PURBANCHAL UNIVERSITY

2017 PURBANCHAL UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Architecture/Sixth Semester/ Final 2017

Time: 03:00 hrs. Full Marks: 80/Pass Marks: 32 Bachelor of Architecture/Sixth Semester/Final
Time: 01:30 hrs. Full Marks: 40/Pass Marks: 16
BEG319AR-VA: Vernacular Architecture (Elective-) (New Course) BEG320AR: Design Theory I (New Course)
Candidates are required to give their answers in their words Candidates are required to give their answers in their oun words as far
a s practicable.
own as far
as practicable.
Figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Answer ALL questions.

Group A Answer FOUR questions. Illustrations with sketches are highly
4x10-40
5x12-60 admirable.
1. What is vernacular architecture? Discuss about the
views of 1. Explain 'memory as companion of architecture' with examples. 10
different master architects about vernacular architecture and
Or
Why do you think vernacular architecture is important part of
architecture? Does socio-cultural factor influence the built environment?
2. How does climate influence vernacular
architecture? Discuss Explain.
about the characteristics of any four
types of climatic areas and defensive
vernacular response in those areas. 2. Do you agree that enclosure bear a resemblance to
space? Explain with example. 10
3. How does infrastructure play role in
growth of a settlement?
Explain about the characteristics and settlement pattern in grid What are the types of ownership activated in Nepal? Describe
settlemernt, peripheral settlement, compact settlement and them.
10
disperse settlement pattern.
location? Explain with
4. Discuss about "Mud as a breathing material". What are the uses 4. Does nemory help us to identify a

10
of animal byproducts, adobe, stone, timber and bamboo in examples.
different construction techniques in vemacular architecture? 5+5
5. Write Short notes on any TWO:
5. Discuss about vernacular architecture in Gurung settlement.
(a) Architectural symbolism
Group B (b) BOT Concept
c) Architectural critics
Write short notes on any FOUR: 4x5-20
6. (d) Zoning Ordinance
and space in dwelling unit in Ladakh
(a) Spirituality
in expansion of settlement
(b) Role of topography
architecture of Bramin of
mountain
Vernacular
(c) "Architecture without Architects"
architecture as
(d) Vernacular
architecture in Nairobi
Vernacular
(e)
 (2)
Adopt concrete M20 and steel Fe 415. Reinforcements should be
provided equally o n four sides. PURBANCHAL UNTVERSITY
2017
Design a square spread footing to carry a column load of 1500KN
Bachelor of Architecture/Sixth
from a 40cm square tied coumn containing 20 mm bars as the Semester/Final
Time: 03:00 hrs. Full Marks: 80/Pass Marks: 32
longitudinal steel. The bearing capacity of soi is 90 KN/m2.
BEG350CI: Design of Reinforced Conerete Structures (New Course)
Consider the base of footing is 1.2m below the ground level. Take
unit wt. of soil 19KN/m3. 16 Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as
far
as practicable.
7 Design a roof slab for a room 5.2mx6.5m clear in size to support
All questions carry equal marks. The marks allotted
for each sub-question
a
superimposed service load of 6 KN/m2, if two of its adjacent is specified along its side.
edges are continuous and the other two are discontinuous.
Provide neat sketches showing the reinforcement. Use of IS 456:2000/Sp16 and other relevant code are allowed.
16
Detail drawing is required whenever possible. Assume Suitable
data wherever required.
Answer FIVE questions.
5x16-8o
a llustrate the limitation of P.c.C. over RCC. 3
(b) Explain about the characteristic strength of concrete.
Differentiate between limit state method and
method.
working stress
3+5
2kaExplain about under reinforcement and over reinforcement.
(b) Show that the maximum depth of neutral axis for
cross-section reinforced beam with Fe-500 is 0.46d.
a rectangular
10
A simply supported beam
300mmx600mm (effective) is reinforced
with 5 bar of 25mm diameter. It
carries uniformly distributed
load of 8OKN/m
(including own self weight) over an effective
span of 6m. Out of the 5 main bars, two bars can
be bent
safely near the supports. Design the shear reinforcement for up
bear. Use the
fa-20N/mm2 and f=415N/mm2. 16
4. Find the moment of resistance
of a beam section 25cm*50cm
deep if it is reinforced with 2-16 mm bars in
2-16 mm bars in tension. compression and
Assume M20 mix and Fe 415
steels. gradee
16
Design a
rectangular column with
Size of column= 450x45Omm following data: 16
Pu 130OKN
Mux- 90KN m
Muy 50KN -
 (2)
stimate the quantities of following items with the detail
given
drawings
(a) Earthwork in
20 PURBANCHAL UNIVERSITY
2017
excavation in foundation.
(b) 1st Class
Brickwork Bachelor of Architecture/Sixth Semester/Final
) foundation and plinth (1:6) Time: 03:00 hrs. Full Marks: 80/Pass Marks: 32
i) Super structure (1:4) BEG316AR: Specifications, Quantity Surveying & Estimation (New Course
(c) RCC work:
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far
() Foundation as practicable.
i) Column up to First Floor
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
(ii) Beams (Foundation, tie and floor) Answer ALL questions. Assume necessary data.
O.
Write short notes THREE:
on any 3x4 12
(a) Scrap value 1(a) Briefly explain methods of building measurement.
(b) Contingency (b) What are the principles of units for various items of works? List
(c) Supplementary estimates
out the Various types of estimates. 6
(d) Estimating Requirement
(e) Requirement of rate analysis (c) Prepare the preliminary estimate of a four storied building having
carpet area of 1 floor 150 sqm and floor height 2.80 m each. The
area required for circulation and wall is 32% of total area. If the
cubic rate of the building for civil works assumed to be NRs.
5500 per cubic meter. The masonry provision of electrification,
water supply and sanitation works is 20% of civil work and
Contingencies 3%. V
6

