Railways, Airports and Harbour Engineering 2018 Question Paper — Gove…
The 2018 Railways, Airports and Harbour Engineering previous year question paper (Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu), with every question and its marks.
- University: Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu
- Subject: Railways, Airports and Harbour Engineering
- Course: Railway, Airport & Harbour Engineering
- Branch: Civil Engineering
- Year: 2018
- Paper: end-term
- Duration: 180 minutes
- Total marks: 100
Instructions
- Attempt five questions in all selecting at least one question from each Section.
- Each question carries 20 marks.
- Assume missing data, if any.
Questions
Section-I
- QQ1(a). What are the different types of track components and Explain the function of each with diagram. [10 marks]
- Q(b). Explain in detail the various types of joints in Rail. [10 marks]
- QQ2(a). Draw a labeled sketch of a standard Flat Footed rail. [10 marks]
- Q(b). Write short note on: 1) Distribution of load under sleeper 2) Hammer Blow Effect [10 marks]
Section-II
- QQ3(a). Calculate the lead and radius of curve of a B.G track turnout for the data given below: $G = 1.676 \text{ m}$, $N = 12$, $d = 15 \text{ cm}$, Angle of switch $\theta = 1.2^{\circ}$ [10 marks]
- Q(b). Elaborate the various elements of a circular curve. Explain function of each. [10 marks]
- QQ4(a). What do you understand by the term Negative Super elevation? Find out the equilibrium super elevation on a B.G Curve of 3 degree for an average speed of 50 kmph. [10 marks]
- Q(b). Explain the following: 1) long welded rails 2) Necessity of transition curve. [10 marks]
Section-III
- QQ5(a). Explain the term Creep. What are the indications and causes of creep. [10 marks]
- Q(b). Differentiate between Sub Switch & Split Switch. [10 marks]
- QQ6(a). Explain with the help of neat and labelled sketch 'Diamond Crossing'. [10 marks]
- Q(b). Explain the following terms: a. Turn out b. Tongue Rail [10 marks]
Section-IV
- QQ7(a). Write down the various points that are to be kept in mind while selecting the Airport site. [10 marks]
- Q(b). According to ICAO, explain how airports are classified. [10 marks]
- QQ8(a). How harbours are classified according to their usage. Explain with neat sketches. [10 marks]
- Q(b). Differentiate between Wet docks and Dry docks. [10 marks]