BIRLA VISHVAKARMA MAHAVIDYALAYA

(AN AUTONOMOUS INSTITUTE)

SECOND MID SEMESTER EXAMINATION OF B.TECH. (CIVIL) FIFTH
SEMESTER
3CE301 WATER AND WASTEWATER ENGINEERING
DATE: 30-09-2023 DAY: SATURDAY TIME: 11.00 AM-12.0 PM MARKS: 30

Q:1 ()" Why are the pressure pipe most commonly used for conveying water [05]
from distant surface to the towns of supply? What are the drawbacks [4U]
of open channels and masonry aqueducts in this respect?
(ii) Discuss critically the statement the pressure pipe although go up and
down the hydraulic gradient line yet for economical considerations
they shou<d hug the hydraulic gradient line în profile and the straight
line in plan".
Q:2 Write short note on (i) Sluice valve (ii) Air Valve [0s]
(4R]
Q:34 Sketch a preliminary process flow diagram for a water treatment plant to clarify [05]
and disinfect a turbid surface water at a design flow of 100 MLD. Use two [5A]
identical, parallel and separate processing lines with rapid mixing, flocculation,
sedimentation, filtration and clear well storage. The flocculation and
sedimentation processes for each line are in the same large rectangular concrete
tank with paddle flocculators in baffled compartments ahead of the
sedimentation section, and effluent finger' channels extending into the tank
from outlet end. For each line, use four gravity rapid sand filter with deep filter
boxes to prevent air binding".
On the flow diagram, show the chemicals to be added with alternate points of
application. The raw water has a turbidity ranging form 40 to 80 NTU, and in
the spring the water contains natural organic matter that creates bad taste and
odour. The fluoride concentration is less than optimum. The treatment plant must
meet the rule (defined in water supply manual) for surface water disinfection.

Q:4 Describe design remedies for thefollowing problems in asettling tank: [OS]
(i) Jetting of the influent [SAJ
(ii) Density currents from cooler or warmer water
(ii) Waves on the settling basin.

O:5 A flocculator is 4.88m deep, 12.2m wide, and 24.4m long. The flow of the water r051
plant is 0.57m'/s. rotating paddles are supported parallel to _four horizontal (5NI
shafts. The rotating speed is 2.0rpm. The centreline of thepaddles is 1.68m from
the shaft (mid depth of the basin). Each shaft equipped with six paddles. Each
paddles blade is 25cm wide and 11.6m long. Assume the mean velocity of the
water is 28% of the velocity of the paddles and their drag coefficient is 1.9.
Estimate
(a) The difference in velocity between the paddles and water
(b) The useful power input
(c) The energy consumption per million gallons(Mgal)
(d) The detention time

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(e) The value of Gand GT at 15.6°C

() The loading rate of the flocculator.

OR
Q:5 Design a horizontal flow rectangular sedimentation basin for a maximum day [0S]
design flowrate of 25,000 m²/d. assume an overflow rate of 40 m³ld. m anda [5NI
water temperature of 12°C. Provide the following in your summary of design.
1. Qdesign
2. Number of tanks
3. Width of each tank
4. Length of each tank
5. Side water Depth
6. Depth of sludge zone
7. L:D
8. ve
9. Reynolds Number
10. No. of Launders
11. Launder Length
12.Weir Loading

Q:6 Solve the following: [OS]

(i) "Arapid mixing tank equipped with mechanical mixers, will be used to [5A]
mix the coagulant, alum into water at 10°C in 10seconds with a root
mean velocity gradient of 800 S for a flow of 10MLD, Find the power
of the mixer motor assuming it operates at 70% efficiency.
(iil) If thesettling velocity of a particle is 2.80 mm/s and the overflow rate of
an upflow clarifier is 0.560 cm/s, what
percent of the particles are
retained in the clarifier? If the flow rate of the original plant is doubled,
what percent removal of particles would be expected?
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Birla VishvakarmaMahavidyalaya (Engincering College)

(An Autonomous Institutlon)
Third Year,B.Tech. (CivilEngineering)
2nd Mid Semester Examination, Odd Semester, AY 2023-24
Course Code: 3SE01 Course Title: Advanced Geotechnical Engincering
Date: 03.10.2023 Time: 11:00am to 12:00 noon Maximum Marks: 30
Instructions:
" Numbers in the square brackets to the right indicate maximum marks.
Assume the suitable data only if necessary and mention it clearly.
The text just below marks indicates the Course Outcome Nos. (CO) followed by the Bloom's
taxonomy level of the question, i.e., R: Remember, U: Understand, A: Apply, N: Analyze,
E:Evaluate, C: Create
Q. 1 (a)' Explain Active earth pressure, Passive carth pressure andcarth pressure at rest (02]
with neat sketches. 2U
(b A retaining wall Sm high, has a smooth vertical back. The backfill has a [06]
surface level with the top of the wall. There is uniformly distributed surcharge 2N
load of 30 kN/m² intensity over the backfill. The unit weight of the back fill is
17.8KN/m, its angle of shearing resistance is 30° and cohesion is zero. The
water table is at 3 m from the base of the retaining wall, determine the total
active pressure and its point of application. Take the saturated unit weight of
sand as 22kN/m., Assume that there is no change in the angle of shearing
resistance due to submergence. Also draw the stress distribution diagram and
show the point of application of the lateral thrust.

