MCETE204 Pavement Evaluation M.Tech Model Question Paper : mgu.ac.in

Name of the University : Mahatma Gandhi University MGU
Department : Civil Engineering
Degree : M.Tech
Subject Code/Name : MCETE 204/Pavement Evaluation
Sem : II Semester
Applicable For : 1st Year M.Tech Students
Home Page : mgu.ac.in
Document Type : Model Question Paper

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Pavement Evaluation Model Question Paper :

M.TECH. Degree Examination :
Branch : Civil Engineering
Specialization – Transportation Engineering

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Model Question Paper :
Second Semester :
MCETE 204 Pavement Evaluation :
(Regular – 2011Admission on wards)
Time : Three Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
1 a) Explain the structural and functional requirements of rigid pavements 10 marks
b) Explain the locked wheel mode method of measuring skid resistance 10 marks
c)What is PSI? How it is related to distress index 5 marks
Or

2 a) List and discuss various factors affecting skid resistance 10 marks
b) What is meant by a) ravelling b) alligator cracking and c) mud pumping 10 marks
c)What is rutting and how it can be measured in the field 5 marks

3 a) Explain the different methods of pavement surface condition evaluation by physical Measurements 15 marks
b) Briefly give the design procedure for rigid overlay overlay over flexible pavement 10 marks
Or

4 a) What are the factors affecting the structural condition of the pavement 10 marks
b) Explain the effect of moisture, temperature and environment on the structural stability of pavements 15 marks

5 a)Explain tha factors affecting the structural performance of flexible pavements 10 marks
b) What is roughness? Explain the principle used in CHLOE profilometer for measuring pavement profile roughness 15 marks
Or

6 a) Explain how the results of FWD are used for pavement evaluation? Explain the advantage of FWD method 10 marks
b) Explain the procedure for taking measurements using Benkelman beam 10 marks
c) What are the corrections done for Benkelman beam deflection values 5 marks

7 a) Explain the importance of pavement management system. What are its objectives? 10 marks
b) Differentiate between project level and network level management 5 marks
c) Explain with the help of a flow chart how pavement management system can be made use for rigid pavement design? 10 marks
Or

8 a) Explain the relationships and activities of key components in pavement management process 15 marks
b) Explain with the help of a flow chart how pavement management system can be made use for flexible pavement design? 10 marks

Pavement Evaluation Syllabus :
Module 1: Introduction and Pavement and surface condition
Introduction : Structural and functional requirements of flexible and rigid pavements, pavement distress, different types of failures and causes

Pavement and surface condition : Various factors affecting the surface condition, skid resistance and roughness measurements, causes and measures to improve pavement slipperiness, unevenness, ruts, pot holes, cracks

Module 2 : Evaluation of Surface Condition and Condition of pavement structure
Evaluation of Surface Condition : Methods of pavement surface conditions evaluation by physical measurements, by riding comfort and other methods, their applications

Condition of pavement structure : Factors affecting pavement structural condition, effects of subgrade soil, moisture, pavement layers, temperature and environment on structural stability

Module 3 : Evaluation of pavement structural condition and model pavements
Evaluation of pavement structural condition : Evaluation by non-destructive tests, load tests and other methods, evaluation by destructive test method, load test and specimen testing.

Model pavements : Testing of model pavements under controlled conditions, test setup and instrumentations.

Module 4 : Pavement Management Systems
Pavement Management Systems: Importance of PMS, objectives, project and network level management, evaluation models – AASHO, CRRI, HDM, Road Transport Investment Model.

References :
1. Yoder and Witczak, “Principles of Pavement Design”, John Wiley and Sons
2. Woods K B, “Highway Engineering Handbook”, McGraw Hill
3. David Croney, The design and performance of Road Pavements HMSO Publications
4. HRB/TRB/IRC Publications.

MCETE 205-3 Road Safety & Environment (Elective III) : (Regular – 2011Admission on wards)
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks : 100
1. (a) Give a detailed account of factors affecting road traffic crashes. (15)
(b) Discuss the importance data collection in road safety analysis (10)
OR
2. (a) Explain the ‘3 Es’ approach to road safety (15)
(b) What are the provisions for vehicle safety by Government of India (10)

3. (a) Briefly describe the objectives of Road Safety Audit. (10)
(b) Explain the procedure for conducting Road Safety Audit. (15)
OR
4. (a) List the urban and non-urban traffic sources of noise pollution. Suggest the control measures (20)
(b) Write short notes on Vision 2020 (5)