Airport and Railways Engineering Universities Past Paper

Q.1: A) Select the suitable answer.
- i) A large shade at an airport that is used to house and repair of aircraft is termed as _______________.
- a) Aeroplane shade      b)        Hanger                       c)        Garage
- ii) All marking on runway are recommended in this color__________________.
- Pink b) Yellow                   c)        White
iii)Â Suitable direction of landing or taking off an aircraft with respect to wind direction is___________.
- Opposite direction b)        Parallel in same direction       c)        at 60 degree angle
- iv) The most expansive material in the track is_______________________.
- Ballast b)        Sleeper                                   c)        Rail
- v) A _____________ sleeper has no scrap value.
- a) Wooden sleepers b)        Concrete sleepers       c)        Steel sleepers
- vi) Gauge is defined as the ______________ distance between two rails.
- Minimum b)        Maximum                   c)        Longitudinal
vii)Â Creep is defined as the _______________ movement of the rail with respect to the sleepers.
- Angular b)        Longitudinal              c) Horizontal
Q.2) Â Â Â What are the main component of the airport. Briefly explain any five important component of an airport.
Q.3)Â Â Â Â Explain the site selection criteria for an airport.
Q.4)Â Â Â Â Define the importance of the orientation and explains the different configuration of the runway.
Q.5)Â Â Â Â What is railway transportation. Explain rail and its types.
Q.6)Â Â Â Â Define wear and explains its types.
Q.7)Â Â Â Â Briefly explain the selection of a site for the railway station.
Q.8)Â Â Â Â Write a short note on the following
- Ballast
- Aerodrome
- ICAO