0.2 (a) With neat sketches explain General Shear Failure and Punching Shear Failure.
[931
(b) Data given:
3U
[05]
3N
Size of theRaft footing = 10.0m x 10.0m 13. 7 ? o.
Df =4.0 m belowthe GL
GWT = 8.0 m below the GL
Soil properties : y= 17kN/m²; Ysat 19 kN/m°;C= 12 kPa, =26
Nc Ng Nr
18 13.11 5.26 4.07

20 14.83 6.40 5.39

22 16.88 7.85 7.13
26 22.25 11.85 12.54

As per IS Code, compute the safe bearing capacity value.

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 (c) Data given:
[03]
3N
Footing Size: 2.00m x 3.00m
Df =2.0 m below the GL
Soilproperties : y= 18 kN/m: Ysat =20 kN/m:C= 120.0 kPa,
=0.00
Asper IS Code, compute the safe bearing capacity values when GWT
is 2.0m below the GL.

Q.3 (a), A single pile of diameter of 1.0m and length of 20 m is installed in loose
[06]
sandy bed (= 30, Y =18 kN/m', YSat =20 kN/m', Ng=20, Nr-22.40). 3N
Calculate the safe load carrying capacity of the pile. Ground water table is at
the ground level. Consider K=l & 6= 0.
(b) A pile group of 4 x 4 = 16 piles consists of 15 m long and 0.50 m diameter [OS]
piles with clc spacing as 03 times the diameter. The group is carrying a load of 3N
6000 kN.
0.00m-20.00m: Uniform NC clay, ysat = 19.9 kN/m',w-25.98%,
LiquidLimit = 90 % & G=2.68
20.00m onwards sandy strata.
Ground vwater table lies at the ground level.
Compute the settlement due to consolidation without dividing the clay layer in
any parts.
 Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya (Engineering College)
(An Autonomous Institution)
Third Year, B.Tech.(CivilEngineering) 2023-24
24 Mid Semester Examination, Odd Semester, AY

: Course Code: 3CE02 Course Title:Highway and Traffic Engineering Maximum Marks: 30
Date:04.10.2023 Time: 11:00am to12:00 Noon
Instructions:
Numbers in the square brackets to th right indicate maximum marks.
Assume, suitable data whenever required.
the Bloom's taxonomy
The text just below marks indicates the Course Outcome Nos. (CO) followed by Evaluate, C: Create
level of the question, i.e., R: Remember, U: Understand, A: Apply, N: Analýze, E:

Q.1 (a Explain thefield surveys involved in highway engineering. [03]

IN
(b) Elaborate the factors covering highway location. [03]
1,3,4 A
(c) Describe the road user characteristics. [04]
1R,U
OR

(c) Express the general principles and types of traffic signs. [04]
1R,U
Q:2 (a), The radius of a horizontal curve is 120 m. The Design speed is 70kmph and the [02]
design coefficient of lateral friction is 0.15. 3N
(i) Calculate the super elevation required if full lateral friction is assumed to develop.
(ii)Calculate the coefficient of friction needed if no super elevation is provided.
(b)» Mention the step by step procedure of Marshallmethod of bituminous mix design. [04]
SA
-(c) " Explain the principle, application and method of construction of mechanical soil [04]
stabilization. 5A,U

Q:3. (a). Find thetotal width of a pavement on a horizontal curve for a new national highway [02]
to be aligned along a rolling terrain with a ruling minimum radius. Assume necessary 3N
data. (Truck base 6.5m ,V=80kmph)

(b) Define the terms: ()Super elevation (ii) Ruling Gradient (ii) Transition Curve (iv) [04]
Exceptional Gradient 3R,U
(c)" An ascending gradient of l in 100 meets adescending gradient of l in 120. Asummit [04]
curve is to be designed for a speed of 60 kmph so as have an overtaking sight 3N
distance 430 m.
OR
(c) A valley curve is formed by descending grade in l in 25 meeting an ascending grade [04]
in 1in 30. Design the length of valley curve to fulfill both comfort condition and 3N
head light sight distance rèquirement for a design' .speed of 80 kmph.. assume
allowable rate of change of centrifugal acceleration C=0.6 m/sec?
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 BirlaVishvakarma Mahavidyalaya (Engineering College)
(AnAutonomous Institution)
Third Year, B.Tech. (Civil Engineering)
2nd Mid Semester Examination, Odd Semester, AY 2023-24

