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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