Download GTU (Gujarat Technological University) BE/BTech (Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology) 2018 Winter 6th Sem New 2160603 Railway Bridge And Tunnel Engineering Previous Question Paper
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER ?VI (NEW) EXAMINATION ? WINTER 2018
Subject Code:2160603 Date:27/11/2018
Subject Name:Railway, Bridge & Tunnel Engineering
Time: 02:30 PM TO 05:00 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) Enlist the different gauges used in India. 03
(b) Write short note on Mono rails. 04
(c) What are the functions of rails? Explain the various types of rails in use. 07
Q.2 (a) Define the following:
i) Ruling gradient ii) Pusher gradient iii) Momentum gradient
03
(b) Discuss factors affecting site selection of bridge. 04
(c) Explain ?negative super elevation?. State the circumstances under which it
is provided.
07
OR
(c) 5
o
curve diverges from a main curve of 4
o
in an opposite direction in the
layout of a broad gauge yard. If the speed on the main curve is restricted to
54.33 kmph, determine the speed restriction on the branch line. Assume
permissible cant deficiency as 7.5 cm.
07
Q.3 (a) Explain resistance due to friction that locomotive in motion has to
overcome.
03
(b)
Explain Track Drainage.
04
(c) Draw the neat sketch of simple left hand turnout and show its various
component parts. Explain the working principle of the turnout.
07
OR
Q.3 (a) Give the purpose of railway station. 03
(b) Explain causes of rail accidents and their remedial measures in brief. 04
(c) What are the facility requirements of railway station? 07
Q.4 (a) Write types and function of bearing. 03
(b)
Discuss stages involved in bridge investigation.
04
(c) What is ?economic span? of a bridge? Derive the expression for economic
span of bridge.
07
OR
Q.4 (a) Give classification of bridge based on super structure. 03
(b) Explain various defects in bridge. 04
(c) Write Short note on ?maintenance of bridges?. 07
Q.5 (a) Define the terms:
i) Water way ii) Afflux iii) Free board
03
(b) Discuss the drainage system in tunnel construction. 04
(c) Discuss any one method of tunneling in hard rock. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Write a short note on Scour depth. 03
(b) Write safety precautions in tunnel construction. 04
(c) Explain various methods of tunnel ventilation. 07
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER ?VI (NEW) EXAMINATION ? WINTER 2018
Subject Code:2160603 Date:27/11/2018
Subject Name:Railway, Bridge & Tunnel Engineering
Time: 02:30 PM TO 05:00 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) Enlist the different gauges used in India. 03
(b) Write short note on Mono rails. 04
(c) What are the functions of rails? Explain the various types of rails in use. 07
Q.2 (a) Define the following:
i) Ruling gradient ii) Pusher gradient iii) Momentum gradient
03
(b) Discuss factors affecting site selection of bridge. 04
(c) Explain ?negative super elevation?. State the circumstances under which it
is provided.
07
OR
(c) 5
o
curve diverges from a main curve of 4
o
in an opposite direction in the
layout of a broad gauge yard. If the speed on the main curve is restricted to
54.33 kmph, determine the speed restriction on the branch line. Assume
permissible cant deficiency as 7.5 cm.
07
Q.3 (a) Explain resistance due to friction that locomotive in motion has to
overcome.
03
(b)
Explain Track Drainage.
04
(c) Draw the neat sketch of simple left hand turnout and show its various
component parts. Explain the working principle of the turnout.
07
OR
Q.3 (a) Give the purpose of railway station. 03
(b) Explain causes of rail accidents and their remedial measures in brief. 04
(c) What are the facility requirements of railway station? 07
Q.4 (a) Write types and function of bearing. 03
(b)
Discuss stages involved in bridge investigation.
04
(c) What is ?economic span? of a bridge? Derive the expression for economic
span of bridge.
07
OR
Q.4 (a) Give classification of bridge based on super structure. 03
(b) Explain various defects in bridge. 04
(c) Write Short note on ?maintenance of bridges?. 07
Q.5 (a) Define the terms:
i) Water way ii) Afflux iii) Free board
03
(b) Discuss the drainage system in tunnel construction. 04
(c) Discuss any one method of tunneling in hard rock. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Write a short note on Scour depth. 03
(b) Write safety precautions in tunnel construction. 04
(c) Explain various methods of tunnel ventilation. 07
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