Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2024 examination

GTU 3150613 Pavement Design and Highway construction Winter 2024 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 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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11 of 25 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 28 repeated 3150613 questions, most asked first

Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What are the desirable properties of a bituminous mix?
(b)
4 marks
Define the terms: resilient modulus, elastic modulus, stiffness modulus, dynamic modulus
(c)
7 marks
Enlist various tests on aggregates and explain any two in detail.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Identify the difference between standard axle load and legal axle load.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q2a

(b)
4 marks

Explain the difference in analysis approach between the concrete and bituminous pavements.

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers

Explain various types of joints used in concrete Pavements. Point out the differences in their functions.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4c, Summer 2023 Q2c

(c)
7 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers
Explain the subgrade rutting criteria and fatigue cracking criteria for bituminous layer.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3b, Summer 2024 Q3b, Summer 2023 Q3b

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Draw the cross section of a typical bituminous pavement showing all its components.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q1a

(b)
4 marks
Briefly discuss the criteria for pavement design of low volume road as per IRC SP-62.
(c)
7 marks
Explain the boundary conditions and circular loading concept for Boussinesq’s problem.
(a)
3 marks
Mention the advantages and disadvantages of full depth bituminous pavement.
(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Explain the differences in design principles for design of dowel bar and tie bar systems.

Also asked in Summer 2023 Q3c

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
Explain the use of dry lean concrete in rigid pavement construction as per IRC-49.

Also asked in Winter 2023 Q2c OR, Summer 2023 Q4b

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
How is the quantity of lime decided in soil-lime stabilization?
(b)
4 marks
Explain the concept and procedure of recycling of bituminous pavement.
(c)
7 marks
Describe the strength requirements as per guidelines of IRC SP 63.
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Distinguish between tack coat, seal coat and prime coat.

Also asked in Summer 2023 Q3a OR

(b)
4 marks
Write a note on Interlocking Concrete Block Pavement (ICBP).
(c)
7 marks
Describe the symptoms, location and causes of raveling in bituminous layer.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Write the causes of pavement bleeding.

Also asked in Summer 2023 Q4a OR

(b)
4 marks
Explain the moisture susceptibility in warm mix asphalt as per IRC SP 101.
(c)
7 marks
Explain the criteria for selection of preventive maintenance treatment of pavements.
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Discuss the benefits of white topping on existing bituminous pavements.

Also asked in Winter 2023 Q5b OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
Write a note on micro surfacing in pavements.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q5c OR, Summer 2024 Q5b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Write a note on
i)Cold in place (CIP),
ii)Hot in place (HIP)

Also asked in Summer 2023 Q5a

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Pavement Design and Highway construction (Winter 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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