#

Year

May 2016

May 2016

Dec 2015

4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Q P Code

AU Part Time

Dec2013
May2013 21204
11188
Dec

11

Dec2011

12

May2011

13
14
15

2010
May 2010

Year

May 2016

May 2016

3
4
5
6
7
8
9

2015
2015
Dec 2014
May 2014
2013
2013

10

May

Sub Code

CE 6504
57177 Highway Engineering
CE 2255
51252 Highway Engineering
27126 Highway Engineering CE 6504

MAY 2015 71252

Dec 2014
91231
May 2014
51230
May 2014 AU Univ Dept
31204
Dec2013
AU Univ
Dec2013
Dept

2012
May20
12

SUBJECT

10223

55244
11210
E 3050

Q P Code

Highway Engineering
Highway Engineering
Highway Engineering
Highway Engineering
Highway Engineering
Highway Engineering
Pavement Engineering
Highway Engineering
Highway Engineering
Highway Engineering

CE 2255
CE 2255
CE 2255
CE 9305
CE 2255
PT CE 9305
PTCE 9051

CE 2255
CE 2255
CE 2255

Cour

Branch

BE

Civil

BE

Civil

2008

BE

Civil

2013

BE
BE
BE
BE
BE
BE

Civil
Civil
Civil
Civil
Civil
Civil

4
4
4
5
4
3

2008
2008
2008

BE
BE

Civil
Civil

7
4

-----2008

BE

Civil

2008

BE

Civil

2008

Sem Reg
5
2013

2008
------

Highway Engineering

CE 2255

BE

Civil

2008

Highway Engineering

CE 2255

BE

Civil

2008

Highway Engineering

CE 2255

BE

Civil

2008

SUBJECT

Sub Code

Cour

Branch

Sem

Reg

Pavement Engineering

CEU 051

BE

Civil

200
9

2012
2012

11

Dec2011

12

May2011

13
14

2010
May 2010

15033

15

QP Code
Course
#
11a

57177
BE

HIGHWAY ENGINEERING

Branch

Civil Engg

Year

May 2016

Sem

Code
5
Univ

Anna University Question Papers PART B

11 b
12 a What are the factors affecting Sight Distance?

.13 a

13 b
14 a
14 b
15 a

Marks

BL

PP

16

Explain the Bombay Road Congress 1961

OR
Explain the reconnaissance survey for highway location in rural area

12 b

CE 6504
Anna

16
16

OR
Design speed of a highway is 80 kmph. There is a horizontal curve of radius 200 m on this road.
Maximum super elevation allowed is 1 in 15.
Calculate the maximum allowable speed on the curve.
Also determine the extra widening required and length of the spiral transition curve length of wheel
base 6.1 m; Pavement Width 7.2 m; No of lanes 2; rate of introduction of super elevation 1 in 200
Design the pavement for a new byepass
Two lane carriage way
Initial Traffic in construction completion year 400 CVPD(sum of both directions)
Traffic Growth Rate 7.5%:::Design life 15 years :::Soil Subgrade Design CBR 4%
VDF based on axle load survey 2.5 standard axle per commercial vehicle
OR
Explain the design of joints
What are the various desirable properties of aggregates?
OR
Explain the Ductility test and Softening Point test.
Explain the possible causes and remedial measures for Joint Failure
OR
Explain the possible causes and remedial measures for Joint Spalling

16

16
16
16
16

15 b
16
**********************************************************************************
QP Code
Code
CE 2255
51252
HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
Course
BE
Branch
Civil Engg Year May 2016 Sem 4
Univ
Anna
#
11a

Anna University Question Papers PART B

Marks

BL

16

Explain the second twenty year road plan

OR

11 b
Write brief notes on
i Central Road Fund ( CR )
ii Indian Roads Congress( IRC)

iii
iv

Central Road Research Institute ( CRRI )

National Highways Authority of India ( NHAI )

Speeds of overtaking and the overtaken vehicles are 80 and 50 kmph respectively on a
two way traffic road. Overtaking Vehicle Acceleration 0.9 m/s 2
12 a ( i )
Calculate safe overtaking sight distance
12 a ( ii )
Mention the minimum length of overtaking zone
12 a ( iii ) Draw a neat sketch of overtyakingzone and show the position of sign posts
OR
Calculate
the
length
of
transition
curve
and
shift
----- Design Speed 70 kmph
12 b
Radius of circular curve 250 m
Pavement width including extra widening 7.5m
Super elevation Allowable rate of introduction (pavement rotated about C/L) 1 in 150
.13 a Find stresses at interior, edge and corners of rigid pavement using Westergaards method
P = 4100 kg; E=3 * 105 kg / cm2; h = 20 cm; = 0.15; k =4.0 kg /cm2; a = 15 cm

