ce 2303 railways radh two mark questions & answers

CE 2303 RAILWAYS, AIRPORTS , DOCKS and HARBOURS B E Civil Engineering 3rd Year 5th Semester Anna University Regulations R 2008

Two Marks Questions and Answers # 001 List out the salient differences between Highways and Railways N hhnhnhn

# 002 List the salient characteristics of railways N hhnhnhn

# 003 List some of the advantage of Railways. N hhnhnhn

# 004 List the 5 or more different Ownership of Railways N hhnhnhn

# 005 List the various types of Railway Systems in terms of technical operations N hhnhnhn

# 006 List some of the modern trends in Railways N hhnhnhn

# 007 Classify the Railways in terms of Functions N hhnhnhn

# 008 Compare and Contrast Route Kilometrage and Track KilometrageN hhnhnhn

# 009 Compare the Conventional and Modern Methods of Railway Alignment Survey N hhnhnhn

# 010 What are the objectives in the laying of a new railway line? N hhnhnhn

# 011 List the different stages or components of a Railway Line Survey. N hhnhnhn

# 012 Define and Differentiate between Traffic Reconnaissance Survey and Engineering Reconnaissance Survey for a Railway Line

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# 013 Define OCULAR ILLUSIONS N hhnhnhn

# 014 Define Obligatory Points

# 015 What are the uses of Remote Sensing in Route Alignment Dec 2013 N hhnhnhn

# 016 Mention the functions of Formation. Dec 2013 N hhnhnhn

# 017 Describe IRWO N hhnhnhn

# 018 Describe RITES N hhnhnhn

# 019 Describe CONCOR N hhnhnhn

# 020 Describe IRCON N hhnhnhn

# 021 Describe the Role of Indian Railways in National DevelopmentN hhnhnhn

# 022 Describe the various forms of Railways for Urban Transportation N hhnhnhn

# 023 List out the various surveys required for a new railway line. N hhnhnhn

# 024 Define Permanent Way and its components and functions. N hhnhnhn

# 025 Define and Differentiate between a Rail and a Track N hhnhnhn

# 026 List the various types of fastenings used while constructing a rail track. N hhnhnhn

# 027 List the various types of Rails. N hhnhnhn

# 028 Compare and Contrast the various types of Gauges in railway tracks and their significance.

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# 029 Define and Describe the purpose of Coning of Wheel N hhnhnhn

# 030 Describe the various types of Sleepers N hhnhnhn

# 031 List the various factors influencing the type of Gauge for a particular rail route N hhnhnhn

# 032 Describe the reasons for converting all gauges in different zones into the same type. N hhnhnhn

# 033 Define Unigauge N hhnhnhn

# 034 List out the ideal requirements of a Rail. N hhnhnhn

# 035 List out the functions served by a rail N hhnhnhn

# 036 Describe Corrugated Rails or Roaring Rails N hhnhnhn

# 037 List the methods to join two adjacent rails. N hhnhnhn

# 038 List the means and methods to connect rails in both directions N hhnhnhn

# 039 Comment on the precautions while connecting two rails N hhnhnhn

# 040 List the various types of defects arising in rails N hhnhnhn

# 041 List the various Resistances suffered by a Train N hhnhnhn

# 042 Define Rolling Stock and its varieties N hhnhnhn

# 043 Define a Locomotive and its types. N hhnhnhn

# 044 Define and Differentiate between Coaches and Wagons and Compartments.

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# 045 List the various types of CoachesN hhnhnhn

# 046 List the different methods to reduce Wear of Rails. N hhnhnhn

# 047 List the types of Rail Joints N hhnhnhn

# 048 List the situations where to avoid Joints in Rails N hhnhnhn

# 049 Define and Differentiate between Square Joints and Staggered Joints. N hhnhnhn

# 050 Define and Differentiate between Suspended, Supported and Bridged Joints.N hhnhnhn

# 051 List the various types of Fastener used in RailsN hhnhnhn

# 052 Define Spikes and list its types. N hhnhnhn

# 053 Define Fish Plates and list its types.N hhnhnhn

# 054 Define Bolts and list its types.N hhnhnhn

# 055 Define Chairs and keys and list their types.N hhnhnhn

# 056 Define Plates and list its types.N hhnhnhn

# 057 Define and Differentiate between Screw Spike and Round Spike. N hhnhnhn

# 058 Define Sleeper N hhnhnhn

# 059 List out the functions of a SleeperN hhnhnhn

# 060 List the requirements of an ideal material for sleeper. N hhnhnhn

# 061 Classify Sleepers based on direction.N hhnhnhn

# 062 Classify Sleepers based on MaterialsN hhnhnhn

# 063 Define Sleeper Density. N hhnhnhn

# 064 Define Composite Sleeper Index N hhnhnhn

# 065 Define Adzing of Wooden Sleepers N hhnhnhn

# 066 Define Ballast N hhnhnhn

# 067 List the functions of Ballast

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# 068 List the requirements for an ideal material for Ballast N hhnhnhn

