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Time: 3 hours

Max. Marks: 5O

Answer any FfVE questions

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questions carry equal marks.

1. How the knowledge about acoustics

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can help architects to design better.

What are the applications of inverse-square law while dealing with sound in
out doors?

3. Explain the characteristics of sound in speech and music in the context

of

architectural acoustics.

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

5.

Explain the process of acoustic design for an auditorium building.

6. With the help

of neat sketches explain at least three construction details for

noise reduction.

7. Explain the concept of speech

privacy and why

offices.

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

a)

Pioneers of acoustics

b)

Frequency of sound

c)

Absorption coefficients

d) Rubber mounts

it is important in

open plan

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and norins i-rcip archiiccts design spaces and

and disaster
What kirrd o[ buiiciing norrris arc foiiowcd in coastal zones
prone regions.

Explain

in detail the complete

process

of obtaining building Permits for

construction,
4.

commercial complex
What kind of 'fire safcty norlns should be lollowed in a
of six stories in tiYderabad?

If you

be followed
havc" t<l design a thcatre what norirls should

in

case of

acoustical anci clcctrical instaliations?

6. Write short notcs ()n:

building

a) Principles of natural and mechanical ventilation for a office

b) Components of dayiight factor for saving energy in institutional
7.

8.

Write short notes on:

a) Interior and exterior open spaces

b) liire

c)

zoning

ILequircmcnts of habitablc roorns

d) Buiiding

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for designing a gated

What builcling coclcs and bylaws should bc followed
community?

heigh'L regulations

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"lv4acro Dcon<.'I-riics" anLl "Micrc Economics"'

Distinguish berweerl the 1.erms
co,iext oi rlilticnal economY and the building
;;;;fi tiieir significance in thcaspccts
ln cictaii giving suitabie examples'
rndustry. Discuss thr: foliowing
it erag",ing and profit maximization scrviccs'
til Demand and sr.-rp1>ly of goods and

in the building

) what do you l-trrderstand by ttre terrn public-privatr: partnershipand

i.rJr.r.y and real-estatc clcxelopmc,t. Ilxplain the adva,tages
Pradesh'
Ji""J"""tages of following in thc context. of Aldtrra
intensive

i)

ii) Capital

Labor intensive Projects

Pro.;ects

in the building industry in the

3. Discuss thc rolc: of tkrc tollowing re sourcc inputsancl state of art construction
contcxt <>[ thcir attundance, and availabiiity
control their input costs
technologics for their proper utilization. I'iow can you
in a Project.
i) Land and F3uiicling Materials ii) l-abor and llquiPrnent.
and the
4. What is the importance of capital and financc in projcct development
multistoried
of
sot-lrces of funds needed foi a builcling projeci consistirrg
fund
apartments.
develoPrnent projects.?
residential

ri"* rlo

L,ani<s-

and financial institutes

civilization throughout the

5. Architecture hacl been the cclr,t:r slo.c of human
and lifestyles in the
history. Discuss ttrc influence o[ socio-cultural asper:ts
evolutiorr of dif[e rcrr {, vcrn ercular

s kr e

ltc

r forrn s.

on needs
forrn and
L-rr.rdrr r\/rrrr
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ptrysical urban
"*.^- cnvironment
of prrysluili
":^:. built
irrflucnce or
1 1 -,- l:-^6. Discuss the trrttucnce
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cuitu:"',::"*l:.,1::
of human beings in the areas o[ intcrac;tion, socialization'
ti,t, iife .stylcs of cor*m,nity in the following
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advantaS',cs and disatlvantagcs'
tuiiding typologics
IIigh tit""
1- t-u*".i"" t.rraitional housing coir;nics ii)
3{ii:lTt'1:Hld-?51;
and the elderly'
of chil<lren
*cecls
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3t.lr".';";;i;;i spr:ciarly i* tt*: contcxt
rriurtictpaiities in the planning,
anc]
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and
7. What is
s.:ttienrents' Wtrat is its authority
constructton anC inaintenar,... ui-ht-t**'-'
of building industry?
in rciaLiorr to Arckiiter;rs arrd rcgulalion

ils powers

nctcs on any Z';zt** ol "iiciit

;. Jui,-rt famiiy and nurc.lcar iamiiy sLrlt{lture
'D. lncorne grcups and affcriiabilit'v of h<;usinvc. I-r1e styie irt rtlral ar{lzl"i

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prcblcrns and potcntials t>i L"rban grov/tLil?

lixpiain vai-ious

t><llicics arrii proilrams :-ciaLc{i Lt>

urban development ln

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l'xplain ttreir relationship'

3. what arc thr) various icvcis t;f 5rlant'ring; in iiidiir?
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fo; rns and discuss its

l,lxr;lain iitc di:vciopi-rlcl'li" o1" vitr;{)lls s{)i.l.icncnt
implicatiort in urbarl piannirr5; artd CcvcloPmcrll. Pro(lcss'

Write brieflY on the foilowing:

a) Dt:sign iinc diagranr
b) Ciassiiicai-ion <lf urbari scl'ticr*c:'i!-s

are e ssential in the

F)xplain how transporlaiion and commurrit:atiorr
inrpacl on tht: growtlt of a settlement'
developmcnt of a scttlerncnt aud tltcir

7. Wri'ic shcl-i i:{}lcs:

ai 'i'itc+i--Y oi iikistics
bi ConccPi- of satciiitc I'owrt
B. Writc bricfiY

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the foliowirii;:

a) Social :-cscarch
b) Urbi:n iciicwai

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No: Rl0-67 /BA

B. Arch VI Semester (RLO) Regular Examination, July-2o13

BARRTER FREE BUILT EI{VIRONMENT

Time: 3

hours

Max. Marks:

5O

Answer aay FIVE questions

AII questions carry equal marks.

