Important RGPV Question
CE- 503 (B) Construction Planning & Management
V Sem, CE
UNIT 1-Preliminary and detailed investigation methods:
Q.1) Explain why planning is necessary. Describe various steps
for planning a project.
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Q.2) Explain in brief the difference between PERT and CPM
network.
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Q.3) Discuss the social aspects of construction management.
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Q.4) What do you understand by job layout? Prepare the job layout for construction of a multipurpose river valley project across a major river.
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Q.5) What are objectives and principles of Planning? Discuss in brief.
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UNIT 2-Construction equipments:
Q.1) What do you mean by dredging? List out the types of
equipment used for dredging.
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Q.2) Compare the characteristics and application of different
types of earth excavating equipments.
(RGPV June 2020)
UNIT 3- Contracts:
Q.1) Discuss the different criteria by which a contract can be
terminated.
(RGPV Dec 2020)
Q.2) List and explain the different forms of contracts with
respect to suitability, advantage and disadvantages.
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Q.3) Describe the following.
i) Lump-sum contract
ii) Cost plus bid free contract
iii) Guaranteed Maximum contract
iv) Negotiated Contract
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Q.4) Write a note on tender and tender notices.
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Q.5) Write an explanatory note on the powers of arbitrators.
(RGPV June 2020)
UNIT 4- Specifications & Public Works Accounts:
Q.1) Explain the principles of writing specifications. Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of open specifications.
(RGPV Dec 2020)
Q.2) Write specification for the following :
i) Road Work ii) Brick Work
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Q.3) What is specification writing? Discuss the importance
along with its type.
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UNIT 5-Site Organization & Systems Approach to Planning:
Q.1) Explain the salient features of the Minimum Wages Act
and the Payment of wages act about fixing the terms of
employment of construction labour.
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Q.2) Write a brief note on the ‘IS Code’ that are available regarding safety in construction. Comment on their adequacy.
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Q.3) What are objectives and principles of Planning? Discuss in brief.
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EXTRA QUESTIONS-
Q.1) Explain ACID property in detail.
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Q.2) Classify the types of earthwork equipment’s? Mention its
uses.
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Q.3) Discuss the different criteria by which a contract can be
terminated.
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Q.4) Write specification for the following :
i) External brick wall
ii) R.C.C. columns
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Q.5) Illustrate the various factors involved in selection of
equipment for earthwork.
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Q.6) Define: (i) Event (ii) Activity (iii) Network. Find the expected time for completion of project for the activities tabled below. Draw the network diagram. (RGPV Dec 2020)
Q.7) For the network having following details determine
optimum duration and corresponding minimum cost. Indirect
cost = Rs. 2500 / week. (RGPV Dec 2020)
Q.8) What do you mean by LOB technique? Enumerate the steps
taken in scheduling with LOB and how is it advantageous
in construction field.
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Q.9) Find the TE and TL of all events of the network given below:
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Q.10) The following table gives the activities in a construction
project and other relevant information :
i) Draw the network for the project
ii) Find the critical path
iii) Find free float and independent float for each activity.
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Q.11) Define the following terms.
a) Technical Analysis
b) Economical Analysis
c) Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) and Security Deposit (SD)
d) Scrutiny and Acceptance of tenders
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