State functions of ballast.
[3 marks]Compare railway transportation with roadway transportation,
[4 marks]Give causes and remedial measures of rail accidents.
[7 marks]Write advantages and disadvantages of concrete sleepers.
[3 marks]Enlist various aircraft characteristics. Explain minimum turning radius in detail.
[4 marks]Enumerate objectives of regional planning. What data collected for regional planning?
[7 marks]Determine equilibrium cant on a B.G. track with 4ᵒ curve for a speed of 65 kmph. If maximum cant deficiency permitted, what would be maximum permissible speed on track?
[7 marks]What are functions of AAI?
[3 marks]Write function of following fittings/fastening used for rails. (1) Bearing plate (2) Pandrol clip (3) Spikes (4) Keys
[4 marks]Explain ICAO recommended geometric design of width of safety area, turning radius and fillets of taxiway.
[7 marks]Enumerate basic functions of airport drainage.
[3 marks]Give types of yards. Discuss marshalling yard in detail
[4 marks]Describe various aircraft parking system.
[7 marks]Discuss briefly devices used for mechanical interlocking.
[3 marks]Discuss take-off climb surface and approach surface in detail.
[4 marks]Define airport capacity. Describe factors affecting airport capacity.
[7 marks]Discuss fish plate type fittings and fastenings used for joining rails.
[3 marks]What is terminal building? Give major components of terminal area.
[4 marks]What is crossing? Give types and characteristics of good crossing.
[7 marks]Write purposes of railway stations.
[3 marks]Enlist various types of visual aids for air navigation. Explain wind direction indicator.
[4 marks]Discuss factors involved in selection of a good alignment for railway.
[7 marks]What are purposes of air traffic control?
[3 marks]Describe various corrections applied to basic runway length.
[4 marks]Classify wear of rails and discuss causes of wear with suitable remedial measures.
[7 marks]