Code No.

050
FACUL,
B.E. 4/4 (Civil) II
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AprilT'MiY E09
ADV ANCED TRANSPORT ENGINEERING (ELECTIVE - III)
Time: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks:75
Note: Answer all questions from Part A, and any five questions from Part B.
Part A (Marks: 25)
1. Explainthebasicprinciplesofsoilstabilization. 2
2. What typesof soilsaresuitableforbitumenstabilization? 3
3. Differentiatebetweenflexibleandrigidpavements. 3
4. Explain theconceptof ESWL. 2
5~ What is skid resistance?Describe. 2
6. Describesub-surfacedrainagesystem. 3
7. Explain the conceptof LOS. 2
8. List out causes of accidents. 3
9. What is traveldemandmanagement?Explain. 3
10. Definetrafficnoise. 2
Part B (Marks: 50)
11. a) Discuss the properties of soil-aggregatemixtures and the factors affecting the
propertiesof mechanicalstabilizedsoil. 5
b) Explainhow soil-cementmix isdesigned. 5
12. a) Enumeratethevariousmethodsof flexiblepavementdesign. Briet1yindicatethe
basis of design in each case. 5
b) Find the radius of relative stiffnessand radius of resistingsectionfor a concrete
slabfor thefollowingdata: 5
Modulus of elasticity of concrete =3.1 x 105Kg/cm2
Poisson's ratio of concrete=0.15
Modulus of subgrade reaction =6.0 Kg/cm2
Thickness of concrete slab =20 cm
Radius of loaded area = 16 cm

13. a) Explaintheprincipleand usesof BenkelmanBeam test. 5

b) Specify the design ~pproachfor surfacedrainagesystem of a highway. 5

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14. a) Explainthe conceptofcapacitYofLOS of multilanehighways, 5

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b) Differentiatebetween capacitles.<)fruraland urban roads. 5

15. a) Describe various componentsof transportcost. 5

b) Explainthe rate of returnmethodof economicevaluation. 5

16. a) Discuss the merits and demerits of one-way streets. 5
b) Whataretheprinciplesofdifferentparkingstudies?
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17. Write shortnoteson thefollowing: 4+3+3
a) Lime stabilization, b) Flexible overlays, c) Causes of road accidents.
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