# 069 List the various materials used as BallastN hhnhnhn

# 070 Define Screening of Ballast N hhnhnhn

# 071 Define and Differentiate between Track with Ballast and Ballastless TrackN hhnhnhn

# 072 Why fine materials like Sand or Ash are not used as Ballast in tracks for important routes but used in ordinary less traffic routes?

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# 073 Define Plate-laying. N hhnhnhn

# 074 List the methods of Plate-laying. N hhnhnhn

# 075 Describe Tram line Method of Plate-laying. N hhnhnhn

# 076 Describe Side Method of Plate-laying. N hhnhnhn

# 077 Describe Telescopic Method of Plate-laying.

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# 078 Describe American Method of Plate-laying.N hhnhnhn

# 079 What are Ballast Trains? N hhnhnhn

# 080 Define and Differentiate between Rail Head and BaseN hhnhnhn

# 081 Define and Differentiate between Railway Track and Tram LineN hhnhnhn

# 082 Define and Differentiate between Sleeper Fixing and Fish – PlatingN hhnhnhn

# 083 Define and Differentiate between Material Gang, Linking –in Gang and Packing-in Gang N hhnhnhn

# 084 Define and Differentiate between Shims and BeatersN hhnhnhn

# 085 What are Liners and list its types? N hhnhnhn

# 086 Define and Differentiate between Wedge Shaped Liners and Flat Liners. N hhnhnhn

# 087 What are the various components of Maintenance for Railways? N hhnhnhn

# 088 What is the role of Gangmate in Railway Maintenance? N hhnhnhn

# 089 What is the role of Keyman in Railway Maintenance?N hhnhnhn

# 090 What is the role of PWI in Railway Maintenance?N hhnhnhn

# 091 List the types of defects at Joints of tracks. N hhnhnhn

# 092 Compare and Contrast between Blowing Joints, High Joints and Pumping Joints. N hhnhnhn

# 093 Compare and Contrast between Track on Ground and Track on Bridges and Track on Roads

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# 094 List the essential features of Maintenance of Railway Bridges. N hhnhnhn

# 095 List the essential features of Maintenance of Rolling Stock. N hhnhnhn

# 096 List the various tools required for Maintenance of railway tracks. N hhnhnhn

# 097 List the various modern methods adopted for Maintenance of railway tracks.N hhnhnhn

# 098 What are the necessities for maintenance of railway tracks? N hhnhnhn

# 099 Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Railway Track Maintenance N hhnhnhn

# 100 What are the special features for Signaling during minatenance? N hhnhnhn

# 101 What are the essential aspects to be attended to immediately and as early as possible when an accident has occurred on a railway track?

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# 102 How will you estimate the speed of a running train? N hhnhnhn

# 103 Define MSP N hhnhnhn

# 104 What is the importance of Packing of Ballast? N hhnhnhn

# 105 What are the features to be taken care of while Packing Ballast under the Sleepers?N hhnhnhn

# 106 What is meant by Bleeding of Sleepers? N hhnhnhn

# 107 What is a Spurt Car? N hhnhnhn

# 108 If a track / rail is washed away during floods, list the emergency measures to be taken to safety and then to restore traffic?

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# 109 How to upgrade an existing track to make it fit for high speed trains?N hhnhnhn

# 110 What are the hindrances / limitations posed by the railway network and bridges against High Speed Trains?

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# 111 What are the advantages of increasing the speed of trains? N hhnhnhn

# 112 What are the causes of railway accidents? N hhnhnhn

# 113 What are the various preventive measures required to minimize or totally avoid accidents in trains?

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# 114 What are the advantages and disadvantages of MSP? N hhnhnhn

