SPPU Civil Engineering (Semester 7)
TQM & MIS in Civil Engineering
May 2017
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


Solve any one question from Q.1(a,b) &Q.2(a,b)
1(a) What are the factors affecting the poor quality and construction?
4 M
1(b) What is PDCA cycle? Explain the application of PDCA cycle for quality achievement of structural designing of a building.
6 M

2(a) Define data and infomation. What are the major differences between them? Explain with the help of suitable example.
6 M
2(b) Give measures to overcome the causes responsible for poor quality of construction.
4 M

Solve any one question from Q.3(a,b) &Q.4(a,b)
3(a) What are the benefits of applying TQM on construction site?
4 M
3(b) State the definiton of Six Sigma. Explain DMAIC and DMADV. What are the differences between the two?
6 M

4(a) What are the obstacles in implementing TQM on construction sites?
4 M
4(b) What are the types of defects? Give two practical examples for each type of defect.
6 M

Solve any one question from Q.5(a,b,c) &Q.6(a,b,c)
5(a) What are the contents of Quality Manual? Describe its structure.
6 M
5(b) Prepare checklist of reinforcement activityat design and concreting stage.
6 M
5(c) What are the advantages and limitation of implmentation of ISO on construction site?
6 M

6(a) Differentiate between Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
5 M
6(b) What are the eight Quality Management Principles adopted by ISO 9001?
8 M
6(c) Write short notes on any two of the following:
i) Management Responsibilty.
ii) Quality Management System.
iii) Product Realization.
5 M

Solve any one question from Q.7(a,b) &Q.8(a,b)
7(a) Write a detailed note on 'Strategic Planning'.
8 M
7(b) What is the 'Cost of Quality? How can it be calculated? Explain with the helop of suitable example.
8 M

8(a) What do you mean by Supply Chain Management? What are the objectives of SCM?
8 M
8(b) Explain in detail 'Kaizen' system in TQM.
8 M

Solve any one question from Q.9(a,b) &Q.10(a,b)
9(a) What data information is required for planning of new road corridor between two megacities?
8 M
9(b) What is meant by Enterprise Resource Planning system? What are its application areas in construction field?
8 M

10(a) What is database management system? What are the advantages of DBMS?
8 M
10(b) Write a detailed note on application of mobile technology in construction industry.
8 M



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