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Roll No .....................................
MVCT/MVCP-301(A)
M.E./M.Tech., III Semester
Examination, November 2023
Advanced Highway Construction
(Elective-I)
Time : Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 70
Note: i) Attempt any five questions.
ii) All questions carry equal marks.
1. a)
Differentiate Embankment and Subgrade. Briefly explain the compaction procedure during the construction of embankment and subgrade. 7
b)
Classify various types of granular layers in flexible and rigid pavement. Mention various properties to be considered for quality control and quality assurance. 7
2. a)
Describe the Construction procedure for water bound macadam road. 7
b)
Describe the Construction procedure for earth road. 7
3. a)
List out various quality control tests to be performed in field for cement concrete pavements. Briefly explain various quality control aspects to be considered during the construction of pavement quality concrete layer. 7
b)
Explain detailed procedure of construction of various types of joints in rigid pavements. 7
4. a)
Write Properties and requirements of bituminous material. 7
b)
Explain the construction procedure of cement concrete road. 7
5. a)
What are the IRC specifications for dowel bars and tie bars? 6
b)
Explain with sketches the Joint filler and sealers. Discuss the desirable properties and various materials in use. 8
6. a)
Briefly explain detailed procedure of design of Bituminous mixes for the construction of Bituminous layers. 7
b)
Classify various types of Bituminous Binders and Mention the criteria for the selection of Bitumen binders and Bituminous mixes for bituminous layers. 7
7. a)
Explain the construction procedure for Prestressed concrete pavements. 7
b)
Necessity of providing reinforcement in cement concrete pavements. 7
8. a)
Explain the significance of reinforcement in cement concrete pavement and fiber reinforcement in concrete pavement. 7
b)
Explain the fundamental philosophy of PERT technique. 7
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