2(a) Explain purpose of rate analysis. Write procedure of rate analysis

for building works. 3+5
(6) Calculate the quantities of material of following items of work:
4+4
(i) 10m3 Brick work in ground floor with 1:4 cement sand
mortar.
(i) 50 mm thick'PcC (1:2:4) work in Ground Floor with 100m2
area.

3fa) Write down the detail specification of RCC work. 10

4. The present value of a building is estimated about Rs. 7000000

excluding cost of land. Calculate the depreciated cost of building
after 15 years by straight and constant % method. Assume scrap
value is 10% and life of building is 75 years.
Contd. .
 PURBANCHAL UNTVERSITY
PURBANCHAL UNTVERSITY
Bachelor of Architecture/Sixth 2017 2017
Time: 03:00 hrs. Semester/Final Bachelor of Architecture/Sixth Semester/Final
Full Marks:
BEG319AR-VA: Vernacular 80/Pass Marks: 32 Time: 01:30 hrs. Full Marks: 40/Pass Marks: 16
Architecture (Elective-I) (New Course) BEG320AR: Design Theory I (New Course)
Candidates are
required to
as practicable. give their answers in their Candidates are required to give their answers in their ouwn words as far
own words as far as practicable.
Figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Answer FOUR questions. IIlustrations with sketches are highly
Group A 4x10-40
Answer ALL questions. admirable.
1. 5x12-60 companion of architecture' with examples. 10
What is vernacular architecture? 1. Explain 'memory as
Discuss about the views of
different master architects about vernacular Or
Why do you think vernacular architecture is architecture of
and

architecture?
important part Does socio-cultural factor influence the built environment?

