Roll no.
________________ ID: 180753/030753/743
th
Semester: 5
Branch: Civil,Constr. Mgmt.,Civil Engg (Spl Highway Engg)
Subject Name: Railways, Bridges and Tunnels
Time Allowed: 3 Hrs. MM:100
Section –A
Note: Multiple Choice questions. All questions are compulsory. 10x1=10
Q.1 The clear gauge distance of two rails of broad gauge are (CO_4)
A. 1767 mm
B. 1676 mm
C. 1777 mm
D. 1666 mm
Q.2 A circular curve consisting of two reverse curves with or without a straight length in
between is known as (CO_5)
A. Reverse curve
B. Deviation curve
C. Transition curve
D. Vertical curve
Q.3 The bridge constructed when a road crosses another road at different levels (CO_14)
A. Grade separator
B. Major Bridge
C. Minor Bridge
D. Viaduct
Q.4 The bridge constructed across a deep valley without perennial water (CO_14)
A. under Bridge
B. Culvert
C. Vent –Way
D. Viaduct
Q.5 Which one of the following is not a sub-structure of a bridge (CO_15)
A. Flooring
B. Abutment
C. Wing walls
D. Piers
Q.6 In which Bridges, flooring is constructed on the middle of super-structure. (CO_14)
A. Deck Bridge
B. Through Bridge
C. Arch Bridge
D. Semi-through Bridge
Q.7 The end supports of a bridges super-structure are (CO_16)
A. Abutments
B. Piers
C. Columns
D. Foundations
Q.8 The device allow free expansion, contraction and deflection of super structure of bridge is
(CO_17)
A. Foundations
B. Bearings
C. Columns
D. Piers
Q.9 Which tunnel section is commonly used in traffic tunnel, subways or navigation tunnels
(CO_20)
A. Horse -shoe shape
B. D-Shape
C. Egg - Shaped
D. Elliptical Shape
Q.10 Which method is commonly used for drainage of tunnel carrying double railway track or
two lane road. (CO_22)
A. Open Drain
B. Side Drain
C. Central Drain
D. Temporary Drain
Section-B
Note: Objective type questions. All questions are compulsory. 10x1=10
Q.11 Define preliminary survey. (CO_02)
Q.12 Define coning of wheels. (CO_05)
Q.13 ________ of rails is occur due to longitudinal movement of rails with respect to sleepers.
(CO_05)
Q.14 ________ is the rise of water level due to, obstruction by the bridge in the flow of water.
(CO_14)
Q.15 Cause way allows flood water to pass ________ it. (CO_14)
Q.16 Define deck Bridges. (CO_14)
Q.17 Define rocker roller bearing. (CO_17)
Q.18 Define term mucking. (CO_21)
Q.19 Describe blowing method of ventilation of tunnels. (CO_21)
Q.20 Define lighting of tunnels. (CO_23)
Section –C
Note: Short answer type Questions. Attempt any twelve questions out of fifteen
questions. 12x5=60
Q.21 Write five merits and demerits of railways over roadways. (CO_1)
Q.22 Explain various types of failure of rails. (CO_5)
Q.23 What is ballast? What are the requirements of good ballast? (CO_8)
Q.24 Write a short note on Cast iron sleeper. (CO_7)
Q.25 Write note on maintenance of level crossing. (CO_10)
Q.26 Explain points and crossings along with its importance. (CO_9)
Q.27 Differentiate between right and left turn out. (CO_6)
Q.28 Write short note on expansion joints? Why these are provided? (CO_6)
Q.29 Explain deck, through and semi through bridges. (CO_14)
Q.30 Write the problems arises during the sinking of well foundations? (CO_15)
Q.31 Discuss functions of bridge bearings? (CO_17)
Q.32 Describe routine maintenance of bridges. (CO_18)
Q.33 List the factors affecting the type of bridge to be constructed? (CO_15)
Q.34 What are the necessities of providing tunnels? (CO_19)
Q.35 Write short note on lighting of tunnels. (CO_23)
Section-D
Note: Long answer questions. Attempt any two questions out of three questions.
2x10=20
Q.36 (a) Differentiate between double headed rails and flat footed rails. (CO_5)
(b) Explain various types of rail gauge used in India? (CO_4)
Q.37 (a) Explain buckling of rails along with remedial measures. (CO_6)
(b) Explain creep of rail and its cause of occurrence. (CO_6)
Q.38 (a) Classify bridges according to their structural form. (CO_14)
(b) Write a note on IRC classification of bridges. (CO_14)