Course Code: 3SE03 Course Title: Design of Steel Structures

Maximum Marks: 30
Date: 05.10.2023 Time: 11:00am to 12:00 noon
Instructions:
Numbers in the square brackets to the right indicate maximum marks.
Use of code IS800:2007, IS875, SP06-01/steel table is permitted, provided that itdoes not
contain anything other than the printed matter inside.
Assume suitable data ifrequired anywhere, mention it clearly.
The text just below marks indicates the Course Outcome Nos. (Co) followed by the Bloom's
taxonomy level of the question, ie., R: Remember, U: Understand, A: Apply, N: Analyze,
E: Evaluate, C: Create

Q. 1" Roofing system of an industrial shed consists. of trusses spaced at 6 m apart. [08]
Thespan of roof truss is 24 m and rise is 3.22 m. The levelof eaves is 10m IN
above the ground. The configuration of truss is shown in the Figure 1. The
shàde is situated in Vadodara. The shed has 4% permeability and category 3.
Determine the wind load and gravity load on the truss. The self-weight of GI
sheets with all fixtures and services is 0.40 kN/m². The live load on truss is
0.75 kN/m². The purlins used in truss are made-up of 2ISA 100 x 100x 10.

3.22m

Figure 1
24 m, [email protected]

Q.2 (a) Attempt the followings (any two) [06]

2/3 U
(1) Explain in brief about moment resistant connections with neat sketch..
(i) Explain: Plastic, Compact, Semi Compact and Slender sections.
(iii) What are the advantages of castellated beam?

(b), Determine the safe load P that can be carried by the joint shown in the Figure [04]
2. The steel used is of grade Fe250. The bolts used are 16 mm diameter of 2A
grade 4.6. The design strength of the bolt is 36 kN. The thickness of the
bracket plate is 10 mm. Take edge distance as 45 mm. The column section is
[email protected] kg'm.

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Q.3 Attempt the followings (any two) [12)
2N
with clear
(a) A built up column is made up from 2ISMC400 placed face to face
spacing of 250 mm. Calculate the axial load carrying capacity of the section
in compression. Consider both ends are hinged and height of column as 4 m.
(b)" A principal rafter of a roof truss is made up of double angle discontinuous
strut using section, 2ISA 100 x 100 x 10 which is connected back to back on
both the sides of 12 mm thick gusset plate Calculate the compressive strength
of the member. Consider centre-to-centre length of member as 2.5 m.

(c). Determine the load carrying capacity of a single angle strut (compression
member) made up of ISA 75 x 75 x 10 and loaded through one leg with
gusset plate of 12mm thickness. The effective length of member is 2.5 m.
Assume that the member is connected through 3 bolts at each end with
hinged conditions.
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P
80mm

80

80
80
Figure 2
80

80 [email protected] kg/m
ID No, 322

Birla Vishvakarma Mabavidyalaya (Engineering College)

(An Autonomous lnstitution)
ThirdYear, B. Tech. (Civil Engineering)
2nd Mid Semester Examination,Odd Semester,AY 2023-24
CourseCode: 3SE02 Course Title: Structural Analysis - II
Date: 07.10.2023 Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 noon Maximum Marks: 30
Instructions:
Numbers in the square brackets to the right indicate maximum marks.
The text just below marks indicates the Course Outcome Nos. (C0) followed by the Bloom's
taxonomy level of the question, i.e., R: Remember, U: Understand, A: Apply, N: Analyze,
E:Evaluate, C: Create

Q. 1 Analyze the beam shown in Fig. I using Energy Principles. Draw Shear Force and [12]
Bending Moment diagrams. IN

OR

Q. 1 Analyze the truss shown in Fig. 2 using Energy Principles. The length of all [12]
horizontal and vertical members of the truss is 3 m. Consider member AC' as IN
redundant member.

Q. 2. Analyze the frame shown in Fig. 3 using Slope-Deflection Method. Draw Shear [12]
Force and Bending Moment diagrams. Assume EI =20000 KNm². 1N

Q. 31 A simply supported concrete beam of span 15 m has a rectangular cross section [06]
250 mm x 400 mm. It is prestressed by a straight cable carrying an effective 3N
prestressing force of 950 KN located at 120 mm from the soffit of the beam. The
beam supports a live load of 3 kN/m. It also carries a central point load of5 KN.
Calculate the resultant stress distribution for a section at centre of span. Assume
density of concrete as 24 KN/m'.
20 kN
5KN/m

óm 2m 2m
(21) () (1)
30kN Fig. 1
D
5 kN/m
20 KN
6m
2m
25 kN

B
2m
t
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
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