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PURWANCHAL UNIVERSITY

VI SEMESTER FINAL EXAMINATION-2003
LEVEL : B. E. (Civil)
SUBJECT: BEG365CI, Transportation Engineering-II.
Full Marks: 80
TIME: 03:00 hrs Pass marks: 32

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as
far as practicable.
All questions carry equal marks. The marks allotted for each sub-
question is specified along its side.
Attempt any FIVE questions.

Q. [1] [a] Draw a right angle four-arm intersection of two roads

and show various conflicts points if [a] both roads are with
way movements, and [b] one road is with two-way
movement and another road is with one-way movement.
Classify the types of conflict. [8] [b] What are the
uses of measuring of spot speed, journey time and delay
studies in traffic engineering? [8]
Q. [2] [a] Which type of parking facilities , on-street or off-street
parking do you recommended in the city area of
Kathmandu valley? Given reasons. [5]
[b] Road A is 13.5m wide and Road B is 10.5m. An
isolated signal with pedestrian indicators is to be
installed at right-angled intersection. The heaviest
volume per hour for each lane of Road A and Road B
are 250 and 200 respectively. The approaching speeds
for Road A and Road B are respectively 60Km/hr and
45km/hr. Design the traffic and pedestrian signal
timings. [Take amber periods for yellow light signal as
2-4 seconds and pedestrian walking speed of 1.2m/sec.]
[10]
Q. [3] [a] What are the problems usually encountered in flexible
and rigid pavements? [10]


[b] You are required to design the pavement, as it is
proposed asphalt concrete on the surface and other
layers are as follows: [6]
[i] Minimum thickness of asphalt concrete on surface
course =50mm.
[ii] Crushed stone base of CBR value = 80%
[iii] Crushed run gravel sub-base of CBR value = 20%
[iv] 85
th
percentile CBR value of sub-grade soil = 6%
The existing road is a double lane of 7m width and
caters a present traffic ADT of 600 commercial vehicle
per day with an annual growth of 6.5%. Design the
pavement section using CBR method (revised IRC).
The road is to be designed for 10 years and it is
expected to be completed within 2 years form the last
traffic count.
Q. [4] [a] Write down the various techniques of soil stabilization. [8]
[b] Write down the construction procedure of bituminous
surface dressing. [8]
Q. [5] [a] Write down the necessity of periodic maintenance of
the road in Nepal. [8]
[b] How earthen roads are maintained? Explain briefly
focusing on district and village roads. [8]
Q. [6] [a] Write down the classification of bridges and
components parts of a bridge. [8]
[b] What do you meant by .? Explain briefly. [8]
Q. [7] Write short notes on (any FOUR): [44=16]
[a] Fatigue Cracking
[b] Rutting
[c] Guide bund and spur.
[d] Importance of Ventilation and .
[e] Emergency Maintenance.




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PURWANCHAL UNIVERSITY

VI SEMESTER FINAL EXAMINATION-2004
LEVEL : B. E. (Civil)
SUBJECT: BEG365CI, Transportation Engineering-II.
Full Marks: 80
TIME: 03:00 hrs Pass marks: 32

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as
far as practicable.
All questions carry equal marks. The marks allotted for each sub-
question is specified along its side.
Attempt any TEN questions. Q. [7] is compulsory.

Q. [1] What are the different vehicular characteristics which

affect the design of road. Explain briefly them. [8]
Q. [2] What do you understand about traffic control devices and
their types. Write down the advantages and
disadvantages of traffic signals. [8]
Q. [3] What are the main factors which causes the road accidents
and preventive measures which will help for
the reduction of road accidents. [8]
Q. [4] What are the distinct phases of a parking survey? What
information is obtained form each? [8]
Q. [5] Write down the necessity of periodic maintenance of
the road in Nepal. [8]
Q. [6] Criticize the following recommendation of a town engineer
regarding lighting effects in a town of a
population of 25000. [8]
[a] Mercury vapor lamps for residential area.
[b] Sodium vapor lamps for shopping areas.
[c] Filament lamps for highways.
Make your own recommendation , where you disagree,
starting your reasons.
Q. [7] Design the asphalt concrete pavement with the
following information: [8]
[a] Minimum thickness of asphalt concrete is 50mm.
[b] Stone aggregates base with CBR value 85%.


[c] Gravel sub base course with CBR value 25%.