2. How does climate influence vernacular Explain.

architecture? Discuss
about the characteristics of any four types of climatic areas and 2. Do you agree that enclosure bear a resemblance to defensive
vernacular response in those areas. space? Explain with example. 10

3. How does infrastructure play role in growth of a settlement?

What are the types of ownership activated in Nepal? Describe
Explain about the characteristics and settlement pattern in grid
them. 10
settlement, peripheral settlement, compact settlement and
disperse settlement pattern. identify location? Explain with
. Does memory help us to a

material". What are the uses 10

4. Discuss about "Mud as a breathing examplees.
of animal byproducts, adobe, stone, timber and bamboo in 5+5
5. Write Short notes on any TWO:
in vernacular architecture?
different construction techniques
(a) Architectural symbolism
architecture in Gurung settlement.
Discuss about vernacular (b) BOT Concept
5.
Group B (c) Architectural critics
4x5-20 (d) Zoning Ordinance
notes on any FOUR:
Write short
6. unit in Ladakh
and space in dwelling
(a) Spirituality in expansion.of
settlement
of topography
(b) Role architecture of Bramin of m o u n
tain
Vernacular
(c) ecctt u r e as
"Architecture without Architects"
(d) Vernacular archite

a r c h i t e c t u r e
in Nairobi
Vernacular

(e)
 PURBANCHAL UNIVERSITY
2017
Bachelor of Architecture/Sixth
Semester/Final
Time: 03:00 hrs. Full Marks: 80/Pass Marks: 32
BEG319AR-VA: Vernacular Architecture
(Elective-I) (New Course)
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as
as practicable. far
Figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Group A
Answer ALL questions. 5x12-60o
1. Define vernacular architecture? Discuss about the
characteristics of Vernacular Architecture with suitable
examples.
2 Why should we consider local climate of any place in vernacular
architecture? Discuss about the characteristics of tropical,
monsoon, arctic climate and vernacular design in these climatic
areas.

3 Discuss about the factors that influence settlement to grow?

Explain about the compact settlement, grid settlement, organic
settlement and linear settlement pattern with their
characteristics and suitable examples.

. How can local materials be sustainable in vermacular

architecture? Discuss about the use of any five types of building
material in vernacular architecture.

5. Discuss about vernacular architecture of Ladakh.

Group B
Write short notes on any FOUR: 4x5-20
6.
of dwelling in Tharu house
(a) Planning form
(b) Architecture in slope land
(c) Architecture in Iran.

d) Arctic and sub-arctic

architecture and conservation
(e) Vernacular
 PURBANCHAL UNIVERSITY
2017
Bachelor of Architecture/Sixth Semester/Final
Time: 03:00 hrs. Full Marks: 80/Pass Marks: 32
BEG316AR: Specifications, Quantity Surveying &Estimation (New Course)
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own
as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
nswer ALL questions. Assume necessary data.
1(a) Define estimation. Write down the units of measurement and
mode of payment for: 5+3
(i) Earthwork in Excavation

(ii) 100mm thick PCC in foundation

(iii) Brickwork in thin partition walls

(iv) Reinforcement work
(v) Wood work for door and window frames

b) Prepare a preliminary estimate of a building havinga total carpet

area of 1500m2 to get administrative approval of government.
25% of built-up area is occupied by circulation element and 10%
of built-up area is occupied by walls. Plinth area rate = Rs20,000
is
per m2. Cost of water supply, sanitary and electrification
13.5% of civil cost. Cost of other services is 10% of civil cost,
Contingencies 2.5% of total cost & Departmental charges 8% of
total cost. 8

2(a) What is rate analysis? What are the requirement of rate analysis? 8

(b) Calculate the Quantity require for following items of work: 4+4

10m3 brickwork in cement mortar (1:5), brick size

(i)
(240*110*55) mm.

(ii) 120m2 cement and sand plaster of 10 mm thick (1:4).

Write down the detailed specification for RCC work. 10
(a)
Or
Write down the General specification of a Second class building
situated in Kathmandu.

Contd. .
 (2)
between:
Distinguish clearly Fig: Question
No. 5
(b)
and Depreciation. Doors: D= I 20 2. 10 Windows: WI.00 * I.50 Shelves: S
(G) Sinking Fund i00 1.50

and Salvage Value

i) Scrap valve
Define valuation. What
will be the annual sinking fund as
4(a)
interest from given data? 0.10
value is 10% of buil
Cost of building=RS75,000,00. Scrap
cost and future life of building
is 50 years.
Roum 0.30 U0
Run
estimate?
b) What are the purposes of approximate
Estimate the quantities of following items with the given d
5. 4+3+4
drawing
0.30 D
(a Earthwork in excavation
b) Earthwork in filling (trenches and plinth) Pl
c) 1 class brickwork in foundation upto plinth 0 1 4o 3 -
7.S cin Lne Concrete

