Scribd
Upload
510 views

CET 434 Oct 2023

Uploaded by

AMITHA ASOK
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
510 views

CET 434 Oct 2023

Uploaded by

AMITHA ASOK
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

B 0400CET434052301 Pages: 2

Reg No.:_______________ Name:__________________________


APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Eighth Semester B.Tech Degree Supplementary Examination October 2023 (2019 Scheme)

Course Code: CET434


Course Name: RAILWAY AND TUNNEL ENGINEERING
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours

PART A
Answer all questions, each carries 3 marks. Marks

1 Write any three requirements of a good alignment of railway lines? (3)


2 What are rail fastenings? Mention any four fastenings. (3)
3 Point out three advantages of centralized traffic control system. (3)
4 Draw the sketch of a semaphore signal and mark the components. (3)
5 List six human errors which cause railway accidents. (3)
6 Point out the three categories of high speed track. (3)
7 How tunnels are classified based on alignment? (3)
8 List different tunnel sections and identify the situation where a circular section is (3)
preferred.
9 List three methods adopted for dust prevention inside the tunnel. (3)
10 Why temporary ventilation is provided during tunnel construction? (3)
PART B
Answer any one full question from each module, each carries 14 marks.
Module I
11 a) Explain the term coning of wheels. With a neat sketch explain the behaviour of (7)
coned wheels on straight track and level track.
b) What were the different types of gauges used in India? Currently a uniform (7)
gauge is adopted. Do you think it is a good approach? Provide your reasons.
OR
12 a) How creep is caused in rails? Provide the remedial measures to mitigate creep. (7)
b) Find out the equilibrium cant for a 2º curve on a broad gauge track if 15 trains, (7)
10 trains, 5 trains and 2 trains are running at a speed of 50 km/hr, 60 km/hr, 70
km/hr and 80 km/hr.

Page 1of 2
0400CET434052301

Module II
13 a) Illustrate the functions of locomotive yard with a neat sketch. (7)
b) Draw the layout of position of signals in a station yard. (7)
OR
14 a) Explain track circuiting with neat sketch. (7)
b) Discuss the different types of crossings adopted in railway tracks with sketches (7)
Module III
15 a) Discuss the causes and remedial measures of accidents at level crossing. (7)
b) Explain the three types of packing adopted in track maintenance. (7)
OR
16 a) Discuss the necessity and advantages of track maintenance. (7)
b) Summarise the mitigation measures adopted for railway accidents caused by (7)
human error.
Module IV
17 a) Explain the shield method of tunnelling. (7)
b) How is transferring of centre line into the tunnel carried out? Explain with the (7)
help of neat diagram.
OR
18 a) Demonstrate the compressed air method of tunnelling with neat sketch. (10)
b) How is the level on the ground surface transferred to the tunnel? (4)
Module V
19 a) Explain combination of blowing and exhausting process in tunnel ventilation. (7)
b) Discuss any two types of permanent tunnel drainage systems. (7)
OR
20 a) How is longitudinal tunnel ventilation system different from transverse system? (7)
b) What are the important points which are to be considered while providing (7)
lighting inside the tunnel?
****

Page 2of 2

You might also like