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CE 409-QUANTITY SURVEY AND ESTIMATION- S7 CE

MODULE –I
All the question contains 10 marks each
1. List down various types of estimates
2. What is meant by specification, explain about general specification of first class building?
3. Briefly describe about Detailed specification of earth work excavation?
4. Give the detailed specification of plastering of wall
5. Write short notes on analysis of rates and data book
6. Give the detailed specification of plastering of wall with CM 1:3 mix.
7. Give the detailed specification of brick work
8. What is the deference between preliminary estimate and detailed estimate ?
9. Write short notes on importance of specification
10. Work out the specification for the following items
a. Earth work for road in embankment
b. Painting of three coats

MODULE -II
1. Work out unit rate for the following work 10 marks

Material Quantity Rate

Broken stone 0.90 cu.m 450/cu.m
Sand 0.45 cu.m 500/cu m
Cement 330 kg 3300/ton
Mason 0.20 450/no
Men 4.50 350/no

2. Calculate the quantities of materials required for the

Work in cement concrete 1:3:6 for 2010 m3. 10 marks
3. Work out unit rate for the following work 10 marks
RR masonry in cm 1:3:10 cum for basement
Material Quantity Rate
Rubble 10 cu.m 200/cu.m
Sand 3 cu.m 500/cu m
Cement 15 bags 450/ton
Mason 3.5 men 750/men
Men 8 550/no

4. Work out unit rate for RR masonry for foundation in cement & motor 1:6
For 1 cum, rubble 1m3@ 600/ m3, river sand 0.3 m3@1200/ m3, cement 72 kg@ 5000/ton,
mason 0.7/ m3@ 450/person, man 0.35 m3 250/no. 10 marks
5. Work out unit rate for PCC 1:4:8 using broken stone.
For 1 cum, broken stone 1m3@ 1100/ m3, river sand 0.48 m3@1200/ m3, cement 172 kg@
5000/ton, mason 0.7/ m3@ 450/person, man 0.35 m3 250/no. 10 marks
 MODULE –III
1. Estimate the quantities of the items of the following items of a residential building
a. Earth work excavation in foundation
b. First class brick work in foundation
c. Lime concrete in foundation
d. Brick work in super structure
e. Dam proof course
f. Plastering in walls 20 marks

2. Work out the quantites of steel in a RCC roof slab shown in figure . Also prepare bar bending
schedule 20 marks
3. Prepare the detailed estimate of RCC beam of 8m clear span and 75x40 cm in section from
the given figure. Also prepare a schedule of rates 20 marks

4. Estimate the quantities of the items of the following items of a residential building
a. Earth work excavation in foundation
b. First class brick work in foundation
c. Lime concrete in foundation
d. Brick work in super structure
e. Dam proof course
f. Plastering in walls 20 marks
5. Calculate the quantities of following items of work for a single span RCC slab culvert as
shown in figure 20 marks
6. Prepare the detailed estimate of RCC column with foundation footing from the given figure.
Also prepare bar bending schedule 20 marks
7. Prepare the detailed estimate of RCC retaining wallof 30m span from the given figure. Also
prepare bar bending schedule 20 marks
8. Prepare the detailed estimate of septic tank with soak pit from the given figure

20 marks
 MODULE –IV

1. a. What do you understand by the following

1.Out goings
2.Year’s purchase (5 marks)
b. An old building has been purchased by a person at a cost of 30000 excluding the cost of
the land. Calculate the amount of sinking fund at 4% interest assuming there further life of the
building as 20 years and the scrap value of the buildings as 10% of the cost of purchase (15 marks)
2. It is estimated that the capitalised value of a property is 10 lakhs including water supply,
sanitary, electrical installations and the value of the land. if the rate of interest is 6% what shall
be the net return from the property? Assume the outgoing to be 10% of the gross income, find
the expected rent of the property per month. 20 marks
3. a. What are out goings enumerate the different types of out goings? 15 marks
b.Write short notes on
1. sinking fund
2. Scrap value 5 marks
4. What is depreciation? Explain the various methods to calculate depreciation? 20 marks
5. Write short notes on
a. Salvage value
b. Obsolescence
c. Freehold and lease hold property
d. Book value
e. Gross income and net income 20 marks
6. a.What you meant by valuation. What is the purpose of valuation? 10 marks
b. Explain briefly about the types of valuation of a building 10 marks
7. Cost of a plot is RS. 60000 and a building costing 250000 have been constructed over it. The
building consist of two flats. The owner of the flats expects 12% return on the cost of
construction and 8% on the cost of the land. Work out the standard rent for each flat of the
building. Life of the building is 75 years. Assume
a. Cost of annual repair 1.5% of the cost of construction
b. Other outgoings 25% of the net return on the building
c. Sinking fund interest 4%. 20 marks
 CE 403 : STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS III

