Download GTU B.Tech 2020 Winter 8th Sem 180602 Dock Harbour And Airport Engineering Question Paper

Download GTU (Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad) B.Tech/BE (Bachelor of Technology/ Bachelor of Engineering) 2020 Winter 8th Sem 180602 Dock Harbour And Airport Engineering Previous Question Paper

Seat No.: ________
Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE- SEMESTER?VIII (OLD) EXAMINATION ? WINTER 2020
Subject Code:180602 Date:19/01/2021
Subject Name:Dock Harbour & Airport Engineering
Time:02:00 PM TO 04:00 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.
Q.1 (a) Compare the road, air and water transport.
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(b) Describe the function of key components of an aircraft with neatly labeled sketch.
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Q.2 (a) Write short notes on i) Dredging ii) Air Traffic Control
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(b) Discuss the role of navigational aids. Highlight the navigational aids used in air
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and sea transport with their suitability.



Q.3 (a) Compare the following: repair docks, floating docks. Describe the operation of
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lock gates.

(b) Write the Airport classification and list the air airport authorities in India.
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Q.4 (a) Discuss the function and types of breakwaters.
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(b) Write notes on: i) effect of waves and tides on marine structures ii) Coastal protection.
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Q.5 (a) Write a short note on port amenities with sketch.
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(b) Describe wind rose diagram and its application in runway design.
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Q.6 (a) Describe the following: i) ware house ii) tidal basin iii) wet dock iv) fender v)
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jetty vi) dolphin vii) littoral drift

(b) Describe the elements of airport terminal and functions of terminal building.
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Q.7 (a) Explain briefly various factors affecting site selection of an airport.
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(b) Discuss the methods for deciding runway length.
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Q.8 (a) Write short note on: i) Instrument Landing System (ILS) ii) Apron and Hangar
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(b) The length of runway under standard condition is 1600mt. The airport site has an
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elevation of 275mt and its reference temperature is 32.4?C. If the runway is to be
constructed with an effective gradient of 0.20%, calculate corrected length of
runway.
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