(d) 1st class brickwork in superstructurTe

L-15 cn R.C.C. Slab he
e) 0.25m thick DPc
o.f
0.34 4.20 S C

2.5 cn Cennenn Corc

2.5 cm D.P.C. 1 2:4 I:2:4
10 cni Cenent
Cement cone
Couc 1:5:10
i=26

60+0 40
Io 20
O.5U fo.i n d Fuling
-0360 0.10
00
L0.70- o. cts"
0.80 fo.20

0-
Section ol a wal Lune Conerete
(b) I:7 20
(All diniensions in m)
 PURBANCHAL UNIVERSITY
2017 32
hitecture/Sixth Semester/ Final e)
Bachelor o f . Full Marks: 80/Pass Marks: 32
Time: 03:00 hrs.
(Elective-1) (New Course) as far
Low Cost Housing
19AR-LC:
BEG319

require to give their answerS in their own words as far

are
Candidates

a sp r a c t i c a b l e .

with
indicate full marks. Support your answer

in the margin 12=60

Figures
sketches w h e r e v e r necéssary.
freehand 5x16-80 ace of
Answer FIVE questions.
nental
housing? Illustrate its
resource management in low cost
1al Explain 8
limitations in low cost housing?
8 local
Mention the role of low cost housing with appropriate examples? arctic
(b)
21a, Define gross density? Describe the role of infrastructure
8 inental

planning.
Rise High h their
Low Rise High Density and High
Differentiate between 8
Density Planning.
ypes of
in building plan. Why
3(a) Define Standard module in building design
in Cost
doors and window is necessary
proper designing of
2+6
Effective Construction?

What are the disadvantages of

(b)Explain about the rural housing? 4+4
a big sized window in a
house?
x5-20
of a building? Describe any two
4(a) List out the various elements 2+6
sketches.
elements giving example with a neat

Discuss about the various problems in the current housing

(by to recent
conditions of rural areas of Nepal with respect
8
earthquake? tects"

What are the various advantages

Sla Define partial pre-cast system.
of partial pre-cast system over cast in situ structure? 8

(6) Write about the best land development work to supply the
housing units for low and middle income group family.

Contd. ..

n
 PURBANCHAL UNIVERSITY
2017
Architecture/sixth Semester/Final
of
t a c h e l o r

Time: 01:30 h r s .
Full Marks: 40/Pass Marks: 16
Desi Theory II (New Course)
8BG320AR:
in their
dates
are required to give their answers own words as far 32
Cand

a sp r a c t i c a b l e .

indicatefull marks.
in the margn
Piaures
lustrations with sketches are highly s fa
FOUR
Answer FO questions.
Answer 4x10-40
a d m i r a b l e .

resemblance between enclosure and territory?

1.
1. Do you find any
of territory while designing a space?
What are the aspects 6
bear a resemblance to defensive
that enclosure O
Do you agree
Explain with example. nta
space?
Explain tangible and
architectural design process.
Define Ca
3 with example.
of design
intangible aspects Ca
activated in Nepal. ta
Define types of
ownership
4
Or er
vertical
simultaneous growth in
about
suggest
What would you
O
and horizontal space? 2x5-10

Write Short notes on any Two:

5. architecture
symbolism in
a) Meaning and
Jo) Social Determinism

Architecture
c) Reality in
dArchitectural Critics
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PURBANCHAL UNTVERSITY
2015
Bachelor of Architecture/Sixth
Semester/ Final
Time: 03:00 hrs.
Full Marks:
BEG319AR-VA: Vernacular Architecture 80/Pass Marks: 32
(Elective-I) (New Course)
Candidates are required to give their answers in
as practicable. their own words as far

Figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Group A
Answer ALL questions.
5x12-60
1. What is vernacular
architecture? What is the importance of
vernacular architecture? Discuss about
the developmental
approach in Vernacular Architecture.
2 How does climate play
vital role in
development of local
architecture? Discuss about the vernacular
response in arctic
climate, desert/hot climate, monsoon climate and continental
climate.
3. Explain about any five types of settlement
pattern with their
characteristics.
4. Discuss about the properties as well as use of any four types of
building material in vernacular architecture.
5. Discuss about the Magar Architecture.

