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1 (a)
Explain the role of railways in development of India. What are the requirements of an ideal permanent way?
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1 (b)
What are the factors affecting for selection of type of bridge? Draw the detailed
plan, elevation and section of high level R.C.C. girder bridge.
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2 (a)
Draw the sketches of different types of rail sections and discuss their merits and
Demerits.
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2 (b)
Describe with sketch the procedure to transfer the centre line inside the tunnel.
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2 (c)
Why the uniformity of gauges is desirable in any country? Explain with sketch
'Loading Gauge'.
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3 (a)
Briefly explain: Momentum gradient, Grade compensation, Cant deficiency.
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3 (b)
Compute an equilibrium cant on a B.G. track of 30
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3 (c)
What are the functions of providing sleepers in railway? Give detail comparison of
CI sleepers with Concrete sleepers.
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3 (d)
From a layout of B.G. yard, 70 curve branches off from a 30 main curve in an
opposite direction. If speed is restricted to 28 kmph on branch line and permissible
cant deficiency is 7.61cm. Determine the speed restriction on main line.
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4 (a)
Explain with sketches: Junction fish plate, Dog spikes, C.I. Chair with spring keys.
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Draw sketches of
4 (b) i)
Suspension bridge and
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4 (b) ii)
Bow string arch bridge. Also,
discuss the load transmission from superstructure to sub structure in these bridges.
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4 (c)
What are the functions of points & crossings in railway track layout? Draw a neat diagram of Diamond Crossing and show its various component parts.
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4 (d)
Briefly explain for the bridges: Scour depth, Economic span, Cut water and Ease water.
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5 (a)
Under which situations tunnels are preferred? Explain with sketch any one method
of tunneling in soft ground.
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5 (b)
What are the functions of bridge bearings? Explain with sketches: Rocker bearing,
Roller bearing.
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Give a brief note on
5 (c) i)
Safety precautions in tunneling.
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5 (c) ii)
Tunnel ventilation.
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5 (d)
Discuss with sketches the river training works required for bridges.
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