CE-703-D Building Services - Nov 2022 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aExplain the water treatment DBP mitigation in swimming pool systems.
   How to answer

   • Define DBPs in swimming pools and formation from chlorination
   • List water treatment steps: filtration, pH control, chlorination
   • Explain DBP mitigation measures: precursor removal, alternative disinfection, ventilation, monitoring
2. 7 Marks
   bWrite about the different types of water supply systems for multistored buildings and types of water supply pipes.
   How to answer

   • List water supply systems for multistoreyed buildings: direct, indirect, hydro-pneumatic
   • Explain each system with application
   • List types of water supply pipes: GI, PVC, CPVC, copper with properties
3. 7 Marks
   aBriefly explain about the building which are classified as NBC of India.
   How to answer

   • State NBC of India and its objective
   • List classification of buildings by occupancy/use
   • Briefly describe each group
4. 7 Marks
   bHow do you calculate lift requirements and write about the various types of lift controlling system with neat diagram?
   How to answer

   • Explain factors for lift requirement: population, handling capacity, waiting time
   • Outline calculation steps/formula
   • Describe types of lift control systems with neat diagram
5. 7 Marks
   aExplain the fire protection requirements for high rise buildings and fire safety provisions in lifts.
   How to answer

   • List fire protection requirements for high-rise as per NBC
   • Explain active and passive provisions
   • Explain fire safety provisions specific to lifts: fire lift, pressurization, intercom
6. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss about the working mechanism of escalators.
   How to answer

   • Define escalator and its components
   • Explain drive, steps, handrail mechanism
   • Describe working cycle and safety devices
7. 5 Marks
   aWrite a short note on: Hydrants Installation
   How to answer

   • Define hydrants and types
   • Explain installation components and layout
   • State maintenance and code requirements
8. 5 Marks
   bWrite a short note on: Carbon dioxide storing system
   How to answer

   • Define CO2 storing system purpose
   • Explain cylinders, piping and discharge mechanism
   • State applications and safety precautions
9. 4 Marks
   cWrite a short note on: Service duct escape route
   How to answer

   • Define service duct and escape route concept
   • Explain design requirements for fire escape
   • State NBC provisions for duct enclosure
10. 7 Marks
    aWrite the common causes of fire and explain any four fire fighting system in detail.
    How to answer

    • List common causes of fire: electrical, cooking, smoking, storage
    • Select any four fire fighting systems
    • Explain each system working in detail
11. 7 Marks
    bHow would you control noise at the stage of planning of building? Explain in brief.
    How to answer

    • Define noise and planning stage control concept
    • Explain site layout, zoning, orientation measures
    • Explain barriers, landscaping and material selection
12. 7 Marks
    aExplain about the factors that are needed in the acoustic design of an auditorium.
    How to answer

    • Define acoustic design objectives
    • Explain factors: reverberation, shape, volume, absorption
    • Explain seating, materials and sound distribution
13. 7 Marks
    bBriefly explain the difference between unitary and central air condition system and what are the various types explain it with a neat diagram?
    How to answer

    • Define unitary vs central air conditioning
    • Compare capacity, control, application in table
    • Describe various types with neat diagram
14. 7 Marks
    aExplain any four access control systems in Building security.
    How to answer

    • Define access control in building security
    • List types: biometric, card, PIN, CCTV-based
    • Explain any four systems with working
15. 7 Marks
    bDiscuss about the design of car parking system with neat diagram.
    How to answer

    • State car parking types and space standards
    • Explain design: layout, circulation, ramps
    • Present neat layout diagram with dimensions
16. 4 Marks
    aWrite a short note on: Land scaping and Horticulture
    How to answer

    • Define landscaping and horticulture scope
    • Explain elements and benefits in buildings
    • State maintenance aspects
17. 4 Marks
    bWrite a short note on: Difference between the lift and Escalator
    How to answer

    • Define lift and escalator
    • Compare on capacity, speed, application in table
    • State selection criteria
18. 3 Marks
    cWrite a short note on: Working fire control systems
    How to answer

    • Define working fire control systems
    • List detection, alarm and suppression components
    • Explain operation sequence
19. 3 Marks
    dWrite a short note on: Algae control in swimming pool
    How to answer

    • Define algae problem in swimming pools
    • Explain causes and health effects
    • Explain control: chlorination, pH, algaecides, filtration