University of Pune 2008 B.E Civil Engineering Docks, Harbour & Airport Engineering - Question Paper
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GUJARAT UNIVERSITY B.E. Sem VIII (Civil) Examination Dock Harbour and Airport Engineering
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[Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100
Instructions : (1 ) Attempt all questions.
( 2 ) Answer to the two sections must be written in separate answer books.
( 3 ) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
( 3 ) Assume suitable data if necessary.
( 5 ) Illustrate your answer briefly with neat sketches wherever necessary.
SECTION I
I a) Define the following terms.
i) Harbour ii) Gross registered tonnage (GRT)
iii) Tidal day iv) Littoral currents.
b) Define tide and range of tide. Explain tidal theory and tide producing force with neat sketches.
c) Classify harbour based on their utility and state their requirements.
d) Draw the sketch of a typical harbour and explain its components in brief.
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2 a) Differentiate between jetty and a wharf. State the condition under which you will 16 prefer their construetion.-
b) Give classification of Docks. Why wet docks are necessary? Explain the principle forces acting on a graving dock.
c) What is dredging? Explain clearly the difference between capital dredging and maintenance dredging. List different types of dredgers.
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2 a) What are the essential differences between transit shed and were houses as regards 16
their use and construction.
b) Explain spring and neap tides.
c) Explain briefly ship characteristics.
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3 Write short notes on any four: 16
a) Navigational aids
b) Commercial harbour
c) Cargo handling facilities of a port
d) Tetrapodes and tribars
e) Mooring accessories
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SECTION U
a) Discuss the four basic patterns of configurations of the runways.
b) Enumerate the facilities provided at the airport terminals.
c) Define (i) hangar, (ii) apron
d) Calculate the length of runway by using the following data:
(i) Airport Elevation R.L. = 100.00 m.
(ii) Airport reference temperature 28 C.
(iii) Basic length of runway = 600 m,
(iv) Highest point along the length R.L. = 98.2 m.
(v) Lowest point along the length R.L. = 95.2 m.
a) What are the characteristics of a conventional type aircraft?
b) Explain soil survey and drainage survey for airport design.
c) Discuss the following terms
(i) Conical surface, (ii) Turning zone. (iii) Wind coverage.
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a) Explain about airport grading and drainage.
b) Enlist various factors which include the location of an airport.
c) Define : (i) loading apron (ii) nose in parking
Write short notes on any FOUR
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Orientation of runway |
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b) |
Master plan of Aiiport |
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c) |
Aircraft parking system |
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d) |
Geometric design standard for taxiway |
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e) |
Pavement design of Airport |
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f) |
Visual aiu=>. |
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