MODULE 1

1. Analyse the building frame shown in figure using substitute frame method.

2. Solve the problem using cantilever method .Eachb column has the column area as indicated.

3. Differentiate between cantilever method and portal method for lateral load analysis.
4. What are the assumptions of cantilever method
5. Explain approximate methos for analysis of multi story frames.
6. What are the assumptions in cantilever method of analysis?
7. Analyse the frame shown in figure using cantilever method. Cross-sectional area of members are
shown in figure.
8. What are the assumptions in portal method of analysis?

9. Analyse the frame shown in figure 1 using portal method

10. Explain the concept of physical approach.

MODULE 2
1. Define and explain with examples kinematic indeterminacy of structures.
2. Explain external redundancy and internal redundancy with suitable example.
3. Define the flexibility influence coefficient and stiffness influence coefficients with suitable
examples.
4. Find the external and internal indeterminacies of the following structures.
5. State and prove the relation between force transformation matrix and displacement
transformation matrix.
6. Explain the formulae to find out the kinematic indeterminacy of pin-jointed and rigidjointed
frames.
7. What is the relationship between stiffness and flexibility matrix
8. Compare nodal degrees of freedom and joint degrees of freedom.
9. Define stiffness influence coefficients. Illustrate with suitable examples
10. Explain the general procedure followed in displacement method of analysis
11. Define equilibrium and compatibility.
12. Define kinematic indeterminacy. Compute the kinematic indeterminacy of a rigid jointed frame
of column height ‘h’ and beam span ‘l’ with one end fixed and other end hinged, if only the beam
axial deformations are neglected.

MODULE 3

1. Derive the element flexibility matrix for a cantilever beam of span L . The free end is subjected to
a downward vertical load V and an anticlockwise moment M.
2. Develop the flexibility matrix for the structure shown in figure 1 with reference to the given
cordinates

3. Develop the force transformation matrix for the co-ordinates shown in figure

4. Find the deflection and rotation at the free end of the cantilever shown by flexibility approach
5. Analyse the frame using flexibility method and draw the BMD

6.Analyse the continuous beam using flexibility method and draw the BMD

7. Analyse the continuous beam using flexibility method and draw the BMD and SFD

8.Find the deflection and rotation at the free end of the beam shown by flexibility approach
9. Explain the load transformation matrix approach in flexibility method

10.Explain analysis of plane trusses by flexibility method

11. Analyse the plane frame shown in figure 2 by flexibility matrix method and draw the SFD
and BMD. The bottom support is fixed and top is made roller.

12. Discuss the formation of flexibility matrix for frame element

13. Discuss basic concepts of flexibility method

MODULE 4

1. a)Derive the stiffness matrix for the element shown in figure

b) Analyse the frame using stiffness method and draw the BMD
2. Analyse the continuous beam using stiffness method and draw the BMD and SFD

3. Analyse the continuous beam using stiffness method and draw the BMD and SFD

4. Analyse the frame using stiffness method and draw the BMD
5. a. Discuss the advantages of stiffness method over flexibility method.
b. Show that the flexibility and stiffness matrices are inverse to one another

6. Analyse the pin jointed frame by stiffness method. Take AE/L constant for all the members.
7. Generate the stiffness matrix for the structure with the given co-ordinates and properties.

