer with any one

are the threats to bio-diversity

4. What are the values of bio-diversity? What
and how can it be conserved?

a major problem in urban areas?

5. Why has solid waste management become
and control measures.
Explain causes, impact

'noise some techniques to

6. What do you understand by pollution'? Suggest
from various sources.
control noise pollution

conserve water in urban areas.

7. Write a detailed note on the methods to

8. Write short notes on any three:

a Consumerism

b) Climate change
c) Population growth
Environment and human health
d
e) Thermal pollution
****
Code No: R10-56/BA
B. Arch V Semester (R10) Regular Examination, February-2014

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Max. Marks: 50
Time: 3 hours
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks

non-renewablc
and
1. What do you understand by the terms renewable
a
resources? Give examples.
indicators?
b) What are environmental development

activities on the environment.

2. Explain the impact of the following

Construction of dams
a)
b) Use of fertilisers and pesticides

can be adopted
what approaches
3. In the context of growing needs for energy,
to make sustainable lifestyles?

What
of food chain, food web and ecological pyramid.
4. Explain the concept
disturbed?
if any level of the pyramid is
happens

ecosystems:
function and features of the following
5. Describe the structure,
a Forest

b) Lake

and the values of biodiversity?

6. What are the different types of biodiversity
Write briefly about each.

they impact human health and

7. What are the main air pollutants? How do
broad measures to reduce air pollution.
the environment? Suggest some

8. Write short notes on any three:

a) Variation among population growth of nations

b) Global warming
c)Water conservation techniques
d) Wildlife Protection Act
e)Disaster management for floods and cyclones
 Max. Marks: 50

Time: 3 a

Ry V qat&8LA4Kuk6
i

purpose do
develoment indcators and whal
ivIOncn1al
Whi ii

seIVC: i l teiail
hey Xitiin

cach ol the
associatcd with
the ccological problcns
2WTite bric'iy about

followin3
a oresi resourccs

b) Water resources

characteristics

ttie
ccosystem bringing out
3WT:tc abo.. the toiiowing

ihieais to caci:
and

a Descris

b) Marine

c Grassiands

and also
conservatiori of biodivcrsity
4. Expiain about in situ and ex situ
thc advanlages
of cach.
statc

causes
the s0urces,
detailcd note on air pollution, bringing Out
5. Writc a
for its control?
mcasur:S
would you sugg¢st
What
and cffccts.

arnd its cffccts?

tne Causes of gioial warming
What are
6.
cnvironment
on
and
statcnei! al il *i !Calth
the cla oraic
7. Discuss
arc nlCTIated"

notes oi any thrCc:

8. Wrile shori

a Worid lad prt ipleins

to iK)%.VCEs.y
b arCi.t
c DiS: iler11illi.geinel
i:casures
d) Lega! lo cOntrol poilution
B.Arch n e s t e r (1R1) *ipplementary xmination, 2012

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Mux. Murks: 60
Time: 3 hours
Auwwor nny FIVE quent lonn

All quest lons enrry equnl nunrka

What are the

1. Explain the reasons for water shortage in various places.

actions you would suggest to improve the waler situation.

on
in energy usage
and its impnct resoLurces.
E x p l a i n the pattern of changes
instead of thesc?
sources may be viable
What altemate

and its
resources getting degraded
reasons for land
3. What are the different
manner?
an optimum
How can it be managed in
impact?

food food web and ecological pyramid.

the concept of chain,
4. a) Explain characteristics
in India, their
diflerent kinds of grasslands
b) Write about the
this ecosystem.
and the threats to

is it
our country? Why
of biodiversity in
What are the major hotspots
5. a)
these areas?
important to preserve
of biodiversity.
Describe briefly the various values
b)

can it be prevented?
change? How
6. What is climate

of the earth?
caused by the growing population
What are the problems
7. a) and the
in developing
imbalances in the pattern of growth
Describe the
b)
industrialised countries

notes on any three:

