Download AKTU B-Tech 8th Sem 2016-17 NCE062 River Engineering Question Paper

Download AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU) B-Tech 8th Semester (Eight Semester) 2016-17 NCE062 River Engineering Question Paper

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B.TECH.
THEORY EXAMINATION (SEM?VIII) 2016-17
RIVER ENGINEERING
T ime : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100
Note .' Be precise in your answer. In case ofnumericalproblem assume data wherever not provided.
SECTION ? A
1. Explain the following: 10 x 2 = 20
(a) Explain about a grading type of river?
(b) How are the rivers in the alluvial plains classified?
(c) Write a note on delta formation?
(d) Describe about Braided Rivers?
(e) How does Stream restoration works in?uence the social and cultural environment?
(1) What is ?ood plain?
(g) Define sediment?
(h) Outline the merits of Bio-engineering Techniques?
(i) Mention the objectives of river training?
(j) List out the purpose of a gryon?
SECTION ? B
2. Attempt any ?ve of the following questions: 5 x 10 = 50
(a) What do you understand by river morphology? Explain Rosgen classification system of
rivers in detail?
(b) Differentiate between the following :
(i) Flashy and Virgin rivers
(ii) Aggrading and degrading rivers
(c) Describe on the causes of meandering and explain the factors controlling the
meandering process?
(d) What are cut-offs? How are they used for river training?
(e) Explain about the mechanics of alluvial rivers? Also discuss on the socio?cultural
in?uences of stream restoration?
(1) Summarize the different steps involved in the natural channel design and analysis of a
stream?
(g) What are the uses of guide banks? Explain the salient features of guide banks?
(h) Write short notes on
(i) pitched islands
(ii) leeves
(iii) bandalling
SECTION ? C
Attempt any two of the following questions: 2 x 15 = 30
3 (1) Discuss in detail about the classification of rivers? Give its features?
(ii) Explain in brief the various parameters responsible for the instability of rivers?
4 (i) What is stream restoration? What are the ethics of stream restoration?
(ii) Outline the basic concept of Bio-engineering Techniques? Explain any two in
detail?
5 How are river training works classified? Explain about any two types of river training
works in a detailed manner?
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