[d] Sub grade soil compacted with CBR value 7%.
The road is with present traffic ADT of road is 500
vehicle per day with an annual growth rate of 7%. The
road is to be design for the 10 years and is expected to
be completed within 4 years.
Q. [8] Discuss about different design elements in highway
embankment and excavation. [8]
Q. [9] Write down the construction procedure for bituminous
surface dressing. [8]
Q. [10] Write down the construction procedure for the cement
concrete payment. [8]
Q. [11] Discuss about the causes of failure of the bituminous
pavement and maintenance works of bituminous
surfacing. [8]

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PURWANCHAL UNIVERSITY

VI SEMESTER FINAL EXAMINATION-2005
LEVEL : B. E. (Civil)
SUBJECT: BEG365CI, Transportation Engineering-II.
Full Marks: 80
TIME: 03:00 hrs Pass marks: 32

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as
far as practicable.
All questions carry equal marks. The marks allotted for each sub-
question is specified along its side.
Attempt any FIVE questions.

Q. [1] [a] What is Traffic and what are its characteristics? Explain

in brief the speed studies by using synchronized watch
method and presentation of the data obtained form it.
[3+5]
[b] Do you consider the Nepalese roads (both rural and
urban roads) are safe? If not, what measures would
influence your judgment in preventing the road
accidents? [8]
Q. [2] [a] What are the various types of traffic control devices
that are used in the intersections? Explain different type
of roadside signs drawing at least one example of each.
Find out the total conflict points in a four arm at grade
intersection, N-S direction (two lane, one way flow)
and E-W direction (two lane, two way flow). [1+3+4]
[b] A signalized junction of R and Y roads is to be itmed
by an isolated signal with pedestrian indication Roads R
and Y are 12m and 9.6m wide respectively. The
heaviest volume per hour for each lane of road R and Y
are 450 and 300, respectively. The approach speeds are
60 and 45 Kmph, for R and Y roads respectively.
Design the timings of traffic and pedestrian signals.
Assume suitable data if necessary. [8]
Q. [3] [a] What do you mean by highway intersection and what
are its types? Under what circumstances provision of


roundabout is justifiable? Explain the factors to be

considered in its design. [2+1+5]
[b] Discuss different method of road lighting with respect
to (i) Silhoutte effect, (ii) Reverse Silhoutte effect, and
(iii) Discernment by surface detail. What are the
various factors to be considered in the design of
effective highway lighting system? Explain. [4+4]
Q. [4] [a] Explain Flexible and Rigid pavements and bridge out
the points of differences. [2+4]
[b] It is intended to design a flexible pavement for a
specified stretch o-f an existing two lane road form the
following information:
(i) Current Traffic of 80KN equivalent single axle load
= 1.0810
5
ESAL.
(ii) Design period = 10 years.
(iii) Construction period = 12 moths form the last traffic
census.
(iv) Traffic growth rate = 7%
(v) Design resilient modulus of sub-grade soil form 7
samples collected = 26MPa.
(vi) Elastic modulus of asphalt concrete for surface
course, E
ac
= 2500 Mpa
(vii) Elastic modulation of bitumen treated base, E
b
=
1200 Mpa.
(viii) Elastic modulus of granular sub base
(CBR>20%), E
sb
= 125Mpa.
You are required to design the pavement from Asphalt
institute Method (AIM) Draw the cross section of final
pavement layers considering the minimum thickness of
asphalt concrete on surface course as 40mm. [10]
Q. [5] [a] A village road is to be paved by using Water Bound
Macadam (WBM) type of construction. Give the
detailed method of construction and the materials
Required for it. [6+2]
[b] What do you understand by penetration macadam?
What are the various materials used and what should be

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their requirements? Describe the methods of
construction of a penetration macadam road. [2+2+4]

Q. [6] [a] Enumerate the types and causes of flexible pavement
deficiencies. As a divisional Engineer of Department of
Roads, what are the various types of roadways
maintenance works that you put forward for Muglin
Narayangadh section of Nepal? [3+5]

[b] What are the requirements for an ideal bridge and
factors to locate it? Explain briefly the different
methods of tunneling. [4+4]

Q. [7] Write short notes on (any FOUR): [44]

[a] Road user characteristics.
[b] Organization and Destination Study.
[c] Grade separated intersection.
[d] Stress in cement concrete pavement.
[e] Prime coat, Tack coat and Seal coat.
[f] Bridge classification.





























