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The document outlines examination papers for various Civil Engineering subjects for B. Tech 5th Semester, including Hydrology and Water Resource Engineering, Highway Engineering-I, Soil Mechanics, Water Supply and Treatment, and Design of Steel Structures. Each paper consists of compulsory and optional questions covering essential topics such as water budget equations, highway classification, soil properties, water supply schemes, and structural design principles. Candidates are instructed to ensure they have the correct question papers and to attempt a specified number of questions from each section.

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The document outlines examination papers for various Civil Engineering subjects for B. Tech 5th Semester, including Hydrology and Water Resource Engineering, Highway Engineering-I, Soil Mechanics, Water Supply and Treatment, and Design of Steel Structures. Each paper consists of compulsory and optional questions covering essential topics such as water budget equations, highway classification, soil properties, water supply schemes, and structural design principles. Candidates are instructed to ensure they have the correct question papers and to attempt a specified number of questions from each section.

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Roll NO. .s-00- 3201 B. Tech. 5th Semester (Civil Engg.) Examination — March, 2021 HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERING Paper : PCC-CE-301-G Time : Three hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 75 Before answering the questions, candidates should ensure that they have been supplied the correct and complete question paper. No complaint in this regard, will be entertained after examination. Note: Question No. 1 is compulsory. Attempt five questions in all, selection one question from each Section. All questions carry equal marks. 1. Write a short note on the following : 25x 6=15 (a) Water budget equation (b) Forms of precipitations (c) Evapotranspiration (d) Unit hydrograph S201-100 -(P-4)(Q-9)(21) P. T. 0. (e) Flow duration curve () Rain gauges SECTION —A 2. (a) Explain the hydrological cycle with Proper diagrams. 6 (b) The average normal rainfall of 5 rain gauges in the base stations is 89, 54, 45, 41 and 55 cm. If the error in the estimation of rainfall should not exceed 10%, how many additional gauges may be required ? 9 3. A catchment area has seven rain gauge stations. In a year, the annual rainfall recorded by the gauges are as 15 U v follows : Station: =P Q R s T Rainf at 130.00 140.00 120.00 110.00 160.00 100.00 145.00 (a) Determine the standard error in the estimation of mean rainfall in the existing set of rain gauges. (b) For a 5% error in the estimation of the mean rainfall, calculate the minimum number of additional rain gauge stations to be established in the catchment. 3201- -(P-4ya-gy(21) (2) SECTION -B 4. (a) Explain evapotranspiration and factors affecting evapotranspiration. 10 (b) Explain run-off characteristics of a stream. 5 5. For a catchment in UP, India, the mean rainfall and temperatures are given. Calculate the annual run-off coefficient by Khosla's formula. 15 Month Jan. Feb. March. April May Jun July Aug, Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Temp’) 12 16 21 27 31 34 31 29 28 29 19 14 Rainfll(m) 4 4 2 O 2 122 32 29 166 2 1 2 SECTION —-C 6. (a) Whatare the components and factors affecting the shape of the hydrograph ? 5 (b) What are the different methods of estimation of floods ? 10 7. What is a unit hydrograph ? The Unit hydrograph co- ordinated if 1 Cm, 1 hr. Unit hydrograph are as follows : Time (hr.) 770 62 3°47 5 6 1778 9210 Discharge(m?/s): 0 6 12 21 16 10 8 5 2 1 0 Find flood hydrograph for a storm of 2em/h for Thr. Also, find the area of the catchment in km’. 15 3201- -(P-4)(Q-9)(21) (3) P.T.O. a SECTION -D 8. (a) What is the tole of water in national development ? 5 (b) What are various factors to be considered while planning for water resources ? 10 9. (a) Explain long-term water resource planning. 5 (b) Define reservoir capacity and explain the Empirical-Area reduction method. 