8. Define kinematic indeterminacy. Determine the kinematic indeterminacy of the following

structures
9. Analyse the truss shown in figure (with active global coordinates, as shown) and find the joint
displacements, support reactions and bar forces. The truss is subjected to direct loads F1 = 50
kN; F2 = 30 kN, and a lack of fit due to bar AC being too long by 5 mm. Assume all bars to
have same axial rigidity AE = 6000 kN. Use stiffness matrix method.

10.Derive the stiffness matrix for the structure with coordinates as shown in figure.

11.Analyse the rigid frame loaded as shown in Fig.3. using stiffness method.
E = 200 × 106 kN / m2; I = 500 × 10-6 m4

12.Explain how the effect of calibration error or temperature changes is considered in the
 analysis of trusses by matrix displacement method

13. Find the forces in the members of the truss loaded as shown in Fig.4. using stiffness
method. Take axial rigidity AE = unity for all members.

MODULE 5

1. a. What is meant by rotation matrix or transformation matrix in direct stiffness method?

b. Briefly explain the direct stiffness method?Write the direct stiffness matrix for a truss
element
2. a Differentiate between local and global coordin ate systems
b. Analyse the beam as shown in figure by direct stiffness method?

3. Analyse the frame using direct stiffness method and draw the BMD
 4. Analyse the frame using direct stiffness method and draw the BMD

5. Discuss the procedure of Direct Stiffness Method in the matrix analysis

6. Analyse the continuous beam shown in figure using Direct Stiffness Method shown in figure and
develop the BMD.

7. Explain Direct Stiffness Method in the matrix analysis

8. Analyse the beam shown in figure 6 using Direct Stiffness Method shown in figure and determine the
member forces and moments

9. Describe the stiffness matrix of elements in global coordinates from element coordinates
10. Explain the rotation of axes in 2 Dimensions

MODULE 6

1. a. Explain negative damping with a suitable example

b. A vibrating system consists of a mass of 5 kg and a spring of constant 15 kg/cm.The
amplitude decreases to one fifth of the initial value after six consecutive cycles.
 Determine the logarithmic decrement, ratio of successive aplitudes, damping ratio and
damping coefficient.
2. Derive the equation of motion of sinfle degree of freedom system for free vibration and
hence find the solution for under damped system, over damped system, critically damped
system.
3. A mass of 5 kg is suspended on a spring and set oscillating. It is observed that the amplitude
reduces to 5% of its initial valueafter 2 oscillations. It takes 0.5 seconds to do them.
Calculate the following.
i) The damping ratio
ii) The natural frequency
iii) The actual frequency
iv) The spring stiffness
v) The critical damping coefficient
vi) The actual damping coefficient

4. A rigid uniform beam as shown in figure has a total mass m and length l. It is hinged at one
end and restrained by a viscous damper of damping coefficient
'c'' at the other end. A spring of constant k is connected to the beam at a distance ''a'' from the
hinged end. If the bar moves in the vertical plane, formulate the equation of motion and
derive an expression for the critical damping coefficient.

5. A mass m is suspended on a massless beam of uniform bending stiffness EI as shown.

Derive the differential equation of motin for the system.
6. The main span of a bridge is considered as a SDOF system for calculation of its fundamental
frequency. From preliliminary vibration tests, the effectivemass of the structure was
determined to mbe40000tonnes and the effective stiffness to be 40000kN/m. The ratio of
successive displacement amplitude from a freev vibration trace was measured to be 1.25 .
Calculate the values of the structural damping coefficient and the equivalentviscous
damping coefficient.
7. Write the equation of motions corresponding to the damped and undamped free and forced
vibration.
8. Derive the equations for response of SDOF system subjected to damped free vibration in ‘x’
direction with inertia constant m, spring constant k and damping constant c. Draw the response
diagram also.
9. Explain logarithmic decrement.Derive the equation for logarithmic decrement.
Derive the response of the free vibration system with damped case and calculate the free
vibration response of a SDOF system at time t=0.20 sec. for the following data
Natural frequency ω= 12 rad/sec
Damping coefficient ξ =0.15
Initial velocity=10 cm/sec
Initial displacement=5 cm
 CE 405: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING –I (S7CE)
Module 1
1. Define the term “per capita demand‟. Write the factors affecting “per capita demand‟ and
state the reasons for variations in demand.

