Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University BE VI SEM (CE) Construction Planning & Management [CE-605] June 2021 Question Paper

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University

Bachelor of Engineering

Sixth Semester Examination, June-2021

Construction Planning & Management [CE-605]

Branch-Civil

Time: 3:00 Hrs Max Marks 70

Note: (i) Attempt any five questions. All question carry equal marks.

(ii) Assume suitable data necessary and state them clearly.

Q.1 (a) What are the optimistic, pessimistic and most likely time used in PERT?

(b) Compare programme evaluation and the review technique with critical path

method.

Q.2 (a) Describe the difference between CPM and PERT network.

(b) Describe meaning and significance of the following terms used in network

analysis.

(i) Cost slope (ii) Dummy activity (iii) Expected time

Q.3 (a) What type of personal management problems are likely in construction

Projects? How effectively these can be solved with available management

tools?

(b) Draw a neat sketch of job layout for the construction of multi-storeyed

building. Explain the different parts

Q.4 Explain in detail the following construction equipment‟s

(a) Pile driving

(b) Hoisting

(c) Compaction

Q.5 Discuss the following types of contract with their relative merits and

demerits

(a) Labour contract (b) Lump sum contract (c) Item rate contract

Q.6 Write detailed specification for the following

(a) First class brick masonry

(b) Plain concrete of M-20

Q.7 (a) What is the measurement book? How are the measurement recorded in it?

(b) What is meant by organisation chart? Explain with examples?

Q.8 (a) Draw the organisation chart of a small construction company?

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(b) Write short notes on the following

(i) Safety engineering

(ii) Changes in contract

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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University BE VI SEM (CE) Structural Design-I (RCC) [CE-604] June 2021 Question Paper

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University

Bachelor of Engineering

Sixth Semester Examination, June-2021

Structural Design-I (RCC) [CE-604]

Branch-CE

Time: 3:00 Hrs Max Marks 70

Note: (i) Attempt any five questions out of eight.

(ii) All questions carry equal marks.

(iii) Assume suitable data if necessary & state them clearly.

Q.1 (a) Differentiate between Working stress method of design and Limit state

method of design?

(b) Define Neutral axis, Lever arm, and Effective depth and Section modulus?

Q.2 (a) What do you understand by Strength criterion and Serviceability criterion

clearly explain?

(b) Find the moment of resistance of a R.C. Beam 180×400mm. The beam is

reinforced with 4 to 12 mm diameter bars in tension zone. The effective cover to

the reinforcement is 30mm. Use M20 grade of concrete and Fe415 for steel.

Also state type of beam?

Q.3 (a) Elaborate various properties of concrete and reinforcing steel?

(b)For a Rectangular beam of size 250mm wide and 520mm effective depth find

out the depth of neutral axis, Balanced lever arm, Balanced moment of

resistance and balanced steel area. Also apply shear and development length

checks. The materials are M20 grade and HYSD steel of Fe-415.

Q.4 (a) Design a singly reinforced rectangular beam carry a live load of 55Kn/m.

Beam has a span of 5m. Use M20 grade of concrete and Fe415 steel HYSD.

Apply all strength and Serviceability checks.

(b) In case of singly reinforced beam at which position reinforcement will

provide and why it is provided?

Q.5 (a) A singly reinforced RC beam has an Effective depth of 400mm and a breadth

of 250mm. It contains 4-16mm bars. For M20 grade concrete and Fe415 grade

steel. Calculate the shear reinforcement needed for a factored shear force of

250KN.

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(b) Design a Simply supported roof slab for a room 8.0×3.5 meter clear in size if

the live load 4 KN/m2 . The slab is simply supported on all the four edges.

Exposure condition is moderate. Check for deflection also

Q.6 Design a Two way slab for a room size of 4.5×3.5m with end conditions are

simply supported and corners held down (Not free to lift up). Live load may be

assumed 6 KN/m2 and Floor finishing load 1.1Kn/m2

. Use M20 Grade concrete

and Fe415 steel. Also apply necessary checks

(b) Define under reinforced section and over reinforced section?

Q.7 (a) What are basic difference s between one way slab and two way slab?

 (b) Why Torsional steel is provided in case of two way slab?

Q.8 (a) Design a simply supported circular slab of diameter 5m. The slab is

subjected to uniformly distributed load of 4 KN/m2

(b) Design a short column subjected to carry an axial load of 1400KN. Factored

moment of resistance in one direction as 65KN-M and moment in other

direction as 45 KN-M

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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University BE VI SEM (CE) Transportation Engineering-I [CE-603] June 2021 Question Paper

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University

Bachelor of Engineering

Sixth Semester Examination, June-2021

Transportation Engineering-I [CE-603]

Branch-CIVIL

Time: 3:00 Hrs Max Marks 70

Note: (i) Attempt any five questions. All question carry equal marks.

(ii) Assume suitable data necessary and state them clearly.

Q.1 (a) Briefly classify various road patterns.

(b) Describe various road development plans in India.

Q.2 (a) Explain remote sensing and its applications.

(b) Explain aerial photography and its applications.

Q.3 (a) Elaborate various cross section elements of road.

(b) Calculate the extra widening required for a pavement of width 7.0 m on a

horizontal curve of radius 200m if the longest wheel base of vehicle expected on

the road is 6.5 m. Design speed is 65kmph?

