Anna University Chennai 2005 B.E Civil Engineering CE338 – TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING – II - Question Paper

CE338 – TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING – II

Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 Marks
ans ALL ques.
Part – A (10 x two = 20 Marks)

1. State the role of railways in economic development of the nation.
2. What are the components of permanent way?
3. What do you understand by creep in rails? State any 2 of its impact.
4. What do you mean by Track-circuiting?
5. List the various kinds of airport parking systems.
6. Write various systems of aircraft parking adjacent to terminal building.
7. State any 2 factors which necessitate the navigational aids in water transport.
8. Compare the warehouse and transit sheds in terms of their purpose and location.
9. What is meant by BOT concept?
10. How net current value (NPV) is defined?

Part – B (5 x 16 = 80 Marks)

11. (a) describe the 2 measures of benefit cost ratio and evaluate the Benefit Cost Ratio
criteria. (6)

(b) The cash flow stream of a project is provided beneath.
compute the internal rate of return. (10)

12. (a) (i) define in detail the various kinds of surveys to be carried out in case of new
railway project. (10)

(ii) elaborate the factors on which the speed of the trains on curves depend? Write the
formulae that are generally employed in Indian Railways to obtain the speed of trains
on broad gauge, metre gauge and narrow gauge. (6)
(OR)
(b) discuss the subsequent of any four, with sketches if necessary. (4x4=16)
(i) Gradient
(ii) Super elevation
(iii) Widening of gauges in curves
(iv) Grade compensation
(v) Transition curves
(vi) Coning of wheels

13. (a) Draw a neat diagram of a simple right-hand turn out and show its different components. discuss the working principles of the turnout. (16)
(OR)
(b) Define interlocking and discuss the principles if interlocking. define the different mechanical devices used for interlocking. (16)

14. (a) (i) define the factors that influence the selection of site of an airport. (10)
(ii) elaborate the functions of ICAO and its structure? (6)
(OR)
(b) subsequent are the avg. wind data for an airport site, for the wind intensity is above 6Kmph. Draw a wind rose diagram and determine the best orientation of runway. Determine the percentage of time in a year during which the runway can be used for flights. (16)

Wind Direction % time Wind Direction % time Wind Direction % time Wind Direction % time
N 6.6 E 1.8 S 7.7 W 3.9
NNE 10.3 ESE 0.9 SSW 14.3 WNW 0.5
NE 8.1 SE 0.4 SW 10.6 NW 0.3
ENE 3.1 SSE 4.1 WSW 5.7 NNW 4.2
15. (a) (i) elaborate the requirements of good ports? Briefly define the classification and the
components of harbours. (10)
(ii) define the following: (2 x three = 6)
1. Mooring and Mooring accessories 2. Navigational aids
(OR)
(b) discuss with neat sketches, the functions and working principles of the subsequent.
(4 x four = 16)
(i) Jetties (ii) Landing stages (iii) Spring fenders (iv) Dolphins.

Earning:   Approval pending.