ASSIGNMENT-III-TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING-I

UNIT-5

1. C.C. pavement is constructed using the following data:

a) Modulus of elasticity=3x105kg/cm2
b) Poisons ratio=0.15
c) Thickness of CC pavement=19cm
d) Modulus of subgrade reaction=2.5kg/cm2
e) Wheel load=5.1tonne
f) Radius of loaded area=15cm
Calculate stresses at interior, Edge and corner by Westergaards method.
2. The properties of subgrade soil are given below:
a) Passing through 0.074 sieve=55%
b) Liquid limit=50%
c) Plastic limit=41%
Find G.I number and explain group index method of flexible pavement design procedure with
chart.
3. Determine the warping stresses at interior, edge and corner of a 30cm thick cement concrete
pavement with transverse joints at 4.5m interval and longitudinal joints at 3.6m intervals. The
modulus of subgrade reaction K is 6.9kg/cm3 and radius of loaded area is 15cm. Assume
temperature differential during day to be 0.60C per cm slab thickness (for warping stress at
interior and edge) and maximum temperature differential of 0.40C per cm slab thickness during
the night ( for warping stress at the corner). Assume e=10x10-6 per 0C, E=3x105 kg/cm2,
=0.15.
4. Design a flexible pavement with CBR method using the following data:
1. Subgarde soil (soaked) CBR=3%
2. Moorum sub-base (soaked ) CBR=20%
3. WBM base CBR=90%
4. Number of heavy vehicles per day in May 2003=500
5. Design Life=10 years
6. Annual rate of increase in the heavy vehicles=7.5%
The road proposed to be completed in May 2006. Use CBR method of
5. Design the flexible pavement using IRC-37-2001 method for construction of a new bypass
with the following data:
1. Two lane single lane carriageway:
2. Initial traffic in the year of completion of construction: 400CV/day (Sum of both directions)
3. Traffic growth rate per annum: 7.5%
4. Design life: 15 Years
5. Vehicle Damage Factor: 2.5
6. Design CBR of Subgrade soil: 4%
5. Distribution factor:0.75. USE IRC-37-20001 charts for rferring individual pavement thickness:

6. Disscuss the role of temperature stresses and joints in design of rigid pavement.
7. State different types of pavements and discuss their suitablity.
UNIT-6
1. Mention the specifications of materials and construction steps for wet mix macadam base course.
2. Mention the specifications of materials and construction steps for water bound macadam road.
3. Mention the specifications of materials and construction steps for laying bituminous concrete
surface course.
4. Write a note on surface and subsurface drainage system.
5. What are the different types and causes of pavement deterion.
UNIT-7 & 8
1. Explain classification of bridges.
2. Find the economical span of a T-Beam bridge from the following data:
Span (m)
5m
8m
12m
15m
Approx cost of one span 4000
16000
36000
50000
of superstructure (Rs.)
Approx cost of one pier 26200
26000
26500
26800
with foundation(Rs.)
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7.

Explain different types of bridge bearings.

What is the importance of Afflux, Scour depth and waterway in bridge hydrology?
Draw a neat diagram for bridge showing abutment, pier, and wing wall and state their importance.
Describe any one method tunneling in soft rock.
List the different methods tunnel construction in hard rock and explain any one method with neat
sketch.
8. Explain different types of tunnel lining.
9. State and explain size and shapes of tunnels.
10. Write a note on tunnel ventilation