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Velammal Engineering College

(An Autonomous Institution, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
Velammal Newgen Park, Surapet,
Ambattur – Red Hills Road, Chennai-600 066
CYCLE TEST – I
Subject Code CE 8604 Marks 60 Marks
Subject Title Highway Engineering Date February 8, 2020
Department Civil Engineering Time 8.40 am to 10.20 am
Year / Sem 3rd Year / 6th Semester Duration 100 Minutes
Regulation 2017 AY & 2019 – 2020 // Even
(Answer all questions) Sem
Part A (10 x 2Marks Each = 20Marks)
1. List 6 recommendations of Jayakar Committee and actions taken accordingly (2) CO1
2. Draw the cross section of any one type of highway and mark all zones and parts. (2) CO1
3. Define and explain Obligatory Points with examples for both the types. (2) CO1
4. What are the applications of GIS in Highway Alignment Studies? (2) CO1
5. List down any 5 organisations in India at TN State and Central levels related to Highway Engg and state
their full name and their main function ( tabular format ) (2) CO1
6. Define PIEV and its significance in the geometric design of highways. (2) CO2
7. List down the 5 types of Sight Distances and their significance. (2) CO2
8. Compare and Contrast Super-elevation and Extra-widening. (2) CO2
9. Draw the two types of Vertical Curves in Highways and the situations where they are used. (2) CO2
10. List down the various types of Gradients adopted in Highways. (2) CO2
Part B (2 x 13 Marks Each = 26Marks)
11.a.( i ) Describe in detail the application of Remote Sensing, GIS and modern Surveying methods
for Highway Alignment Studies. (8) CO 1
11 a ( ii ) List 10 different types of Surveys related to Highway Alignment Studies (5)
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( OR )
11.b. ( i ) List down any 10 projects, schemes, planning and policy measures in India for development
of Highways (8)
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11 b ( ii ) How are Highways classified in India under Urban and Rural categories. (5)
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12.a. ( i ) Calculate the Stopping Sight Distance for a vehicle travelling at a speed of 70 kmph for the
following four cases - (6) CO 2
(1) Horizontal Gradient (2) Upward Gradient of 2 % (3) Downward Gradient 3%.
(4) two cars moving at 70 kmph and 60 kmph in opposite directions in a Single Lane Road
12 a ( ii ) Define Transition Curve, its purposes, types and factors influencing its length .(7) CO 2
(OR)
12.b. ( i ) Calculate the super-elevation required for a highway horizontal curve of radius 350 m
for a design speed of 95 kmph in plain terrain. Discuss the results. What is the coefficient of lateral
friction mobilized if the super-elevation is restricted to 0.07? What is the super-elevation required when the
road surface becomes old and smooth due to wear and tear after a few years? (6)
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12 b ( ii ) Describe the following :: Median, Kerb, Side Drains, Crash Barrier, RoW, CW, FW (7) CO 2
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Part C (1 * 14 = 14 Marks)
13.a. Describe in detail the social, political, economical ,strategic effects and the ecological effects due to
Highways. (14) CO 1
(OR)
13.b(i) List 10 features for Geometric Design of Highways and describe any 5 features in detail.(7) CO 2
13 b (ii) Calculate the length of Transition Curve for a NH road with a design speed of 85 kmph, for a
6 lane highway. Curve radius is 350m. Assume all other data. (7) CO 2

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