Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2023 examination

GTU 3150611 Transportation Engineering Winter 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 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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9 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

What are the recommendations of Jaykar committee? Explain which recommendations are accepted by government.

(b)
4 marks

Distinguish between superelevation and camber in cross section in highway.

(c)
7 marks
Explain how the length of summit curve is designed.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Discuss the various factors which are affecting a flexible pavement design.
(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers

Discuss various joints provided in cement concrete road, with the object of providing each joint.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q4a, Summer 2023 Q4c

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Explain aggregate impact test with IRC guidelines.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3c OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Explain flash and fire point test on bitumen.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q2a

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Write a note on passenger car unit.
(b)
4 marks
Explain O & D survey in detail.
(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Define gauge of railway track. Enumerate different gauges used in India.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4a OR

(a)
3 marks
Define traffic density and traffic volume
(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Write causes of accident. Also explain the condition and collision diagram.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4c

(c)
7 marks
Write a note on uniformity of Gauges.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Give the functions of railway sleepers.
(b)
4 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers
Distinguish between port and harbour.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5b OR, Summer 2025 Q5a OR, Winter 2024 Q5b OR, Summer 2024 Q5a

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
Write a note on classification of harbour.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q5c OR, Summer 2024 Q5b

(a)
3 marks
State the requirements of a good ballast materials.
(b)
4 marks
Explain different types of buoys.
(c)
7 marks
Write a note on break water.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain three controls of aircraft.
(b)
4 marks
Compare holding apron with loading and unloading aprons.
(c)
7 marks
Discuss the airport master planning process in detail.
(a)
3 marks
Compare runway with taxiway.
(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
Give the classification of airport as per ICAO.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q5c, Summer 2024 Q5b OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers

What is terminal building? What are the facilities provided in the terminal building?

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5b OR, Winter 2025 Q5c

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Transportation Engineering (Winter 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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