62 TRIBHUVAN TINIVERSITY Exam.
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level M.Sc. Full Marks 60
Examination Control Division Programme
Transportation
Pass Marks 30
Plannins
2070 Bhadra Year / Part Uil Time 3 hrs.
Subject: - Opgptiop _Re-segglr- p Jryg9po_rtatio--n 9y
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Attempt any Eisht questions.
All questions coruy equal marks.
Assume suitable data if necessary.
1. Solve the following minimization problems by maximizing the dual:
Minimize C =9xt *2xz
subject to
. 4xr+r, >13 )
3xr+xr2l2 t
x1,x2 2 0
I
2. solve the following linear programming problem using the big M method:
Mascimize P =Zxr* x,
subject to
xr +r2 sl0
-Jrr +xr22 1
I
x11x2 )0 J
3. Find the optimum integer solution of the following all IPP Uy urfrg 6omory's cutthrg pf*re
algorithm:
MaxZ=xt+xz
subject to
3x, +Zxr 35
xr 32
x, and xz ) 0 qnd sre integers
4. Find lnitial basic solution for following Transportation problem b1i matrix minima method
A B c D Supply
o1 19 30 50 10 7
02 70 30 40 50 9
o3 40 I 70 20 18
Requirement 5 8 7 14 34
5. Determine the optimum Assignment Schedule using Hungarian method.
Territory Jobs
Pl P2 P3 P4
A 20 32 27
B 15 20 17 18
C 16 18 20
D 20 l8 24
6. A T .V. reoa[rman sPelt on his
mean of 30 minute in the order i
follows a Poisson imatelY with
day? How many jobs are ahead of the average set just
the repairman's expected idle time each
brought in?
7. A super-market has a single- cashier. During the peak hours, customers arrive
at a rate of 20
by the cashier is 24
customers per hour. The iverage number olcustomers that can be processed
per hour. Calculate:
a. Average number of customers in the system.
b. Average number of customers in the queue.
c. Average time a customer spends in the system.
d. Average time a customer spends in the queue
8. Consnnrct the arrow diagram comprising activities A, B, C, D, ..... and L such that the
following relationships are satisfi ed:
i)A B dc, fte fir* adivirigs dfrc poj".t, ian smt simultmeously.
F ii)A andB pecedeD
iii) B precedes E, F, and G
iv)FandCprecedeG
v) E and H precede I and J
vi ) C, D, F and J precede K
vii) K precedes L
viii) I, G and L are the terminal activities of the project.
g. The following tables show the allocation of random numbers based on time between arrivals
and service time:
Allocation of mudom number - time between artlvels
I lme Frcquency Cumulative Cumulative ProbabilitY Random
Between (2) Frequency (3ylo0 Number
Arrivals (3) (4) Allocated
0) ,,
15\
0.5 2 0,02 00 to 0l
t.0 6 8 0.08 02 to 07
IJ l0 l8 0.18 08 to 17
2.0 25 41 0.43 l8 to 42
2.5 20 63 0.63 43 to 62
3.0 l4 17 0.77 63 to 76
3.5 l0 87 0.87 77 to 86
4,0 7 94 0.94 87 to 93
4.5 4 98 0.98 94 to97
5.0 2 t00 1.00 98 to 99
Allocation of random number - Seryice Time
Service Time Frequency Cumulative Cumulative Random
Frequency Probability Number Allocated
fl) (2\ (3) (4) (5)
0.5 12 t2 0.12 00 !o l1
1.0 2t 33 0.33 l2to32
1.5 36 69 0.69 33 to 68
2.0 t9 88 0.88 69 to 87
2,5 7 95 0.95 88 to 94
3.0 5 100 1.00 95 to 99
Write the Table of Anival and Service Time together. Find the Total elapsed time, Waiting time
of Arrival, Percentage of Waiting time, Idle time of Server, Percentage of tdle time.
63 TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY Exam. Regular
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level M.Sc. i Full Marks i 0O
Transportation
Examination Control Division Programme
Plannins
Pass Marks 30
2070 Bhadra Year / Part r/II Time 3 hrs.
Subject: - Pavement Engineering
,/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
r' Aaempt All questions.