2. The population figures of a town during the four decades i.e. 1960, 1970, 1980 and 1990are
25,000, 30,500, 35,500 and42, 000 respectively. Predict its population in the year 2000 and
Compare the results through Arithmetical progression. Geometrical
progression,Incremental increase method and Decreasing Rate method. (KTU Dec2018,
June 2019)

3. Define Design period. What are the factors governing the design period?
4. In two periods each of 20 years a city has grown from 50000 to 110000 and 160000 find
the population expected in the next 20 years and also the saturation population.

5. Determine the daily water demand of the city in 2031, if the per capita water demand is
135 Lpcd and the city population records is as given below.
6. What do you understand by the term ‘Design Period’? (KTU May 2019)

Year 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001

Population 25000,52000,94000,164000,247000
7. a) Explain the various factors affecting consumption (10 marks)
b) What are various type of water demand, explain (10 marks) (KTU Dec2018)

Module 2
1. What are the requirements of potable water for domestic use?
2. Discuss the various Physical, characteristics of water. (KTU Dec2018)
3. Discuss the various Chemical characteristics of water.
4. What are the factors be considered for locating a pumping station?
5. Draw a neat sketch of canal intake and explain the working principle. State its merit and
demerits.
6. a) What factors are required to be considered in the selection of the type of pump? (10
marks)
7. Discuss the situations under which the following types of may be used. A) Reciprocating
pumps b.centrifugal pumps c.Air lift pumps. (10 marks)
8. Prepare a standard chart giving the drinking water quality standards for any 10
parameters as per BIS. (KTU May 2019)

Module 3
1. a) Explain the treatment processes carried out for the removal of impurities in water? (10
marks)
b) Sketch the layout plan of water treatment plan. (10 marks) (KTU June 2019)

2. Water has to be purified for a town whose daily demand is 9 x 106 litres/day. Design a
suitable sedimentation tank of the water works fitted with sludge remover. Assume the
velocity of flow, in the sedimentation tank as 22cm/min and the detention period as 8 hrs.
(KTU Dec2018)

3. What should be the size of a rectangular sedimentation tank to treat 1.0 MLD with 2 hours
detention and overflow rate less than 40,000 litres per day per sq.m. of the surface areas?
4. The following data are corresponding to a clariflocculator find the volume of a flocculation
and its diameter Detention time: 30 min, Depth: 3 m, Outer diameter of the inlet shaft = 0.9
m, water to be treated: 10 ML/d (KTU Dec2018)
5. Derive stokes law
6. Find the settling velocity of a particle of 0.06mm diameter, having a specific gravity of
2.65 in water at a temperature of 20 oC .Take kinematic viscosity as 1.007*10-6 m2/sec.
7. Design a continuous flow rectangular sedimentation tank for a population of 20,000
persons with an average per capita demand of 120 litres per day. Assume detention period of
6 hours.
8. Design a clariflocculator for treating 3 MLD of water. Make suitable assumptions. Prepare
a neat sketch.(KTU May 2019)

Module 4

1. Distinguish between the slow sand filter and rapid sand gravity sand filter (KTU Dec2018)
2. With the help of the diagram, explain the process of Rapid sand filter.
3. Design a rapid sand filter for a town having a population of 80,000 with an average rate of
demand180lpcd. Assume suitable data
4. Explain the various filter troubles (KTU June2019)

5. Design a slow sand filter for atown of population60000,p provided water supply at the rate
of 160 lpcd. Take rate of filtration as 2.5l/min, L/B ratio as2, maximum demand as 1.8 times
avg. demand.
6. Explain pressure filter (KTU Dec2018)
7. With a neat sketch, explain the working of a slow sand filter.(KTU May2019)