# 115 What is Through Packing? N hhnhnhn

# 116 What are Diversions? How are they set? N hhnhnhn

# 117 Define and Differentiate between Ganger and Keyman? N hhnhnhn

# 118 Define and Differentiate between Rail Tong and Sleeper TongN hhnhnhn

# 119 Define and Differentiate between Through Packing and Shovel Packing N hhnhnhn

# 120 Define and Differentiate between PWI, Track Inspector and Bridge InspectorN hhnhnhn

# 121 Define Boxing of Ballast. N hhnhnhn

# 122 Define Creep of RailsN hhnhnhn

# 123 List the causes of Creep in Rails. N hhnhnhn

# 124 Explain the creep in rails due to Braking. N hhnhnhn

# 125 Define and Differentiate between the Creep in Rails due to Braking at the Starting of Train and Stopping of Train.

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# 126 Explain the Wave Theory of Creep in RailsN hhnhnhn

# 127 Explain the Percussion Theory of Creep in RailsN hhnhnhn

# 128 Define and Differentiate between Wave Theory and Percussion Theory of Creep in Rails. N hhnhnhn

# 129 What are the factors affecting the magnitude of Creep in Rails? N hhnhnhn

# 130 What are the effects of Creep in Rails? N hhnhnhn

# 131 List the methods to measure Creep in Rails. N hhnhnhn

# 132 List the methods to correct and set right the errors due to Creep in Rails.N hhnhnhn

# 133 Explain the Pulling Back Method of Rails.

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# 134 What are Creep Anchors? N hhnhnhn

# 135 Explain how do Steel Sleepers help in controlling Creep. N hhnhnhn

# 136 Explain the correlation between the direction of Creep and the direction of motion of train at various stages of its journey.

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# 137 What are the effects on the movement of trains due to Curvature in tracks? N hhnhnhn

# 138 List the various locations where Curvature in tracks is to be avoided. N hhnhnhn

# 139 How is a Curve designated for a railway track? N hhnhnhn

# 140 List the various types of curves used in the laying out of railway tracks. N hhnhnhn

# 141 Explain the role of Transition Curve in railway tracks. N hhnhnhn

# 142 Explain the forms of Transition Curve in railway tracks. N hhnhnhn

# 143 Define the length of Transition Curve in railway tracks. N hhnhnhn

# 144 What is meant by Shift in Curve? N hhnhnhn

# 145 What is meant by Cant or Super-elevation? N hhnhnhn

# 146 List the factors affecting the magnitude of Cant or Super-elevation. N hhnhnhn

# 147 Define equilibrium Cant. N hhnhnhn

# 148 Explain how the Speed of a train is limited along a curve in the track. N hhnhnhn

# 149 What is meant by Deficiency in Super-eleveation? N hhnhnhn

# 150 Define Grade Compensation on Curves. N hhnhnhn

# 151 Explain the purpose of Bending the Rails on Curves. N hhnhnhn

# 152 What is meant by Cutting of Rails on Curves? N hhnhnhn

# 153 What are Spirals in case of Railway Tracks? N hhnhnhn

# 154 Define and Differentiate between Bridge Spirals and Tunnel Spirals. N hhnhnhn

# 155 Define Switch-back.

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# 156 Define Rack Railway. N hhnhnhn

# 157 What is meant by String Lining of Curves? N hhnhnhn

# 158 Explain the variations in Track Gauge at the curved locations. N hhnhnhn

# 159 List the requirements of an ideal Transition Curve. N hhnhnhn

# 160 List the maximum allowable super-elevation in India for different gauges. N hhnhnhn

# 161 List the maximum allowable deficiency in super-elevation in India for different gauges.N hhnhnhn

# 162 Explain Negative Super-elevation N hhnhnhn

# 163 Explain how Super-elevation is provided when a track diverges into two opposite directions.

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# 164 Explain the various types of Gradients provided in Railway Tracks. N hhnhnhn

# 165 Define Ruling Gradient. N hhnhnhn

# 166 Define Wheel Base. N hhnhnhn

# 167 State the three rule sto determine extra width of gauge on curves. N hhnhnhn

# 168 Define and Differentiate between Transition Curve and Circular Curve. N hhnhnhn

# 169 Define and Differentiate between Equilibrium Cant and Negative Cant N hhnhnhn

# 170 Define and Differentiate between Flat Curves and Sharp Curves. N hhnhnhn

# 171 List the situations when Ballastless Tracks are provided. N hhnhnhn

# 172 Explain the differences in using a Coarse Material and a Fine Material as Ballast. N hhnhnhn

# 173 Define Adzing of Wooden Sleepers. N hhnhnhn

# 174 Define Construction Gauge. N hhnhnhn

# 175 Define Loading Gauge.N hhnhnhn

# 176 Compare and Contrast Loading Gauge and Construction Gauge N hhnhnhn

# 177 Explain the influence of Loading Gauge & Construction Gauge on the carrying capacity of Coach.

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# 178 Define Boxing of Ballast.

