Q.1
14 Marks(a)
Define sleeper density. Enlist factors governing sleeper density.
(b)
Describe necessity and effects of conning of wheels.
(c)
Explain different types of rail sections used on B.G. and M.G. tracks in India with neat sketches.
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination
GTU 3170619 Railway and Airport Engineering Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF
B.E. · Civil Engineering · Semester 7 · Subject code 3170619
- 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(a)
Define (a) Ruling gradient (b) Pusher gradient (c) Momentum gradient.
(b)
Explain super elevation and cant deficiency in detail.
(c)
Examine maximum permissible speed on a railway track from the following data.
1BG track of 3 degree curve.
2Speed of 70 kmph for equilibrium cant.
OR
(c)
Calculate extra width required to be provided on gauge from the following data:
aType of track = BG
bWheel base of vehicle = 6 m.
cDiameter of wheel = 1.5 m
dDepth of flanges below the top of rail = 3.17 cm e. Radius of curve = 150 m.
Q.3
14 Marks(a)
Differentiate reception signal and departure signal.
(b)
Enlist requirements of railway station. Also explain marshalling yard in brief.
(c)
Draw neat sketches of the following and show its various component parts.
aDiamond crossing.
bAcute angle crossing.
cLeft hand turnout.
OR
(a)
What are the objectives of signaling and interlocking in railway?
(b)
Explain the following terms.
Trailing direction, Facing points of turnouts, Stock rails, Tongue rails.
(c)
Explain the working principle of following.
aCentralized traffic control system (C.T.C system)
bAutomatic train control system (A.T.C system)
Q.4
14 Marks(a)
Define airport capacity and explain factors affecting on it.
(b)
Enlist and explain aircraft characteristics.
(c)
Summarize briefly the various runway and taxiway geometrics as per recommendation of ICAO.
OR
(a)
What is airport gradient? What are the requirements of gradient?
(b)
Classify airport based on different criteria.
(c)
Write a short note on wind rose diagram.
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
Explain runway marking of airport with neat sketches.
(b)
What are the objectives of air traffic control? Describe runway lighting in brief.
(c)
Describe different corrections to be applied to calculate actual length of runway.
OR
(a)
Describe the various enroute aids for controlling the air traffic on air routes.
(b)
Write short note on Beacon light
(c)
Write a short note on exit taxiway.
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