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Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination, Dec.2013 /Jan.20l4
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
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Explain about Terrestrial photographs.
Explain about photo theodolite.
Adva,ntages of aerial photographs.
Explain:
i) Focal length.
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iii) Nadir point
iv) Mosics
v) Verricalphotograph.
(03 Marks)
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(04 Marks)
(10 Marks)
Derive expression for scale of vertical photograph over flat terrain with figure. (0S Marks)
(04 Marks)
Explain: i) Relief displacement: ii1 Overlaps.
Assume a vertical photograph was taken at a flying height of 5000m above MSL using a
camera with a 152mm focal length lens.
D Determine the photoscale ai pt A and B which lie at elevation of 1200m and 1960m.
ii) What ground distance corresponds to a 20.lmm photo measured at each of there
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What are stereoscoper? Name any two stereoscoper.
Derive an expression for parallax equation for determing elevation and ground co-ordinate
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of a point.
The meanprincipal base of a pair of photo graphs taken from analtitude of 5500m above
mean sea level is 92mm. The difference of parallax between 2 points is 1.50mm. If the
elevation of the lower pt is 480m from MSL. What is the elevation of higher point?
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Draw a neat sketch of electromagnetic spectrum.
Explain the interaction mechanism of EM radiation with Earth atmosphere. (08 Marks)
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Explain about passive and active sensors.
Explain about:
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ii) Spatial resolution
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iv) Temporalresolution.
Explain the different types of platforms used in the remote sensing.
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What you mean by DIP? Explain the types of RS data formate.
What you mean by image enhancement? Explain any 2 t1pes.
Explain 2 types of image filtering.
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3. 10cv71
USN
Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination, Dec.2013 I Jan.2O14
Environmental Engineering
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Time: 3 hrs.
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the sewer material commonly used.
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Briefly explain how the sewers are.,tffted for.'treakage after laying.
What are sewer appurtenances? LiStthemand explain with a neat sketch any one of them.
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Explain BOD and discuss the advantqageS and limitation of BOD.
Explain the concept of Aerobig,and Anaerobis- activity with respect to sewage ,..u,,ffit1".u,
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The 5 day BOD at 30oC of.h sewage sample is 120 mg4. Calculate 5 days BOS at 20oC.
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Assume deoxygenation,,C'onstant at 20o C, K : 0. l l day .
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purification o-f stieams.
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List the conditions favourable for on land disposal of sewage. '.' ',
A partially treated sewage from a town 1.7 million litres per day having'BoD of 120 mgd is
to bE diicharged into a stream. The stream has a BOD of l0 mg/|. what sh$uld be minimum
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flqnv of the stream.
flow diagram employed for a conventional waste water treatment plant, Indicate
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supply 140 litres per capacity per day, 80% of which reaches the treatment plant. Assume
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peak factor as 1.2 and horizontal velocity of flow 0.3 m/minute. Check for over flow rate.
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Design u ,"*"i io.r".r" a population of 36,000 the rate of water supply being 135 litres per
capita per day of w, icfr 80% finds its way into sewer. fhe'.sewer are laid at a slope of I in
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EXplain what do you man by sewerage system and discuss relative merits
ii) Combined system of sewerage.
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Explain:the rational method of estimation of storm water.
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With a neat sketch, explain the working of a conventional trickling filter.
(04 Marks)
Discuss the effect of recirculation in filters with figure.
Define and explain the significance of sludge volume index and food to micro organism
(06 Marks)
ratio.
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b. Sludge digestion
Oxidation pond
Time of concentration e. Traps in house plumbing
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Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination, Dec. 2Dl3lJan.2Ol4
Design of Steel Structures
Time: 3 hrs.
Max. Marks:100
Answer FIVEfull questions, selecting
atleast TWO questions from each part.
2. Use of IS 800 - 2007 snd steel tables or permitted.
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Mention any four advantages and four disadvantages of steel structures.
Define : i) Design actions
ii) Design sirength
iii) Compact and semi compact sections.
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Mention brietly types of failure of bolted connection, with sketches.
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Determine the bolt value for M22, G5.6 property class bolts applied in double shear.
Assume threads in shear plane. Bolts are used to correct angles to 10 mm thick gusset plate.
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Determine the numbe, of hits ,equired to connect two angles ISA 75 x 75 x 6 to 12 mm
thick gusset plate of M20 -" G4.6 properly class bolts are used to connect system in
Fig. Q2(c). Assume f, : 250 MPa. f, = 410 MPa.
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be connected to a gusset using fillet welds, at the toe and back. Determine the weld length
required so that centre of gravity of welds lies in the plane of the centre of gravity of t1e
(08 Marks)
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Define : i) Plastic neutral
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Mention any four advantages of plastic design.
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Determine the position of plastic hinge form support B for the beam shown in Fig. Q4(c)
and the magnitude of collapse load.
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Assume 200 mm as effective weld length for Fig. Q5(b). Assume yield strength and ultimate
strength of steel as ZSQ MPa and 410 Mpa.
