B. Arch. (Fourth Year) EXAMINATION, 2018
SPECIFICATION WRITING
(2008 PATTERN)
Time Three Hours Maximum Marks 100
N.B. All questions are compulsory
(ii Figures to right hand side indicate marks.
(iii Answers to the two sections should be written in separate
answer-books.
Section-I
1. Define specification writing. Discuss open and closed specifications

Or
Explain importance of specifications in bungalow projects.
Explain with examples what you mean by standard and performance
specifications
2. Discuss the detailed specifications for RCC staircase.
Or
Explain difference in writing brief specifications for brick masonry
and stone masonry.
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3. Write brief specifications for (any three)
Dry Rubble Masonry
R.C.C. Slabs
Marble Flooring
Neeru plaster
Oil bound Distemper.
4. Write Material Specifications for (any three)
Glass
Timber
Bricks
Stone
Aggregate.
Section-II
5. Write short notes on (any four)
Elevators
Road specifications
Types of Air-conditioning Systems
Acoustical Partitions
Types of Fire Detectors
Ramps for Differently abled persons
Renewable Energy resources
Fencing Systems.
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6. Explain the function of (any four)
Fireproof Doors
Smoke detectors
Biogas plants
Manhole
Disconnecting Chamber
Compressors.
7. Write names of manufacturer for the materials (any ten)
Glass
Indian Water Closet
Water pipes
Cement
Ceramic Tiles
Laminates
Escalators
Air-conditioner
Elevators
Mangalore Tiles
Wallpapers.