4 each

12 a

5
5
6
16

16

PP

13 b Explain the steps involved in the IRC method of design of flexible pavements
16
14 a Explain the importance and procedure of Field Density Test and Crushing Strength test 16
14 b Discuss the merits and demerits of cement concrete roads
16
15 a Explain the method of evaluation of pavement failure and strengthening
16
15 b Explain the methods of maintaining bituminous surfaces
16
QP Code
Code
CE 6504
27126
HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
Course
BE
Branch
Civil Engg Year Dec 2015
Sem 5
Univ
Anna
#
11a ( i )
11 a ( ii )

Anna University Question Papers PART B

List all the types of Highways and Roads starting from the Expressways
upto Village / Rural Roads. For each type, specify the salient features
List the effects of Environment and on the Environment and Ecology of
the surroundings due to a highway project

Marks

10
6

OR

11 b ( i )
11 b ( ii )
12 a ( i )
12 a ( ii )
12 a ( iii )

For a highway alignment to cross a river, what are the various Obligatory
and other technical and economical considerations in aligning the highway
across the river
Compare Railways and Highways
Calculate the super elevation for a horizontal curve with a radius 400m, design
speed 100 kmph, plain terrain. Super elevation mx allowable is 0.07. Calculate
the coefficient of lateral friction mobilsied

8
8
8

Calculate the SSD while travelling at a speed of 100 kmph on a level road 4
Draw the components of overtaking sight distance on a straight stretch of a
4
highway and explain each zone
OR

12 b ( i )
12 b ( ii )

List and draw the various types of vertical curves adopted in highways
Explain the controls and guidelines for safe, comfortable travel in
Higwhay Vertical curves.
12 b ( iii ) List the various technical guidelines recommended for the safety and
comfort in case of horizontal curves in highways
.13 a ( i ) A two lane carriageway carries a traffic of 1,500 cvpd. Rate of traffic is
5% . Pavement design life is 15 years; VDF = 2.5; soil CBR is 6%.
Calculate the Cumulative Number of Standard axles to be catered for, in
the pavement design
13 a ( ii ) For the above data, calculate the total pavement thickness based on IRC
method and the thickness of the individual layers
13 a ( iii ) What is PMB? How does it improve the pavement quality?

6
5
5

5
6
5

OR

13 b ( i )
13 b ( ii)

14 a

List the factors influencing the design of rigid pavement and describe the
design procedure as per IRC
Design the reinforcement of a cement concrete pavement slab 200 mm
Concrete Density 2400 kg / m3 ;;; Transverse Joint Spacing 15 m
Steel Working Stress 140 MPa ;;;; Friction Coefficient 1.5
Pavement width 3.75 m
Describe and four lab tests on aggregates

10
6
16

OR

14 b ( i )
14 b ( ii )
15 a

Describe the construction procedure of a flexible pavement;

Explain the equipment required various layers while constructing the
flexible pavement
Describe the CBR test procedure in lab
List any 8 cracks & defects in flexible pavements; describe the respective
symptoms, possible causes and the treatement / repair for each defect

8
8
16

BL

PP

OR

15 b

QP Code
Course
#
11a

Define Overlay and the procedure for design and construction of overlays

71252
BE

Branch

HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
Civil Engg

Year

May2015

Sem

16

Code
4
Univ

Anna University Question Papers PART B

Describe the development of highways in India

CE 2255
Anna
BL

Marks

PP

16

OR

11 b
12 a

Explain the Engineering Surveys to be made for preparing rod alignment

Explain the factors affecting sight distances

16
16

OR

12 b
13 a

Explain the steps in the geometric design of hill roads

Explain the components of flexible pavements and their functions

16
16

OR

13 b
13 b ( i )
13 b ( ii )
14 a

Explain
Exceptional and Minimum Gradients
Summit and Valley Curves
Explain the essential properties of good highway materials