1. Write short notes on:

a) Human rights
b) Social justice
2. write in brief regarding the provisions

3.

of a typical disabilities act.

What are the provisions that can be made in railway stations for the benefit
of mobility impaired persons?

the architectural requirements which are imperative in a school of

hearing impaired?

4. What are

5.

What are the governmental and social organizations which endeavor for the
welfare disabled persons? Discuss briefly.

G.

Write briefly on the following:

a) Grab bars
b) Tactile walls

c)

Guide rails

7. Write short notes on:

a) Signage
b) Provision for wheel chair

accessibility

B. Write about the special provisions that may be required in educational and
health care buildings to make them barrier free.
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B.ercr,VISemester(R1o)SupplementaryExaminatiofl'November-2o13
ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS
Max. Marks: 5O

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

L. with the help of neat sketches explain the methods used in the past to
achieve good acoustic conditions.

2.

What are the specific uses of ray-diagrams in acoustic design?

3.

a) Write a short note on the concept of decibel scale'

b) Explain how sound propagates in air and solids'

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

a)
b)

Pioneers in acoustics

Velocify of sound

c) Human ear
d) Inverse-square

law

How IS Sabine's formula applied in acoustic design?

6.

Explain the detailed acoustics design for a multipurpose hall.

7.

Explain the principles of noise reduction in and around buildings.

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

a)

Noise reduction through landscape elements

b)

Sound leaks in doors

c)

Noise in AC ducts

d)

Speech PrivacY

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B. Arch VI Semester (R1Ol Suppiementary Examination, December-Z0lG

BUILDING ECONOMICS

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SOCIOTOGY

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Time: 3 hours

Max. Marks:

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Answer any FfVE questions

All questiol"-_".* equal marks.

1. What do you understand by budget constraint? How does demand and

supply of goods affect it?

2.

Explain how the fiscal system and policies of the Government affect the
savings and investments in housing and real estate sector?

3. Discuss the pros and cons of labor intensive versus capital intensive
projects.
4. Explain the following terms

with respect to the construction industry.

a) Monopoly
b) Oligopoly
c) Profit maximization

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5.

Define society. Family is the basic unit of societlr. Explain how

impact in designing a housing layout.

6.

Explain the evolution of various forms of shelter in Asian countries.

has an

Compare the forms of the west and give reasons to explain the forms.

7.

How does the decision making process related to building projects differ in
the government and private organizations?

B. What are the factors that affect inflation and recession of real

estate?

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8" Areh

vI Semester

(R10) supplementary Examination,

Deeernber_20 13

HUMAN SETTTEMENTS
& TOWN PLANNING

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?ime: 3 hours
Max. Marks: S0
Answer any FWE questions
AII questions carry equal marks.

1'

Describe the origin and factor"

.."porr"iole for earry human
settlements.

2'

Explain with the help of exampres

the influence of religion
and culture on.
civil architecture.

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various policies and programs

related ro urban deveropment
in

Write briefly on the foilowing:

a) Methodorogz tor planning

b)

of industrial areas

Role of F.S.I and densities

in housing.

5' what are the various levers of pranning

6. Explain how
development

transportation

of a

settlement,

potentials and limitations?

in India? Exprain their rerationship.

and communication are essential

in
with the help of examples. What

7. What is a slum? What

are its Problems and what are
the
redevelopment
schemes in India?

B. Write short notes

on:

a)

Concept of green belts

b)

Social survey

c)

Rural communities

the

are its

various

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E. Areh lzl Sel"aestor {R10) Supplernes:tary E:<arniaatiore, Deeernber-2C13

BARRTER. FREE BUITT ENVIRONMENT
Max" Marks: 5O

Tirne: 3 hours
,dnswer anY FIVE questions

All questions carrY equal marks'

1. What are the various types of disabilities that are taken into account in
order to make public places accessible to them?

2.

What are the common features that could be provided which are useful to
elderly persons and persons with disabiiity?

3.

Write the theory behind the equal rights opportunity. How does it taken into
account for various disadvantages groups.

4.

Sketch same of the principles of pavement/road interface in order to make a

disabled friendly.

5. What are the various

agencies which have provided standards for making

buildings accessible to physically challenged'

6.

How are parking lots be made friendly for physically challenged.

7.

Write short notes on:

a) Ramps
b) Design of toilets for physically

8.

challenged

Discuss the provisions of the Disabilities Act of 1995'