Download GTU (Gujarat Technological University) BE/BTech (Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology) 2019 Summer 6th Sem Old 160603 Railway Bridge And Tunnel Engineering Previous Question Paper
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER ?VI(OLD) ? EXAMINATION ? SUMMER 2019
Subject Code:160603 Date:10/05/2019
Subject Name: Railway Bridge & Tunnel Engineering
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks
Q.1 (a) Define ballast. Enlist functions of ballast and requirements of ideal ballast material. 07
(b) Enlist various methods for measurement of creep. Explain any one in detail. 07
Q.2 (a) Explain Centralized Traffic Control and Automatic Traffic Control.. 07
(b) Enumerate various factors affecting choice of gauge. 07
OR
(b) Enlist various measures to minimize wear of rail. 07
Q.3 (a) What are the causes of failure of railway embankment? Suggest remedial measures to
check it.
07
(b) Enlist advantages and disadvantages of constructing shaft in tunnel work. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Enlist various methods of tunneling in hard rock. Explain any two in detail. 07
(b) Enlist various factors controlling the alignment of railway track. Explain any two in
detail.
07
Q.4 (a) Describe different types of surveys to be carried out in case of a new railway project. 07
(b) Classify the bridges in various types considering various factors. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Enlist Ideal bridge site characteristics. 07
(b) Enlist various types of low cost bridges. Explain any one in detail with sketches. 07
Q.5 (a) Enumerate different causes of accidents in tunnels. Enlist safety measures to be
adopted to overcome it.
07
(b) Explain: Lining in tunnel. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Write in detail the procedure of routine maintenance of railway track. 07
(b) Write short note on Marshalling Yard. 07
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