,/ TheJigures in the margin indicate Full Marks.
y' Assume suitable data if necessary.
r' Figures in parenthesis indicate maximum marks.
,/ IRC 37-2001 and IRC 58-2002 are allowed to use..
'/ Some useful formulae are attached.
l. Differentiate diftbrent types of pavements. (5)
2. What do you mean by layered system? Discuss different layers with its basic assumptions.
(2+4)
J. What are main features of viscoelastic materials? Discuss different models that characterize
them. (l+6)
4. pavement.
Discuss and highlight causes of main distresses in rigid and flexible (8)
5. A set of dual tires has a total load 2P6 of 9000, a contact radius a of 4.5 in, and a center to
center tire spacing Sa of 13.5 in, as shown in Figure. Determine the ESWL by Boyd and
Foster's method for a 13.5-in. pavement. g)
{trD €EID
4* Et
1,,,n
4
l
6. Discuss in brief basic concept of AASTHO method of overlay design of pavement. (7)
rWhy different types ofjoints
7. are required in rigid pavement? Discuss, (6)
8. Design the pavement with following data by IRC-2001 merhod: (8)
o Two lane single carriage way road o Traffic growth rale: 6 %o
o lnitial traffic in the year of r :
Design life l0 years
completion of construction :1000 . Design of CBR of sub grade soil = 4%
CVPD (sum of the both direction)
9. Write short nartes on following (3X3)
a. Reliability concept of pavement design
b. Full depth asphalt concrete
c. Filter criteri4 of drainage materials
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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING I Level Full Marks
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Examination Control Division i Programme Pass Marks
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2070 Bhadra lYgr.rltrrl .
I lil,ll ll Time
Subject: - Airport Engineering and Operations
{ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
{ Attempt any Four questions from questions lto 5. Question No. 6 is compulsory.
/ Thefigures in the margin indicate Full Marks.
{ Assume suitable data if necessary.
1. What is basic runway length? What are the factors affecting the
correction of runway length? Clarify the runway length correction with
an appropriate example.
What are obstruction clearance surfaces? Prepare a typical sketch (plan
and section) of a runway and show following surfaces: lnner horlzontal
surface, Take-off climb sutface, Approach surface, Gonical Surface,
Outer horizontal surface
3 What is Rapid Exit Taxiway (RET)? Explain three segment method of
calculating the position of rapid exlt taxiway briefly with a neat sketch.
4 Differentiate briefly rigid and flexible pavements for aerodrome with
sketches of typical cross sections
5 Define Pavement f,anagenrent System (PMS). Briefly mention the
components of efiective PHS?
6 Please select the conect answer (minus system for wrong answers not
applicable):
1. Which of the following doesn't affect while selecting airport site?
a) Area of land required
b) Availability of aviation experts in the locality
c) Availability of construction material
d) Situation of obstructions
2. Runways are generally oriented in the direction of:
a) Minimum ground slope b) Magnetic north
c) Cross wind d) Prevailing wind
3. A term which referc to the tota! revenue producing load that includes
passengers, iiails ind car$ois known as.............
a) Revenue generating load b) Payload c) Maximum takeoff load
d) None of above
4. The taxiway system shoutd be designed to.................the restriction
of aircnaft movement to and from the runways and apron areas.
a) avoid b) minimize c) maximize d) promote
5. The intesection angle of Rapid exit taxiway with the run way should
be ln the range of................
a) 15-35 degree b ) 2545 degree c) 35-55 degree d) 45-65 degree
6. The deprcssions and undulations in the pavement are caused due
fo.
a. improper compaction of subgrade c. punching effect
b. impact of heavy wheel loads d. all of the above
7. The AGN is ahrays ...... the pCN of the runway to be
used, in olderto prolong pavement life and prevent possible
pavement damage.
a) Equal b) Less c) More d) tt is difficutt to say without
design.
