Enrolment No.
/Seat No_______________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE- SEMESTER–V (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2024
Subject Code:3150611 Date:17-12-2024
Subject Name:Transportation Engineering
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
Marks
Q.1 (a) Discuss various modes of transportation 03
(b) Write a short note on IRC 04
(c) Derive an expression for calculating overtaking sight distance 07
distance.
roadway.
Q.2 (a) Explain flash and fire test. 03
(b) Write a short note on Directorate General of Civil Aviation 04
(c) Explain the factors controlling the alignment of roads 07
OR
(c) Calculate the stopping sight distance for a design speed of 120 KMPH with 07
ascending and descending gradient 1 in 35. Assume reaction time as 2.5
sec, coefficient of friction as 0.35
Q.3 (a) What is camber? Sketch the types of camber. 03
(b) Explain PIEV theory. 04
(c) Calculate extra widening required for a pavement having width of 7.5 meter 07
on a horizontal curve of radius 250 m if longest wheel base of expected
vehicle is 7.5 m. Consider design speed as 80 KMPH
OR
Q.3 (a) Differentiate between bitumen and tar 03
(b) Distinguish between flexible pavement and rigid pavement 04
(c) Explain various typical failures in rigid pavement with the help of neat 07
sketches.
Q.4 (a) Define (i) Journey Speed (ii) Super elevation (iii) spot speed 03
(b) Write short note on ESWL. 04
(c) Discuss safety measures to avoid accidents. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) What are the importance of highway drainage? 03
(b) Explain conning of wheels 04
(c) Describe types of parking 07
Q.5 (a) Write a short note on types of rail section 03
(b) Differentiate between Dry dock and Wet dock 04
(c) Explain the functions of points and crossings with sketch. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Enlist the different components of airport and show it in a sketch. 03
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(b) Distinguish between harbor and Port. 04
(c) What are the factors affecting runway orientation? Briefly explain wind 07
rose diagram.
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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER–V (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2023
Subject Code:3150611 Date:20-12-2023
Subject Name: Transportation Engineering
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) What are the recommendations of Jaykar committee? Explain which 03
recommendations are accepted by government.
(b) Distinguish between superelevation and camber in cross section in 04
highway.
(c) Explain how the length of summit curve is designed. 07
Q.2 (a) Discuss the various factors which are affecting a flexible pavement design. 03
(b) Discuss various joints provided in cement concrete road, with the object 04
of providing each joint.
(c) Explain aggregate impact test with IRC guidelines. 07
OR
(c) Explain flash and fire point test on bitumen. 07
Q.3 (a) Write a note on passenger car unit. 03
(b) Explain O & D survey in detail. 04
(c) Define gauge of railway track. Enumerate different gauges used in India. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Define traffic density and traffic volume 03
(b) Write causes of accident. Also explain the condition and collision diagram. 04
(c) Write a note on uniformity of Gauges. 07
Q.4 (a) Give the functions of railway sleepers. 03
(b) Distinguish between port and harbour. 04
(c) Write a note on classification of harbour. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) State the requirements of a good ballast materials. 03
(b) Explain different types of buoys. 04
(c) Write a note on break water. 07
Q.5 (a) Explain three controls of aircraft. 03
(b) Compare holding apron with loading and unloading aprons. 04
(c) Discuss the airport master planning process in detail. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Compare runway with taxiway. 03
(b) Give the classification of airport as per ICAO. 04
(c) What is terminal building? What are the facilities provided in the terminal 07
building?
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER–V (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2022
Subject Code:3150611 Date:09-01-2023
Subject Name:Transportation Engineering
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
Q.1 (a) Draw the typical cross-section of a highway showing all the components of it. 03
(b) Write a short note on: PMGSY 04
(c) Describe airport master planning process as per ICAO Recommendations. 07
Q.2 (a) Explain in brief: IRC 03
(b) Distinguish between Flexible pavement and Rigid pavement. 04
(c) Describe various engineering surveys to be carried out for location of highway 07
alignment.
OR
(c) Define sight distance. Derive an expression for calculating the overtaking 07
sight distance on a highway.
Q.3 (a) Explain rectangular road pattern with advantages of it. 03
(b) Explain various factors affecting sub grade soil strength. 04
(c) Discuss desirable properties of bitumen. Explain ductility test of bitumen. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Write the advantages of uniformity of gauge throughout the nation. 03
(b) Write short note on ESWL. 04
(c) Explain plate load test with its limitations. 07
Q.4 (a) Define the terms: a. Traffic rotary b. Collision Diagram c. Cloverleaf 03
interchange
(b) Explain various types of failures in Cement concrete pavements in details. 04
(c) Explain aggregate impact test with IRC limits. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Define the terms: a. PCU b. O-D Study c. arboriculture 03
(b) Explain the ‘coning of wheels’ with neat sketch. 04
(c) Explain steps for flexible pavement design as per IRC guidelines. 07
Q.5 (a) Give functions of points and crossings. 03
(b) Explain the following terms: a. Moles b. Wharf c. Jetty d. Light house 04
(c) Explain the various design factors in road lighting. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain the wind rose diagram concept for runway orientation. 03
(b) Explain the following terms: a. Taxiway b. Propeller c. Rudder d. ILS 04
(c) Draw the schematic diagram of harbour layout showing all components. 07
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Enrolment No./Seat No_______________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER–V EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2025
Subject Code:3150611 Date:28-05-2025
Subject Name:Transportation Engineering
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Enlist the functions of IRC. 03
(b) Classify urban roads. 04
(c) Enlist and explain advantages and disadvantages of each modes of 07
transportation.