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# 179 Define Negative Super-elevation.

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# 180 Describe the situations where Negative Super-elevation is required.

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# 181 Define the term Wheel Base.

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UNIT II RAILWAY TRACK CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION# 001 Differentiate between Gravity Yard and Hump Yard DEC 2013 N hhnhnhn

# 002 What is meant by Track Circuiting? DEC 2013N hhnhnhn

# 003 Define and Differentiate between Stations and Yards. N hhnhnhn

# 004 List the various categories of Stations. N hhnhnhn

# 005 Define and Differentiate between Class A, B, C and D Stations. N hhnhnhn

# 006 Differentiate between Flag Stations, Block Stations, Non- Block Stations. Special Stations. N hhnhnhn

# 007 List the purposes of a Railway Station. N hhnhnhn

# 008 List the factors influencing the selection of site for a Railway Station.N hhnhnhn

# 009 List the various features and facilities required for a railway Station.N hhnhnhn

# 010 List the Requirements for Public in a Railway Station. N hhnhnhn

# 011 List the Requirements for Traffic Management in a Railway Station.N hhnhnhn

# 012 List the Requirements for Railway Maintenance in a Railway Station.N hhnhnhn

# 013 List the classifications of railway stations N hhnhnhn

# 014 What are Wayside Stations? N hhnhnhn

# 015 What are Junctions? N hhnhnhn

# 016 What are Terminals? N hhnhnhn

# 017 Define Platforms. N hhnhnhn

# 018 List the types of Platforms. N hhnhnhn

# 019 Define and Differentiate between Passenger Platforms, Goods Platforms. Dock Platforms and Island Platforms.

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# 020 Define Sidings. N hhnhnhn

# 021 List the various types of Sidings. N hhnhnhn

# 022 Define Catch Sidings.N hhnhnhn

# 023 Define Reception Sidings.N hhnhnhn

# 024 Define Sorting Sidings.

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# 025 Define Departure Sidings.N hhnhnhn

# 026 Define Slip Sidings.N hhnhnhn

# 027 Define Yards. N hhnhnhn

# 028 List the various types of Yards. N hhnhnhn

# 029 Define Passenger Yards. N hhnhnhn

# 030 Define Goods YardsN hhnhnhn

# 031 Define Locomotive YardsN hhnhnhn

# 032 Define Marshalling YardsN hhnhnhn

# 033 Compare and Contrast between Stations, Yards and Platforms. N hhnhnhn

# 034 List the features or components of a Marshalling Yard. N hhnhnhn

# 035 How are Marshalling Yards classified based on the mechanism of movements of wagons? N hhnhnhn

# 036 Define Flat Yard. N hhnhnhn

# 037 Define Gravitation Yard.N hhnhnhn

# 038 Define Hump Yard. N hhnhnhn

# 039 List the different ways, wagons are stopped in Hump Yards. N hhnhnhn

# 040 Define Retarders. N hhnhnhn

# 041 Define Skids. N hhnhnhn

# 042 Define Level Crossing. N hhnhnhn

# 043 List the types of Level Crossings. N hhnhnhn

# 044 Define TVU. N hhnhnhn

# 045 List the points to be considered while designing the layout of a Marshalling Yard. N hhnhnhn

# 046 Define Station Machinery. N hhnhnhn

# 047 List the different Station Machineries.

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# 048 Define Engine Shed. N hhnhnhn

# 049 List the types of Engine Sheds.N hhnhnhn

# 050 Compare and Contrast between Rectangular Shed and Circular Shed. N hhnhnhn

# 051 List the different Pits in a Railway Maintenance Yard. N hhnhnhn

# 052 Define and Differentiate between Ash Pits, Asp Pans, Examination Pits, Drop Pits. N hhnhnhn

# 053 Define Water Column. N hhnhnhn

# 054 Define Triangle. N hhnhnhn

# 055 List the types of Triangles N hhnhnhn

# 056 Define and Differentiate between a Triangle between 3 Straight Tracks and a Triangle between 3 tracks in which 2 or all 3 tracks are curved.

