GTU Civil Engineering (Semester 8)
Dock Harbour & Airport Engineering
May 2016
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) Draw the schematic diagram of airport layout showing all components and briefly write function of each.
7 M
1 (b) Draw the schematic diagram of harbour layout showing all components and briefly write function of each.
7 M

2 (a) Discuss Inland Water Transport in India and National Waterways network.
7 M
Solve any one question from Q2(b) & Q2(c)
2 (b) Discuss the role of Airport Authority of India for functioning of Airports in India.
7 M
2 (c) Define following terms (1) Fenders (2) Wharf (3) RO-RO ferry (4) Tetrapodes (5) Dredging (6) Mooring (7) Load line
7 M

Solve any two question from Q3(a), Q3(b) & Q3(c), Q3(d)
3 (a) Draw the neat sketch of aircraft showing all components and briefly write function of each.
7 M
Explain:
3 (b) (i) Wind rose diagram
4 M
3 (b) (ii) Causes of currents and its effects.
3 M
3 (c) Define (1) Stopway (2) RESA (3) Hanger (4) ATC (5) Taxiway (6) Apron (7) Threshold
7 M
Write short note on:
3 (d) (i) Break water
4 M
3 (d) (ii) Jetty
4 M

Solve any two question from Q4(a), Q4(b) & Q4(c), Q4(d)
4 (a) The length of runway under standard conditions is 1000 mt. The airport site has an elevation of 308 mt. Its reference temperature is 20°C. If the runway is to be constructed with an effective gradient of 0.5%, determine the corrected runway length. Provide necessary check as per ICAO criterion.
7 M
4 (b) Differentiate between dry dock and wet dock.
7 M
4 (c) Explain planning concept of terminal building by drawing sketches.
7 M
4 (d) Compare transit shed and warehouse.
7 M

Solve any two question from Q5(a), Q5(b) & Q5(c), Q5(d)
5 (a) (i) Write short note on: Localiser
4 M
5 (a) (ii) Write short note on: Glide slope antenna
3 M
5 (b) Explain significance of Buoys and LORAN
7 M
5 (c) Explain Importance of Grading and Lighting system on Airport
7 M
Write short note on:
5 (d) (i) Revetments
4 M
5 (d) (ii) Groynes
3 M



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