*Discuss the role of transportation in the economic and social activities of the

country. 05,06
*What are the characteristics of road transport in comparison with other
systems? 05,06,07
*Draw the sketches of various road patterns commonly in use.
*Explain the necessity and objects of highway planning.

05,06
05,06,07

*Explain with neat sketches the various factors controlling the alignment of
roads.
05
*Explain briefly the various stages of work in a new highway project.
05,07
*Write short notes on (i)Right of way 06 (ii)Traffic separator (iii)Reaction time
and (iv) Super elevation.
05
*Derive an expression for finding the stopping sight distance at level and at
grades.
05
*What is camber? 07 Explain with sketches the method of eliminating camber
and introduction of super elevation.
05
*What do you mean by overtaking zone? Why extra widening is provided on
horizontal curves?
05
*Discuss briefly the various factors which affect the road user characteristics
and their effects in traffic performance.
05,06,07
*What are the vehicular characteristics of the vehicular traffic, which affect the
road design? 05
*Explain the following steps involved in traffic accident studies- (i) Collection of
accident data and (ii)Accident records.
05
*Write short notes on (i)Grade separated intersection (ii) Conflict points (iii)
Inter change facilities and (iv) By-pass
05
*What is traffic rotary? What are its advantages and disadvantages?
*Explain the various types of traffic signals and their functions. How are the
signal timings are decided?
05,06,07

05

*What are the objects of highway lighting? 06,07 Explain Silhouette ,

Reverse-Silhouette and Surface detail.
05
*What are the various types of traffic islands used? Explain the uses of each.
05,07
*Explain the significance of penetration test, ductility test and flash point test
on bitumen.
05
*Why it is important for a highway engineer to study the behavior of soil?
05
*What are the various tests for judging the suitability of road stones? Discuss
the objects of carrying out each of these tests.
05
*Name the various surveys to be carried out before planning a highway system
for a given area.
06
*What do you mean by obligatory points? Discuss with sketches how these
control the alignment.
06,07
*Write short notes on (i)Shoulder (ii) Carriage way

06,07

*Where and why super elevation and extra widening are provided on road
pavement?
05,07
*Discuss the various design factors in road lighting.

06,07

*Write short notes on (i)AADT (ii)Thirtieth highest hourly traffic volume (DHV)
07 (iii) PCU 07
06
*What are the various types of traffic markings commonly used? What are the
uses of each? 06
*What are the different causes of traffic accidents? Explain the various
measures that may be taken in preventing accidents.
06,07
*Discuss briefly the various design factors that are to be considered in rotary
intersection? 06
*Discuss the objects of parking study.

06,07

*Draw symbols generally employed in collision diagram. Draw a neat sketch of

a full cover leaf. 06

*Write short notes on (i) Over pass (ii)Under pass (iiI) Fly over (iv) By pass
06,07
*What are the various tests carried out on bitumen? Write down the uses of
each test.
06
*Compare between Bitumen and Road tar.

06

*Write short notes on (i) Cut backs (ii) Emulsion

06,07

*As blood circulation through body arteries is essential for well being of a
human being, similarly a good system of transportation is essential for well
being of a nation. Justify this statement. 07
*Write the name of road based on function and location.
*Write short notes on (i)camber

07

07

*How will you ascertain the unknown radius of a circular curve in the field?
07
*Explain the importance of sight distance on highway.
*Explain briefly the objects and scope of traffic engineering?
*What are the road user characteristics.

07
07

07,06

*Explain the significance of the following tests: (i)Aggregate impact value test
(ii)Solubility test of bitumen (iii)Loss on heating test of bitumen
07
*What do you mean by 80/100 grade bitumen? Why angular shape aggregates
are suitable for road construction?
07
*Write short notes on (i) Air blown bitumen