8
8
16

OR

14 b
15 a

Explain the construction of cement concrete roads

Discuss the various defect sin Flexible Pavements

16
16

15 b

Explain the procedure of overlay design by Benkelman Beam method

OR

QP Code
Course
#
11a

91231
BE

Branch

HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
Civil Engg

Year

Dec 2014

Sem

16

Code
4
Univ

Anna University Question Papers PART B

Describe the conventional and modern engineering surveys for highway locations

CE 2255
Anna

Marks

OR

11 b
12 a
12 a ( i )
12 a ( ii )
12 a ( iii )

Elaborate the salient features of highway cross sectional features

Speeds of overtaking and overtaken vehicles are 80 and 50 kmph respectively on
a two way traffic road. Acceleration of overtaking vehicle is 0.9 m / s2
Calculate the safe overtaking sight distance

Mention the minimum length of overtaking zone

Draw a sketch of overtaking zone and show the positions of sign posts

16

5
5
6

OR

12 b

Calculate the length of transition curve and shift using the data below
Design Speed 70 kmph
16
Radius of circular curve 250 m
Pavement width including extra widening 7.5 m
Allowable rate of introduction of super elevation 1 in 150 ( pavement rotated about centre line )
. 13 a
Enumerate the factors to be considered for design of pavements
16
OR

13 b
14 a ( i )
4 a ( ii )

Explain the detailed procedure for designing flexible pavement by IRC

method. Assume all required data suitably
Describe the lab test procedure for Aggregate Abrasion Test
Describe the lab test procedure for Bitumen Ductility Test
OR

16
8
8

BL

PP

14 b ( i )
14 b ( ii )
15 a

Explain the construction procedure for Cement Concrete Road

Explain the construction procedure for Bituminous Bound Macadam road
Elucidate the flexible pavement failures with neat sketches

8
8
16

OR

15 b

Explain the overlay design by Benkelman Beam deflection studies

QP Code
Course
#
11a

51230
BE

Branch

HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
Civil Engg

Year

May 2014

Sem

16
Code
4
Univ

Anna University Question Papers PART B

Explain the classification of Urban Roads

Marks

CE 2255
Anna
BL

PP

16

OR

11 b
12 a

Explain the three stages of conventional ground survey

16
16

Explain the factors governing the super elevation with sketches

OR

12 b
. 13 a

Explain the general principles followed in the design of vertical alignment

Explain the factors governing the structural design of pavements

16
16

OR

13 b

Determine the stresses at interior, edge and corner regions of a rigid pavement using
Westergaards method. Take
P = 5100 kg; E=3 * 105 kg / cm2; h = 20 cm; = 0.15; k =4.0 kg /cm2; a = 15 cm

14 a

Explain the importance and procedure of CBR test

16

OR

14 b
15 a

Explain the steps involved in the concrete mix design for concrete roads
Explain the method of evaluation of pavement failure and strengthening

16
16

OR

15 b
QP Code
Course
#
11a
12 a

Explain the methods for maintaining bituminous surfaces

Anna Univ Dept

BE

Branch

16

HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
Civil Engg

Year

May 2014

Sem

Code
5
Univ

Anna University Question Papers PART B

Discuss the classification of urban roads with diagrams

Marks

CE 9305
Anna
BL

PP

16
16

Discuss OSD
OR

12 b

. 13 a

Design the flexible pavement for the construction of a new highway

CVPD as per last count 3200 CV;;; Period of construction 4 years
subgrade soil CBR 10 % Road catetgory NH 4 lane single carriageway
Design life 15 years
Derive an equation for calculating super elevation in highways

16
16

OR

13 b
14 a

Discuss off tracking; gradients in roadway and widening of pavements

Discuss any two tests for bitumen and any two tests for aggregates

14 b
15 a

Discuss the materials used for sub-grade, sub-base and wearing course
Discuss the structure of flexible pavements and their failure, repairs and
maintenance

15 b

Discuss the working principle of Benkelman Beam Deflection

16
16

OR

16
16

OR

QP Code
Course

31204
BE

Branch

HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
Civil Engg

Year

Dec 2013

Sem

16
Code
4
Univ

CE 2255
Anna

#
11a

Anna University Question Papers PART B

Explain the factors influencing highway alignment

Marks

BL

PP

16

OR

11 b
12 a

Explain the role of IRC

16
16

Explain the principles in the design of horizontal alignment

OR

12 b
Explain the factors governing sight distances
. 13 Dtermine the stresses at interior, edge and corner regions of a rigid pavement
a
using Westergaards method.
5

16
16

P = 4100 kg; E=3 * 10 kg / cm ; h = 20 cm; = 0.15; k =4.0 kg /cm ; a = 15 cm

OR

13 b
14 a

Explain the steps in the IRC method of design of flexible pavement

Explain the method of construction of cement concrete road.