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PURWANCHAL UNIVERSITY

VI SEMESTER FINAL EXAMINATION-2006
LEVEL : B. E. (Civil)
SUBJECT: BEG365CI, Transportation Engineering-II.
Full Marks: 80
TIME: 03:00 hrs Pass marks: 32

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as
far as practicable.
All questions carry equal marks. The marks allotted for each sub-
question is specified along its side.
Attempt any FIVE questions.

Q. [1] [a] Why is the origin and destination study carried out?

How is O & D data collected? [8]
[b] What is a rotary intersection? What are its advantages
and limitations in particular reference to traffic
conditions in Nepal? [8]
Q. [2] [a] What are the various aspects to be investigated during
parking studies? [6]
[b] An isolated signal with pedestrian indication is to be
installed on a right angled intersection with road P 18m
wide and road Q 12m wide. The heaviest volume per
hour for each lane of road P and road Q are 275 and
225 respectively. The approach speeds are 60 and 45
kmph, for p and Q respectively. Design the timings of
traffic and pedestrian signals. [Take pedestrian walking
speed of 1.2m/s and amber periods of 4 and 3 seconds]


The road is to cater a present ADT of 3500 heavy
vehicles with an annual growth rate of 7%. The
pavement construction is to be completed in 2 years
form the last traffic count and the road is designed for
15 year period.
[i] Design the payment section by CBR method as
recommended by IRC.
[ii] Suggest alternate design with out using fairly
graded gravel.
[iii] Considering the above results, discuss the
limitation of CBR method of payment design. [10]
Q. [4] [a] What are the characteristics of an ideal abridge? [10]
[b] How is drainage controlled and ventilation achieved in
tunneling ? Explain. [8]
Q. [5] [a] Discuss the construction procedure of penetration
macadam. [8] [b] What are the various
techniques of soil stabilization in road construction
technology? [8]
Q. [6] [a] Explain the typical flexible pavement failures with
sketches. [8]
[b] How is water Bound Macadam Roads maintained? [8]

Q. [7] Write short notes on (any FUR): [44]

[a] Thirtieth highest hourly traffic
volume. [b] Classification of bridges.
[c] Mud pumping
[d] Interface Treatment
[e] Temperature stresses.
[10] Here Graph is not included. Please refer original old question.

Q. [3] [a] Explain flexible and rigid pavements and bring out the
points of difference. [6]
[b] The pavement structures of an asphalt concrete is to
consist of the following layers:
Minimum thickness of asphalt concrete is 5 cm
Well graded gravel of CBR value = 95%
Fairly graded gravel of CBR value = 20%
Compacted soil of CBR value of sub-grade soil = 4%

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PURWANCHAL UNIVERSITY

VI SEMESTER FINAL EXAMINATION-2007
LEVEL : B. E. (Civil)
SUBJECT: BEG365CI, Transportation Engineering-II.
Full Marks: 80
TIME: 03:00 hrs Pass marks: 32

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as
far as practicable.
All questions carry equal marks. The marks allotted for each sub-
question is specified along its side.
Attempt any FIVE questions.

Q. [1] [a] What do you mean by traffic regulation? Explain four

different traffic regulations methods in detail. Write
names of different types of traffic signals. [2+4+2]
[b] Define space mean speed. What are the purposes of
speed studies? Explain method of measurement of spot
speed by Enoscope method. [2+3+3]
Q. [2] [a] What do you mean by condition diagram? Explain in
detail three groups of measurements that can be taken
to reduce the rate of traffic accident and its severity.
[2+6]
[b] The signal timing for certain intersection is shown in
Fig. 2[b] below.

G
A=50
A
A=5
R
A=29
R
B=55
G
B=25 A
B=4
The recent traffic study conducted on that intersection gives
following data.
Road A Road B


Approach Speed of vehicles
70 65

Traffic Volume (vehicles/hr) 497 188

Width of Road (m) 24 18

Pedestrian Speed (m/sec) 1 1




Will the signal timing diagram be suitable for present
situation of intersection? If not, show new signal timing
diagram. Also , Design isolated signal with pedestrian
indication. (Assume other data suitably, if necessary).
A [8]

B








[b] Draw neat diagram of Bridge showing its different
Component pats. List down the preliminary data to be

considered during the selection of bridge site. [4+4]

Q. [4] [a] What are the factors controlling the design of

pavements? Explain in detail . [6]

[b] A rigid pavement of 23cm thick was provided on
certain section of road having road width 12m. The
longitudinal joints are provided at the centre line of
road and transverse joints are at the interval of 8m
Calculate worst combination of stresses (using
Westergaards stress equation) for edge region, interior
and corner region of slab, assuming traffic load of 5100
kg having tire pressure of 720KN/m
2
. (Temp. different
in pavement = 13
o
C K = 810
4
kN/m
3
; E = 310
5

kg/cm
2
; = 0.15 = 10 10
6
/
0
C; unit length of
Concrete = 25kN/m
3
; Coefficient of friction = 1.5).
Assume other data suitably, if necessary.

