Download GTU B.Tech 2020 Winter 5th Sem 3150611 Transportation Engineering Question Paper

Download GTU (Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad) B.Tech/BE (Bachelor of Technology/ Bachelor of Engineering) 2020 Winter 5th Sem 3150611 Transportation Engineering Previous Question Paper

Seat No.: ________
Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE- SEMESTER?V (NEW) EXAMINATION ? WINTER 2020
Subject Code:3150611 Date:29/01/2021
Subject Name:Transportation Engineering
Time:10:30 AM TO 12:30 PM Total Marks: 56
Instructions:
1. Attempt any FOUR questions out of EIGHT questions.

2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.

3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.


MARKS



Q.1 (a) What are the different modes of transportation? Write the importance
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of it in context to socio-economic development.

(b) Draw the detail cross section of highway, showing all the components
04
of it. Explain the use of Camber

(c) Define sight distance. Derive an expression for calculation of stopping
07
sight distance on a highway.


Q.2 (a) Differentiate between Flexible and Rigid Pavement
03

(b) Write the objective and classification of highway maintenance works
04

(c) Write in detail the reason of failure and suggestion for improvement
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of following distresses in pavement
(i) Potholes, (ii) Elegator cracking
Q.3 (a) What are the advantages of common rail gauge throughout the nation?
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(b) Draw the cross section of permanent way showing all components of
04
it. Write the importance of rail.

(c) Write a note on "Coning of wheel"
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Q.4 (a) Define Creep in rail. Write the theory behind it
03

(b) Draw the diagram of the "Points & Crossing" showing all components
04
of it in detail

(c) Write a note on "Junction and terminal"
07
Q.5 (a) What are the different traffic control devices? Explain in detail about
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the warning sign.

(b) Enlist the different types of parking? Explain at list one advantage of
04
each type of parking.

(c) Draw the typical diagram of harbour showing all components. Write
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down the importance of Jetty, turning basin and Breakwater.



Q.6 (a) Define: (i) Running Speed
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(ii) Spot Speed
(iii) Volume

(b) Enlist different types of traffic surveys. What is the significance of
04
Delay studies?

(c) What are the different points to be taken care while selecting the site
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for airport?
Q.7 (a) Enlist the different components of Airport. Explain the importance of
03
Taxiway.

(b) Where and why super elevation is required?
04

(c) Enlist the test on aggregates. Explain any one in detail.
07



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Q.8 (a) Differentiate between Dry dock & Wet dock
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(b) Explain in detail about where and why transition curve is required?
04
(c) Derive an expression for finding the extra widening required on
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horizontal curve

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