Module 5
1. What is disinfection? List the commonly used disinfectants (KTU Dec2018)
2. Discuss the use of chlorine as disinfecting agent. What are the different types of
chlorination? (KTU May2019)
3. Mention the type of aerators used in the water treatment
4. Explain lime-soda process and zeolite process (KTU Dec2018)
5. Explain electrodialysis
6. What is adsorption? What are the factors affecting adsorption
7. Give an account on Ion Exchange Process. Explain its advantages also. (10 marks) (KTU
May2019)
8. How can you remove permanent hardness by Lime Soda Process?(10 marks) (KTU
May2019)

Module 6
1. What are the components of a water supply system? Explain (KTU Dec2018)
2. What is different system of distribution networks? Explain (KTU May2019)
3. What are various methods of water distribution
4. What are the different method of analyzing a given distribution system? Explain Hardy
Cross method of pipe network analysis. (KTU Dec2018, June 2019)
5. Mention any three pipe appurtenances with neat sketches.
6. What are the different types of Distribution reservoirs
7. Explain the equivalent pipe method with neat sketch. (5marks ) (KTU Dec2018, may
2019)
8. Explain the theory of chlorination. (6marks ) (KTU Dec2018, may 2019)
 CE407 – TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING I

MODULE 1

1a. What special methods would you adopt to make track alignment if heavy gradient
are unavoidable in a particular region? (Nov, 2011) (10)

1b. Draw the cross section of a double line broad gauge track in cutting on a straight track.
2a. List the requirements of an ideal permanent way. (Nov, 2014), (Dec, 2015)(10)

2b. What are obligatory points? (Nov 2014)(10)

3a. Briefly discuss various types of sleepers used in railways. (Nov, 2014)(10)

3b. Explain the various systems of railways. (Nov, 2014)(10)

4. Explain the role of rail transportation in the development of a country. (VTU,2010)(20)

5a. Write any two track modernisation techniques used in present days. (ANNA, 2014)(10)

5b. What is the significance of „Uni-gauge‟ in railway planning? (ANNA, 2014)(10)

6. Explain the classification of Indian railways. (May, 2012)(20)

7. Explain the term ballast less track and its advantages (KTU, DEC 2017)

MODULE 2

1a. What are the different types of fish plates in use? Illustrate with sketches. (Nov, 2011)(10)

1b. Write down the appropriate formula for the speed in curves for broad gauge in terms
of radius of curve, with or without transition curve.(Nov, 2011)(10)

2. A 9o degree branch curve diverges out from a 8o main curve in opposite direction in a
M.G. yard layout. If the speed restriction is 25kmph on main line and permissible cant
deficiency in 5.1 cm. What would be the speed limit on branch line? (Nov, 2011)(20)
3. Explain the necessity of widening of gauge on curves. If wheel base of a vehicle moving on

a broad gauge track is 1.5 m and depth of flange below top of rail is 3.2 cm. Determine
extra width required to be provided on gauge, if curve is 5o. (Nov, 2011)(20)

4. Derive the expression for super elevation for a railway track.(Nov, 2014)(20)

5a. A 6o curve branches off a 3o main curve on a broad gauge track. If the speed on the main
line is 60 kmph, find the restricted speed on the branch line.(Nov, 2014)(10)

5b. What is meant by coning of wheels, tilting of rails and adzing of sleepers? (Nov, 2014)(10)

6a. What is meant by coning of wheels? Why is it necessary? (Dec, 2015)(10)

6b. What are the functions of ballast in a railway track? (KU, 2013)(10)

7 . Explain the different types of grades used ? whats is grade

compensation and its advantages (KTU, DEC 2017)

MODULE 3

1a. Draw a neat diagram of a simple left hand turnout and show its component parts.

