Download PTU. I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) M.Tech. Civil Engg 2nd Semester 74301 ADVANCED TRAFFIC ENGINEERING Question Paper.
Roll No. Total No. of Pages : 01
Total No. of Questions : 08
M.Tech.(Civil Engg.) (2016 Batch) (Sem.?2)
ADVANCED TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Subject Code : MTCE-208
M.Code : 74301
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 100
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES :
1. Attempt any FIVE out of EIGHT questions.
2. Each question carries TWENTY marks.
1. What are the different vehicular characteristics which affect the road design? Briefly
explain.
2. a) Explain traffic capacity, basic capacity, possible capacity and practical capacity.
b) Discuss briefly various factors affecting the practical capacity of road.
3. a) Explain the role of pavement surface characteristics in highway geometric design.
State the factors affecting friction between pavements and tyres of vehicles?
b) Design superelevation required at a horizontal curve of radius 300m for speed of
80kmph. Assume suitable data.
4. a) What are the factors on which overtaking sight distance depends? Explain briefly.
b) Derive an expression for finding stopping sight distance at level and at grades.
5. a) Discuss factors to be considered while designing length of transition curve. Derive an
expression for finding length of transition curve on horizontal alignment of highways.
b) A national highway passing through rolling terrain in heavy rainfall area has a
horizontal curve of radius 500m. Design the length of transition curve assuming
suitable data.
6. a) What are the conditions when traffic rotary is justified? Explain various advantages
and limitations of traffic rotary.
b) Explain grade separated intersections alongwith their advantages and disadvantages.
7. What are the various types of parking facilities designed for traffic needs? Compare kerb
parking with off street parking.
8. With neat sketches show various types of traffic signs, classify them in proper groups.
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