Course Code : CET 407 KOLP/RW – 19 /9604

Eighth Semester B. E. ( Civil Engineering ) Examination

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING – II

Time : 3 Hours ] [ Max. Marks : 60

Instructions to Candidates :—
(1) All questions carry equal marks.
(2) Assume suitable data wherever necessary.
(3) Illustrate your answers wherever necessary with the help of neat sketches.
(4) Use of non programmable calculators and drawing instruments is permitted.

1. (a) What do you understand by "Permanent Way" ? Discuss the requirements

of ideal permanent way. 5(CO1)
(b) Define "Gauge" of a railway track. What are the factors which affect the
selection of a gauge ? 5(CO2)
OR

(c) Discuss the various types of rail failures with sketches. 5(CO1)

2. (a) Derive the relationship of super elevation with gauge, speed and radius of
a curve. 5(CO3)
OR

(b) Enumerate and explain the various resistances that have to be overcome
by a moving train. 5(CO1)
(c) Write notes on the following :––
(a) Construction steps of railway track
(b) Necessity of railway track maintenance. 5(CO4)

3. (a) Discuss the various types of rail failures with sketches. 5(CO1)
(b) What are the possible causes of creep ? Discuss in brief. 5(CO1)

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4. (a) Name the different characteristics of aircraft. How do they affect the planning
and design of airport ? 5(CO5)
OR

(b) Explain the procedure of orienting the runway. 5(CO5)

(c) Enumerate the various factors which are to be considered while selecting
a suitable site for an airport. 5(CO5)

5. (a) What are the different parking systems for an aircraft ? Discuss any one
in detail. 5(CO5)
OR

(b) What are the characteristics of an ideal airport layout ? 5(CO5)

(c) The length of runway under standard conditions is 1620 m. The airport
site has an elevation of 270 m. Its reference temperature is 32.900C. If
the runway is to be constructed with an effective gradient of 0.20 percent,
determine the corrected runway length. 5(CO5)

6. Write notes on any Three of the following :–– 10

(a) Tunnel lining (CO5)
(b) Drainage in Tunnels (CO5)
(c) Tunnel Lighting (CO5)
(d) Tunnel ventilation. (CO5)

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