8. Write short
Programmes
Women and
Child Welfare
a)
ecosystem
b) City a s
their effects
An poll u t a n t s and
c associated problemns
Deforestation and its
d)
***
Code No: 56/DA

B. Arch V Semester (RR) Regular Examination, December-201!

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Max. Marks: 50
Time: 3 hours
Answer any FIVE questions

All questions carry equal marks.

environmental studies
been made compulsory 10
a course in
. a ) Why has
students of all disciplines?
development
environmental
understand by
D Brieily explain what you
indicators.

timber on the ecosys tem

effects of excessive cutting of
2. What are the various efiects.
harmful
deforestation and its
some measures to control
Explain

pyramid.
web and ecological
of food chain, food
3. a) Explain the concept
area as an
ecosystem.
and an urban
the pond
b) Compare
nation"?
to as a 'mega diversity associated with
4. a) Why is India referred are
what problems
decreasing and
Why is bio-diversity
b
this?
Describe the effects
and their sources?
pollutants
are the main water c a n be
5. What water pollution
s o m e ways
in which
of and also suggest
these
controlled.

Suggest and briefly

understand by sustainable development?
6. What do you that would lead to
control m e a s u r e s and policies
describe some development

sustainable development.

enacted to enforce
tools that have been
7. What are the major legislation
them.
suitable development? Briefly describe

on any three:
8. Write short notes
a) Thernal pollution
needs
b) Energy r e c o u r s e s and
c)Landdegradation
d Desert ecosystem
welfare programmees.
e) Significance of women and child

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 R
pplementary 1Examina on, Niay-24011

Time: 3 hours
ENVIRONEMNTAL sTUDIES
Answer any FIVE Max. Marks: 50
All questions
questions carry equal marks.
.
Explain broadly
of
how the quality
role of environment can be
environmental development measured, and he
indicators.
2. a) Deline renewable
and non-renewable resources
each and give three cxamjples ol

b What are the problems associated with the usage of fossil fuels of difierent
types?

3. What are the

components of an ecosystem and what is the role oi each?
hustrate by giving an example if any one type of ecosystem.

4. What do you understand by biodiversity? Explain the different types of

biodiversity and the different values of biodiversity.

5. Write a note about the various aspects of the following, including control

measures:

a) Thermal pollution

b) Marine pollution

6. Explain the term 'environmental ethics' and write briefly about any two

examples to illustrate the implications.

7. Why is population growth considered a serious threat to the environment?

Write about the dimensions of population explosion and the variance in

growth patterns in different countries.

8. Write short notes on any three:

a) Solid waste management

b) Air pollutants and their effects

c) Plood management

d Climate change

e) Legal tools for environment protection.

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D Arch VI
Semester (R10) Regular Examination, September-2016
BUILDING ECONOMICs & sOcIOLOGY
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 50

Answer any FIVE questions

All questions carry equal marks.

, How do uncertainties in demand and supply

impact have an on the building
ndustry? What are the variables of demand and supply?

2. What do you understand by inflation? How does it affect the

interest rate
and employment?

3. Explain how a country's fiscal policy can direct its economic goals. Give
examples.

4. What are the various sources of finance available to individuals in real

estate
investment? How is the real estate market influenced by taxation and
interest rate?

5. Family basic unit of

as a
society has an impact on the architectural design of
housing units. Illustrate with examples.

6. Sociological charges in the family structure have given rise to isolation,

conflict, alienation etc. Do you agree? Give reasons.

7. Explain the differences in decision

making process of building projects
between the government and the private sector?