10 3201- -«p-aya-9yi21) (4) Roll No. 3202 B. Tech. 5th Semester (Civil Engg.) Examination — March, 2021 HIGHWAY ENGINEERING-I Paper : PCC-CE-303-G Time : Three Hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 75 Before answering the questions, candidates should ensure that they have been supplied the correct and complete question paper. No complaint in this regard, will be entertained after examination. Note: Question No. 1 is compulsory. Attempt one question from each Section. All questions carry equal marks. Assume missing data, if any, suitably. 1. Describe the following: ~* 25x6=15 (a) Classification of highways (b) Right of way and camber (c) Fundamental principles of alignment (4) Subgrade soil and its function (ce) PIEV theory (f) Methods of maintaining accident records 3202-00 (P-4)(0-9)(21) : P.T.O. SECTION-A 2. (a) What is the scope of highway engineering 0 a (b) 3202- Explain different road development Plans in India. 8 Briefly explain different highway Projects including PMGSY. 7 What is the necessity of highway planning ? Explain in brief the modem methods of laying highway alignment being adopted at present with its merits and demerits. 8 Briefly describe the factors affecting highway alignment. a SECTION -—B What is head on collision ? Calculate the minimum sight distance required to avoid a head on collision of two cars approaching from the opposite directions at 90 and 60 kmph. Assume a reaction time of 2.5 seconds, coefficient friction 0.7 and brake efficiency of 50% in either case. 8 -(P-4(Q-9)(21) (2) (b) Briefly explain traffic separators and traffic a Ss (b) 6. (a (b 3202- ) barriers. 7 The radius of horizontal circular curve is 100 m. The design speed is 50 kmph and the design coefficient of lateral friction is 0.15. (i) Calculate the super elevation required if full lateral friction is assumed to developed (ii) Calculate the coefficient of friction needed if no super elevation is provided. 8 What is the necessity of road widening on horizontal curves ? Explain the factors on which the design of widening depends. 7 SECTION —C What are the different tests on aggregates ? Describe any two in detail. 8 Describe in detail the evaluation of soil strength by different tests. . U Explain in detail the requirements specifications of materials and the construction methods for bituminous concrete layer. 8 -(P-4)(Q-9)(21) (3) P.T.O. (b) Write short note on ‘waste plastic in bituminous mixes’. q 7 SECTION -D 8. (a) Classify the different types of traffic signs and mention the objective of each type of sign with neat sketches. 8 (b) What are the different techniques used in an intelligent transportation system ? Describe in detail. 7 9. Write short notes on the following related to intelligent transportation systems : : 15, (i) Parking space inventory survey (ii) OD studies with its significance (iii) Methods of counting traffic volume (iv) Objectives of intelligent transportation systems 3202- -(P-4)(Q-9)(21) (4): Roll No. .-+.++ 3203 B. Tech. 5th Semester (Civil Engg.) Examination — March, 2021 SOIL MECHANICS Paper : PCC-CE-305-G Time : Three hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 75 Before answering the questions, candidates should ensure that they have been supplied the correct and complete question paper. No complaint in this regard, will be entertained after examination. Note: Question No. 1 is compulsory. Attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each Section. All questions carry equal marks. 1. Describe the following : 15 (a) Soil formation and weathering (b) Darcy's law (c) Properties of Flownets (4) Moisture density relationship 3203- oo ~(P-4(a-9)(21) P.T.O. (ce) Components of total settlement (f) Advantages of triaxial test SECTION -A 2. (a) The total unit weight of a specific soil is 16KN /m, The specific gravity of soil particles of the soil ig 2.67. The water content of the soil is 17%, Calculate dry unit weight, porosity, void ratio and degree of saturation. 7 (b) What is the significance of particle size distribution curve ? How can we determine uniformity coefficient from this curve ? 8 3. (a) Explain Indian Standard classification for different types of soil on the basis of plasticity. iL. (b) In a falling head permeability test, head causing flow was initially 50 cm and it drops 2 cm in 5 minutes. How much time required for the head to fall to 25 cm? 8 SECTION -B 4. (a) What do you understand by "Quick Sand Condition" ? Describe. 