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# 057 Define a Turntable.N hhnhnhn

# 058 Define and Differentiate between Triangle and TurntableN hhnhnhn

# 059 Define Traverser. N hhnhnhn

# 060 List the various cranes used in Railway Stations and while constructing new railway lines. N hhnhnhn

# 061 Define Weigh Bridges. N hhnhnhn

# 062 Define Scotch block. N hhnhnhn

# 063 Define Bufferstop. N hhnhnhn

# 064 Define and Differentiate between Scotch block and Bufferstop. N hhnhnhn

# 065 Define a Derailing Switch. N hhnhnhn

# 066 Define Trap Switch. N hhnhnhn

# 067 Define Sand Himp or Snag Dead End. N hhnhnhn

# 068 Define Cow catcher. N hhnhnhn

# 069 Define and Differentiate between Traverser and Crane. N hhnhnhn

# 070 Define and Differentiate between Points, Switches, Turnouts and Crossings. N hhnhnhn

# 071 Define and Differentiate between R H Turnout and L H Turnout. N hhnhnhn

# 072 Draw and define all the types of Rail sections used in Switches, Points, Turnouts, Crossings. N hhnhnhn

# 073 Define and Differentiate between Tongue Rail, Check Rail, Stretcher Bar, Stock Rail, Lead Rail, Guard Rail.

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# 074 Define Throw of a Switch. N hhnhnhn

# 075 Draw and explain the parts of a Switch. N hhnhnhn

# 076 Define and Differentiate between Toe and Heel of a Switch. N hhnhnhn

# 077 Define and Differentiate between R H Switch and L H Switch.N hhnhnhn

# 078 Define and Differentiate between Facing and Trailing. N hhnhnhn

# 079 Draw and Differentiate between the Sleepers for Points and Crossings. N hhnhnhn

# 080 Define and Differentiate between Through Sleepers and Interlaced Sleepers. N hhnhnhn

# 081 Comment about the quality of steel to be used for rails at points and crossings N hhnhnhn

# 082 Define Switches. N hhnhnhn

# 083 List the types of Switches. N hhnhnhn

# 084 Define and Differentiate between Stub Switch and Split Switch. N hhnhnhn

# 085 Define and Differentiate between Toe and Heel of a Switch. N hhnhnhn

# 086 List the types of Split Switches. N hhnhnhn

# 087 Define and Differentiate between Loose – heel type Switch and Fixed – heel type Switch. N hhnhnhn

# 088 Define and Differentiate between Articulated Type Switch and Spring ( Flexible ) Switch. N hhnhnhn

# 089 Describe the various Shapes of Switches. N hhnhnhn

# 090 Define Undercut Switches. N hhnhnhn

# 091 Define Straight cut Switches .N hhnhnhn

# 092 Define Over-riding Switches.

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# 093 Define Composite Switches. N hhnhnhn

# 094 Define and Differentiate between Straight cut Switches, Over-riding Switches, Composite Switches and Undercut Switches.

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# 095 Define Heel Divergence N hhnhnhn

