GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
SEMESTER-VIII(NEW) EXAMINATION - SUMMER 2019
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Subject Code: 2180602 Date: 13/05/2019
Subject Name: Harbour & Airport Engineering
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
- Attempt all questions.
- Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
- Figures to the right indicate full marks.
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Q.1 (a) What is the significance of water transportation? [03]
(b) Describe aeroplane component parts with neat sketch. [04]
(c) Discuss basic patterns or configuration of the runways with neat sketches. [07]
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Q.2 (a) Discuss airport master planning process as per ICAO recommendations. [03]
(b) Explain different characteristics of an aircraft. [04]
(c) Explain wind rose diagram showing direction, duration and intensity of wind. [07]
OR
(c) Discuss classification of harbour based on different criteria. [07]
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Q.3 (a) Write short note on littoral drift. [03]
(b) Explain aircraft parking systems with neat sketches. [04]
(c) Enlist and explain corrections to be applied to basic runway length. [07]
OR
Q.3 (a) Discuss importance of grading and drainage in airport. [03]
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(b) Explain in brief: (1) Exit taxiway (2) Holding apron. [04]
(c) What are the facilities provided in terminal building? Also draw typical layout of airport terminal building. [07]
Q.4 (a) Discuss harbour maintenance. [03]
(b) Enlist different types of dolphins. Explain any one. [04]
(c) What is dredging? Enlist the different types of dredgers and explain any one. [07]
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Q.4 (a) Compare mound type and wall type breakwaters. [03]
(b) Enlist different types of locks and explain any one. [04]
(c) Discuss buoys; beacons and light house. [07]
Q.5 (a) Discuss transit shed in brief. [03]
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(b) Write a note on visual aids and runway lighting. [04]
(c) Explain by drawing sketch shallow waves and deep waves. [07]
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Q.5 (a) Distinguish between Jetty and Wharves. [03]
(b) What is the function of a hanger? Explain the Nose hangers and T hangers with neat sketch. [04]
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(c) What is floating dock? Give its advantages and disadvantages. [07]
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