7 (b) In a deposit of fine sand the water table is 3 m below the ground water surface but the sand upto a height of 1 m above the water table is saturated 3203- -(P-4)(Q-9)(21) (2) ) (b) (i) by capillary water. The sand above this height may be considered dry. For the sand, G, = 2.68 and n = 40%. Calculate the effective stress at a depth of 8 m: 8 Differentiate between compaction and consolidation. Describe the factors affecting the compaction. 7 How the compaction can be done in field ? Explain different methods in detail. 8 SECTION -C Explain Westergaard’s _ theory for the point. How 7 determination of the vertical stress at a is it different from Boussinesq's equation ? Explain in detail Casagrande's graphical method for estimating pre-consolidation pressure. 8 15 Describe the following terms : Expansion index (ii) Coefficient of volume change (iii) Types of consolidation (iv) Normally consolidated clay 3203- -p-aya-gy2t) (3 ) P.T.O- (a) (b) : its) ) SECTION -D Derive a relationship between the principal stresses at failure and the shear strength parameters of the soil using Mohr-Coulomb equation. 7 What are the different tests to determine the shear strength of soil ? Explain any one in detail. 8 Explain active, passive and at rest conditions in earth pressure against a retaining wall. 7 Explain Culmann’s graphical method for active earth pressure. 8 Roll No. we 3204 B. Tech. 5th Semester (Civil Engg.) Examination — March, 2021 WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT Paper : PCC-CE-307-G Time : Three hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 75 Before answering the questions, candidates should ensure that they have been supplied the correct and complete question paper. No complaint in this regard, will be entertained after examination. Note: Question No. 1 is compulsory. Attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each Section. All questions carry equal marks. 1. (a) What is the necessity of water supply schemes in the present-day community ? (b) Why is population forecast necessary in the design of public water supply schemes ? (c) What do you understand by the biological examination of water ? Why is it necessary ? 3204- Jyoo -(P-4)(Q-9)(21) P. T.O. (a) e) ) 2. (a) © 3. (a) (>) 3204- Write a short note on handling and storing of coagulants. Define disinfection, what is its use a Enumerate the different types of pumps used in the water supply. 2.5%x6=15 SECTION -A Draw a flow diagram of water supply engineering and describe in short what are the Essentials of a water supply scheme ? 7 What do you mean by the term water demand ? What would be the average water demand for our University ? If the design population is 10000 estimates the maximum hourly, maximum daily, and maximum monthly water demand. 8 Discuss the different chemical tests to be made for determining the suitability of drinking water from a particular source. 10 What are the common impurities mostly found in natural water ? Explain their effect on the quality of water. 5 (P-4y(Q-gy21) (2) SECTION -B 4. Write short notes on: 8x5=15 (a) aeration unit (b) sedimentation unit (©) coagulation and flocculation. (d) filtration unit (e) mixing devices 5. (a) Why is the softening of water necessary ? Desctibe the Procedure of the lime-soda process for water softening. le (b) Describe with the help of neat sketches the removal of iron and manganese from the water. 8 SECTION -C 6. (a) What measure precautions are taken in handling and laying water pipelines ? 14 (b) Discuss the comparative merits and demerits of cast iron pipe steel pipes and concrete pipes. 8 7. (a) What is the total lift of the pump ? How will you ~ calculate the total horsepower required for a pump ? 7 3204- -(P-4(Q-9)(21) (3) P. T.O. = | (b) What are the various factors which affect, the selection of a type of pump and for selection of . site? 8 SECTION -D 8. What are the requirements of a good distribution system describe in brief various layouts of distribution systems ? 15 9. Write short notes on sources of water pollution, types, and the effects of water pollution. 