(Nov, 2011)(10)

1b. Find out crossing angle of 1 in 8.5 number of crossings using right hand method and
centre line method. (Nov, 2011)(10)

2a. Describe loops and sidings by means of sketches. (Nov, 2011)(10)

2b. Explain track circuiting. (Nov,2011)(10)

3. Determine the required elements for laying the 1 in 12 turnout when it springs from the
heel of switch a an angle of 1o8'0” from a broad gauge track and ends at theoretical nose of
crossing keeping the curve tangential to the tongue rail. Assume the heel divergence as
13.33 cm. (Nov, 2011)(20)

4. What is meant by a level crossing? Discuss in detail how the level crossings are classified in

India. (Nov,2011)(20)

5a. Describe with sketches the layout of a wayside station on a double line. (Nov, 2011)(10)

5b. Explain the terms : a) diamond crossing b) cross over(Nov, 2014)(5)

5c. Define “number of crossing”. How is it calculated? (Nov, 2014)(5)

6. Design the elements of a single cross over on broad gauge track as per Indian Railway
method for the following data: a) 1 in 12 crossing b) the two parallel tracks are 7m centre
to centre. (Nov, 2014)(20)

7a. Explain the methods of controlling train movements? Discuss any two in detaiL

(Nov, 2014)(10)

7b. What are Marshalling yards? Explain the different types of Marshalling yards with sketches.
(Nov, 2014)(10)

8a. Write short notes on scissors cross over and three throws. (Dec, 2015)(10)

8b. How are railway signals classified according to their location? (Dec, 2015)(5)

8c. Explain basic principles of interlocking of points and signals. (Dec, 2015)(5)

MODULE 4

1a. What is meant by a rail closure? (Nov, 2014)(10)

1b. How is creep explained by wave theory? (Nov, 2014)(10)

2a. Explain the factors contributing to the development of creep. Also mention the method
of measurement and correction of creep. (Dec, 2015, Dec 2016)(10)

2b. Name at least five causes of rail failures.(JNTU, 2015)(10)

3a. Define wheel gauge. What are the different wheel gauges used in India? (JNTU, 2015)(10)

4. Illustrate various types of rail failures with sketches. (JNTU, 2015)(20)

5a. Write shortly the „track renewal‟ with its types in track maintenance. (ANNA, 2014)(10)

5b. Write shortly on stabilization of track on poor soil. (ANNA, 2014)(10)

6a. Which portion of the track are more susceptible to creep? (KU, 2013)(10)

6b. What are the causes of buckling of rails? (KU, 2013)(10)

MODULE 5

1. Describe various methods of tunnelling in hard works and mention the advantages and
disadvantages of each of them. (Nov, 2011)(20)

2. Draw typical cross sections of tunnels and mention their applications. (Nov, 2014)(20)

3a. List the methods of tunnelling in soft soil. Discuss any two in detail. (Nov, 2014)(10)

3b. Explain the principles of tunnel drainage. (Dec, 2015)(10)

4. Explain the vertical shaft and pilot tunnel systems of tunnelling. Sketch and explain various
shapes of tunnels. (Dec, 2016)(20)

5a. Explain the need for tunnel ventilation. Discuss the basic principles involved. (Dec,2016)(10)

5b. Mention the objects of tunnel lining. List the materials used for lining. (VTU, 2009)(10)

6. Explain with neat sketches the Needle Beam method of tunnel construction. (VTU, 2009)(20)

7a. With a neat sketch explain fore poling method of tunnelling in soft soils. (VTU, 2010)(10)

7b. Sketch and explain the use of pilot tunnels.(May, 2012)

MODULE 6

1a. Explain 'littoral drift' and its effects. (Nov, 2011)

1b. What are the different types of docks? List functions of each.(Nov, 2011)

2a. Distinguish between a) Transit shed and ware house (Dec, 2015) b) Light house and
beacon. (Nov, 2011)(10)

2b. List the various types of harbours. (Nov, 2014)(10)

3a. What are lock gates used for? (Nov, 2014)(10)

3b. State the factors which influence the height of a water wave at a particular location.
Mention any empirical rule for estimating the height of wave. (Nov, 2011)(10)

7. State the types of dredging devices commonly used in harbour engineering practice. Explain
with a neat sketch the operation of a Dripper dredge. (Nov, 2011)(20)

8a. How are breakwaters classified? Explain. (Nov, 2014)(10)

8b. Write short notes on a) Stevenson's formula on entrance width b) Dolfins c) Wharf. (Nov,

2014)(10)

9a. What is meant by a floating deck? Explain its working. (Nov, 2014)(10)

