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Transportation Engineering 1 Question Paper - May 17 - Civil Engineering (Semester 5) - Mumbai University (MU)
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Transportation Engineering 1 - May 17

Civil Engineering (Semester 5)

Total marks: 80
Total time: 3 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Question 1 is compulsory.
(2) Attempt any three from the remaining questions.
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.

1.a. State the role of Transportatin in economic development of the nation.
(5 marks) 00

1.b. Using sleeper density f M+6. Estimate the quantity of track material.
(5 marks) 00

1.c. Define creep? How it is measured.
(5 marks) 00

1.d. Draw and explain the wind rose diagram.
(5 marks) 00

1.e. What are Docks? What are different types of docks?
(5 marks) 00

2.a. A $4^{\circ}$ curve branches off from an $2^{\circ}$ curve in opposite direction in a B.G. yard. If the speed on the main line is restricted to 35 kmph. Determine the speed restriction on the branch line.
(10 marks) 00

2.b. Draw neat sketch of Left hand turnout & Right hand turnout
(10 marks) 00

3.a. A taxiway is to be designed for an operating Boeing 707-320 having following characteristics: Wheel base = 17.6m Tread of main gear= 6.6m Turning speed = 40 kmph Co-efficient of friction between tyre and pavement= 0.15
(10 marks) 00

3.b. Explain in brief the factors to be considered while selecting the site for airport.
(10 marks) 00

4.a. Draw the neat sketch of layout of artificial Harbour.
(10 marks) 00

4.b. State reason for transit curves are provided on both sides of a circular curve on a railway track.
(10 marks) 00

5.a. Briefly describe the significance of airport damage.
(10 marks) 00

5.b. Explain in brief the factors to be considered while selecting the site for Harbour.
(10 marks) 00

Write short notes on (Answer any four out of six).

6.a.i. Airport drainage
(5 marks) 00

6.a.ii. Cross wind component.
(5 marks) 00

6.a.iii. Airport making and lighting.
(5 marks) 00

6.a.iv. Longitudinal gradient of runway .
(5 marks) 00

6.a.v. Classification of airport as per ICAO
(5 marks) 00

6.vi. Light house and light ship.
(5 marks) 00

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