8. Write short notes on:

a) GNP

b) Saving and investment

c)Oligopoly
****
 ode No: R10.66
Code No: R10-66/BA September-2016
Examination,
Semester (R10) Regular
B. Arch VI
PLANNING
& TOWN
SETTLEMENTs
HUMAN

Max. Marks: 50

Time: 3 hours quostion

FIVE
Answer any
marks.
carry equal
All questions
to land use,
with respect
settlements

and rural
Differentiate
the urban
1. division?P
administrative

densities and the

preparations
of a
while
conducted

plan.
types of
surveys master

are the various

for preparing
2. What methodology
the
city? Explain
plan for
a
master
development
of a

role in the
a
have played
waterways
how
3. Explain
settlement. Give examples.
decided?
are
percentages
land use
which
various
methods by
the
What are
4. of each.
and cons
the pros
Explain are they
towns.
How
satellite
and
neighborhood

concept
of
the
5. Explain
development?
urban
useful in the

areas.
recreation
for
process
of planning
the
6. Explain
schemes adopted in
redevelopment

renewal and
urban
various
are the
7. What and squatters?

problems
of slums
solving

notes on:
Write short
8.
a) Green belt

b) F.S.I

c) Social survey
****
 August-20
Examination,
Code No: R10-66/B3A D10
Regular

Code No: R10-66/BA

March-201
B. Arch VI Semester (R10) Supplementary Examination,
HUMAN SETTLEMENTS & TOWN PLANNING

Max. Marks: 50
Time: 3 hours
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks.

1. Explain the difference between 0-D survey and desire line diagram? What is

their importance and discuss their applicability.

2. How does the concept of 'green belts' solve urban development problems?

3. Discuss the objectives and the preparation process of a Master Plan for a

city.

4. Write briefly on the following:

a) Social survey
b) Modal split

5. What is the importance of red velopment schemes India? What are the
problems of urban renewal in India?

6. Explain the relationship between national, regional, urban and rural

planning in India.

7. Discuss the roles of densities and F.S.I in housing.

8. Write short notes on:

a) Theory of Ekistics'

b) Essential elements of a society

****
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io: R10
R10-66/BA
B.
Arch VI Semester n12s035

(R10) Regular Examination,

HUMAN
SETTLEMENTS & TOWN PLANNING
August-2014
Time: 3 hours

Answer any FIVE Max. Marks: 50

All questions
questions carry equal marks.
.
Explain the types of urban and rural
settlements in India.
2Explain with examples the role of
India. culture and
religion on the architecture of
.Write briefly on any two:
a Satellite towns
Theory of Ekistics'
c Slum problem

. Explain the
of examples.
relationship between land use and
transportation with the help
Discuss the
problems of urban poor in India.
government measures for resolving their What are the various
problem?
6. Discuss the essential
elements of
urban and rural
a
society? Throw light on the
communities in India. various

A. Write short notes on:

Social survey
Role of F.S.I in housing
. Explain the
relationship between National, Regional, Urban
in India. and Rural Plans

O
Code No: R1 AAn
13A
B.
Arch VI
Semester (R10)
Regular Examination,
HUMAN
SETTLEMENTS & TOWN September-2016
PLANNING
Time: 3 hours

Answer any FIVE Max. Marks: 50

All questions
questions carry equal marks.
1.
Differentiate the urban and
rural
densities and the settlements with
administrative division? respect to land use,
2. What are the various types of
master plan for surveys conducted while
a
city? Explain the preparations
methodology for preparing of a

master plan.
3.
Explain how
waterways have
settlement. Give examples. played a role in the
development of a

4. What are the various

methods by which land
Explain the pros and cons of
use
percentages are decided?
each.

5.
Explain the
concept of
useful in the urban
neighborhood and satellite
towns. How
development? are
they
6.
Explain the process of
planning for recreation areas.
7. What are the various urban renewal and
solving problems of slums and
redevelopment schemes adopted in
squatters?
8. Write short notes
on:

a) Green belt

b) F.S.I

cSocial survey
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B. Arch
VI 121 AP
ester (R10)
Suppler nentary
BUILDING
ECONOMICS & Examination, March-2015
Time: 3 hours SoCIOLOGY
All
Answer any
FIVE Max. Marks: 50
1.
What is the
questions carry questions
equal
scope of marks.
architecture? How is micro
building economics as
2. economics different relevant to the
Explain the concept of from macro profession of
production? Explain. production and economics?
3.
investment. What are
What do the
you factors of
human wants. understand by human
How are
examples. human wants wants? Explain the main
related to features
4. choice and of
What is
meant demand? Give
Give examples. by market? What are the
various types of
5. How do market
religion, caste,
structure?
shelter forms education
country? Illustrateand income
of a
affect the
6.
What with examples. type and
do
you design of
nuclear family understand by a
and
joint family? What
7.
family? are the merits and
What are the demerits of
Explain how lifesociological aspects in
status of style of the history of evolution
country. Justify withpopulation is related
a
in
to
house forms?
8. Write short examples. the
socio-economic
notes on
a) any three:
National Income
and
b) GNP and taxation
NNP
c)
Oligopoly and
d) Social monopoly
value and
social
e Labor
intensive and problem
capital intensive
***
Code No: R10/65/BA
B. Arch VI
Semester
Regular/Supplementary Exam, February-20119
BUILDING ECONOMICS AND
Time: 3 hours
sOCIOLOGY
Answer any FIVE Max. Marks: 50
All questions
questions carry equal marks.
1.
Why do we need to
study sociology? What are
by the society? How does social the major
social
planning give solution to these problems faced
issues? Explain.
2. What is the
difference between micro
and macro
examples. economics support with

3.
Explain the
concept of
production and investment?
production? Explain. What are the factors of

4. Define market and

what are the different market
examples. structures? Explain with

5. What are the economic issues related to

public versus private
participation.
6. Write short
notes on:

a) National income and

taxation
b) Labor intensive and
capital intensive projects
c)Savings and investment
d Monitory and fiscal
systems

7. What the various

are
socio-cultural aspects affecting the
architectural design of
a housing unit.

8. Family is the basic unit of society, how does a family help in building up a
healthy society. Justify.
code No: R10-63/BA
B.
B.AArch VI
Semester
Regular/Supplementary Examinatlon,
Ramination, February-2019
February-20
Time: 3 hours ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICSs
Max. Marks: 50
Answer any FIVE
All questions
questions carry equal marks.
1. Wnte a note on the
pioneers and their works in
acoustics.
2. How is
Sabine's formula used in
designing of acoustics?
3. With the
help of neat sketches explain the process of acoustic design for
auditorium building an

4. What is the meaning of

speech privacy? How it can be achieved in
offices? open plan

5. Explain the role played by landscape in reducing the noise

level.

6. Explain the terms sound pressure and sound

intensity. Explain their
relationship in detail

Write short notes on any three:

aRay diagram graphics.

b Inverse square law.
cSubjective effects of human ear in loudness perception.
d Velocity of sound.

Write short notes on:

aSound insulation.
b Speech privacy.
cElectronicsound system.
Code No: R10-63/BA
B. Arch VI Semester
Regular /Supplementary p4
Examination, February0.
Time:3 hours ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS
Max. Marks: 50
Answer any FIVE
All
questions
questions carry equal marks.
1. Write a note on the pioneers and their works in acoustics.
2. How is
Sabine's formula used in
designing of acoustics?
3. With the help of neat sketches explain the process of acoustic
design tfor an
auditorium building.

4. What is the
meaning of speech privacy? How it can be achieved in open
plan
offices?

5. Explain the role played by landscape in reducing the noise level.

6. Explain the terms sound pressure and sound intensity. Explain their
relationship in detai.

7. Write short notes on any three:

a Ray diagram graphics.

b) Inverse square law.

cSubjective effects of human ear in loudness perception.

d) Velocity of sound.

8. Write short notes on:

a) Sound insulation.

b) Speech privacy.
c) Electronic sound system.