Q.2 (a) Explain importance of super elevation in highway geometry design. 03
(b) Explain in brief 1. OSD 2. SSD 04
(c) Explain soil stabilization in pavement construction. 07
OR
(c) Draw the sketch of flexible pavement and rigid pavement with description of 07
components.
Q.3 (a) Enlist different tests on bitumen. 03
(b) Define – Running Speed, Journey Speed 04
(c) Explain determination of penetration value of bitumen. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Enlist different tests on aggregates. 03
(b) Give the classification of highway maintenance work. 04
(c) Explain aggregate impact test. 07
Q.4 (a) Enlist Methods of O and D Survey. 03
(b) Explain Role of Indian Railways in National Development. 04
(c) Explain different road user characteristics in traffic engineering. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Significance of Coning of wheel in Railway. 03
(b) Explain types of on street parking in brief. 04
(c) Explain various measures for the reduction in accident at curvature on 07
highway.
Q.5 (a) Define 1. Taxiway. 2. Apron. 03
(b) Enlist Aircraft Component parts with sketch. 04
(c) Explain the classification of Airport in detail. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Define 1. Harbor 2. Port 03
(b) Explain Jetty and Breakwater. 04
(c) Explain the classification of harbor in detail. 07
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Seat No.: Enrolment No.
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER–V (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2024
Subject Code: 3150611 Date:31-05-2024
Subject Name: Transportation Engineering
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
Q.1 (a) Explain in brief about IRC 03
(b) Enlist advantages and disadvantages of Rail transport with respect to
Road transport. 04
(c) Discuss Role of Transportation for National Development In detail. 07
Q.2 (a) Draw the typical cross-section of a highway showing all the components of it. 03
(b) Enlist Factors controlling road alignment and explain any one. 04
(c) Discuss Classification of Roads in detail. 07
OR
(c) Discuss Stopping Sight Distance in detail with sketch. 07
Q.3 (a) Enlist Different test conducted on aggregates. 03
(b) Explain Necessity of soil stabilization. 04
(c) The speed of overtaking and the overtaken vehicle is 80kmph and 65
kmph respectively on two-way traffic. The acceleration of the overtaking
vehicle is 3.6 kmph. Calculate Safe overtaking sight distance. Assume
reaction time of a driver 2 sec 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Enlist Different test conducted on bitumen. 03
(b) Enlist Functions of modified bituminous binders. 04
(c) Discuss in detail Marshal Mix Design. 07
Q.4 (a) Enlist different types of Joints in Rigid Pavements, Explain any one. 03
(b) Distinguish between flexible pavement and rigid pavement. 04
(c) Discuss various types of Parking in details. ( Types, sketch, advantages
and disadvantages) 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Draw neat sketch showing of Cross-sectional Elements of Rail-Road 03
(b) Explain purpose of providing Points and crossings in rail. 04
(c) Explain Coning of wheel and Super-elevation for Railway. 07
Q.5 (a) Define 1. Harbor 2. Port
03
(b) Explain classification of Harbor.
04
(c) Discuss in detail about navigational aids.
07
OR
Q.5 (a) Define 1. Runway 2. Taxiway 03
(b) Explain classification of Airport. 04
(c) Enlist different components of an aircraft and draw neat sketch of Aircraft
showing different components. 07
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE – SEMESTER- V EXAMINATION-SUMMER 2023
Subject Code: 3150611 Date: 03/07/2023
Subject Name: Transportation Engineering
Time: 02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Differentiate between Nagpur and Bombay Road development plan. 03
(b) Write the importance of different modes in context to socio-economic 04
development.
(c) Write a short note on ICAO and CRRI. 07
Q.2 (a) Briefly explain classification of urban roads. 03
(b) Differentiate between Flexible and Rigid Pavement. 04
(c) Explain PIEV theory in detail. 07
OR
(c) Write in detail the reason of failure and suggestion for improvement of 07
following distresses in pavement (i) Potholes, (ii) Elegator cracking.
Q.3 (a) Explain function and classification of modified bituminous binder. 03
(b) Derive an expression for calculating the stopping sight distance on a 04
roadway.
(c) Write a shote note on Marshall Mix Design method. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Enlist different tests for bitumen and explain softening test briefly. 03
(b) Write a short note on Coning of wheel in railway engineering. 04
(c) Derive an equation to calculate super elevation on horizontal circular curve. 07
Q.4 (a) Draw the diagram of the “Points & Crossing” showing all components of it 03
in detail.
(b) Describe Construction procedure of Granular Base Course-WBM 04
(c) Briefly explain the various types of joints used in the construction of cement 07
concrete pavement.
OR
Q.4 (a) Write a note on Junction and Terminal. 03
(b) Enlist types of parking. Explain various methods of on street parking. 04
(c) State the concept of PCU value and the factors affecting PCU values. 07
Q.5 (a) What is the importance of wind rose diagram in runway orientation? 03
(b) Enlist different types of traffic surveys. What is the significance of Delay 04
studies?
(c) What are the different points to be taken care while selecting the site for 07
airport?
OR
Q.5 (a) Enlist the different components of Airport. Explain the importance of 03
Taxiway.
(b) Write a short note on marking and lighting on runway. 04
(c) Explain Points & Crossing with neat sketch. 07
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