GATE CE 2024 Set 2 | Highway Geometric Design Question 2 | Transportation Engineering

GATE CE 2024 Set 2

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

-0.33

The longitudinal sections of a runway have gradients as shown in the table.

End to end for sections of runway (m)	Gradient (%)
0 to 200	+1.0
200 to 600	−1.0
600 to 1200	+0.8
1200 to 1600	+0.2
1600 to 2000	−0.5

Consider the reduced level (RL) at the starting point of the runway as 100 m.

The effective gradient of the runway is

0.02%

0.35%

0.28%

0.18%

GATE CE 2024 Set 2

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

-0.33

In general, the outer edge is raised above the inner edge in horizontal curves for

Highways, Railways, and Taxiways

Highways and Railways only

Railways and Taxiways only

Highways only

GATE CE 2024 Set 1

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

-0.33

As per the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the basic runway length is increased by $x$ (%) for every $y$ (m) rise in elevation from the Mean Sea Level (MSL). The values of $x$ and $y$, respectively, are

7% and 300 m

5% and 200 m

4% and 500 m

10% and 1000 m

GATE CE 2023 Set 2

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

-0.33

Which of the following is equal to the stopping sight distance?

(braking distance required to come to stop) + (distance travelled during the perception-reaction time)

(braking distance required to come to stop) – (distance travelled during the perception-reaction time)

(braking distance required to come to stop)

(distance travelled during the perception-reaction time)

GATE CE Subjects

Construction Material and Management

Critical Path Method Construction Materials Program Evolution Review Technique

Geomatics Engineering Or Surveying

Levelling Traversing Theodolites and Plane Table Surveying Measurement of Area, Volume and Theory of Errors and Survey Adjustment Field Astronomy and Photogrammetric Surveying Basics of GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing Angular Measurements and Compass Survey Basic Concepts Linear Measurements and Chain Survey

Engineering Mechanics

Work Energy Principle and Impulse Momentum Equation Equilibrium of Force Systems

Hydrology

Precipitation and Frequency of Rainfall Data Evaporation and Transpiration Infiltration Hydrograph Flood Estimation and Flood Routing

Transportation Engineering

Highway Devolopment and Planning Highway Geometric Design Traffic Engineering Highway Materials Railway, Runway and Taxiway Design

Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics

Pure Bending Shear Stress In Beams Simple Stresses Complex Stress Centroid and Moment of Inertia Torsion Shear Force and Bending Moment Deflection of Beams Thin Cylinder Strain Energy Method Columns and Struts Propped Cantilever Beam

Reinforced Cement Concrete

Doubly Reinforced Sections Limit State of Collapse Shear Footings Bond Slabs Limit State of Collapse Torsion Limit State of Serviceability Prestressed Concrete Singly Reinforced Sections Workmenship and Fundamentals Flanged Beams Limit State of Collapse Compression

Steel Structures

Eccentric Connections Plate Girder Tension Members Welded Connections Materials and Specifications Riveted Joints and Bolted Joints Beams Compression Members

Irrigation

Gravity Dams and Spillways Water Requirement of Crops

Environmental Engineering

Sources and Coveyances Water Quality Control of Water Treatment of Water Water Demand Waste Water Characteristics Treatment of Sewage Disposal of Sewage Effluent Solid Waste Management Air Pollution Noise Pollution

Engineering Mathematics

Probability and Statistics Calculus Complex Variable Differential Equations Linear Algebra Numerical Methods Vector Calculus Transform Theory

Structural Analysis

Energy Principle Truss Stability and Static Indeterminacy Methods of Analysis Indeterminacy Arches and Cable Slope Deflection Method Matrix Method Moment Distribution Method Influence Line Diagram Plastic Analysis

Geotechnical Engineering

Origin of Soils Definitions and Properties of Soils Effective Stress and Permeability Compaction of Soil Compressibility and Consolidation Shear Strength of Soil Stress Distribution of Soil Retaining Wall and Earth Pressure Stability of Slopes Shallow Foundation Pile Foundation

Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines

Fluid Pressure and Measurement Boundary Layer Theory Drag and Lift Open Channel Flow Hydraulic Machines Properties of Fluids Fluid Statics

General Aptitude

Numerical Ability Logical Reasoning Verbal Ability