Group B
6. Write short notes on any FOUR:
4x5-20
(a) House form in Ladakh
(b) Igloo in Arctic climate
(c) Tharu Architecture in Dang

(d) Vernacular Architecture as "Architecture without Architects"

(e) Architecture below ground

 PURBANCHAL UNIVERSITY
2014 ( N e )
Bachelor of Architecture/Sixth Semester/ Final
Time: 01:30 hrs. Full Marks: 40/Pass Marks: 16
BEG320AR: Design Theory II

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far
as practicable.

Figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Answer FoUR questions. llustratjons with sketches are highly
admirable.
and role of
1. What is orientation? Explain the importance
10
orientation in architecture with examples.

Or
behavior in built
the social factors affecting
What are
and social
architecture determinism
environment? Explain
determinism.
Illustrate with
between space and place?
What is the difference 10
2
examples. and
ordinances
purpose of zoning
the importance and 10
3. Explain
regulations. and
architecture? Explain tangible
process
in 10
What is design
4 with examples.
of design
intangible aspects 5+5
TWOD:
n o t e s o n any
Write s h o r t
and T e n u r e
Ownership
(a) and Territory
Defensible space
(b)
(c) A r c h i t e c t u r a l C r i t i c s
Architecture

Symbolism
in
and
Meaning
(d)
 PURBANCHAL UNIVERSITY
2014 (New)
Bachelor of Architecture/Sixth Semester/ Final
Time: 03:00 hrs. Full Marks: 80/Pass Marks: 32
BEG319AR-VA: Vernacular Architecture (Elective-)

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words

as practicable.
as far

Figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Group A
Answer ALL questions.
5 12-6o
Define vernacular architecture.
..
of vernacular architecture with
Explain the major characteristics
examples.
Or
Discuss about the
importance of vernacular architecture.
Explain about the developmental
architecture with examples. approach in vernacular

How does climate play vital role in

development of local
architecture? Discuss about the vernacular
response in any four
types of climatic region.

Explain about any five types of settlement pattern with their

characteristics.
How does building material play vital role in sustainability of
vernacular architecture? Discuss about the use of any four types
of building material in vernacular architecture.

Discuss about the vernacular architecture in Ladakh.

Group B
Write short notes on any FOUR: 4x5-20
(a) Gurung architecture
(b} Use of stone in vernacular buildings
(c) Architecture in Iran
(d) Tharu Architecture in Dang
(e) Role of social organization in V.A.
( Vernacular Architecture as "Architecture without Architects"
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PURBANCHAL UNIVERSIY
Final Examination-2018 Bm ide ro0ad

97
LEVEL:- B. Arch. (Architecture) /Sixth Semester
SUBJECT:- BEG321AR, Design Studio-VII
2075-06-21
FULL MARKS:- 50
PASS MARKS: 20
90
TIME:- 5:00 hrs.

Design the non gated housing in a given site at Bungamati, Lalitpur

in given land area. 127
Requirements:
12
1. Housing units-3 BHK or 4 BHK (for owner and family) and
assume the other spaces for housing units.
2. Housing typology and plot area as per your design
programme
3. Community building
4. Pocket parking Site Plan
5. Other common facilities as per your requirement site area: 8678 sq.
Temporary Shelter
(17-10-2-2.3)
Drawing requirements:

1. Master plan with hatch planbuilding blocks and

of

landscape (hard /soft) (scale- suitable) [14]

of each typical house units(scale- 1:100) [12]
2. Floor plans
3. Section (1/1)
scale- 1:100 [7]
scale-1:100 171
4. Front Elevatjon (1/1)
3d o r sketches
5.
Programme
and Concept
6.