****
 . Årci
iSeniester (10)
iegular
Examiuation, Juuy -2013
Time: 3 hours ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS
Answer any FIVE Max. Marks: 50
All questions
questions carry equal
marks.
1. How the
knowledge about acoustics
can help architects to
2.
What are the design better.
out doors? applications of
inverse-square law while dealing
with sound in
3.
Explain the
characteristics
architectural acoustics. of sound in
speech and music in the
context of
4. With the
help of neat
sketches explain
spaces. the behavior of sound in enclosed
5.
Explain the
process of acoustic design for an
auditorium building.
6. With the
help of neat
sketches explain
noise reduction. at least three
construction details for

7.
Explain the concept of speech privacy and why it is
offices important in open
plan

8. Write short notes on any three of the

a)
following:
Pioneers of acoustics
b Frequency of sound
c) Absorption coefficients

d) Rubber mounts

****
Code No: R10-63/BA

B. Arch VI Semester
/21AAb03
(R10) Regular Examination, August -2014
ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICs
Time: 3 hours
Max. Marks: 50
Answer any FIVE
questions
All questions carry equal marks.

1Write a note on the

pioneers and their works in
acoustics.
2.
Explain the concept of decibel scale with
in the environment. examples from the familiar sounds

3. How is Sabine's formula used in

designing of acoustics?
4Write short notes on any three of the following:
aRay diagram graphics
bInverse-square law
c) Subjective effects of human ear in loudness
perception
Velocity of sound

S.How are the acoustics for an auditorium designed?

6With the help of neat sketches explain the methods used for noise
reduction
in built environment.

7What is the meaning of speech privacy? How can it be achieved in open

plan
offices?

8. Write short notes any three of the

on
following:
a) Transmission loss

b) Sound leaks in doors

c) Rubber mounts

d) Acoustic design of class room

 e No: RR /12
B.
Arch VI Semester (RR)
Supplementary Emination, Dece.bc.-2011
ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS
Time: 3 hours
Max. Marks. 50
Answer any FIVE
questions
All
qnestions earry equal marks.

1. a)
Explain the contributions made by
b) Explain the need for
pioneers in the field of
acoustics.
acoustics in buildings.
2. a) Wite a short note the
b)
on
propagation and transnission of sound.
Explain the
inversc-square law in relation to inten of
sity sound.
3.
Explain the concept of
A-weighted sound levels and how
in various acoustic
calculations. they will be useful

4
What are the
applications of
ray-diagram graphics in
acoustics? design of good

5. What are the

specific requirements of acoustics in
auditorium building? desigrning of an

6.
Explain the principles of noise reduction between rooms.
7.
Explain how the noise from the
mchanical equipment can be reduced in the
buildings.

8. Write short notes on any three of the

following:
a) Speech privacy
b) Electronic sound systems

c) Sound isolation

d Loudness perception
Cod No:
R- BA

B. ATeV? Semester (NE Supplementary Exanination, April -2011

LIGRARY
DEVELOPMENT OF CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 50

Answer any FIVE questions

All questions carry equal marks5.

1. How did the Le Corbusier influence the architecture in India post his work in

India?

2. Who were the followers of the Louis Kahn design philosophy? How did it
reflect in the architecture they designed?

3. Some architects are known to keep evolving in their design philosophies and
sometimes contradictory to their original design. Name at least two such
Indian architects and explain that change.

4. Write short notes on any three:

a) Tado Ando
b) Hassan Fathy
c) Raj Rewal
d) Shashi Bhooshan

5. Is there any difference between the contemporary architecture in India and

the rest of the world? Explain.

6. The influence of the material availability and technology of the period is

integral to development of architectural trends of any period. What are the

technologies and materials that have influenced contemporary architecture

of today?

7. How did Indian architecture develop post independence?

8. How has globalization of the world economy affected development of Indian

architecture?

***
N 10

ARCHITecTURAL ACOUSTICs

Time: 3 hours
Mux, Marks: 60

Answer nny PIVe quostlonn

All questions eurry oqual marka.