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Briefly explain the design'stdps followed as per IS'800 - 2007 for designing. Compression
members for
i) A single discontinuous angles used in roof tiusses
ii) A continuous double angle strut places back to back on both sides of a gusset plate.
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Determine design load capacity of a single discontinuous angle ISA 50 x 50 x 5 used as a
compression member connectsd tb a gusset by two bolts. Centre to centre distance between
and connections is 1.5 m. adopt t:250 MPa.
(14 Marks)
What are column bases?'Mention its types and explain design of any one type as per
IS 800 - 2007.
(06 Marks)
Design a slab base for an ISHB 350@ 661.2 N/m 1661.2) to carry lactored load of 1000 kN.
Adopt M25 concrete, Fe415 grade Steel for foundation. Adopt wdlding for the connection fo
column to base plate. Indicate the details in a sketch.
(14 Marks)
Explain briefly design steps followed while designing laterally suppoited beam as per Indian
standards IS 800 -2007.
(06 Marks)
Explain briefly web bucking and web crippling phenomena.
(04 Marks)
Determine : i) Design bending strength ii) Design shear strength iii) Intemity of udl the
beam can carry under service conditions iv) Maximum deflection of a simply supported steel
beam as shown in Fig. Q(c). Assume fy:250 Mpa.
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6. 10cv73
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Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination, Dec.2013
Estimation and Valuation
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Prepare a detailed estimate for a
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Prepare a detailed estimate of a siptic
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Given : Basic rates of materiais as cement : 320Rs
C aggregate : 750Rs /Cu.m.
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b. Random rubble masomy in CM of 1:6 in foundation.
c. Brick masoffy in CM of 1:6 in superstructure.
d. 6mm thick cement plastering of 1:3 to RCC ceiling.
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a. I't class brick work in CM (1:6).
b. Cement plastering in CM (1:6).
c. Earth work excavation.
d. 25cmthick cement concrete flooring of l:2:4.
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chainages 10 to 20. RL of ground along the centre line are given below. The formation level at
the 10"'chainage is 107 and formation width of road is 10m and the side slope of banking are
2:1. Length of the chain is 30m. The road is of down ward gradient I in 150 up to chainage 14
and then the downward gradient changes to 1 in 100 and also prepare an estimate of earthwork
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Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination, Dec.2013 lJan.20l4
Design of Prestressed Goncrete Structures
Time: 3 hrs.
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2. Use of 151343-1930 is permitted.
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Explain the concept of using high strength concrete and high stfengt
structures,
What are thE advantages of prestressed concrete structures compared to R.C.C. structures?
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With a neat sketch, explain Hoyes system of prestressing,
A rectangular concrete beam,of cross section 30cm deep and 20cm wide is pre-stressed by
means of l5wires of 5mm diameter located 6.5cm from the bottom of the beam and 3 wires
of diameter of 5mm. 2.5cmfrom the top. Assuming the pre-stress in the steel as 840 N/mm2,
calculate the stresses at the extreme fibres of the midspan section when the beam is
supporting its own weight over a span of 6m. If a uniformly distributed live load of 6kN/m is
imposed, evaluate the maximum working stress in concrete the density of concrete is 24
kN/m3.
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What are the important losses of prestress? Explain in detail.
rectangular concrete beam. 300mm deep and 200mm wide is prestressed by means of
flfteen 5mm diameter wires located 65mm from the bottom of the beam and three 5mm
wires, located 25 from the top of the beam. If the wires are initially tensioned to a stress
of 840 N/mm2. calculale the peicentage loss of stress in Jeel immediately after transferallowing for the loss of stress due to elastic deformation of concrete. Take E, : 210 kN/mm2
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List the factors influencing deflections.
A concrete beam with a cross sectional area of 32 x 103 mm2 and radius of Gyration of
72mm is prestressed by a parabolic cable carrying an effective stress ol1000 N/mm2. The
span of the beam is 3m. The cable composed of 6 wires of 7mm diameter, has an
eccentricity of 50mm at the centre and zero at the supports. Neglecting all losses, find the
central deflection of the beam for the following cases:
i) Self weight * pre-stress; ii) Self weight + pre-stress + live load of 2 kN/m. (08 Marks)
A pre-stressed concrete beam of rectangular section 120mm wide and 300mm deep, spans
over 6m. The beam is prestressed by a straight cable carrying an effective force of 180kN at
an eccentricity of 500mm. If it supports an imposed load of 4kN/m and the modulus of
elasticity of concrete is 38 kN/mm2. Compute the deflection at the following stages and
check whether they comply with the IS code specifications:
i) Upward deflection under (pre-stress + self weight) and
ii) Find downward deflation under (pre-stress + self weight * imposed load) inducing the
effects of creep and shrinkage. Assume the creep coefficient to be 1.80. (08 Marks)

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List and explain the types of flexural failure.
A pre-tensioned
prestressed concrete beam having a rectangular section 150mm wide and
350mm deep has an effective cover of 50mm. If fcr:40 N/mm2, &: 1600 N/mm2 and the
area of pre-stressing steel Ap : 461mm2, calculate the ultimate flexural strength of the.
