Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3150613 Pavement Design and Highway construction Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Civil Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3150613
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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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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Enumerate the chemical constituents of bituminous binders used in pavements.
(b)
4 marks
Discuss the essential properties of subgrade soil for highway pavement.
(c)
7 marks
Explain the purpose and method of the Los Angeles abrasion test on aggregates.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Explain the main functions of the surface, base, and subbase layers in a pavement structure.

(b)
4 marks

Describe the major factors that influence the selection of pavement materials for different layers.

(c)
7 marks

Explain the concept of volume stability in subgrade soils and its effect on pavement integrity.

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Describe Boussinesq’s theory for stress distribution in pavements.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q2c

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Differentiate between flexible pavement and rigid pavement.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3a OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers

Explain the difference between subgrade rutting criteria and fatigue cracking criteria in flexible pavement design.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q2c OR, Summer 2024 Q3b, Summer 2023 Q3b

(c)
7 marks
Describe the design method as per IRC 58 for plain jointed rigid pavements.
(a)
3 marks

How does the modulus of resilience of subgrade influence pavement thickness design?

(b)
4 marks
Describe the main features of IITPAVE software used for pavement design.
(c)
7 marks
Explain Friberg’s analysis for dowel bar design.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Discuss the importance of drainage considerations in pavement design.

Also asked in Winter 2023 Q4a

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers

Explain the difference between WBM and WMM base courses in terms of construction method.

Also asked in Summer 2023 Q4b OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers

Discuss the provision and function of each joint type used in rigid pavement construction.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q2c, Summer 2023 Q2c

(a)
3 marks
Compare lime stabilization to cement stabilization in pavement construction
(b)
4 marks

Critically evaluate the suitability of locally available materials for sub-base construction as per IRC/MoRTH standards.

(c)
7 marks

Evaluate the impact of using recycled materials in pavement layers on structural performance and sustainability.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Compare techniques for checking surface evenness of new pavements
(b)
4 marks

Evaluate the effectiveness of various maintenance strategies in minimizing pavement deterioration.

(c)
7 marks

Judge the suitability of overlay techniques for strengthening damaged pavements in urban and rural contexts.

(a)
3 marks
List key safety precautions to be followed during highway pavement construction.
(b)
4 marks

Write a note on emission reduction potential of Warm Mix Asphalt technologies as per IRC:SP:101.

(c)
7 marks

Examine the effectiveness of cold mix technology for rural road construction in terms of energy saving and environmental benefits as per IRC:SP:100.

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Pavement Design and Highway construction (Summer 2026, 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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