STUPIDSID
1(a)
What are the political , social and economical advantages of railways?
6 M
1(b)
Draw a neat sketch showing the details of double line B.G. track with electrical traction.
6 M
1(c)
Draw a typical cross section of a permanent way. Discuss in brief the basic functions of various components of railway track.
8 M
2(a)
What are the requirements of the good ballast? Mention the different types of ballast used in permanent way.
8 M
2(b)
For rail of 11.89 m length, calculate the quantity of material per km length of track. Assume sleeper density to be equal to [1.093n + 4].
6 M
2(c)
A locomotive on MG track has three pair of driving wheels each carrying 20 tones. What maximum load can it pull on level track with curvature of 2° at 50 kmph?
6 M
3(a)
Explain the following : (i) Ruling gradient; (ii) Momentum gradient; (iii) Grade compendation on curve.
6 M
3(b)
What is super elevation? List objects of providing super elevation on curves.
6 M
3(c)
What would be the equilibrium cat on a M.G. curve of 5° for an average speed of 60 kmph? Also find the maximum permissible speed after allowing the maximum cant deficiency.
8 M
4(a)
Draw a neat, line diagram of a right hand turn out and show its various components.
6 M
4(b)
With a neat sketch, explain the working of a semaphore signal.
8 M
4(c)
Write short notes on : (i) Turn table, (ii) Water column.
6 M
5(a)
Explain the factors which influence selection of sites for an airport.
8 M
5(b)
Draw a neat sketch cross section of runway.
6 M
5(c)
Mention the various assumptions made in the basic length of runway.
6 M
6(a)
Explain the various factors which affect the locations of exit taxiway.
8 M
6(b)
Design an exit taxiway joining a runway and a parallel main taxiway. The total angle of turn is 30° and the turn off speed is 80 kmph. Draw a neat sketch and show there in all design elements. [Assume R1 = 73.1 m for 80 kmph, speed]
12 M
7(a)
Explain various shape of tunnels with neat sketch.
6 M
7(b)
Explain with neat sketch the operations involved in needle beam method of constructing a tunnel.
6 M
7(c)
Write short notes on: (i) Tunnel lining; (ii) Tunnel drainage.
8 M
8(a)
What are factors to be considered while selecting a site for a harbour?
6 M
8(b)
What is dry dock? Explain the construction and use of dry dock.
6 M
8(c)
What is break water? Explain with a neat sketch wall breakwater.
8 M
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