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1 (a)
What are the advantages of railways?
3 M
1 (b)
Compare roadway with railways.
4 M
1 (c)
Explain various types or rails with sketch.
7 M
2 (a)
Discuss factors affecting on the choice of gauge.
7 M
2 (b)
Explain loading gauge and construction gauge with figure.
7 M
2 (c)
Describe the common types of sudden rail failures.
7 M
3 (a)
Why are marshalling yards necessary? Describe the layout of a typical
marshalling yard.
7 M
3 (b)
Write short note on sleeper density.
7 M
3 (c)
Describe briefly the process of screening of ballast.
7 M
3 (d)
Draw a sketch of Right hand turnout and loose head type switch.
7 M
4 (a)
Write short note on suspension bridge.
7 M
4 (b)
Explain the methods of strengthening of bridge superstructure.
7 M
4 (c)
Explain with neat sketches various types of bearing used for steel bridge.
7 M
4 (d)
Explain about ideal bridge site characteristics.
7 M
5 (a)
Enlist out various method of tunnelling in hard rock. Explain drift method of
tunnelling rock.
7 M
5 (b)
Explain the process of mechanical ventilation in tunnel.
7 M
5 (c)
State and explain the methods adopted for controlling dust inhalation.
7 M
Discuss about
5 (d) i)
Tunnel lining
4 M
5 (d) ii)
Lighting in tunnels.
3 M
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