Code No: 5287AF R15
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
[Link] I Semester Examinations, December – 2018/January - 2019
ROAD SAFETY ENGINEERING
(Highway Engineering)
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Time: 3hrs [Link]
Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B.
Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B
consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries
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10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.
PART - A
5 × 5 Marks = 25
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1.a) Explain the use of statistical comparisons in safety analysis. [5]
b) Differentiate between condition diagram and collision diagram. [5]
c) What is base line alignment of a corridor? [5]
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d) Explain the scope of sustainable modes of transportation. [5]
e) Write notes on enforcement measures to be considered in road safety. [5]
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PART - B
5 × 10 Marks = 50
2. Explain the fundamental characteristics of traffic and show their relationship with the help
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of a neat sketch. [10]
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3.a) Explain the applications of traffic control devices.
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b) Explain the chi-squared method for accident analysis. [5+5]
4.a) Explain the features of accident data.
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b) Discuss the causes and remedies for accidents. [5+5]
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5.a) Explain the methods to identify and prioritize hazardous location in road safety.
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b) Justify the use of traffic management measures on accident prevention. [5+5]
6. Explain in detail the vehicular and human characteristics influencing traffic. [10]
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7. Discuss the measure followed for traffic regulations and control. [10]
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8. Discuss the differences between grade separated and at grade intersection? Also give the
types of at grade intersections and interchanges at grade separated intersection with the
help of neat sketch. [10]
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9. An express highway is to be designed with a design speed of 120KMPH. Calculate both
horizontal and vertical elements, assuming all the missing elements as per IRC and take
the highway to be constructed on a plain terrain. [10]
10. Write in detail about the road safety Audit of junctions and the check list to be followed.
[10]
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11.a) ITS is a tool for improving safety, justify?
b) List out the TDM methods to improve mobility and safety. [5+5]
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