Highway engineering
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Question paper 1
SECTION-A
Q1. a) Fill in the blanks.
i. NHAI is under the control of ________.
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ii. Bitumen containing mineral matter is known as _________.
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Read moreiii. Road side development is termed as___________
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Read moreiv. The stone wall constructed to protect the hill slope is __________.
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Read morev. The first stage of route selection is __________.
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Read morevi. Crushed rock is a _________ road aggregate.
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vii. _________ Map shows the contours of the area.
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Read moreviii. MOST signifies__________.
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Read moreix. WBM road is an example of___________.
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x. Compaction of concrete pavements is done by _________.
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b) State True or False
xi. Reconnaissance is also referred as “Recci”.
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xii. The maximum allowable super elevation is seven percent in plain area.
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xiii. Cutbacks can be used without heating.
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xiv. Gradient should always be greater than camber.
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xv. Landslide is one of the major problems of hill roads.
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SECTION-B
Q2. Attempt any six questions.
a. What are different causes of failure of bitumen roads?
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Read moreb. What is the necessity of road drainage?
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Read morec. Explain stopping sight & passing sight distance.
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Read mored. Explain the importance of soil stabilization.
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Read moree. Explain the functions of IRC
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Read moref. What is Super elevation & why it is provided?
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Read moreg. Differentiate between breast wall & retaining wall
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Read moreh. What is sub grade & what are its functions?
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Read moreSECTION-C
Q3. Attempt any three questions.
i. Explain with sketches, various methods of drainage of a hill road
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Read moreii. What is land slide? Give causes, prevention & control measures of landslides
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Read moreiii. Define soil erosion. What are the important methods to control soil erosion?
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Read moreiv. Explain various defects & their remedial measures in a rigid pavement.
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Read morev. Explain soundness test with neat sketch
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