Anna University Trichy 2011 B.E Civil Engineering Airport and Harbours - Question Paper

 

Subject Code / Name : CE 1001/AIRPORTS AND HARBOURS

Class : IV year Civil Max. Marks: 100

Semester : VII Duration: 3 Hours

PART-A (10 x 2 = 20)

1.    What are the components of an airport?

2.    List six passenger facilities required at the airport.

3.    Define holding apron. Where it is provided?

4.    Define hangar.

5.    Define taxiway.

6.    What is an approach zone?

7.    What is a port?

8.    What is meant by Littoral drift?

9.    Distinguish between Quay and Wharf.

10. What are breakwaters?

PART- B (5 x 16 = 80)

11. What are the characteristics of aircraft that are considered for design of airports?

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12. (i)Briefly explain the factors to be considered for the geometric design of runways. (10)

(ii)What are the functions of airport drainage system? (6)

13. Explain the different planning concepts of terminal building?

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14. (i)Explain the necessity of airport drainage. What are its special characteristics? (8)

(ii)Describe with sketches the limiting height of objects in the approach and turning zone of an ILS runway. (8)

15. Explain

(i)           Passenger facilities in airport (4)

(ii)          Lighting at taxiway turnoff. (4)

(iii)         Runway markings. (4)

(iv)         Helipads (4)

OR

16. Briefly explain the night time aids provided at airport.

17. Explain with neat diagrams about the different types of Docks.

OR

18. (i)What are the requirements of a good harbour? (6)

(ii)Classify harbours on broad basis and on the basis of utility and explain them. (10)

19. Write short notes on:

(i)           Pipe ways (4)

(ii)          Spring fenders (4)

(iii)         Inland water Transportation (4)

(iv)         Ropeways (4)

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20. Write short notes on:

(v)          Pier (4)

(vi)         Quay (4)

(vii)        Wharf (4)

(viii)       Breakwaters (4)