# 096 Define Heel Clearance. N hhnhnhn

# 097 Define Switch Angle. N hhnhnhn

# 098 Define and Differentiate between Throw of Switch and Angle of Switch. N hhnhnhn

# 099 Define Crossings. N hhnhnhn

# 100 List the types of Crossings. N hhnhnhn

# 101 Define Ordinary Crossings. N hhnhnhn

# 102 Define Acute Crossings.N hhnhnhn

# 103 Define Double Crossings. N hhnhnhn

# 104 Define Obtuse Crossings.N hhnhnhn

# 105 Define and Differentiate between Ordinary and Double Crossings. N hhnhnhn

# 106 Define and Differentiate between Acute and Obtuse Crossings. N hhnhnhn

# 107 Define and Differentiate between Square Crossing and Diamond Crossing. N hhnhnhn

# 108 Define Nose of a Crossing. N hhnhnhn

# 109 Define and Differentiate between TNC and ANC. N hhnhnhn

# 110 Define Elbow. N hhnhnhn

# 111 Define Crossing Clearance. N hhnhnhn

# 112 Define Crossing Angle. N hhnhnhn

# 113 Define Crossing Number. N hhnhnhn

# 114 List the three methods to calculate Crossing Angle and differentiate between them. N hhnhnhn

# 115 Explain the Right Angle Method of Cole’s Method. N hhnhnhn

# 116 Explain the Centre Line Method.N hhnhnhn

# 117 Explain the Isoceles Triangle Method.N hhnhnhn

# 118 Define Lead and list their types. N hhnhnhn

# 119 Define and Differentiate between Switch Lead and Curve Lead and Lead . N hhnhnhn

# 120 Describe and Differentiate between the three methods to calculate Lead. N hhnhnhn

# 121 List the issues to be considered while laying out and constructing Points and Crossings. N hhnhnhn

# 122 List the various issues to be considered in the maintenance of Points and Crossings. N hhnhnhn

# 123 List the various combinations of Points and Crossings. N hhnhnhn

# 124 Define Cross-overs. N hhnhnhn

# 125 Define Scissors Cross-overs. N hhnhnhn

# 126 Define Slips. N hhnhnhn

# 127 Define Fixed Points. N hhnhnhn

# 128 Define Three Throws. N hhnhnhn

# 129 Define Tandems. N hhnhnhn

# 130 Define Double Turnouts. N hhnhnhn

# 131 Define Gathering Lines. N hhnhnhn

# 132 Define Ladder Tracks. N hhnhnhn

# 133 Define Gauntlet Tracks. N hhnhnhn

# 134 Define Double Junctions. N hhnhnhn

# 135 Draw and Differentiate between the various types of Cross-overs. N hhnhnhn

# 136 List the types of Slips. N hhnhnhn

# 137 Define and Differentiate between Single Slip and Double Slip. N hhnhnhn

# 138 List the types of 3 – Throws. N hhnhnhn

# 139 Define and Differentiate between Similar Flexure Three Throw and Contrary Flexure Three Throw.

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# 140 List the types of Tandems. N hhnhnhn

# 141 Define and Differentiate between Similar Flexure Tandem and Contrary Flexure Tandem. N hhnhnhn

# 142 Define Gathering Line Angle. N hhnhnhn

# 143 Define Limiting Angle of Gathering Line. N hhnhnhn

# 144 List the factors influencing the value of Limiting Angle. N hhnhnhn

# 145 Draw and Differentiate between the various types of Double Junctions. N hhnhnhn

# 146 Define and Differentiate between 3 Throw and TandemN hhnhnhn

# 147 Define and Differentiate between Cross-overs and Scissors Cross-overs. N hhnhnhn

# 148 Defien Signals and Signalling. N hhnhnhn

# 149 List the objectives of Signalling. N hhnhnhn

# 150 List the types of Signals. N hhnhnhn

# 151 List the types of Signals as per their function. N hhnhnhn

# 152 List the types of Signals as per their Location. N hhnhnhn

# 153 List the various Special Signals. N hhnhnhn

# 154 Define Stop Signals. N hhnhnhn

# 155 Define Semaphore Signals.N hhnhnhn

# 156 Define Warner Signals.N hhnhnhn

# 157 Define Disc Signals.N hhnhnhn

# 158 Define Ground Signals.N hhnhnhn

# 159 Define Coloured Light Signals.N hhnhnhn

# 160 Draw and explain all the parts of a Semaphore Signal.

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# 161 Define Outer Signals.N hhnhnhn

# 162 Define Home Signals.N hhnhnhn

# 163 Define Starter Signals.N hhnhnhn

# 164 Define Advance Starter Signals.N hhnhnhn

# 165 Define Routing Signals. N hhnhnhn

# 166 Define Repeating Signals.N hhnhnhn

# 167 Define Co-acting Signals.N hhnhnhn

# 168 Define Calling – on Signals.N hhnhnhn

# 169 Define Indicator Signals.N hhnhnhn

# 170 List the various Miscellaneous Signals. N hhnhnhn

# 171 Draw the layout of Signals at a Diverging Junction. N hhnhnhn

# 172 Draw the layout of Signals at a Converging Junction.N hhnhnhn

# 173 Draw the Signals layout at a Junction of two Main Lines and two Branch Lines with a Siding. N hhnhnhn

# 174 What is meant by Control of Movement of Trains? N hhnhnhn

# 175 List the various methods / systems of Control of Movement of Trains. N hhnhnhn

# 176 Define the Following Trains System. N hhnhnhn

# 177 Define the Absolute Block System.N hhnhnhn

# 178 Define the Automatic Signaling System.N hhnhnhn

# 179 Define the Pilot Guard System.N hhnhnhn

# 180 Define the CTC System.N hhnhnhn

# 181 Define Compensators. N hhnhnhn

# 182 Define Fouling Marks. N hhnhnhn

# 183 Define Track Capacity.

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# 184 Define Line Capacity.N hhnhnhn