15 Roll No. 3205 B. Tech. 5th Semester (Civil Engg.) Examination — March, 2021 DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURE Paper : PCC-CE-309-G Time : Three hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 75 Before answering the questions, candidates should ensure that they have been supplied the correct and complete question paper. No complaint in this regard, will be entertained after examination. Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Question No. 1 is compulsory. Attempt one question from each Section. Assume suitable data where required or missing. Use of code IS 800-1984 and Steel Table is allowed. 1. (a) What is Necking of steel sections ? (b) Write the formula to calculate the efficiency of Bolt Joint. () List some of the pinned connection used in steel Structures, 3205- 1100 -(P-4)(Q-9)(21) (a) State the possible failure modes of an axially Joaded column. (ce) Whatis difference between lacing, and battens ? What is difference between laterally restrained and unrestrained sections ? (g) Define the term - Pitch of a rivet. Differentiate nominal diameter and gross (h) diameter of bolt. (i) What are the different types of bracings used in a braced building ? (j) Write types of stiffners. 1.5x10=15 SECTION -A 2. The plates of a tank 8 mm thick are connected by a single bolted lap joint with 20 mm diameter bolts at 50 mum pitch. Calculate the efficiency of the joint. Assume Fe 410 plate and grade 4.6 bolts. 15 3. A double riveted cover butt joint is used for connecting two plates of 12 mm thickness. The joint is double riveted with cover plates each 8 mm thick. The load to be transferred by the joint is 500 kN. Design the joint and rivets on packing. 15 3205- 1100-(P-4)(Q-9)(21) (2) SECTION -B Design a built up column with two channels placed pack-to-back and separated apart. The column is of 6 m effective length and supports a factored load of 4500 KN. Also design the bolted lacing system. Assume fy= 250 MPa. | 45 (a) Differentiate between web buckling & web crippling. 5 (b) Write in details design procedure for gusset plate. 10 SECTION —C An [email protected] N/m has been used as a simply supported beam over a span of 7.2 m. Determine the safe uniform load that the beam can carry in flexure if the compression flange of the beam is restrained against lateral buckling. 15 A conference hall 8 m x 12 m is provided with a 120 mm RCC slab over rolled steel I beams spaced 4m _ centre to centre. The super imposed load is 4 kN/m? and floor finish of 1.5 KN/m?. Design one of the beam as laterally supported. 15 5205-1100 4P-4y(Q-9(21) (3) Pst: 0. SECTION —D 8. A purlin is to be designed to support a GI sheet as roofing material for a truss spaced at 3.5 m c/c. Purlin along the principal rafters are arranged at a distance of 1.35 m c/c. The pitch of truss is 0.2 m. Design a section for the purlin. Assume basic wind speed as 44 m/s. 15 9. (a) Explain in details design steps’ of bearing stiffners. 5 (b) Differentiate between welded and riveted plate girders. 10 3205-1100 -(P-4)(Q-9)(21) (4) Roll No. « 3206 B. Tech. 5th Semester (Civil Engg.) Examination — March, 2021 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY Paper: PCC-CE-311-G Time : Three hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 75 EE Before answering the questions, candidates should ensure that they have been supplied the correct and complete question paper. No complaint in this regard, will be entertained after examination. Note: Attempt any five questions. Question No. 1 is compulsory. Attempt one question from each Section. All questions carry equal marks. 1. (a) Define the term soil erosion. Describe briefly the layers of interior of earth. S (0) Define weathering. (@) What is meant by seismic zone ? (e) Explain in short the application of Geophysical survey. 0. 3206- (jew -(P-3)(0-9)(21) a (g) a) @ @ 2. (a) ) Explain in detail about chemical weathering. Describe the term landslide. Write about mohorovicic and Guttenburg discontinuity. Explain about plate tectonics and name a few secondary tectonic plates. Write short note on exfoliation and exudation. 1.5x10=15 SECTION -A What is Engineering Geology ? Discuss its role in Civil Engineering projects. 10 How are different rocks identified in the field? 5 3. Explain with neat Sketches major geological features produced by wind on earth surface. 15 SECTION -B 4. Give an account of different types of rocks among igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic groups which occur more frequently and abundantly in nature. 