Q.4 (a) A national highway passing through a rolling terrain has two horizontal

curves of radius 450m and 150 m. Design the required super-elevation for the

curves as per IRC guidelines.

(b) Calculate the extra widening required for a pavement of width 7.0m on a

horizontal curve of radius 200m if the longest wheel base of vehicle expected on

the road is 6.5 m design speed is 65kmph.

Q.5 (a) List out all methods of conducting origin and destination studies and explain

any two methods in detail.

(b) Describe how traffic can be controlled.

Q.6 (a) Explain different types of signs used in traffic with examples.

(b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of rotary. Road Pattern?

Q.7 (a) Explain intelligent transportation system.

(b) Explain Mass rapid transit system and light rail transit.

Q.8 (A) Explain the following terms with reference to airport lighting

(a) Threshold light (b) Approach light (c) Runway boundary light

(B) Define the following:

(a) Landing strip (b) Runway

(c) Taxiway (d) Appron

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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University BE VI SEM (CE) Geotechnical Engineering-I [CE-602] June 2021 Question Paper

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University

Bachelor of Engineering

Sixth Semester Examination, June-2021

Geotechnical Engineering-I [CE-602]

Branch-Civil

Time: 3:00 Hrs Max Marks 70

Note: (i) Attempt any five questions. All question carry equal marks.

(ii) Assume suitable data necessary and state them clearly.

Q.1 (a) Explain the classification system based on particle size and consistency

limits of soils.

(b) Explain “Sand replacement method” of field density determination.

Q.2 (a) Derive the relation between degree of saturation, void ratio, water4

content and specific gravity of soil particles

(b) Derive relation between void Ratio and porosity

Q.3 (a) A soil has liquid limit and plastic limit of 47% and 33% respectively. If

the volumetric shrinkage at the liquid limit and plastic limit are 44% and

29%. Determine the shrinkage limits

(b) Classify coarse and fine grained soil as per Indian standard

Q.4 (a) Define flow index and toughness index

(b) A partially saturated sample from a borrow pit as a natural moisture

content of 15% and bulk unit weight of 1.9 gram/cc. The specific gravity of

solids is 2.70. Determine the degree of saturation and void ratio. What will

be the unit weight of sample of saturation?

Q.5 (a) Explain the underline theory shrinkage limit of determination and explain

methods to perform grain size analysis

(b) Define consistency, sensitivity of clay, stokes law and hydrometer

analysis

Q.6 (a) A Sand specimen 40 square centimetre in area and 15 centimetres long is

tested in a constant head permeameter under a head of 40centimtre.

Discharge collected in 10 minutes was 200cc. porosity of the sand specimen

was 35%. Compute permeability. Discharge velocity and seepage velocity.

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(b) What is Darcy‟s law?/ What are its limitations and also define its validity

Q.7 (a) What is quick sand condition and define seepage pressure and critical

hydraulic gradient

(b) How to determine „Coefficient of consolidation‟ by logarithm of time

fitting method

(c) Draw failure Mohr‟s envelope for specimens total stress tested under

consolidated drained condition

Q.8 Write short on

(a) Tri-axial compression test

(b) Effective stresses

(c) Reinforced earth retaining wall

(d) Flow net

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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University BE VI SEM (CE) Water Supply & Waste Water Engineering-II [CE-601] June 2021 Question Paper

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University

Bachelor of Engineering

Sixth Semester Examination, June-2021

Water Supply & Waste Water Engineering-II [CE-601]

Branch-Civil

Time: 3:00 Hrs Max Marks 70

Note: (i) Attempt any five questions. All question carry equal marks.

(ii) Assume suitable data necessary and state them clearly.

Q.1 (a) Discuss the comparative merits and demerits of the separate

system and combined system of sewerage

(b) What are the various methods of cleaning of sewer? Describe in

brief?

Q.2 (a) Explain any two rural water supply schemes?

(b) What do you understand by the term “Self cleansing velocity in

sewers”?

Q.3 (a) Define a) Filtration b) Disinfection c) Aeration d) Water softening

(b) If 5 day 20° Celsius is 225mg/litre, what would be its 8 day BOD

at 15° Celsius temperature? Assume de-oxygenation coefficient, Kd=

0.15 at 20° Celsius?

Q.4 (a) What is land treatment? Discuss the conditions under which it is

suitable?

(b) Describe the Aerobic and Anaerobic cycles taking parts in

stabilisation of organic matter in nature

Q.5 (a)What do you understand by Grit chambers? Write the various

design parameters with its neat sketch?

(b) What do you understand by Type I, Type II, Type III, Type IV

sedimentation? Explain clearly?

Q.6 Design the parabolic section of a Grit chamber for the following data :

Maximum flow; 50000m 3/day Minimum flow; 12000m 3/day Average flow; 30000m3/day

Horizontal Velocity; 0.25m/sec

Q.7 (a) What do you understand by the efficiency of Trickling filter?

(b) Discuss in brief various design parameters used for settling tank

Q.8 (a) Explain in brief various methods used for Aeration in the activated

sludge process?

(b) Design the dimensions of a septic tank for a small colony of 200

persons provided with an assured water supply from water works at a

rate of 135 litre/capita/day

Assume: i) 85% water converted into sewage

 ii) Rate of sludge deposition – 30litres/capita/year

 iii) The period of cleaning – 2 years 

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