(07 Marks)
section using IS:1343 code provisions.
A post-tensioned beam with unbounded tendons is of rectangular section 400 mm wide with
an effective depth of 800 mm. The cross sectional area of the pre-stressing steel is 2840mm2.
The effective pre-stress in the steel after all losses s 900 N/mm2. The effective span of the
beam is 16m. If f.r:40 N/mm2 estimate the ultimate moment of resistance ofthe section
(05 Marks)
uslng IS: 1 343 code recommendations.
(08 Marks)
List and explain the types of shear cracks in structural concrete.
The support section of a pre-stressed concrete beam 100mm widg and 250mm deep, is
required to support an ultimate shear force 60kN. The compressive pre-stress at the
centroidal axi's is 5-N/mm2 the characteristic cube strength of concrete is 40N/mm2. The
cover to the tensiqn'reinforcement is 50mm. If the characleristic tensile strength of steel in
stirrups is 250 N/mm2, design suitable reinforcements it the section using the Indian
standard code IS : 1 343 ieCbmmendations.
The cross section of a pre-stie$sed concrete beam is rectangular
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(06 Marks)
with a width of 350mm and
an overall depth of 700mm.'The prestressing force of 180kN acts at an eccentricity of
190mm. If the bending and twisting momerlts at the section are 80 and 20kN-m respectively.
Calculate the maximum principal tensile stress at the section.
(06 Marks)
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Explain the concept of stress distribtrtion in End block.
(08 Marks)
The end block of a post tensioned pre-stressed member is 550mm wide and 550mm deep.
Four cables each made up of 7 wires of 12mm diameter strands and carrying a force of
1000 kN are anchored by plate anchorages 150mrn by 150mm, located with their centres at
l25mm from the edges of the end block. The cable duct is of 50mm diameter the 28day cube
strength of concrete ler is 45N/mm2. the cube strength of concrete at transfbr f.i is 25N/mm2.
Permissible bearing stresses behind anchorages should conform with IS I 343. The
characteristic yield stress in mild steel anchorage reinforcemqnt is 260N/mm2. Design
suitable anchorage for the end block.
(12 Marks)
Design'a'pre-tensioned roof Purlin to suit the data below: Effective span : 6m, applied
load'* 5 kN/m, load factors: for dead load: 1.4, for live load: 1.6, concrete cube strength,
f., * 50N/mm2, cube strength at transfer f"i : 30 N/mm2, tensile strehgth of concrete,
ft : 1.7 N/mm2, modulus of elasticity of concrete, E. : 34 kN/mm2, loss ratio, 11 : 0.8,
permissible stresses: at transfer :
compressive stress, f.t : 15N/mm2,
tensile stress, fn: -1N/mm2 ,
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7mm high tensile steel wires having an ultimate tensile strength, fp, : 1600 N/mm2
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Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination, Dec. 2Ul3/Jan.2OL4
Highway Geometric Design
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Enumerate the concept of PCU in geometric design of highways. List out the factors
governing PCU. Give some typical values as recommendod by IRC.
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Distinguish between skid and slip with practical examples. Enumerate the factors affecting
(10 Marks)
liiction of skid resistance.
What is camber? List the functions of camher. Discuss the factors governing camber.
(10 Marks)
Explain different shapes of camber with the help of neat sketches.
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on a horizontal curve in the field.
Calculate the lelgth of transition curve of the shift using the following data :
Design speediSOkmph; Radius of horizontal curve:500m; normal pavement width:7m.
Allowable rate of introduction of super-elevation : 1 in 150 lPavement rotated about inner
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expression for finding SSD on a road rzrith a down gradient of - no/o.
The speeds of overtaking & ovleltaken vehicleg are 96 kmph and 80 kmph respectively, on a
two way traffic road. If the acceleration of oVertaking vehicle is 2.5 kmph/sec calculate the
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safe overtaking sight distance (OSD) sketch the overtaking zone.
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iv) Minimum gradient.
A valley curve is formed by a descending gradient of 1 in 25 meeting an ascending gradient
of 1 in 30. Design the length of valley curve to fulfiII both comfort condition and head light
distance requirement for a design speed of 80 kmph. Assume allowable rate of change of
centrifugal acceleration : 0.6 m/sec3,
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What is a rotary intersection? Under what circumstances atraffrc rotary is justified? Mention
advantages and limitation of a rotary intersection.
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Explain the concept of grade separated intersections, with sketches.
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What is an overpass and underpass? Mention the advantages and disadvantages of overpass
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I .,u. State the requirements of an efficient drainage system. With the help of neat sketches,
i..; explain how surface drainage is effected in rural highways and urban roads. (10 Marks)
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maximum quantity of water expected in one of the open longitudinal drains on clayey
ryS: 0.9 m3/sec. Design the crois section and longitudinal slope of trapezoidal drain
asstlffig the bottom width of trapezoidal section to be 1.0 m and eross slope to be 1.0
vertiCal''to" 1.5 horizontal. The allowable velocity of flow in the drain is 1.2 m/sec and
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