1. With the
help of neat sketclhes
expluin the mothods Uscd in te p o
chieve good acoustie concditions.

2. What the
are
specific uses of
ruy-cdiagrams in acoustic design?

3. a Write a short note the

on
concept of decibel scale.
b) Explain how sound propagates in air and solids.

4. Write short notes on any three of the following:

a Pioneers in acoustics
b) Velocitý of sound
c) Human ear
d) Inverse-square law

5. How IS Sabinc's formula applied in acoustic design?

6. Explain the detailed acoustics dcsign for a

multipurposc hall.

7. Explain the principles of noise reduction in and around buildings.

8. Write short notes on any threc of the following:

a) Noise reduction through landscape clements

b) Sound leaks in doors

c) Noise in AC ducts

d) Speech privacy
 )
c h VI e trr !10) ndryVN fin, Deeemb
BUILDING ECONOMICS & 80CIO1OGY

Time: 3 hourm Max. Marks: 50

Annwer any FIVE questlon

All quentlons carry equal markn
What do you understand by budgct conntraint? How doen demand and

supply of goods afect it?

2. Explain how the fiscal system and policies of the Government affcct the

savings and investments in housing and rcal cstate sector?

3. Discuss the pros and cons of labor intensive versus capital intensive

projects.

4. Explain the following terms with respect to thc construction industry.

a) Monopoly
b) Oligopoly
c) Profit maximization

5. Define society. Family is the basic unit of socicty. Explain how it has an

impact in designing a housing layout.

6. Explain the cvolution of various forms of shclter in Asian countries.

west and give to explain the forms.

Compare the forms of the
rcasons

7. How does the decision making process related to building projccts differ in

the government and private organizations?

recession of real estatc??

8. What are the factors that affect inllation and

***
Timc: 3 roUrs
Miax. Marks: 50

1.Explain the growth pattcT of urban and rural scttlemcnts. What arc the
problems and poentials of urban growth?

2. Explain various policics and programs rclatcd to urban

devclopment in
India.

3. What arc the various lcveis of

planning in lndia? Explain thcir relationship.
4. Explain the development of various sctlicmcnt forins and discuss its
implication in urban planning and devclopment process

5. Write briefly the

on
following:
a Design line diagram
b Classification of urban scttlcmcnts

6. Explain how transportation and communication are essential in the

development of a settlement and their impact on he growth of a settlement.

7. Writc short notcs:

a Thcory of Ekistics
b Conccpt of satclite town

8. Write bricfly on the following

a Socia! rescarch

b Urban rcnewal
 2013

HUILDING ECONOMICS AND SOCIOLOCY

Time: 3 hours
Max. Marks: 50

Answer any FiVE

questions
All questions carry cqual marks.

Distnguish between the terms "Macro Economics" and

EXplam their significance in the contcext of "Micro Economics".
national cconomy and the
11ndusty. Discuss the following aspects in detail building
1) giving suitable cxamples.
Budgcting and profit maximization
11 Demand and supply of goods and scrvices.
2. What do you understand
by the
1ndustry and real-estatc dcvclopment. public-private
term
partnership in the building
Explain
disadvantages of following in the context
the
of Andhraadvantages
Pradesh. and
i Labor intensive projects ii) Capital intensive projects

3. Discuss the rolc of the following

context of their
resourcc inputs in the building industry in the
abundance, and availability and state of art construction
technologies for their proper utilization. How can you control their
in a project. input costs
i Land and Building Materials ii) Labor and Equipment.
4. What is the
importance of capital and finance in project devclopment and the
sources of funds necded for
a building project
residential apartments. How do banks and consisting
of multistoried

development projects.? financial1

institutes fund

5. Architecture had been the corner stone of human

civilization
history. Discuss the influence of socio-cultural aspects and throughout
the
evolution of differcnt vernacular shelter forms. lifestyles in the

6. Discuss the influcnce of

physical urban form and built environment on needs
of human beings in the arcas of
interaction, socialization, cultural bonding and
passive recrcation. Comparc thc iie styles of community in the following
building typologics for advantages and disadvantages.
iLow rise traditional housing colonics i) High rise apartmcnt buildings.
Discuss in detail spccially in the context of necds of children and the
elderly.
7. What is the role of local bodics and municipalities in the planning,
construction and maintenancc of human scttlements. What is its authority and
its powers in rclation to Architects and regulation of building industry?

