Code No: V3206/R07 ^ĞƚEŽͲϭ

III B. Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, Apr/May 2010

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 80
Answer Any FIVE Questions
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****

1. (a) Briefly outline the necessity for highway planning. [8 M]

(b) Derive an expression for calculating the overtaking sight distance on a
highway. [8 M]

2. (a) Explain the summit and valley curves and the various cases when these
are formed while two different gradients meet. [8 M]
(b)The design speed of a highway is 90 Kmph. There is a horizontal curve of
radius 190 m on a certain locality. Calculate the superelevation needed to
maintain this speed. If the maximum superelevation of 0.07 is not to be
exceeded, calculate the maximum allowable speed on this horizontal curve
as it is not possible to increase the radius. Safe limit of transverse coefficient
of friction is 0.15. [8 M]

3. (a)Enumerate the different methods of carrying out traffic volume studies.

Indicate the principle of each. [8 M]
(b)What are the various types of traffic accidents and explain the various
measures to prevent accidents. [8 M]

4. (a)Explain at grade intersections, the advantages and limitations. [8 M]

(b) How are the traffic signal times decided based on the Webster’s method.
[8 M]

5. (a) What are the different types of rails. Explain the defects and remedies of
rails used in railways. [8 M]
(b)Derive an expression for finding the cant, when the train moves round the
curve. [8 M]

6. (a) Explain briefly different types of gradients in railways. [8 M]

(b) Calculate the maximum permissible speed on a curve at high speed
broad gauge track having the following particulars
Degree of curve = 10; Amount of superelevation = 8 cm; Length of
transition curve =130m. [8 M]

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7. (a) Write a note on factors affecting selection of site for Air port. [8 M]
(b)Draw wind rose diagram and explain the features. [8 M]

8. Write short notes on the following.

(a) Traffic Rotary
(b) Equivalent Single wheel load
(c) Types of Signals in Railways

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 Code No: V3206/R07 ^ĞƚEŽͲϮ
III B. Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, Apr/May 2010
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 80
Answer Any FIVE Questions
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****

1. (a) What are the significant recommendations of Jayakar Committee Report?

Mention how this helped in road development in India. [8 M]
(b) Derive an equation for finding the super elevation required at a
horizontal curve of radius ‘R’. [8 M]

2. (a) Explain the ruling, maximum and exceptional gradients. [8 M]

(b) The speed of overtaking and overtaken vehicles are 90 Kmph and 45
Kmph respectively on a two way traffic road. If the time taken by the
overtaking vehicle is equal to 7.5 seconds and reaction time of the driver is
equal to 2 seconds, calculate the safe overtaking sight distance. [8 M]

3. (a) What are the various types of speed and delay studies? Explain. [8 M]
(b) With neat sketches show various types of traffic signs, classifying them
in proper group. [8 M]

4. (a) What is traffic rotary? What are its advantages and limitations? [8 M]
(b) Explain grade separated intersections, the advantages and limitations.
[8 M]
5. (a)Write a detailed note on classification of sleepers in railways. [8 M]
(b) Write a note on speeds on curves in case of railways. [8 M]

6. (a)Briefly explain the various types of Signals in railway engineering.

[8 M]
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(b)If a 8 curve track diverges from a main curve of 5 in an opposite
direction in the layout of broad gauge yard, calculate the superelevation and
the speed on the branch line, if the maximum speed permitted on the main
line is 40 Kmph. [8 M]

7. (a) Write a note on criterion for runway length. [8 M]

(b) Explain the salient features for runway length system. [8 M]

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8. Write short notes on the following.

(a) Road Patterns
(b) Accident Studies
(c) Construction of WBM pavement
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III B. Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, Apr/May 2010
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 80
Answer Any FIVE Questions
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****

1. (a) Briefly outline the highway development in India. [8 M]

(b) Derive an expression for calculating the overtaking sight distance on a
highway. [8 M]

2. (a) Write a note on design of Transition Curves. [8 M]

(b)The design speed of a highway is 100 Kmph. There is a horizontal curve
of radius 200 m on a certain locality. Calculate the superelevation needed to
maintain this speed. If the maximum superelevation of 0.07 is not to be
exceeded, calculate the maximum allowable speed on this horizontal curve
as it is not possible to increase the radius. Safe limit of transverse coefficient
of friction is 0.15. [8 M]

3. (a)Enumerate the different methods of carrying out origin and destination

studies. [8 M]
(b)What a note on road accidents. [8 M]

4. (a)Explain grade separated intersections, the advantages and limitations.

[8 M]
(b) How is the traffic signal times decided based on IRC method? [8 M]

5. (a)What are the different types of ballast? [8 M]

(b)Derive an expression for finding the cant, when the train moves round the
curve. [8 M]

6. (a)Explain briefly about grade compensation. [8 M]

(b)Calculate the maximum permissible speed on a curve at high speed broad
gauge track having the following particulars
Degree of curve = 20; Amount of superelevation = 8 cm; Length of transition
curve =140m. [8 M]

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7. (a) Write a note on Air craft Characteristics. [8 M]
(b)How runway length is computed. How correction is applied. [8 M]

8. Write short notes on the following.

(a) Traffic Rotary
(b)Negative Super Elevation
(c)Types of Signals in Railways

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 Code No: V3206/R07 ^ĞƚEŽͲϰ
III B. Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, Apr/May 2010
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 80
Answer Any FIVE Questions
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****

1. (a) What are the Different road development plans? [8 M]

(b) Derive an equation for finding the super elevation required at a
horizontal curve of radius ‘R’. [8 M]

2. (a) Explain the vertical curves with the help of neat sketches. [8 M]
(b) The speed of overtaking and overtaken vehicles are 80 Kmph and 50
Kmph respectively on a two way traffic road. If the time taken by the
overtaking vehicle is equal to 7.5 seconds and reaction time of the driver is
equal to 2 seconds, calculate the safe overtaking sight distance. [8 M]

3. (a) Write a note on parking studies. [8 M]

(b) With neat sketches show various types of road markings. [8 M]

4. (a) Explain the design steps involved in Rotary intersection. [8 M]

(b) Compare grade separated and at grade intersection with the help of neat
sketch. [8 M]

5. (a)Write a note on degree of curve. [8 M]

(b)Write a note on speeds on curves in case of railways. [8 M]

6. (a)Briefly explain the various types of Signals in railway engineering. [8 M]

(b)If a 80 curve track diverges from a main curve of 50 in an opposite
direction in the layout of broad gauge yard, calculate the superelevation and
the speed on the branch line, if the maximum speed permitted on the main
line is 40 Kmph. [8 M]

7. (a) Write a note on orientation of Runway. [8 M]

(b) Explain the salient features of wind rose diagram. [8 M]

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8. Write short notes on the following.
(a)Road Patterns
(b)Construction of WBM pavement
(c) Cant deficiency
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