# 185 Define Sectional Capacity.N hhnhnhn

# 186 Define Terminal Capacity.N hhnhnhn

# 187 List the advantages and disadvantages of Electrification of Railway Traction. N hhnhnhn

# 188 Explain some measures to increase the Line Capacity of an existing track. N hhnhnhn

# 189 Define Interlocking. N hhnhnhn

# 190 Describe the essential principles of Interlocking. N hhnhnhn

# 191 List the methods of Interlocking. N hhnhnhn

# 192 Describe Tappets and Locks System. N hhnhnhn

# 193 Describe Key System.N hhnhnhn

# 194 Describe Route Relay System.N hhnhnhn

# 195 Draw and Differentiate between the various types of Tappets and Locks System. N hhnhnhn

# 196 Draw and Differentiate between the various types of Key Systems. N hhnhnhn

# 197 Define Slotting of Signals. N hhnhnhn

# 198 Describe the Principles and Purposes of Slotting of Signals. N hhnhnhn

# 199 List the types of Slotting of Signals.N hhnhnhn

# 200 Define and Differentiate between Electric and Mechanical Systems of Slotting of Signals. N hhnhnhn

# 201 Define Detectors and explain their applications. N hhnhnhn

# 202 What is a Pont Lock? N hhnhnhn

# 203 What is a Treadle Bar or Lock Bar? N hhnhnhn

# 204 Describe Interlocking of Level-crossings. N hhnhnhn

# 205 Describe the standards for Interlocking. N hhnhnhn

# 206 Describe the essential features for the standards for Interlocking.

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# 207 Describe the improvements carried out and planned for Interlocking and Signaling in Indian Railways.

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# 208 Describe Interlocking for a simple case consisting of one main line, one loop line, and a siding. N hhnhnhn

# 209 Write Short notes on InterlockingTables. N hhnhnhn

# 210 Write Short notes on Colours of Levers. N hhnhnhn

# 211 How are the Signals connected with the levers? N hhnhnhn

# 212 What are the arrangements made for warning busy guarded level-crossings? N hhnhnhn

# 213 Define Railway Traction. N hhnhnhn

# 214 List the forces acting on a moving locomotive. N hhnhnhn

# 215 Define Maximum Value of Tractive Effort. N hhnhnhn

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# 217 List the factors and forces causing Stresses in a Railway Track. N hhnhnhn

# 218 Describe the Elastic Theory and how it is used to determine the stresses in tracks. N hhnhnhn

# 219 Define Track Modulus. N hhnhnhn

# 220 What is meant by Relief of Stress in Tracks? N hhnhnhn

# 221 State the fundamental equation of Elastic Theory of Track. N hhnhnhn

# 222 List the features and requirements for Track Drainage. N hhnhnhn

# 223 List the usual methods of Stabilisation of Soil for poor soils. N hhnhnhn

# 224 List the arrangements in Tracks on Embankments and in Cuttings to facilitate Drainage. N hhnhnhn

# 225 Describe the Moorum or Sand Blanket Method for Soil Stabilisation of Track Drainage. N hhnhnhn

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# 227 Describe the Sand Piles Method for Track Drainage and Soil Stabilisation. N hhnhnhn