8. Write short notcs on any three of them

a. Joint family and nuclcar lamily structure
b. Income groups and alfordability of housing
C. Life style in rural arcas
d. Savings and investments in banking
e. Indcx of Gross domcstic product of an cconomy.
Code No: R10-63/BA
B. Arch VI
Semester (R10)
Supplementary Examination, March -2015
Time: 3 hours
ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS
Max. Marks: 50
Answer any FIVE
questions
All
questions carry equal marks.
1. What is the
importance of learning acoustics for architects?
2. How can inverse
square law be used in
points in outdoors? calculating sound levels at different
3. What are the different
characteristics of sound in speech and music?
4. Explain in detail the
process of acoustic design for a lecture hall.
5. Write a detailed note on the behavior of sound in
enclosed spaces.
6. Write short notes
on any
three of the following:
a Construction
details for noise reduction
b) Human ear
c) Sound absorption
d) Resonant panels
7. How do you achieve
speech privacy in an open plan office?
8. Write short notes on any tree of the following:
a Frequency of sound
b) Rubber mounts
c) Noise in AC ducts
d) Impact noise
****
Code No: R10/66/BA
Arch VM Semester Regular/Supplementary Examination, January-2018
PLANNING
HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND TOWN
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 50
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What are the factors that influence land use planning in the urban
context?
2. Define Ekistics? What are the various disciplines that are important to
understand Ekistics?
3. Define neighborhood? Discuss the various aspects that need to be
considered in the planning of neighborhood for a population of 5000.
4. Discuss the change in the attitude of government from slum clearance
towards slum rehabilitation. Give examples.
5. What are the various types of surveys done in the process of master plan
preparation for a town or city?
6. Explain the significance of religion and culture in rural settlements? Give
examples.
7. Explain the typical consequences of the process of urbanization in the
context of migrants, slums, high density and alienation.
8. Write short notes on:
a) Trip generation and trip distributing
residential neighborhood
b) Community facilities for ****
Code No: R10-63/BA
B. Arch VI Semester
Regular/Supplementary Examination, January-2018
ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTIcS
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 50
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks.
1. With the help of examples explain some of the good practices in acoustics in the
part.
2. Explain the concept of decibel scale in the context of sound levels.
3. How to design a space for both music and speech? Illustrate your answer with
an example.
4. Write a detailed essay on the application of ray-diagram graphics in the
designing of an auditorium.
5. With the help of neat sketches explain the acoustic design process for a cinema
hall.
6. Explain how noise reduction can be achieved in built environment.
7. Explain how speech privacy can be ensured in open plan offices.
8. Write short notes on any three of the following:
a) Inverse - square law
b) Sabine's formula
c) Sound transmission loss
d) Noise in AC ducts
****
Code No: R10/65/BA
B. Arch VI Semester Regular/
Supplementary Exam, January-2018
BUILDING ECONOMIcs AND SOCIOLOGY
Time: 3 hours
Max. Marks: 50
Answer any FIVE questlons
All questions carry equal marks.
Explain the terms market and budget constraint with respect to their role in
understanding of micro economics.
2. We are shifting away from labor intensive projects due to advancement in
technology. Justify with examples.
3. Explain the role of capital and materials in construction industry.
4. Explain how religion and caste play a role in planning and design of housing
units. Give examples.
5. Explain the different sociological problems that people face due to rapid
urbanization and absence of planned building and infrastructure
6. Explain the structure of decision making process with respect to a government
organization
