Define gauge of railway track. Enumerate different gauges used in India.
[3 marks]Define Permanent way and Draw a neat sketch showing its main components with functions.
[4 marks]Describe in brief the basic requirements of an ideal Permanent way.
[7 marks]Define Gradients. List purposes to provide Gradients.
[3 marks]Derive an expression for superelevation in railway track design.
[4 marks]Explain in detail the types of rail joints with sketch.
[7 marks]A 5° curve diverges from a 3° main curve in reverse direction in the layout of a B.G. yard. If the speed on the branch line is restricted to 35 kmph. Determine the restricted speed on the mainline.
[7 marks]Enlist the necessity of geometric design of a railway track.
[3 marks]Give types of yards. Discuss marshalling yard in detail
[4 marks]Explain components or parts of Aeroplane with neat sketch.
[7 marks]Classify the airport as per ICAO.
[3 marks]Define Crossing. Enlist types of crossing and explain any one in brief.
[4 marks]Find out the length of the curve for a B.G. curve track having 4° and a cant of 12cm. The maximum permissible speed on curve is 85 kmph.
[7 marks]Define any three: approach zone, turning zone, airport capacity, runway capacity
[3 marks]Describe the airport terminal building with help of the sketch.
[4 marks]Elaborate various factors to be considered while selecting suitable site for an airport.
[7 marks]Enlist fittings and fastenings commonly used for joining rails.Explain any one briefly. Page 1 of
[2 marks]Explain factors that affect the necessary size of an airport.
[4 marks]Define the term visual aid at airport. List the necessity of visual aids and explain the different visual aids.
[7 marks]Explain Runway Orientation
[3 marks]Classify and briefly explain types of railway switch.
[4 marks]Write a brief note on airport markings and lighting.
[7 marks]Give classification of various types of sleepers.
[3 marks]Outline the functions of taxiway in airports. Draw cross sections of taxiway showing all components.
[4 marks]Explain the role of Indian Railways in the social and economic development of the country. Briefly mention the strengths and weaknesses of the Indian Railways. Page 2 of
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