SPPU Infrastructure Engineering - May 2017 Exam Question Paper

SPPU Civil Engineering (Semester 5)
Infrastructure Engineering
May 2017

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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

Solve any one question from Q.1 & Q.2

1 Discuss in detail provisions made for infrastructure of airports with reference to 12th five year plan.

6 M

2 What is PPP. Explain with suitable examples advantages & disadvantages of PPP projects.

6 M

Solve any one question from Q.3(a,b) &Q.4(a,b)

3(a) What is permanent way? State the parts of permanent way.

4 M

3(b) Draw a neat sketch of right hand turnout and show clearly the various parts.

4 M

4(a) Explain the necessity of sleepers in railway track. What are the requirements of good sleepers.

4 M

4(b) Write short note on: minimum depth of ballast cushion.

4 M

Solve any one question from Q.5 & Q.6

5 Discuss in detail various types of hoist used in construction.

6 M

6 Discuss in brief any one type of slip form technique used in construction of high rise buildings.

6 M

Solve any one question from Q.7(a,b,c) &Q.8(a,b,c)

7(a) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of tunnel over open cut.

6 M

7(b) Discuss the factor affecting methods of tunneling.

6 M

7(c) Write short note on: Trenchless Tunneling.

4 M

8(a) Write short note on following:
i) Pilot Tunnel
ii) Twin Tunnel

6 M

8(b) Explain in detail New Austrian Tunneling Method.

6 M

8(c) Define mucking. State methods of mucking.

4 M

Solve any one question from Q.9(a,b,c) &Q.10(a,b,c)

9(a) Explain in brief classification of harbor based upon location.

6 M

9(b) Define the term breakwater. Explain any one in detail.

6 M

9(c) Write short note on: Tetrapode.

4 M

10(a) Distinguish between natural and artifical harbours.

6 M

10(b) Mention the factors which govern the choice of site of harbour.

6 M

10(c) Write short note on: Jetties.

4 M

Solve any one question from Q.11(a,b,c) &Q.12(a,b,c)

11(a) A construction company on a work site cost Rs.4,00,000 and has expected life 5 years and salvage value of Rs. 50,000 at the end of useful life . Calculate yearly depreciation of the machine using
i) Straight line method
ii) Sum of year and method.

6 M

11(b) Discuss in detail factors affecting output of shovel.

6 M

12(a) Explain with labeled sketch "Dragline". Discuss the application of it on construction site.

6 M

12(b) Write short note on : Backjoe.

6 M

12(c) What do you mean by preventive maintenance of equipment? Discuss purpose and advantages of it.

6 M

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