Q.1
14 Marks(a)
List and explain the desirable properties of road aggregates.
(b)
What are the factors influencing stresses on rigid pavement? List the assumptions.
(c)
What are Emulsions? Explain in detail different types of emulsions.
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2024 examination
GTU 3150613 Pavement Design and Highway construction Summer 2024 Question Paper & PDF
B.E. · Civil Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3150613
- 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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Q.2
14 Marks(b)
Explain bituminous pavement with cemented base.
(c)
Discuss Westergaard’s concept of temperature stresses in concrete pavements.
OR
(c)
Discuss Burmister’s Two Layer Theory stating the assumptions.
Q.3
14 Marks(a)
Explain the function of longitudinal joints in CC pavements.
(b)
Explain fatigue and rutting failures in bituminous layer.
Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3b, Winter 2024 Q2c OR, Summer 2023 Q3b
(c)
Explain the Fatigue concept as per the IIT RIGID software package.
OR
(a)
Write the primary purposes for the application of a prime coat on an aggregate base course.
(b)
What are the various wheel load factors to be considered in pavement design? Explain each in detail.
Also asked in Summer 2023 Q3b OR
(c)
Describe step by step procedure for designing a Flexible Pavement with IRC method.
Also asked in Summer 2023 Q3c OR
Q.4
14 Marks(a)
Write a note on: granular sealing.
(b)
Explain construction methodology for drainage requirements in rigid pavement.
(c)
Explain the selection and compaction criteria for Binder and wearing course in bituminous mix.
OR
(b)
Describe the construction procedure of WMM road.
(c)
Explain the process of selection of different bituminous mix treatments as per specification of MORTH
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
Write a note on: Warm Mix Asphalt.
(c)
List out the types of overlays and discuss their functions.
OR
(b)
Explain briefly the plant mix technology as per IRC.
(c)
Explain the salient features of ultra-thin white topping as per IRC SP-76.
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Pavement Design and Highway construction (Summer 2024, 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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