14 b
15 a

Explain the procedure of stone polishing value test

Explain any three non-destructive tests for pavement deflection

16
16

OR

16
16

OR

15 b

Explain the procedure of overlay design by Benkelman Beam method

Anna Univ Dept PTBE

Course
#
11a
12 a ( i )
12 a ( ii )

BE

Branch

HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
Civil Engg

Year

Dec 2013

Sem

16

Code
PTCE 9305
3
Univ
Anna

Anna University Question Papers PART B

Explain the cross sectional; elements of a highway
Derive an expression for OSD

Calculate the absolute minimum sight distance required to avoid head on

collision of two cars approaching from opposite directions at 85 and 75
kmph speeds. Reaction Time 2.5 seconds coefficient of friction 0.85

Marks

16
8
8

OR

12 b

. 13 a

Design the flexible pavement for the construction of new highway

CVPD as per last count 1200 CV
Construction Period 4years
Annaul Traffic Growth Rate 7.5% *** CBR 10% *** Road type NH
4 lane single carriageway
Design Period 15 years
Explain off tracking, extra widening on curves and ESWL

16

OR

13 b ( i )
13 b ( ii)
14 a

Explain CBR test procedure for subgrade soil

Discuss VDF and LDF
Discuss the test procedures for aggregate impact value and ductility value

8
8
16

OR

14 b
15 a

Discuss three types of failures each for flexible and rigid pavements
Discuss the construction of WBM Road

15 b

Explain Pavement Serviceability Index; discuss Benkelman Beam Test

16
16

OR

16

BL

PP

QP Code
Course
#
Unit 3
Unit 3
Unit 3
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 5

QP Code
Course

-------PTB E

Branch

PAVEMENT ENGINEERING
Civil Engg

Year

Dec 2013

Sem

Code
PTCE 9051
7 Anna Univ Part Time

Anna University Question Papers PART B

Explain the procedure for calculating the critical tensile strain under a single
wheel load and dual wheel load at the bottom of asphalt layer
How to design a Flexible Pavement using Triaxial method? Discuss the
merits and limitations of this method
How to estimate the design traffic for flexible and rigid pavements? State the
corresponding IRC recommendations
How to design dowel bars and tie bars in concrete pavements?
Explain the principle, application and construction method for mechanical
soil stabilization
Describe the applications of geo-synthetics in pavement stabilisation
Explain the factors influencing skidding resistance of bituminous pavements
Discuss the IRC recommendations for maintenance of rigid pavements

21204
BE

Branch

HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
Civil Engg

Year

May 2013

Sem

Marks

Anna University Question Papers PART B

Explain the requirements of an ideal alignment

11 b
12 a

Explain the classifications of urban roads and draw all their cross sections
Explain the factors affecting sight distances

PP

16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16

Code
4
Univ

#
11a

BL

Marks

CE 2255
Anna
BL

PP

16

OR

16
16

OR

12 b
. 13 a

Explain the steps in the design of hill roads

Explain the functions of the various components of flexible pavement

16

OR

13 b
14 a

Explain the factors governing the structural design of pavements

Explain the importance and procedure of Field Density Test and Crushinh
Strength test

14 b
15 a

Discuss the merits and demerits of cement concrete roads

Explain the methods top strengthen damaged pavements

16
16

OR

16
16

OR

15 b
QP Code
Course
#
11a ( i )

Discuss the causes for the disintegration of flexible pavements

11188
BE

Branch

HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
Civil Engg

Year

Dec 2012

Anna University Question Papers PART B

Describe the functions and responsibilities of CRRI

Sem

16
Code
4
Univ
Marks

CE 2255
Anna
BL

PP

11 a ( ii )

Describe the functions and responsibilities of IRC

OR

11 b
12 a

Explain with sketches, any four factors controlling the alignemtn of roads
Derive an expression for calculating the length of summit curve and explain

16
16

OR

12 b
Calculate the extra widening for the curve Design Speed 70 kmph
Pavement width 7m ;
Radius of curve 200 m ;
Maximum wheel base length 6 m
(i)
12 b ( ii ) Derive an equation for calculating OSD in level surface
. 13 a
Design a flexible pavement
CVPD in each direction 500
Construction Period 2 years
Annaul Traffic Growth Rate 7.5% *** CBR 6% *** Road type SH
Pavement width 7 m Design Period 20 years