7. Differentiate between public and private participation in infrastructure projects.
8. Write short notes on:
a) GNP
b) Interest rate
c) Inílation
d Employment
 July-2013
Code No: RR-66/BA
B. Arch VI LINRAR
Semester Regular Examination, June-2012
Time: 3 hours
ARCHITECTURAL AcoUSTICS
Max. Marks: 50
Answer any FIVE
All questions
questions carry cqual marks.
1.
Write a
detailed note the
methods used for
on
acoustic examples of
good acoustics. the past.
Explain the
2.a)
Explain the decibel scale with
b intensity levels. reference to common sounds
Explain the wave
theory of
and their
sound.
3. What are the
How does the
district characterization of sound in
knowledge
multi-purpose auditorium?
of these speech and music?
characteristics help in
design of a
With the help of neat sketches explain the behavior of sound
spaces. in enclosed
5. With the help of neat
sketches explain how the specific
acoustics be met in the
can
requirements of
design of a cinema hall.
b. Explain how the built form and the behavior of sound
context of rise reduction. are related in the
7. Explain the vibration isolation guidelines that are applicable in buildings.
8.8. Write short notes on any
Three of the following
a Electronic sound system
b Noise reduction through landscape elements
C Acoustics for a small seminar hall
d Spcech privacy
****
 CokkeL TEU K.1
Code No: R10-63/BA
8 . Arch VI Bemester Regular/Supplementary Examination, July-2017
ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICs
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 50
Anewer any FIVE queatlons
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What is sound insulation? Describe briely the principles of sound insulation.
2. Define Sabine's formula.
Explain how it is useful in improving quality of sound
in any enclosed space.
3. Explain the terms sound pressure and sound intensity. Explain their
relationship in detail.
4. What are the acoustical considerations that need to be taken in the design of a
seminar hall?
5. Explain the role played by landscape in reducing the noise levels.
6. Bring out the relations between sound generation, sound propagation and
sound transmission.
(7 What are the characteristics of hese maferials and theivutrn
detar
Ca Rubbr moumt Cb) Reb oront nnels
8. What are the requirements of a good auditorium with respect to acoustics?
Explain in detail with neat sketches.
8.
R10/66/BA
Arch Vi Semester
Regular/Supplementary Examination, August-2017
HUMAN
Time: 3 hours SETTLEMENTS AND TOWN
PLANNING
Answer any FIVE Max. Marks: 50
All questions
questions carry equal marks.
1.
Explain the
types and classification of
settlements?
2. Discuss the
concept of
problems of migrantsurbanization?
in city
What are the
socio-spatial
planning?
3. What is a
society? Explain the essential elements
of
society?
4. Discuss the concept of green belt? How far
is it
development problems? possible to solve urban
5. Write short notes on:
a. Problem
of shanty areas
b. O-D Survey
6. Write
briefly on any two of the following:
a) Importance of social survey
b) Role of F.S.I in
housing
c) Modal split
7. Discuss the aim and objectives of a master
plan for a city in India?
8. Discuss the basic
methodology for planning of recreational areas?
fode No: R10/65/BA
Regular/Supplementary Exam, August-2017
B. Arch VI Semester
SocIOLOGY
BUILDING ECONOMICS AND Max. Marks: 50
Time: 3 hours
Answer any FIVE questions
marks.
All questions carry equal
the housing
respect to
related with
supply and
Explan how demand and
market.
of
the production
How does
it affect
oligopoly?
monopoly and
. Explain the terms
goods?
resulted in land
market has
estate
the real
sector participation in
S. PTivate
agree? Give
reasons.
speculation? Do you
construction.
and labor in
building
of land
4. Explain the role
Elaborate.
basic unit of society.
5. Family is the
and
with respect to planning
and conflict
terms isolation, privacy
6. Explain the
residential neighborhood.
design of
have played a role in layout
of human beings
sociological aspects
7. Explain how
shelter forms.
of different
on:
8 Write short notes
a) Profit maximization
b) Cost minimization
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