THEORY EXAMINATION (SEM–VIII) 2016-17 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN

Section A 
 

Section A contains short questions that test basic concepts of CAD software, modelling, and design tools used in civil engineering.

More Example Questions from Section A:

Use of CAD in civil engineering.

What are environmental engineering softwares?

What are 2D modelling softwares?

Explain concept of 3D and 4D modelling.

Define soft computing.

Name two structural design softwares.

What are limitations of design softwares?

Name earthquake resistant design softwares.

What are computational tools used in high-rise construction?

What is modular programming?

Section B – Description (with More Questions)

Section B contains medium-length questions that require explanation of CAD applications, software roles, and modelling techniques.

More Example Questions from Section B:

What is neural network? Explain its application in civil engineering.

Define expert system and its use in geotechnical engineering.

How to prepare plan and elevation of a building using CAD?

Explain role of software in plumbing design of apartments.

What are advantages of CAD over traditional design?

Discuss concept of 2D, 3D and 4D building modelling.

How to analyze RCC beam using structural software?

Explain geotechnical software used for deep foundation design.

Discuss software applications in environmental engineering.

Explain use of CAD in structural analysis.

Section C 

Section C contains long questions that require detailed explanations, design problems, and application of CAD software in real engineering projects.

More Example Questions from Section C:

Discuss use of software packages in waterlogged area planning.

Design RCC dome of INTZ water tank.

Explain role of environmental software in drainage planning.

Describe modelling of RCC frame structure.

Explain software applications in structural design.

Discuss advanced modelling techniques in CAD.

Explain use of simulation tools in construction planning.