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

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Railways, bridges and tunnels Dec-2016

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

RBT (Railways, Bridges and Tunnels) for Punjab State Board of Technical Education Diploma in Engineering Civil 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 style, and getting a better idea of the civil engineering exam pattern before tests. Students can use this page to look for previous year papers related to Railways, Bridges and Tunnels, and review important topics that often appear in semester exams. BRpaper is not the official website of Punjab State Board of Technical Education or any board or university mentioned here.

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  1. The railways are the ……….. as compared to other modes of transportation.
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  2. ……………. Gauge is known as Standard gauge of the world.
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  3. The superelevation is provided by raising the …………. of the sleeper.
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  4. The curves provided at the change of gradient is called ……… ……
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  5. A culvert has a span usually less than…………..
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  6. The walls constructed at an acute angle with the abutments at both of their ends are known as …………..
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  7. An abutment of a bridge serves both as pier and …………….
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  8. The best shape of tunnel to be used for carrying a road or railway track is…… section.
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  9. The size of tunnels depends upon the ……………. and volume of traffic.
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  10. The most common system of signaling in India is ………….
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  11. Points and crossings are provided for change gradient on permanent ways.
    True / False Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  12. A bridge crossing the drain not at right angle is called skew bridge.
    True / False Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  13. The natural ventilation system of tunnels is commonly used.
    True / False Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  14. Scouring increases the stability of bridge.
    True / False Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  15. Welding of rails decreases their life.
    True / False Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  16. What are the advantages of bearing plates?
    Short Answer 5 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  17. What are the functions of ballast?
    Short Answer 5 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  18. List types of sleepers and requirements of good sleeper.
    Short Answer 5 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  19. What are the requirements of an ideal crossing and also draw the sketch showing the component parts of a crossing.
    Short Answer 5 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  20. What is the necessity of providing ventilation in tunnels? Also describe the different methods of ventilation.
    Short Answer 5 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  21. What are the advantages and disadvantages of tunnels?
    Short Answer 5 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  22. What factors taken into consideration for deciding the location of a bridge?
    Short Answer 5 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  23. Define Wing walls and Abutments of a bridge. Also describe the functions.
    Short Answer 5 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  24. What are the advantages of Track maintenance?
    Short Answer 5 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  25. What are the requirements of an ideal Permanent way track? List out its component parts.
    Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  26. Explain the details of construction of a tunnel in soft rock by needle beam method. Also describe the precautions to be observed during work.
    Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  27. Explain the classification of the bridge according to high flood level, span length and Alignment.
    Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  28. What are the factors which affects the rail route? Describe the various gauges prevalent in India.
    Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2016 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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