# 228 Describe the Capillary Break or Cut-off Method for Track Drainage and Soil Stabilisation.N hhnhnhn

# 229 Define and Differentiate between Surface Drainage and Subsurface Drainage for Tracks. N hhnhnhn

# 230 Define Track Circuiting. N hhnhnhn

# 231 Define Track Resistance. N hhnhnhn

# 232 List the various resistances experienced by a train during its movement. N hhnhnhn

# 233 Explain the Resistance due to Friction. N hhnhnhn

# 234 Explain the Resistance due to Wave Action. N hhnhnhn

# 235 Explain the Resistance due to Curves. N hhnhnhn

# 236 Explain the Resistance due to Gradients. N hhnhnhn

# 237 Explain the Resistance due to Speed of the Train. N hhnhnhn

# 238 List. the various types of Resistances arising due top Speed of Train. N hhnhnhn

# 239 Explain Wind Resistance. N hhnhnhn

# 240 Define and Differentiate between Oscillatory and Concussive Resistances. N hhnhnhn

# 241 Defien Rolling Stock. N hhnhnhn

# 242 List the various elements that constitute Rolling Stock.N hhnhnhn

# 243 Define and Differentiate between Locomotives, Coaches, Wagons, Compartments. N hhnhnhn

# 244 List the various types of Locomotives. N hhnhnhn

# 245 Describe Steam Locomotives. N hhnhnhn

# 246 Describe Diesel – Mechanical Locomotives.N hhnhnhn

# 247 Describe Diesel – Hydraulic Locomotives.N hhnhnhn

# 248 Describe Diesel – Electric Locomotives.N hhnhnhn

# 249 Describe Electrical Locomotives.N hhnhnhn

# 250 List the different types of Wheels in a Locomotive. N hhnhnhn

# 251 Define Idle Wheels in a Locomotive. N hhnhnhn

# 252 Define Coupled or Driving Wheels in a Locomotive.N hhnhnhn

# 253 Explain the Notations used to specify the number of wheels and their types in a Locomotive. N hhnhnhn

# 254 Explain the 3 Number Notation used to specify the number of wheels and their types in a Locomotive.

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# 255 List the various types of Locomotives based on its numbers and types of wheels. N hhnhnhn

# 256 Define an Articulated Locomotive. N hhnhnhn

# 257 List the various parts of a Steam Locomotive. N hhnhnhn

# 258 List the different types of Coaches. N hhnhnhn

# 259 List the different types of Wagons. N hhnhnhn

# 260 Explain Hallade Chart and Recorder. N hhnhnhn

# 261 List the various modern methods of Maintenance for Tracks. N hhnhnhn

# 262 List the various modern methods of Maintenance for Trains.N hhnhnhn

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UNIT II RAILWAY TRACK CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION 12 Points and Crossings - Design of Turnouts, Working Principle - Signalling, Interlocking and Track Circuiting - Construction & Maintenance – Conventional, Modern methods and Materials, Track Drainage - Track Modernisation– Automated maintenance and upgrading, Re-laying of Track, Lay outs of Railway Stations and Yards, Rolling Stock, Tractive Power, Track Resistance, Level Crossings.

UNIT III AIRPORT PLANNING AND DESIGN

# 001 What are the factors influencing the Runway Length based on Safety Requirements? DEC 2013

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UNIT IV AIRPORT LAYOUTS, VISUAL AIDS, AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

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UNIT V HARBOUR ENGINEERING# 0 Write down the equation used for finding the Harbor Entrance. DEC 2013N hhnhnhn

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UNIT III AIRPORT PLANNING AND DESIGN 12 Role of Air Transport, Components of Airports - Airport Planning – Air traffic potential, Site Selection, Design of Components, Cost Estimates, Evaluation and Institutional arrangements Runway Design- Orientation, Cross wind Component, Wind rose Diagram (Problems), Geometric Design and Corrections for Gradients (Problems), Drainage - Taxiway Design – Geometric Design Elements, Minimum Separation Distances, Design Speed, Airport Drainage - Airport Zoning - Clear Zone, Approach Zone, Buffer Zone, Turning Zone, Clearance over Highways and Railways UNIT IV AIRPORT LAYOUTS, VISUAL AIDS, AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL 12 Airport Layouts – Apron, Terminal Building, Hangars, Motor Vehicle Parking Area and Circulation Pattern, Case studies of Airport Layouts - Airport Buildings – Primary functions, Planning Concept, Principles of Passenger Flow, Passenger Facilities - Visual Aids – Runway and Taxiway Markings, Wind Direction Indicators, Runway and Taxiway Lightings - Air Traffic Control – Basic Actions, Air Traffic Control Network - Helipads, Hangars, Service Equipments. UNIT V HARBOUR ENGINEERING 12 Definition of Terms - Harbours, Ports, Docks, Tides and Waves, Littoral Drift, Sounding, Area, Depth, Satellite Ports - Requirements and Classification of Harbours - Site Selection & Selection Investigation – Speed of water, Dredging, Range of Tides, Waves and Tidal Currents, Littoral Transport with Erosion and Deposition, Soundings, Anchoring Grounds, Geological Characteristics, Winds & Storms, Position and Size of Shoals - Shore Considerations- Proximity to Towns/Cities, Utilities, Construction Materials, Coast Lines - Dry and Wet Docks, Planning and Layouts - Entrance, Position of Light Houses, Navigating - Terminal Facilities – Port Buildings, Warehouse, Transit Sheds, Inter-modal Transfer Facilities, Mooring Accessories, Navigational Aids - Coastal Structures- Piers, Breakwaters, Wharves, Jetties, Quays, Spring Fenders - Coastal Shipping, Inland Water Transport and Container Transportation.

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