STUPIDSID
Answer any one question from Q1 and Q2
1 (a)
Write a note on Role of Infrastructure the economic progress of India with suitable examples.
5 M
1 (b)
Explain the causes, effects and remedies of rail creep.
5 M
2 (a)
With suitable examples, justify the need for mechanization in Indian construction sector.
5 M
2 (b)
Discuss the ideal requirements of a permanent way.
5 M
Answer any one question from Q3 and Q4
3 (a)
With the help of neat labeled sketch, explain the electro osmosis dewatering.
5 M
3 (b)
Differentiate between tunnel formwork and slip form.
5 M
4 (a)
Explain the significance of transportation infrastructure with suitable examples. Discuss various provisions proposed in the 12th five year plan for transportation infrastructure.
5 M
4 (b)
Discuss in brief different methods to reduce the wear of rails.
5 M
Answer any one question from Q5 and Q6
5 (a)
Classify the tunnels on the basis of their Purpose. Explain why they are suitable for a particular purpose.
6 M
5 (b)
Explain the following term with neat sketches.
i) Pilot Tunnel
ii) shaft
iii) Portal
i) Pilot Tunnel
ii) shaft
iii) Portal
6 M
5 (c)
What are the advantages of tunnel over open cut.
4 M
6 (a)
State the various methods of tunneling in soft ground. Explain Needle Beam Method in brief.
6 M
6 (b)
Write sequence of operations of Tunneling in soft soils.
6 M
6 (c)
Discuss in brief advantages and disadvantages of TBM.
4 M
Answer any one question from Q7 and Q8
7 (a)
Define port. Distinguish between port & harbour.
6 M
7 (b)
Write short note on dry dock and wet dock.
6 M
7 (c)
Define breakwater. What is the necessity of it.
4 M
8 (a)
Discuss the general layout of the port along with its components.
6 M
8 (b)
Enlist the types of breakwaters and explain any two types with neat labeled sketch.
6 M
8 (c)
Define the following terms:
i) Quay
ii) Bulkhead
iii) Wharves
iv) Jetty
i) Quay
ii) Bulkhead
iii) Wharves
iv) Jetty
4 M
Answer any one question from Q9 and Q10
9 (a)
Construction machinery costs Rs. 45,000. Its useful life is 5 years. The salvage value at the end of five year is Rs. 4,500. Estimate the yearly depreciation of the equipment using;
i) Straight line method
ii) Double -Declining balance Method
Tabulate your results.
i) Straight line method
ii) Double -Declining balance Method
Tabulate your results.
6 M
9 (b)
Discuss in brief various factors affecting selection of equipment for a project.
6 M
9 (c)
What are the different operations involved in earthwork. Enlist different equipment's used in these operations. With the help of a neat labeled sketch, explain any one equipment.
6 M
10 (a)
Differentiate between Crawler Tractor and Wheeled Tractor.
6 M
10 (b)
Explain in detail the operating costs of construction equipment.
6 M
10 (c)
Explain with neat labeled sketch 'Dragline'. What are the applications of it.
6 M
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