B.TechSemester 42025-26Building Science And EngineeringBOE414

Building Science And Engineering (BOE414) - AKTU Question Paper 2025-26

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This is the official AKTU Building Science And Engineering Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 4, academic session 2025-26. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech

Semester:Semester 4

Session:2025-26

University:AKTU / UPTU

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Questions Asked in 2025-26

Building Science And Engineering (BOE414) — complete question paper · 70 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 02 x 7 = 14

a
Define the primary purpose of a Plinth in a building structure
b
Define Building Orientation and name one factor that influences it
c
What is the permissible limit of pH value for drinking water as per Indian Standards?
d
State the permissible limit of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in drinking water as per Indian standards
e
What is the function of a Gable Band in a masonry structure?
f
What is the role of a Video Management System (VMS) in urban security?
g
How does GIS-based Visualization assist in city infrastructure management?

Section BAttempt any three of the following: 07 x 3 = 21

a
Define the various components of a building and explain the functional differences between load-bearing and framed structures
b
Compare the IGBC Rating System with other green building certifications. What are the primary benefits for a developer to seek these ratings?
c
Discuss the harmful effects of excessive fluoride and iron in drinking water and why their concentrations must be monitored. (SEM. IV) THEORY EXAMINATION 2025-26 BUILDING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
d
Describe general guidelines for making masonry houses earthquake-resistant
e
Explain how the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) aids smart city management

Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 07 x 1 = 07

a
Describe the various types of bathroom fittings like WC, cistern, and washbasin, explaining their importance in maintaining domestic hygiene
b
Describe the components and working of a Rain Water Harvesting system in a residential building
a
Describe how building orientation can help in reducing energy consumption
b
Explain how proper window placement and room orientation can enhance daylighting and ventilation
a
List three common water-borne diseases and suggest basic hygienic practices to control their spread in a community
b
Identify the common sources of water for buildings and explain the factors that determine the average daily water demand. (SEM. IV) THEORY EXAMINATION 2025-26 BUILDING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
a
Why is vertical steel reinforcement provided at the corners of masonry walls, and how does it help during an earthquake?
b
What are Seismic Zones? Discuss the requirements for openings (doors/windows) in bearing walls to ensure structural safety during an earthquake
a
How does the use of AI and GIS-based visualization help city administrators in predictive modeling and asset management?
b
Define the concept of a Smart City and list four essential features that improve the quality of life for its citizens

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.