JNTU Kakinada B-Tech 4-2 GREEN BUILDINGS R13 April 2018 Question Paper

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
GREEN BUILDINGS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer ALL sub questions from Part-A
Answer any THREE questions from Part-B
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PART ?A (22 Marks)1. a) Define green building. [4]
b) What is ferro-concrete? [4]
c) What are non conventional energy resources? [3]
d) How solar energy is converted to electrical energy? [3]
e) Define passive cooling. [4]
f) Define the term LEED. [4]

PART ?B (3×16 = 48 Marks)2. a) Explain in detail about advantages and short comings of green buildings. [8]
b) Explain the planning criteria for daylight, ventilation and storm water drainage. [8]

3. a) Write detailed notes on eco-friendly materials for green buildings. [8]
b) Explain the alternative technologies used in green building. [8]

4. a) What is need to conserve energy and water in buildings? [8]
b) Explain the techniques to convert waste into energy in residential complexes and
gated communities.
[8]

5. a) Explain about any fully solar energy based building in India. [8]
b) Explain the solar energy potentiality in India. [8]

6. a) Explain the passive cooling techniques in green buildings. [8]
b) How the climate design in green buildings can be conducted? [8]

7. a) What is purpose of green rating system and explain its objectives? [8]
b) What are the advantages of modular waste water treatment systems? [8]

Code No: RT42013F
Set No. 1
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