Core settlement

Bus station

Proposed site
 KHWOPA ENGINEERING COLLEGF
First Assessment 2018
LEVEL:- B. Arch. /Sixth Semester
SUBJECT:- BEG350CI, RCC Design
FULL MARKS: 50
TIME:- 02:00 hr. 2075-04-03 PASS MARKS: 20
Students are expected to explain elaborately with relevant examples and draw
sketches where necessary

Attempt All Questions / Design Code IS456:200 & SP 16 is Allowed.

Determine Moment of resistance of RCC beam with B=250mm

and D = 600mm. Total Bottom bar provided is 2-20dia having
clear cover of 30mm. Take M20 Concrete and FE500 Steel. [101

Design RCC Beam simply supported over span of 6m carrying

Q.2.
uniformly distribúted live load of 50KN/m; If size of beam is
limited to B=300mm x D=600mm. Use M20 grade concrete &
Fe415.steel. [10]
if
Q.3. Find the stirrups required for resistance against shear failure
the factored shear force at the section is 300 kN. Take the beam
tension
width as 300 m m and effective depth as 650 m m with
reinforcement 4-20 mm bars out of which 2-20 dia bar is bent
horizontal. Take Asc 2-
at critical section at angle 450 with
=

20dia bar. Assume M20 concrete and Fe415 steel. 10

beam of 10m
Q.4. Check the deflection criteria of simply supported
4-25dia., Asc= 2-
effective span if b=300mm, D=600mm, Ast
=

25dia. Assume M20 concrete and

Fe415 steel. [10

Write Short Notes (any two) 5+5

Q.5.
Design Philosophies
Over and Under Reinforced Section
Minimum Concrete Cover

Doubly Reinforced RC Section

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 KHWOPA ENGINEERING COLLEGE
First Assessment 2018

EVEL: B. Arch. Architecture/ Sixth Semester

SUBJECT: BEG369CI, Specifications Quantity Surveying and Estimation
FULL MARKS:- 50
TIME:- 02:00 hrs. 2075-04-02 PASS MARKS: 20
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.

Answer all the Questions. Assume necessary data if required.

1 a Define Estimation and its requirement of estimate 3+3

b List out 12 items of work and its payment of mode? 4
Q.2 Prepared rough estimate of a primary school building for 800
students, in order to assess the amount of fund. You collected
the following Information; now calculate the fund for the budget
sanction for the same block.
Given,
i) Carpet area per student = 1.5 sqm.
11 Area occupied by wall, corridor, veranda, lavatory, etc = 35% of

the plinth area.

iii) Plinth area rate of the building for civil works = Nrs: 13000 per
m^2.
iv Extra for electrification, water supply and sanitation worlks =20%
of civil work.
v Contingency=3% of total cost. [6
Q.3. Explain with figure the various methods for the Calculating
Quantities of items. [6]
List out the types of estimate and explain Revised estimate. [3+31
.4. a)
Define detail estimate and how do you prepare Detail estimate
b)
33]
Estimate the quantities of following items with the given figure
Q.5.
below
a Earthwork in excavation
Column, Tie Beam)
b RCOC work (Footing, Foundation Beam,
c) Brick Soling in foundation and room
Brick work in foundation
16
d)
Section && Plan are attached with this question.

The End
 KHWOPA ENGINEERING COLLEGEE
SECONDASSESSMENT 2018

Semester
EL- B. Arch. (Sixth
BJECT:-BEG350CI,RCC Design FULL MARKS:- 50
PASS MARKS:- 20
ME:- 02:00 hr. 2075-05-14
and draw sketches
adents are expected to explain elaborately with relevant examples
ere necessary.

