Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2023 examination

GTU 3150611 Transportation Engineering Summer 2023 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Civil Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3150611
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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17 of 25 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 36 repeated 3150611 questions, most asked first

Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Differentiate between Nagpur and Bombay Road development plan.
(b)
4 marks

Write the importance of different modes in context to socio-economic development.

(c)
7 marks
Write a short note on ICAO and CRRI.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Briefly explain classification of urban roads.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q1b

(b)
4 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers
Differentiate between Flexible and Rigid Pavement.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3b, Winter 2025 Q3b OR, Winter 2024 Q3b OR, Summer 2024 Q4b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
Explain PIEV theory in detail.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q2b, Winter 2024 Q3b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers

Write in detail the reason of failure and suggestion for improvement of following distresses in pavement

i)Potholes,
ii)Elegator cracking.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4c OR

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Explain function and classification of modified bituminous binder.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q3b OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers

Derive an expression for calculating the stopping sight distance on a roadway.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q2c, Summer 2024 Q2c OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Write a shote note on Marshall Mix Design method.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q3c OR

(a)
3 marks
Enlist different tests for bitumen and explain softening test briefly.
(b)
4 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers
Write a short note on Coning of wheel in railway engineering.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4b OR, Winter 2025 Q4b, Summer 2025 Q4a OR, Winter 2024 Q4b OR

(c)
7 marks
Derive an equation to calculate super elevation on horizontal circular curve.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers

Draw the diagram of the “Points & Crossing” showing all components of it in detail.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4a, Winter 2024 Q5c, Summer 2024 Q4b OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
Describe Construction procedure of Granular Base Course-WBM

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3a OR, Winter 2025 Q3b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers

Briefly explain the various types of joints used in the construction of cement concrete pavement.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q4a, Winter 2023 Q2b

(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Write a note on Junction and Terminal.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4c

(b)
4 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers
Enlist types of parking. Explain various methods of on street parking.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3c OR, Summer 2025 Q4b OR, Winter 2024 Q4c OR, Summer 2024 Q4c

(c)
7 marks
State the concept of PCU value and the factors affecting PCU values.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers
What is the importance of wind rose diagram in runway orientation?

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5a OR, Winter 2025 Q5a, Winter 2024 Q5c OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers

Enlist different types of traffic surveys. What is the significance of Delay studies?

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4b OR

(c)
7 marks

What are the different points to be taken care while selecting the site for airport?

(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers

Enlist the different components of Airport. Explain the importance of Taxiway.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q5a OR

(b)
4 marks
Write a short note on marking and lighting on runway.
(c)
7 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers
Explain Points & Crossing with neat sketch.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4a, Winter 2024 Q5c, Summer 2024 Q4b OR

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Transportation Engineering (Summer 2023, B.E. · Civil Engineering, Sem 5). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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