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EndsemNov 20242019 patternBE Civil

Transportation Engineering SPPU Endsem Question Paper Nov 2024

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

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Subject code
401002
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
Nov 2024
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
VII
Paper code
[6354]-458

Printed for: B.E. (Civil Engineering)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Answer Q1or Q2, Q3 or Q4, Q5 or Q6, Q7or Q8.
  2. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  3. Use of electronic pocket calculator is allowed.
  4. Assume suitable data if necessary.
  5. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      The horizontal curve of radius 180 m is having design speed of 60 kmph. The design coefficient of lateral friction is 0.15. i) Calculate required super elevation if full lateral friction is assumed to develop. ii) Calculate required coefficient of friction if super elevation is not provided.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Draw a neat cross section of MDR in cutting in rural area.

      Also asked:Nov 2022

      [6]
    3. c)

      Define Camber, Shoulder, Kerb, Right of way, Width of formation, and Sight Distance.

      [6]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      The speeds of overtaking and overtaken vehicles are 80 kmph and 50 kmph respectively on a two way traffic road. The average acceleration during overtaking can be assumed as 0.99 m/s 2 i) Calculate safe overtaking sight distance ii) What is minimum length of overtaking zone?

      [6]
    2. b)

      What is effect of gradient on overtaking sight distance?

      [6]
    3. c)

      What is overturning effects? Explain with a neat sketch. 2

      [6]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Explain role of bituminous binder in construction of highway.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Define Elongation Index (EI). How EI is determined in the laboratory.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain significance of Marshall method of bituminous mix design.

      Also asked:Nov 2022

      [5]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Explain in brief types of tests to be carried out to select the suitable grade of bitumen.

      [6]
    2. b)

      What is Angularity number? Give its significance in highway construction.

      [6]
    3. c)

      What is significance of aggregate gradation in design of non bituminous layer of flexible pavement?

      Also asked:Nov 2022

      [5]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Explain basic concepts in analysis of various stresses in Rigid Pavements.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Differentiate temperature stresses and wheel load stresses.

      [6]
    3. c)

      What is dowel bar in rigid pavement? Explain its role with respect to functioning stresses.

      [6]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Classify different types of joints in rigid pavements and mention objectives of each.

      [6]
    2. b)

      What are the factors causing warping stresses in cement concrete pavements? Explain.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Differentiate rigid pavement and flexible pavement with a neat sketch.

      Also asked:May 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Discuss various factors that engineer will consider in site selection for a bridge on a major river?

      [8]
    2. b)

      Define Abutment. State the various types of abutments.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2024

      [4]
    3. c)

      What are the requirements of an ideal permanent way?

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2022

      [5]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      What are the advantages and disadvantages of temporary bridges?

      [8]
    2. b)

      Differentiate between skew bridge and submersible bridge.

      [4]
    3. c)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.

      [5]