allowed.
Attempt ALL questions. IS 456-2000 / SP16 are

of circular column
Q.1.a) Explain the steps to carry-out the design
with spiral reinforcement. 6
Factored axial load of 1200
b Design a square column to carry a
and bi-axial bending moment of Mux=50KN-m and
KN
450mm and
Muy=40KN-m. The size of section is 450mm x

effective length of column is 3m. Design and draw ties also. Use

M20 concrete & Fe4 15 steel. [10]

slab for effective span, if

having 4 m x 6 m
Q.2. Design a a room

floor finish are 3 KN/m2 and 2.0

super imposed load and
concrete and Fe415 steel.
KN/m2 respectively. Adopt M20 grade
Also sketch the plan of
Slab has one long edge discontinuous.
reinforcement detailing. [15+3]

for a square column 400mmx400mm carrying

footing
.3. a) Design a
bar. The
a n axial load
of 800 kN with 8-20dia longitudinal
of soil is 150 KN/m2 with 1.5 m
allowable bearing capacity
of foundation. Use M20
corncrete & Fe415 steel. 10
depth

stair.
to carry out the design of dog-legged
b)Write steps

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 K H W O P AE N G I N E E I R I N GC O L L E G E

F i r s tA s s e s s m e n t 2018

Semester
FULL MARKS:- 50
Housing]

PASSMARKS:- 20
/Sixth Cost
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A r c h i t e c t u r e

E l e c t i v e

:B. B E G 3 1 9 L C ,

as
p r a c t i c a b l e .

2075-04-04
as
far
CT: own
words

their
in
02:00 hrs. their
a n s w e r s

togive
required

w h e r e v e r

requested

are s k e t c h e s

ates a n s w e r
with

ortyour of
role
the
and
e m p tA l l Q u e s t i o n s
about
LML [2+8 10
Explain
Housing.
effective
planning.

Definc
cost
infrastructures in Housing.

Cost
1. Low 5+5-10]
physical to
approaches

2 (two)
a b o u t any
Discuss
conventional 9
. 2. the
than |10]
cheaper
s t r u c t u r e
is
building?
bearing s t r u c t u r e

load framed
Why
3 thick pillar
system
Support
your
a n s w e r

[10]
planning.
house
row
about the
Discuss

. 4. with sketches.
4 x2.5

Write short notes masonry.

block
concrete

. 5. Hollow
cement

Area of a n
opening8
(11 block masonry.

Cast s t o n e
(ii)
(iv) Building Plan.

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UNIT TEST -2016/2073
LEVEL:-B.Arch./Sixth Semester
SUBJECT:- BEG319VA, Elective - I (Vernacular Architecture)
FULL MARKS:- 25
TIME:-01:00 hr. 2073/03/17 PASS MARKS:- 100

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.

Figure in the margin indicates full marks.

Attempt ALL questions.

Group 'A 2x10-201

1. Define vernacular architecture? Discuss about some of the
.
practices done in Vernacular Architecture.

of local materials sustainable

you think the
are
Q. 2. Why do use

in vernacular architecture? Discuss about the vernacular

response in desert, monsoon and arctic climate.

Group BB

Q. 3. Write short notes on any one:

a. Compact settlement

b. Developmental approach in Vernacular Architecture

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Sixth Semester Assessment 2016
LEVEL:-B. Arch. (Architecture)/Sixth Semester
sUBJECT:- BEG319VA, Elective - I [Vernacular Architecture]

FULL MARKS:- 80
TIME:- 03:00 hrs. 2073-05-22 PASS MARKS: 32
Candidates are requested to give their answers in thelir own words as far as practicable

Attempt ALL questions.

Group 'A' 5x 12=60
. 1 . Discuss about the importance of Vernacular Architecture in
Nepal with suitable examples and explain about the role of
conservation in Vernacular Architecture.

Q. 2. Why is climate an important physical factor to be considered in

Vernacular Architecture? Discuss about climate responsive
design in any six types of climatic region.

b.3. How does infrastructure play role in development of any

settlement? Explain about the characteristics and advantages of
compact settlement, grid settlement, clustered settlement and
dispersed settlement pattern with suitable examples.

.4. How are locally available materials sustainable resources?