8
8
16

OR

13 b
14 a

Explain the procedure for designing concrete pavements

Explain any four lab tests for assessing the quality of bitumen

16
16

14 b

Describe the procedure for constructing different layers in cement

concrete pavement
Explain Benkelman Beam Deflection test procedure

OR

15 a

16
16

OR

15 b

Discuss any one test for assessing the skid resistance of pavement surface

QP Code
10223
HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
BE
Civil Engg Anna University Question Papers PART B May

16

Code
CE 2255
2012 Sem 4 Anna

11a
Explain the second twenty year road plan
11 b
Write brief notes on CRF IRC CRRI NHAI
12 a ( i ) Derive the formula for calculating super elevation on horizontal curve
8
12 a ( ii ) Explain the factors influencing overtaking sight distances
8
12 Calculate SSD to avoid head on collision of two cars approaching each other from opposite
b directions at 75 kmph and 85 kmph. Assume reaction time of the drivers as 2.5 seconds and the
coefficient of friction between road surface & tyres as 0.4
.13 a ( i ) Define and Differentiate between Flexible and Rigid Pavements
8
13 a ( ii ) Explain the design factors for spacing of expansion and contraction joints 8
13 b Explain IRC design method of flexible pavement. Discuss the limitations
16
14 a ( i ) Describe the BIS procedure for Abrasion Test
8
4 a ( ii )
Describe the BIS procedure for Flash and Fire Point Test
8
14 b ( i )
Specify the design approach for the surface drainage system of highways 8
14 b ( ii ) Explain the construction procedure for Bituminous Concrete Roads
8
15 a
Explain any two methods for flexible pavements structural evaluation of
16
15 b ( i )
Explain the maintenance of bituminous surface
8
15 b ( ii ) What is Rutting? Explain the symptoms, causes and treatment
8
QP Code
Course

55244
BE

Branch

HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
Civil Engg

Year

Dec 2011

Sem

Code
4
Univ

CE 2255
Anna

#
11a ( i )
11 a ( ii )
11 b ( i )
11 b ( ii )
12 a ( i )
12 a ( ii )
12 b ( i )
12 b ( ii )
.13 a ( i )
13 a ( ii )
13 b ( i )
13 b ( ii)
14 a ( i )
14 a ( ii )
14 b ( i )
14 b ( ii )
15 a ( i )
15 a ( ii )
15 b ( i )
15 b ( ii )

QP Code
Course
#
11a ( i )
11 a( ii )

Anna University Question Papers PART B

Describe the requirements of ideal highway alignment
Explain the different components of NHDP
Discuss the use of modern methods like GIS, GPS for reconnaissance
survey for highway alignment
Draw a neat sketch and explain the cross section of an urban arterial road
Compute highway SSD for design speed 80 kmph, highway is on an 2 % upgrade

Outline the design elements of hill roads

Distinguish between OSD and ISD.How to compute these?
Find the super elevation required on horizontal curve on NH road in plan
terrain ( Hint-Design Speed 100 kmph) if the curve has a radius of 310m?
List the stresses in concrete pavements; discuss their critical combinations
Explain the CBR design method for flexible pavements
How to calculate the ESWL for a given combination of wheel loads?
Explain the IRC method of design of rigid pavements
Distinguish between Impact Value and Abrasion Value of Aggregates.
How are these values determined?
What is WBM? Describe the construction procedure of a WMB road

11210
BE

Branch

HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
Civil Engg

Year

May 2011

Sem

Marks

8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8

Marks

8
8

OR

11 b

Describe the classification of urban roads in India. Draw the cross section
of urban Arterial Street with all its features

12 a ( i )
12 a ( ii )

Define Transition Curve and what is its need? How its length is determined?

12 b ( i )
12 b ( ii )

Explain the factors influencing the geometric design of hill roads

Calculate the SSD for design speed of70 kmph for two way traffic road
and one way traffic road. Reaction Time = 2.5 seconds and friction
coefficient 0.35
Define ESWL and LDF and explain their significances
Describe the factors influencing the design of pavements

Explain the procedure for calculating length of valley curve

8
8
8

OR

.13 a ( i )
13 a ( ii )

8
8
8
8

OR

13 b
14 a ( i )
4 a ( ii )

Explain the IRC design procedure for design of rigid pavements

Describe the Impact Value test procedure for aggregate in lab
Explain the test procedure for assessing polishing value of aggregate
OR

