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MODEL QUESTION PAPER

Branch: CIVIL Semester: 05

Subject code: CE2303

Subject name: Railways, airports and Harbour Engineering

PART-A: Answer ALL Questions: (102 = 20 Marks)

1. What are the functions of sleepers?

2. List the different conventional methods of surveys for track alignment.

3. What is creep? How is it prevented?

4. What is cant deficiency?

5. List the different railways for urban railway transportation.

6. What is meant by track circuiting?

7. Define heel divergence.

8. List the two types of switches.

9. What are the advantages of electric traction?

10. State the principle of interlocking.

PART-B: Answer ALL Questions: (516 = 80 Marks)

11. Briefly explain the modern methods of surveys for track alignment. (Nov/Dec 2008)
(16)

12. (a) If a 8 curve track diverges from main curve of 5 in an opposite direction in the
layout of a BG yard. Calculate the super elevation and speed on branch line, if the
maximum speed permitted on the main line is 45Kmph. (Nov/Dec 2010)
(8)
(b) Compare the different types of sleeper. Give all details. (Nov/Dec 2010)
(8)
13. (a) Explain the widening of gauge on curves with the formula. (Nov/Dec 2008)
(8)

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(b) Briefly explain about super- elevation, gradients. (Nov/Dec 2008)

(8)

14. Illustrate with a neat sketch, the turnout, points and crossings and explain their
working principles. (Nov/Dec 2008)
16)

15. Briefly explain about (Nov/Dec 2008)

(a) Track drainage (6)
(b) Re- laying of railway track (5)
(c) Track circuiting (5)

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