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EndsemNov 20232019 patternBE Civil

Airport and Bridge Engineering (ABE) SPPU Endsem Question Paper Nov 2023

All 8 questions from this SPPU endsem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

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Subject code
401004D
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
Nov 2023
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
VII
Paper code
[6181]-83

Printed for: B.E. (Civil)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Answer Q.1or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8.
  2. Figures to the right indicate full marks
  3. Use of electronics pocket calculator is allowed.
  4. Assume suitable data jf necessary.
  5. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Explain need of Building information modelling for Airport.

      [6]
    2. b)

      What is the aim of airport drainage and give functions of the airport drainage.

      [6]
    3. c)

      What is Ultimate and Practical Runway Capacity? Give Factors affecting on Runway Capacity.

      [6]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      What are the benefits of Building Information Modelling for Airport?

      [6]
    2. b)

      Write a Short note on Virtual Reality.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Give classification of airport pavement and explain in detail.

      [6]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      What are the different factors that affecting on the Airport Lighting?

      [6]
    2. b)

      Write a Short note on: Airport Marking.

      [5]
    3. c)

      Explain in brief Heliport and Stolport.

      [6]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Write a short note on i) Marking of Heliports ii) Lighting of Heliports

      [5]
    2. b)

      What are the different characteristics of STOL Aircraft?

      [5]
    3. c)

      How to plan stolports? Give advantages of STOL Aircraft. 2

      [6]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Give brief classification of different bridge structures.

      [5]
    2. b)

      What are the different components of bridge? Explain in detail with the help of neat sketch.

      [5]
    3. c)

      What is economic span of bridge? Give Derivation for economic span of bridge.

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      [7]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      What are the different types of Culvert? Explain in detail with the help of neat sketch.

      [5]
    2. b)

      What is causeway? Explain the different types of causeway with the help of neat sketch.

      [5]
    3. c)

      Explain Preliminary and detailed survey work to be done before construction of bridge structure.

      [7]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Give explanation on Direct Method of Calculating the maximum flood discharge.

      [10]
    2. b)

      From the following data, Calculate linear Waterway required for a bridge to be constructed across the River: Catchment Area = 800 Hectares Maximum intensity of Rainfall = 1.21 cm per hour Runoff Coefficient = 0.80 Permissible Velocity = 120 cm/ second Average depth of flow = 180cm

      [8]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Explain in details Movable - Span Super Structures with the help of neat Sketches.

      [9]
    2. b)

      Explain Cut Boat Bridge, Flying Bridge, Lift Bridge and Swing Bridge with the help of neat sketches. 

      [9]