Solved question paper for HE Dec-2016 (DIPLOMA 5th)

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Highway engineering Dec-2016

PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 5th • Dec-2016

Highway Engineering for Punjab State Board of Technical Education Diploma in Engineering Cvil Engineering 5th semester helps students find subject-wise previous year question papers and old papers for exam preparation. It is useful for revision, understanding question patterns, and spotting frequently asked topics before the exam. Students looking for civil engineering 5th sem question paper PDF, important questions, or semester-wise paper browsing can use this page to study in a focused way. BRpaper is not the official website of the university or board, and it only shares exam preparation resources to help students review past papers more easily.

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The network of roads in a country can be compared with _______ in the human body.

Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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Bulking of sand is _____________ with fine sand.

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Road side development is termed as _________________.

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Dec 2019 Road side development is termed as

May 2018
Road side development is termed as___________

Dec 2015 Road side development is termed as _______.
The land width of a road is also termed as _________________.

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The first stage of route selection is ________________ .

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May 2018
The first stage of route selection is __________.
__________________ map shows the contours of the area .

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May 2018
_________ Map shows the contours of the area.
MOST signifies______________ .

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May 2022 MOST signifies?

May 2019 Fill in the blank: MOST signifies ________.

Dec 2019 MOST signifies

May 2018
MOST signifies__________.
Bituminous roads are also known as ________________ roads.

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Dec 2019 Bitumen road are also known as roads.

Softening point test is conducted by ______________ apparatus.

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May 2022 Softening point test is conducted by __________ apparatus.

Dec 2019 Softening point test is conducted by apparatus.

Dec 2017
Softening point test is conducted by _____________.

Dec 2009 Softening point test is conducted by _______ apparatus.
WBM road is an example of _________________ .

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May 2018
WBM road is an example of___________.

Dec 2018
WBM road is an example of __________.

May 2015 WBM road is an example of ______________________.
WBM road is an example of rigid pavement.

True / False 1 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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The maximum allowable super elevation is seven percent in plain area.

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May 2022 The maximum allowable super elevation is seven percent in plain area.

May 2018
The maximum allowable super elevation is seven percent in plain area.

Gradient should always be greater than camber.

True / False 1 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2018
Gradient should always be greater than camber.
Tar cannot be used as good binder.

True / False 1 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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Dec 2019 Tar cannot be used as a good binder.
Soil compaction decreases dry density of soil.

True / False 1 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2022 Soil compaction decreases dry density of soil.

Dec 2019 Soil compaction decreases dry density of soil.
Explain stopping sight distance and passing sight distance.

Short Answer 5 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2022 Explain stopping sight and passing (or overtaking) sight distance.

May 2021 Explain passing sight distance.

May 2021 Explain stopping sight distance.

May 2019 Define overtaking sight distance.

May 2018
Explain stopping sight & passing sight distance.

May 2017
Define stopping sight distance and passing sight distance.

May 2016 Define stopping sight distance with the help of sketches.

May 2015 Define stopping & passing sight distance.

Define camber. Why is it provided? What are the disadvantages of heavy camber?

Short Answer 5 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2022 Define camber. Why it is provided? What are the disadvantages of heavy camber?

Dec 2015 Define camber. Why is it provided? What are the disadvantages of heavy camber?
Explain the functions of IRC.

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May 2022 Describe the functions of IRC

May 2019 Give the functions of IRC.

Dec 2019 Give the functions of IRC.

May 2018
Explain the functions of IRC

Dec 2017
Functions of IRC.
What is super elevation and why is it provided?

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May 2018
What is Super elevation & why it is provided?

Dec 2018
What is super elevation and why it is provided?

May 2015 What is super elevation & why it is provided.

May 2010 Explain the methods of providing super elevation.

May 2010 Explain the methods of providing super elevation.

Dec 2009 Explain super elevation.
Explain various types of road curves.

Short Answer 5 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2015 Name & explain different types of curves provided on highways.

Differentiate between breast wall and retaining wall.

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May 2018
Differentiate between breast wall & retaining wall
What is subgrade and what are its functions?

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May 2022 What is subgrade?

May 2022 What is subgrade and what are its functions?

May 2018
What is sub grade & what are its functions?
Explain IRC classifications of roads.

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May 2022 Explain IRC classifications of roads?

May 2021 Discuss IRC classification of roads.
What is landslide? Give causes, prevention and control measures of landslides.

Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2021 Define landslides. Explain the causes of landslides and methods to prevent these.

May 2018
What is land slide? Give causes, prevention & control measures of landslides

May 2017
Define landslide? Explain the causes of landslides and methods to prevent these.

Dec 2017
What is a landslide? What are the causes of landslide? What are the factors to prevent land sliding?

Dec 2015 Define landslide. Give its causes. How will you prevent it?

Draw the cross-section of National Highway in cutting and filling.

Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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Dec 2009 Draw the typical x-section of road in filling.

May 2008 Draw the x-section for a N.H. road in filling.
Explain various defects and their remedial measures in a flexible pavement.

Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2018
Explain various defects & their remedial measures in a rigid pavement.
Explain softening point test with neat sketch.

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May 2022 Explain softening point test with a neat sketch.

May 2015 Explain softening point test with neat sketch.
Define gradient. Explain different types of gradients.

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May 2022 Define gradient. Explain different types of gradients.

May 2021 What do you mean by gradient? Explain different types of gradient.

May 2021 What do you mean by gradient? Explain the various types of gradient.

May 2019 What do you mean by gradient? Explain the various types of gradient.

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01 Where can I find Highway Engineering previous year question papers for PSBTE Diploma Civil 5th semester?

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02 Are these Highway Engineering papers useful for revision?

Yes. Previous year papers help students revise important topics, understand repeated questions, and get familiar with the exam pattern.

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Yes. This page is meant for subject-wise browsing, so students can look for Highway Engineering papers directly.

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Past papers are useful for understanding how questions are usually framed, but they should be used as preparation material rather than an official pattern guide.

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