15 5. What is the significance of faults ? Explain types of faults with neat sketches. 15 3206- ~(P-3(Q-9)(21) (2) SECTION -C ) What are the influencing factors for a successful Be reservoir ? And explain. 7 (b) Explain methods of artificial recharge of groundwater. 8 7. A Write a short note on uses of remote sensing techniques during Geological investigation. 15 SECTION —-D 8. (a) What are the effects of tunneling on the ground ? 10 (b) Describe the purpose of tunnels. 5 9. Discuss the causes, classification and preventions of landslides. 15 208 p-sya-gye1) (3) Roll No. vw 24288 B. Tech. 5th Semester (Civil) Examination — March, 2021 TRANSPORTATION ENGG-1 Paper : CE-303-F Time : Three Hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 100 Before answering the questions, candidates should ensure that they have been supplied the correct and complete question paper. No complaint in this regard, will be entertained after examination. Note; Attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each Section. Question No. 1 is compulsory. All questions carry equal marks. 1. Explain : 4x5 =20 (a) Different type of curve (b) Level of services (c) Difference between bitumen and tar (a) Cutback and emulsion (e) Permanent way, pointing and crossing 24288-Cyo@ -(P-3)(Q-9)(21) ™’~ SECTION -A - What do you mean by ideal alignment ? Explain various factor affecting alignment. Compare the different mode of transportation. 20 . The speeds of overtaking and over taken vehicle are 70, and 40 kmph, respectively on a two way traffic road. If the acceleration of overtaking vehicle is 0.99m/sec? : 20 (a) Calculate safe overtaking sight distance. (b) Mention the minimum length of overtaking zone. SECTION -B - Write a descriptive note on grade compensation of curve. Also explain the various type of curve. 20 - Explain the various type of traffic survey. Explain O & D survey in detail. 20 SECTION -C - Explain the various test on aggregate (At least four with diagram). 20 - Explain the various type and requirement of fastening, fixture, spikes, sleeper and keys with neat sketch. 20 24288- -(P-3)(Q-9)(21) (2) SECTION —p Jain the different type of yards and station, Also ir basic requirement. g. EXP write theil 20 9 Explain the necessity of tunnel. Write down the i aifferent method of tunnelling. Explain any of two in detail with the help of diagram. 20 2288. -(P-3)(0-9)(21) (3) Roll No. + 24289 B. Tech. 5th Semester (Civil) Examination — March, 2021 WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT Paper :CE-305-F Time : Three Hours ] [ Maximum Marks :100 Before answering the questions, candidates should ensure that they have been supplied the correct and complete question paper. No complaint in this regard, will be entertained after examination. Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each Section. Question No. 1 is compulsory. All questions carry equal marks. 1. (a) Whatis the meaning of population Forecasting ? 2x10=20 (b) Discuss Back washing in Rapid sand filter. (©) What do you mean by Detention Time 2 (4) Discuss Most Probable Number Test. ait. Qs *9209-Aoe -(P-4)(0-9)(21) P oN (c) What is Blue baby disease ? How it is caused and due to which chemical ? () What are major five difference between Gravity system and pumping system ? (g) Explain the phenomenon of "Negative Head", (h) Write short note on pH value and Hardness of water. (i) Describe the use of air valve and Reflux valve. () Explain different types of water quality standards, SECTION —-A 2. (a) What are the four tests to be carried out for physical examination of water quality in a natural river flowing over an alluvial bed ? Explain briefly the procedure and instruments required for carry out the tests. 15 (b) State the WHO international water quality standards relating to the Pressure of Nitrogen content, copper, taste and oders, pH, chloride content. 5 » What do you mean by "design period" and "population forecasting" ? Why the Population forecast is necessary 24289. ~(P-4)(Q-9)(21) (2 ) ). va design of public water supply schemes ? Ter i ‘at erent methods employed for this purr i pose y SECTION ~B ©) Write brief note about deflouridation () Explain any two advanced method of water treatment in detail with neat & clean diagram. 