9b. Explain any 4: a) Wave parameters b) Littoral drift c) Fenders d) Floating dry dock e)
Beacons and buoys. (Dec, 2015)(10)
 QUESTION BANK FOR GEO ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING (CE 465) S7CE
MODULE 1

1 A) Enumerate the geotechnical problems due to soil –water environment KU, Dec 2016 7
interaction
B) How are waste classified? Write short note on geotechnical 8
charecterisation of waste
2 A) Explain the different remedial measures for waste dump KU, Dec 2016 8
B) Briefly explain physical and chemical characterization of waste 7
3 A) Write note on Waste disposal on Land KU, Dec 2016 8
B) What are the different types of waste and explain how they can be 7
disposed
4 A) What is a waste dump?. Write the different methods of remediation KU, Dec 2013 10
B) What are the changes occurring in a waste dump? Suggest 5
remedial measure for the same
5 A) Explain the soil-water-environmental interaction on geotechnical KTU, Dec 8
problems 2018
B) What are the geotechnical properties of solid waste 7
6 A) With neat sketch, write multiphase behavior of soil KTU, Dec 3
2018
B) Explain the environmental impacts of waste dumping 5
C) List out and explain various waste management strategies 7
 MODULE 2

1 A)Write short note on Geotechnical reuse of flyash KU, May 2016 8

B)Write the guidelines for selection of site for landfill 7
2 A) Estimate the life of a above land landfill for a user KU, May 2016 10
population of 10,000, available area for landfill is 50,000 m2
Water table is at 5m below ground level. Height of landfill
restricted to 8m. Assume that soil occupies 20% of the
compacted volume. Assume suitable data if required
B)Discuss types of landfills and mention the guidelines for 5
selection of land fill
3 A)Enlist the key characteristics of an engineered landfill that MG, May 2016 5
distinguishes it from an open dump.
B)What do you understand by geotechnical reuse of waste 10
material? Explain applications of demolition waste
4 A) Explain the different geotechnical applications industrial KU, May 2016 5
wastes produced in India
B)How will you make ranking of different sites for landfill 5
construction
C) Write short note on MoEF guidelines for selection of site for 5
landfill
5 A) Draw a typical section of a landfill and explain the different KU, Dec 2016 5
components.
B) How will you make a preliminary estimate for the area 5
required for a landfill
C) Write short note on geotechnical properties of fly ash 5
6 A)What do u mean by fly ash? How will you obtain it? KTU, Dec 2018 5
B)List out geo technical applications of fly ash 5
C)Write a short note on municipal solid waste 5
 MODULE 3

1 A) Draw a typical cross section of a landfill and explain the KU, Dec 2013 5
functions of each
B) Explain different types of liners with figures 5
C) Explain the criteria for selection of soil for clay liner 5
2 A) What is difference between barrier and a liner? Explain KU, May 2016 10
different types of barrier material with their functional
differences.
B) Write short note on selection of clay for compacted clay liner 5
3 A)Explain with figure the different combinations of GCL, KU, May 2016 5
geomembrane and CCL
B) Explain the different methods for determining the 5
permeability of liners in the field
C) What are the different classification of waste? 5
4 A)What are the major components of a land fill? Explain the KTU, Dec 2018 10
function of each component
B)How will you evaluate the capacity of a landfill? 5
5 A)What are the basic functions of cover system? KTU,Dec 2018 8
B)Explain with neat sketches the classification of landfill liners 7
based on type of material
 MODULE 4

1 A) Write note on adverse effects of leachates production in KU, Dec 2013 7

sanitary landfill
B) Explain detection and remedial measures for control of 8
subsurface contamination
2 A) Briefly explain the different types of geosynthetics for KU, Dec 2016 5
landfill application
B) Explain the different testing methods for geomembrane 5
C) Write short note on post closure monitoring of landfills
5
3 A)Write short notes on utilization of landfill gases KU, Dec 2013 7
B) Describe with figure the different gases produced at different 8
stages of decomposition of waste in a landfill
4 A)What is leachate? How disposal of leachate done? MG, Dec 2013 5
B)Expalin the different testing methods for Geosynthetic clay 10
liners
5 A)How can we dispose dispose leachate collected from a KTU, Dec 5
landfill? 2018
B)What are the different properties of geo membrane? 10
 MODULE 5