8. Runwy mar*lngs are:
a) White in color b) Blue in color
c) Red in color d) Green in color
9. consists of an inscrlption in white on a red
backgrcund.
a) Mandatory Sign b) lnformation Sign c) Destination Sign
d) other sign
10. Distance to which the contractor is supposed to move the earth
without any additiona! charge is the...........
a) Economic Haul . b) Free Haul c) Underhaul d) Overhaul
11. whlch of the following activities falts under Aerodrome operations?
a) Pavement Management b)Aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF)
c) Bird hazard management d) All of the above
12. f,arterc used on the aiffeld should be:
.a) Srqng b) Durable c) Hard d) Frangible
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65 TRIBHUVAN I.INIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
Examination Control Division
2070 Bhadra
ubi e c,l - Transp-o-rt- -P-ta-nning and Management
S
,/ own words as far as practicable'
Candidates are required to give their answers in their
/ Attempt any Six questions.
/ Allquestions carrY equal marl<s'
,/ Assume suitable data if necessary'
(public transport) system' Give an example of a
1. Give a list of typical data items related to transit
public transport system in Kathmandu
policy measure that can improve a particular aspect of
and necessary data to decide on such poliry measure'
planning' List the trip-making
2. Discuss the role of demand analysis in transportation
demand analysis'
characteristics which are commonly considered during
3. Discuss primary elements of urban transport
system showing their dynamic interactions' show
anexampleofviciouscyclefromurbantransportsysteminKathmandu.
is acceptable) and discuss the relationship
4. Show graphically (free-hand approximate drawing
(road traffic)'
among flow, density and speed for vehicle movement
problem in public transport business? Give a real or
5. Why is cut-throat (wasteful) competition a
system in Kathmandu'
, hypothetical example of wasteful competition from public transport
issue of wasteful competition?
what regulatory measures are usually applied to address the
and
6. Give an example of addressing urban transport problem by "command-and-control" and why?
,,economic (or market-based)" instruments. Which instrument you think is superior
7. Discuss common sources of funding for transport investment. ldentify some news sources of
transport funding which can be possibly mobilized in Nepal.
g. show a typical arrangement for a toll road proiect under
Publii Private Partnership (PPP)
private promoters' public authority'
scheme (showing linkage between Project Company,
prospect of PPP in transport sector in
tenders, contractors etc). Briefly discuss the issues and
Nepal.
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75 TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
F
I Examination Control Division
2069 Bhadra
t{ c*,aiaates are req ,-"f,!!{i{:!iirlPf:#l;!f *s.1fftg":rs as rar as practicabre
Attempt any Five questions.
'/ The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks'
,/ Assume suitable data if necessary.
For the IRC Class AA tracked load placed at leftmost position of the bridge, find equivalent
1. loads
at standard positions to be used for Morrice-Little method' t12l
0.3 m wide Kerh
5girders@2mc/c
2. For the following RCC T-Bridge, design the cantilever slab given that the dead load of all
elements includlng deck-slab in the cantilever portion gives SF of 30 kN (per m width) and
Bending moment at the edge of Girder 1 of 20 kN-m. Assume suitable girder width and select
appropriate loadi ng class. t12l
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l, Ll tn
-1
3girders@3mc/c
For IRC Class A load, find position of load that gives maximum BM at the middle section
of a 30
m span bridge. compute the BM and sF at middle for the position of the load. [12]
Design an lnterior Longitudinal Girder of RCC Slab-Girder bridge if the design moment
is 1200
4.
kN-m and design shear force is 500 kN. Assume other suitable data. 1l2l
Design a welt foundation for an abutment of 10 m x 5.5 m base dimensions. The well
is founded
on Sandy Soil. The available data are as follows: [121
. Height of bearing above the max scouring level-: 20 m
o Permissible horizontal displacement at bearing level: 50 mm
o Height of abutment : 5 m
o Total vertical load including weight of abutment and well (including buoyancy effect): 20,000 kN
o Total lateral load at the sour level: 450 kN
o Submerged unit weight of soil: 8.5 kN/m3
a. As an engineer in the Government, prepare flow chart detailing out activities to be carried out
for regular maintenance of steel bridges. t8l
b. Explain with sketch the Rocker-Roller type of bearing. t4l
7. Write short notes on any two : [2*5]
a. Selection of bridge type
b. Construction of well foundation
c. Courbon's method and its limitations
