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Third Semester B.E. (Civil) Degree Examination, Dec. 2014/Jan. 2015 (2K6 Scheme) CE – 304 : ARCHITECTURE AND TOWN PLANNING Time : 3 Hours

Max. Marks : 100

Instructions : 1) Answer five full questions by choosing a minimum of two questions from Part A and Part B. 2) All questions carry equal marks. 3) Draw explanatory sketches. PART – A (Architecture) 1. a) Discuss the principles of Architecture in detail.

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b) Write a brief note on the necessity of Architecture.

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2. Describe the role of the following qualities in enhancing the aesthetic aspect in buildings : a) Harmony b) Colour contrast and c) Balance and symmetry. 3. Sketch and explain the different parts of a ‘IONIC’ order as follows :

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a) Base b) Shaft c) Capital and d) Entablature. 4. Write short notes on (any four) of the following : a) Contrast b) Refinement c) Breadth d) Egyptian architecture

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e) Roman buildings. f) Indian Islamic architecture g) Byzantine architecture.

(4×5=20) PART – B (Town Planning)

5. a) List the factors that are necessary for the evolution and growth of towns.

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b) List and sketch the different types of town plans developed during ancient Indian times (eg : Dandaka, Karmika etc.). c) Provide a brief note on Medieval Towns of Europe. 6. a) Explain the necessity and method of conducting i) Traffic survey and ii) Residential survey. b) Briefly write a note on service road and its advantages. 7. a) Elaborate the garden city principle as described by Ebenezer Howard. b) Discuss the different types of land uses seen in an Indian city. 8. Write short notes on the following (any four) : a) Urban roads b) Satellite town c) Village Planning d) Slums e) Public buildings f) Regional planning g) Central business district h) Height zoning.

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