1 A) Explain the process governing the transport of contaminant KU, May 2016 8
in saturated soil.
B) Compute the total dissolved contaminant transport due to 12
advection and diffusion through a liner of thickness one meter
with a coefficient of permeability 1x10-7cm/sec and effective
diffusion coefficient 1x10-8cm/sec for total dissolved solids.
Porosity of clay is 0.35. Total dissolved solids in leachate
above liner is 2500mg/liter and below the liner is negligible.
Leachate head above liner is 15cm
2 A)Write in detail the different methods of remediation of soil KU, Dec 2016 10
B) How will you plan an investigation on a contaminated 10
location?
3 Explain the different methods of containment transport in MG, May 2016 20
saturates soil media
4 A) Explain the different methods of soil remediation KU, May 2016 10
specifying the advantages and disadvantages
B)Write short notes on
1)Soil washing 10
2)Bio-remediation of soil

5 A) Name the law governing the transport of contaminant in KU, May 2016 6
saturated soil. Explain the different pathways of contaminant
movement.
B) Explain how the geotechnical imvestigation of 6
contaminated site is done
C) Explain the methods of phyto remediation and electro- 8
kinetic remediation
6 A)Write in detail the approach for planning and implementing a KTU, Dec 2018 6
successful remediation process
B)Write briefly about bioremediation 6
C)List out different sampling techniques for contaminated soil 8
7 A)What are the advantages and disadvantages of ex-situ and in- KTU, Dec 2018 7
situ remediation techniques?
B)Explain method of in-situ thermal desorption 7
C)Write down difference between thermal desorption and
vitrification 6
 MODULE 6

1 A) Explain how Atterberg and shear strength of soil varies due KU, May 2016 10
to soil contamination
B) Explain the effect of exchangable ions on the Atterberg 10
limits of soil with montomorillonite and illite mineral
2 Explain the effect of change in environment on swelling and KU, May 2016 20
consistency of soil
3 A) Explain any two engineering properties of soil due to KU, May 2016 10
change in environment.
B) Explain the variation in liquid limits with changes in pore 10
fluid
4 Describe the effects of pollutants in soil on KTU, Dec 20
A)Index properties 2018
B)Volume change behavior
C)Shear strength
D)Permeability
 Environmental Impact Assesment

Module 1

1. What do you mean by EIA? Describe in short the relevance

2. Describe the various steps in EIA process with the help of a flow chart?
3. Explain the need for conducting EIA
4. Write short note on environmental clearance procedure in India
5. Explain the need and procedure of public consultation in detail
6. Write short note on 2006 EIA notifications

Module 2

1. Differentiate between point and non point sources of water pollution

with examples
2. Describe the impacts of any two water pollutants
3. Explain in detail various control measures for three major air pollutants
4. Explain carbon cycle with a neat sketch
5. which are all the major types of air pollutants and briefly discuss their effects on health,
environment and society

Module 3

1. What is e waste? Discuss its effect on environment

2. Explain in detail about noise pollution, effects , sources and prevention
3. Explain solid waste management and its sources
4. Discuss in detail about ozone layer depletion with chemical reactions
5. Briefly explain pesticide pollution and its effects

Module 4

1. What are the impacts of deforestation

2. Write short note on land degradation with recent examples
3. what are all the effects of climate change on planet earth ? How we can overcome the same?
4. Development can be a boon and a curse – discuss on this based on the impact on wild life and
vegetation
5. differentiate between global and local pollutants
Module 5

1. Explain in detail event tree analysis with examples

2. Write short note on matrix methods – advantages and disadvantages
3. differentiate between overlays and checklists
4. What is the role of an environmental engineer during these days
5. how public participation helps in environmental protection

Module 6

1. Discuss about the socio economic impacts associated with an airport project
2. Explain any case study of EIA in detail
3. Explain standards of noise quality in detail
4. What is environment management plan
5. discuss on water quality paramenters and standards

Note: Each question carries 10 marks