Discuss about the characteristics and use of any six types of
building material in vernacular architecture.
.5. Discuss about vernacular architecture of Iran

Group BB 5x4-20
6. Write short notes on any four:
a. House form of Gurungs
b. Geography as a "dynamic interplay between need and resource"
c. Architecture in Egypt.
d. some of practices in Vernacular Architecture in Nepal
e. Role of social organization in Vernacular architecture
f. Brahmin House

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UNIT TEST -2015

Semester
Arch./Sixth Architecture)
(Vernacular
LEVEL:-B. Elective I FULL MARKS:-25
-

BEG318AR,
SUBJECT:- PASS MARKS:- 10
2072/04/10

TIME:-01:00hr. answers in their own words a s

far a s practicable.
their
are required to give
Candidates
indicates full marks.
the margin
Figure in

t e m p t ALL questions.

Architecture? Discuss
Discuss about the
the
is Vernacular
o.1. What Architecture with some
of Vernacular
developmental approach
of practices in vernacular
Architecture. 8
examples

sustainable in vernacular
available material be
.2 How can locally
the of earth, stone, timber &
Architecture/ Discuss about
use

material in Vernacular
animal product as a building
8]
Architecture?

of Vernacular
. "Climate plays vital role in development
architectural response
Architecture." Discuss it with reference to

in desert, continental & monsoon climate. 8

Note: one marks for neatness.]

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UNIT TEST 2073
Semester
LEVEL: B. Arch./Sixth
SIIRJECT:- BEG318AR, EIeCIve - | (Vernacular Architands..

FULL MARKS:-25
TIME-01:00hr. 2073/09/13 PASS MARKS:- 10
dafes are required to give n e r answers in ther own words as far as practicable
indicates full marks.
Figure in the margin

Attempt ALL questions.

Group A'
.1. Define vernacular architecture and its importance. How
[1012-20
were various material used in Vernacular Architecture
and discuss about their sustainable
aspect?

What are the factors that influence any settlement to

grow? Discuss about the characteristics and examples of

Compact settlement, organic settlement , grid settlement
and linear settlement.

Group BB Ix5=5

Write short notes on any one:

Architecture
a. factors that influence Vernacular
"Architecture without
b.Vernacular Architecture as

Architects"

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LEVEL: - B. Arch.
(Architecture) 111/11
sUBJECT: -

BEG 321AR,
Design Studio VI
TIME:- 05:00 hrs.
OO
Date: 2074/08/12 FULL MARKS: 50
PASS MARKS: -

25

Design cost effective rural housing

units for low and middie O
income group on the given site a s
per Tules and regulation of
housing policies, building codes and buiiding bye- laws for rura
housing The site is located at Giran Chaur near Dhurmus and
suntali basti.

Total Site Arca: 100 m X 120 m[l.2 hectare)

8 m wide approach road 1acimg East o the site
per your design studio
Assune popu.ation density as

exercse

shouid be contextual for rural

Planning and design

setting and life style data and

spaces and required
other iecessary
Assume
a s per
requirement of your design.
information

Drawing Requirements:

05 SITE PLAN (Not To Scale)

1. Concept
with zone (1 250) 115
Master plan individual
units (1 1001
2. of
B. All floor plans
Elevation s
fany two sidej 10
sectional
Profile
05
C.
D. 3-D Sketches
 PURBANCHAL UNIVERSI
Final Examination -2018

LEVEL:- B. Arch. (Architecture) / Sixth Semester

FULL MARKS:- 50
SUBJECT: BEG321AR, Design Studio-VI
2075-06-21 PASSMARKS:- 20
TIME: 5:00 hrs.

Design the non gated housing in a given site at Bungamati, Lalitpur

in given land area.

Requirements:
1. Housing units- 3 BHK or (for owner and family) and
4 BHK
assume the other spaces for housing units.

2. Housing typology and plot area as per your design

programme
3 Community building
4. Pocket parking
5. Other common facilities as per your requirement

Drawing requirements:
1. Master plan plan of building blocks and
with hatch

landscape(hard /soft) (scale- suitable) [14]

house units(scale- 1:100) [12]
2. Floor plans ofeach typical BganallPand

3. Section (1/1)
scale- 1:100 [71
Front Elevation (1/1) scale-1:100 [71
4
3d or sketches
[5] Core settlement
5.
6. Programme and Concept Bungamati.Bus station

Proposed site