MNM JAIN SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

MODEL EXAM
AR 8522 – BUILDING SERVICES – II Max. Marks. 100
PART – A 10x2 = 20

1. Define OHM’s Law.

2. State Kirchoff’s first law.
3. State the wavelength of visible light in electromagnetic radiation.
4. What is Daylight Factor?
5. Mention the lighting level for the following uses :
a. Sunlight b. Full moon c. Normal Office d. Supermarkets
6. What is a luminaire?
7. What is sound wave and sound intensity?
8. What are NC curves?
9. Define frequency.
10. What is tone?
PART – B 5x16 = 80
11. Discuss energy efficient systems and any one renewable energy resources in detail.
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12. List the components of the electrical systems essential for an apartment building consisting
of sixteen flats. Deaw a schematic electrical layout and explain.
13. Explain the Principles of illumination :
a. Luminous Flux
b. Luminous intensity
c. Illuminance
d. Luminance

OR

14. Compare the characteristics of halogen lamps and LED lamps and write their applications.
15. Explain the procedure for calculating lighting levels using Lumen method.
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16. Give a proposal for lighting design for an office complex and mention the mandatory lighting
levels required in each space.
17. What is the difference between
a. Noise reduction Coefficient {NRC}
b. Sound Transmission Class(STC)
c. Impact Insulation Class (IIC)
d. Absorption co-efficient

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18. On what basis are sound absorbing material classified? Discuss in detail the characteristics
and uses of each one of them.
19. An auditorium of volumn 1000 cubic meter is having a seating capacity of 150 persons.
Calculate the reverberation time when
1. The hall is empty
2. With full capacity of audience
3. Audience occupying only cushioned chairs. Use the following data:
S.No Surface Area Co- efficient of Absorption
1 Plaster wall 115 sqm 0.03
2 Wooden Floor 140 sqm 0.06
3 Wooden door 25sqm 0.06
4 Plastered Ceiling 150sqm 0.04
5 Cushioned Chair 12nos 1.00

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20. Examine the factors influencing hearing conditions in an auditorium and suggest
acoustic design considerations to be adopted for an auditorium design.