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1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0

2 4 6 8 10 12 14

VALUES OF L
X
/I AND L
Y
/I


Q. [5] [a] Describe construction procedure of Double Bituminous

Surface Treatment including the properties of materials
(aggregates, bitumen etc), plants and equipment
needed, construction steps and the test sued for quality
control. [8]
[b] Explain different types of maintenances work carried
out on bituminous surface. Give neat sketches
whenever necessary. [8]
Q. [6] [a] List out different method of soil stabilization. Discuss
the method of construction of Mechanical Soil
Stabilized roads including materials, equipment
construction steps and tests to be conducted. [1+7]
[b] Differentiate between Road maintenance and Roadside
maintenance. Explain each type of road maintenance in
detail with suitable examples. [8]
Q. [7] Write short notes on (any FOUR): [44=16]
[a] Design of lighting units
[b] Origin and Destination study.
[c] Frictional stress in concrete pavements.
[d] Joints in Rigid pavements.
[e] Methods of providing fresh air inside Tunnels.



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PURWANCHAL UNIVERSITY

VI SEMESTER FINAL EXAMINATION-2008
LEVEL : B. E. (Civil)
SUBJECT: BEG365CI, Transportation Engineering-II.
Full Marks: 80
TIME: 03:00 hrs Pass marks: 32

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as
far as practicable.
All questions carry equal marks. The marks allotted for each sub-
question is specified along its side.
Attempt any FIVE questions.

Q. [1] [a] Define traffic Engineering. What are the major road

user characteristics? Describe their influence on the
human-vehicle-environment system. [2+3+2]
[b] Find out the total Conflict Points and type for the
intersections given in the figure below. [9]

a) b) B
c)


C

A A A

B B D


Q. [2] [a] What are the different causes of traffic accidents?

Discuss briefly. [6]

[b] The average normal flow of traffic on cross roads A and
B during design period are 600 and 500 PCU per hour,
the saturation flow values are estimated as 1600 and
1300 per hour respectively. The all red time required
for pedestrian crossing is 11 secs. Design two phase


traffic signal by Websters method. (Assume amber
time 2 and 3 sec. for roads A and B respectively). [10]
Q. [3] [a] List out the points of difference between flexible and
rigid pavements. Make sketches for both types of
pavements. [8]
[b] Design the flexible pavement by CBR method
recommended by IRC; using following data:
CBR value of sub-grade soil: 6%
Poorly graded gravel with CBR 25%
Well graded gravel with CBR 90%.
Take the minimum thickness so wearing course as 5cm.
The present traffic volume is 700 commercial vehicles
per day and growth rate is 7%. Take construction period
of the pavement as 12 months and with 12 years of life
period. (Use the Chart given below). [8]

Q. [4] [a] Describe the construction procedure of penetration

(grouted) Macadam roads including the requirements
on materials , construction steps, plants and equipment
and the tests for quality control. [8]

[b] How the ventilation and drainage problems are
managed while tunneling? [8]

Q. [5] [a] What are the various techniques of soil stabilization in

road construction technology? [8]

[b] What are the assumptions made by Websterggrd for
analyzing rigid pavement? Calculate the radius of
relative stiffness of 15cm thick cement concrete slab
form the following data: [8] Modulus of elasticity of
cement concrete = 2, 10,000kg/cm
2


Poissons ratio for concrete = 0.13
Modulus of sub-grade reaction K = 3.0 kg/cm
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Q. [6] [a] What are the usual damages in water bound Macadam
roads and describe the techniques of maintenance of
such types of roads? [8]
Q. [7] Write short notes on any FOUR: [44=16]
(a) Enoscope method.
(b) Design factors of highway lighting.
(c ) Prime Coat
(d) Mud pumping.
(e) Warrants of signalization.








































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