10 5, A coagulation treatment plant with a flow of 0.5m? /sec. is desing alum at 23 mg/l. No other chemical are being added. The raw water suspended solids concentration is 37mg/1. The effluent suspended solids concentration is measured at 12 mg/l. The sludge content is 1% by weight & the sp. gravity of sludge content is 3.01. What volume of sludge must be disposal of earn day ? Based on your result remark with reference to water treatment process. 20 SECTION —C . (a) What are the necessities of pump usage ? What are the factors involved in the selection of pumps ? 10 (b) What are the problems that encounter in conveyance system ? 10 2299. 7.0. te (P-aya-gyer) (3) p.T istribution methods 7. What are different types of distribu ati u supply ? Explain gravily and pumping in 20 detail. SECTION ~-D 8. Explain the following in detail. : 20 (a) Dead End system (b) Ring system (c) Radial system 9. Discuss the Procedure a distribution System in water supply scheme. What are the Tequirements of a g00d distribution system ? 20 —_. 24290 B. Tech. 5th Semester (Civil) Examination — March, 2021 SOIL MECHANICS Paper : CE-307-F Time : Three Hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 100 Before answering the questions, candidates should ensure that they have been supplied the correct and complete question paper. No complaint in this regard, will be entertained after examination. Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each Section. Question No. 1 is compulsory. All questions carry equal marks. 1. Describe the following in briefly : 2x10=20 (a) Origin of soil (b) Thixotropy (©) Discharge velocity (4) Nature of effective stress 74280-J7<75 -(P-4)(0-9)(21) P.T.O. (b) 4. (a) 24290- Critical hydraulic gradient Uses of protective filter Isobar diagram Types of consolidation Different types of lateral earth pressure Shear characteristics of cohesionless soil SECTION -A What are the different consistency limits ? Describe in detail with different consistency indices. 10 The total weight of a moist soil sample is 3.52 N., after oven dry its weight is reduced to 2.85 N. The specific gravity of solids and the mass specific gravity are 2.65 and 1.85 respectively. Calculate water content, porosity, void ratio and degree of saturation. Take y,, = 9.81 kN/m?. 10 What is the use of plasticity chart ? Explain Indian Standard classification on the basis of plasticity.10 aha do you mean by permeability ? Explain the different laboratory methods to determine coefficient of permeability. 10 SECTION -B A sand deposit consists of 2 layers. The top layer is 2 m thick (p = 1705 kg/m’) and bottom layer is (P-4(Q-9)(21) (2) (b) 2429. 3.5m thick (Psat = 2065 kg /m?), ‘The ata depth of 3.5 m from the surface and the of capillary saturation is 0.5 m above os ei praw the diagram showing variation of ate le. and determine effective stress at each ae water table ig Section. 15 What do you mean by capillary rise in soil 7 Describe the effective stresses in soil satura ted by capillary action. 5 What is Compaction Curve ? Give its salient features. Also define zero air void line. 10 What are the different methods to determine compaction ? Explain laboratory methods to determine compaction. 10 SECTION -C Explain Westergaard's theory for the determination of the vertical stress at a point. How is it different from Boussinesq's equation ? 10 What do you mean Contact Pressure ? Explain contact pressure for cohesive and cohesionless soil with diagram. 10 Explain normally consolidated and over consolidated clay. Also draw pressure void ratio telationships for these. a FO: (P-4y(Q-9)(21) (3) oa (v) 8. (a) (b) . .Mohr- Coulomb criterion: 9. (a) (b) 24290- Describe the following terms : 10 (i) Expansion index (ii) Coefficient of volume change (iii) Coefficient of compressibility SECTION -D What is Shear Strength ? What are the differen tests to determine shear strength of soil 7 Explain under what conditions these tests are used. ig What is Mohr's Circle ? Derive a relationship between the principle stresses at failure using 10 Explain Culmann's method for the determination of active earth pressure theory. 10 What are the assumptions in Coulomb's theory’ Explain Coulomb wedge theory for determining in cohesionless soil. a P-aQy21) (4)

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