Shanmugha Arts Science Technology and Research Academy (SASTRA) University 2012 B.E Civil Engineering UNIVERSITY, School of , 2nd mid Semester Test - Question Paper

SASTRA UNIVERSITY

School of Civil Engineering

2nd mid Semester Test, March 2012

Max.Marks: 50 Duration: 1.5hrs

BCECCE 601 R01: Highway and Railway Engineering

PART-A(10X2=20)

1. What is the significance of sub grade soil?

2. elaborate the tests can be conducted to assess the strength of soil?

3. Differentiate hardness and toughness of aggregates.

4. Write a note on BOT and BOOT.

5. Comment on premix methods of bituminous construction.

6. elaborate the functions of dowel and tie bars.

7. What is the need for a new railway line?

8. Expand IRCON and CONCOR.

9. describe coning of wheels.

10. What is creep of rails?

PART-B(3X10=30)

11. discuss the construction steps of any 3 kinds of bituminous pavements.

(OR)

12. Briefly discuss various kinds and causes of distresses in rigid pavement.

13. discuss any 4 various tests on bitumen in detail.

(OR)

14. Briefly discuss the requirements and functions of components of permanent way.

15. Compare and contrast various kinds of sleepers.

(OR)

16. provide detailed comparision of rail transport with road transport.

Earning:   Approval pending.