PP

Code
4
Univ

Anna University Question Papers PART B

Explain the activities of NHAI
Explain the procedure for carrying out alignment using remote sensing and
GIS technique

BL

8
8

16
8
8

CE 2255
Anna
BL

PP

14 b ( i )
14 b ( ii )
15 a

Explain the for Bitumen Penetration test and Softening Point test
Explain the construction procedure of DBM road
Describe the symptoms, causes and remedial measures for different types
of failures in flexible pavements

15 b ( i )
15 b ( ii )

Explain the procedure for overlay design by Benkelman Beam Method

Explain how resealing of cracks may be carried out in rigid pavements

QP Code

E 3050

8
8
16

OR

Course
#
11a ( i )
11 a ( ii )

BE

Branch

HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
Civil Engg Year May 2010 Sem

8
8

Code
CE 2255
4
Univ
Anna

Anna University Question Papers PART B

State and explain the economic factors influencing highway alignments
Briefly explain the role of MORTH and IRC in highways development

Marks

8
8

OR

11 b

Compare the three Twenty Year Road Development Plans in India.

Analyse the merits and demerits of each one of them

16

12 a

A valley curve is formed due to two gradients + 2.5 % and -1.75 % . If the design
speed of this highway is 80 kmph, determine the stopping sight distance and
design the valley curve to fulfill both comfort and head light sight distance
conditions

16

OR

12 b
.13 a ( i )
13 a ( ii )

What are the objectives of widening of road pavements at horizontal

curves? Derive an expression for the extra widening
State the limitations of CBR method of pavement design
Design the flexible pavement for the data below
CBR of sub-grade soil 5%
CBR of poorly graded gravel sub-base 15%
CBM of WBM 80%
Design life 15 years
Annual rate of increase in heavy vehicles traffic 7.5%
No of heavy vehicles per day during last count 200
No of years between the year of completion and year of last count 3 years
Assume any other data as required

16
6

10

BL

PP

OR

13 b ( i )
13 b ( ii)
14 a

What are the objectives of joints in cement concrete pavement? Sketch

the different types of joints used in pavement construction. Indicate the
principle of design
Explain mud pumping. What are the causes for mud pumping and how it
can be prevented?
Describe the lab test procedures for Impact Value of aggregates and
Specific Gravity for bitumen

10
6
16

OR

14 b ( i )
14 b ( ii )
15 a

Explain the construction procedure for DBM Road

Explain the construction procedure for Bituminous Concrete Road
Classify the different types of failures in flexible pavement and mention
the important causes for each

15 b ( i )
15 b ( ii )

Explain the principle and uses of Benkelman Beam test

Describe the complete procedure of carrying out the Benkelman Beam
test to evaluate the pavement with model calculation

8
16

OR

QP Code
Course
#

Unit 3
Unit 3
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit
Unit
Unit 5
Unit

15033
BE

Branch

Year

May 2012

Sem

10

Code

PAVEMENT ENGINEERING
Civil Engg

Anna University Question Papers PART B

Design the flexible pavement as per IRC
Commercial Vehicles per day 1500 in both directions
Traffic Growth Rate 12 % per annum ; Construction period 2 years
Road category -SH ; Pavement Width 7m ; CBR of sub-grade soil 1.3%
Depth of water table in monsoon season 0.3 m below sub-grade
Explain the critical locations of loading in cement concrete pavement
design.
Describe the procedure for designing dowel and tie bars. Discuss the IRC
recommendations
Describe the lab method to calculate resilient modulus of sub-grade soil
Explain the steps in soil cement stabilization
Explain the uses of Geosynthetics in sub-grade stabilization
Explain the procedure for evaluating skidding resistance of pavements
Explain the various corrections to be applied for the observations in
Benkelman Beam deflection Method

CEU 051

Univ
Marks

16

16
16
16
16
16
16
16

Anna
BL

PP

QP Code
Course
#
11a ( i )
11 a ( ii )

HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
BE

Branch

Civil Engg

Year

Anna University Question Papers PART B

OR

11 b ( i )
11 b ( ii )
12 a ( i )
12 a ( ii )
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12 b ( i )
12 b ( ii )
.13 a ( i )
13 a ( ii )
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13 b ( i )
13 b ( ii)
14 a ( i )
4 a ( ii )
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14 b ( i )
14 b ( ii )
15 a ( i )
15 a ( ii )

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15 b ( i )
15 b ( ii )