CENTRAL RAILWAY
LIMITED
DEPARTMENTAL COMPETETIVE EXAMINATION
CIVIL
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Date
: 07.01.2006
( Maximum Marks 150 ) Time : 3 hours
PAPER – I – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & PROFFSSIONAL
Note
: 1) Candidate should clearly write their roll number in words also.
2) Be brief and to the point in your
answers.
3) Score out blank space in answer
sheet.
PART – I - GENERAL
KNOWLEDGE & HINDI POLICY
Note : Attempt any five Questions in Part
I, All questions carry equal
marks.
1. Write the full form of the following
abbreviations. 2 x 5 = 10
Marks.
a) GTKM b) ITKM c) GMT d) ETKM e) NTKM
2. Write the full form of the following
commonly used terms. 2 x 5 = 10 Marks.
a) GPS b) GSM c) MMS d) SMS e) WLL
3. Write the full form of the following
abbreviations. 2 x 5 = 10
Marks.
a) ASEAN b) SAARC c) GATT
d) WTO e) IMF
4. Name of the following :
2 x 5 = 10 Marks.
a)
Chief Minister of West Bengal .
b)
General Manager, North
Eastern Railway.
c)
Vice President of India
d)
Finance Minister of India
e)
Member Engineering, Railway
board.
5.
In which State are the following situated - 2
x 5 = 10 Marks.
a) Ajanta . b) Hampi. c) Kaziranga. d) Nalanda e) Sanchi.
6. a) Write all the salient features covered under Section 3(3) of
Official Language Act. 8 Marks.
b) What do you understand by Mul Ptrachar.
2 Marks.
PART
II – CIVIL ENGINEERING ( GENERAL )
Note : Answer any Five Questions in part II;
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Briefly describe the
various stages of water treatment in a rapid sand filtration plant, from the
stage of raw water to the final supply. 20
Marks.
2. Write short notes on any four of the
following : 4 x
5 = 20 marks.
a)
Most commonly adopted
field test to measure the workability of concrete. Explain the test procedure
in detail. Also indicate the recommended values for RCC & Mass concrete
works in this connection.
b)
Draw and explain the
‘Stress- Strain’ curve of mild steel. Also mark the corresponding points in the
graph to represent the yield stress & ultimate strength. Which stress is
taken in our design calculations and why?
c)
Afflux in a river.
d)
Controlled concrete.
e)
Safe Bearing capacity.
3. a) How do you
estimate the design discharge for bridges. What are factors considered for assessment of discharge. What do you
understand by catchment area. ( 10
marks )
b) What do you under stand by ‘Self Cleaning
Velocity’ in a sewer design. Explain how ‘Egg shaped’ sewer lines are superior
in comparison with ‘ Circular’ sewer lines.
( 5 Marks )
c) Explain the functioning of a
‘Septic tank’ in a sewerage disposal system with a sketch. (5)
4. Write short notes on any four of the
following :
4 x 5 = 20 marks.
a) Abrasion Test.
b) Impact Test.
c) Flakiness
Index.
d) Specific
Gravity and Water Absorption Tests.
e) California
f) Optimum Moisture content.
5. a) What is Plane Table
Surveying, its advantage and disadvantage. How do you control errors in Plane
Tabling.
10 Marks.
b) A Flag Post marks an angle of 30 degree in
vertical plain at point ‘A’. Person walks towards the Flag Post by distance of
100/Ö3 m to a point ‘B’. The elevation of the Flag Post is now 60 degree.
Find out the height of the Flag Post? ( tan 300 = 1/Ö3 ). ( 10 )
6. What do you understand by ( attempt any Five
) the following - 4 x 5 = 20 Marks.
a) Base failure of foundations.
b) Slip circle in embankment failure.
c) Slenderness ratio in design of steel structure.
d) Balanced
cantilever beams in RCC bridges.
e) Influence Line Diagram.
f) Pre-camber
and Loss of camber.
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CENTRAL RAILWAY
LIMITED
DEPARTMENTAL COMPETETIVE EXAMINATION
CIVIL
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Date
: 08.01.2006
( Maximum Marks 150 ) Time : 3 hours
PAPER – II – PROFFSSIONAL SUBJECT, ESTABLISHMENT &
FINANCE RULES
Note
: 1) Candidate should clearly write their roll number in words also.
2) Be brief and to the point in your
answers.
3) Score out blank space in answer
sheet.
PART – I - PROFFSSIONAL
SUBJECT
Note
: Attempt any Five questions in Part I ; All questions carry equal marks.
1. Write in brief
the various causes of Rail Fracture, Weld Fracture and Fractures in fishplated
zones. Also describe various maintenance precautions to control the
fractures. 20 Marks.
2. Write short notes on any four of the
following : 4 x
5 = 20 marks.
i.
Under Water inspection of
Bridges.
ii.
Joint inspection of Points &
crossings.
iii.
SKV process of thermit
welding.
iv.
Pre-tamping and Post-tamping
operations.
v.
Destressing of LWR.
3. a) Draw a neat sketch of 1 in 8½
diamond crossing with slips on concrete sleeper layout.(12)
b)
Calculate the speed permitted on a curve of radius 600 m on BG fully
transitioned. Also calculate the minimum length of transition required. 8 Marks.
4. Prescribed standard dimensions ( BG ) in the
following cases - 2½
x 8 = 20 Marks.
a) Maximum clearance between toe of open switch.
b) Maximum degree of curvature.
c) The minimum clearance between toe of open switch and stock rail.
d) The maximum and minimum height above rail level of platform roof
cover.
e) Minimum distance of the column of a platform roof from the center of
nearest track.
f) Minimum clearance of a check rail for a curve.
g) Minimum clearance of toe of switch.
h) Minimum clearance for check rail for level crossing.
5. Describe briefly the various types of heavy
track machines being used on BG concrete sleeper track. Also describe the
output of each machine, the factors affecting the output and the quality of
work. Also mention the daily maintenance schedule and the main reasons for
failure during block.
20 Marks.
6. Write short notes on any four of the
following : 4 x 5 = 20 marks.
a) Minimum
eligibility criteria in tenders.
b) Measurement
and training out of ballast.
c) Railway
Affecting works ( RAW ).
d) Measurement
Book & Site order book.
e) Schedule
of Rates and Non schedule items.
PART II – ESTABILISHMENT, LABOUR RELATIONS & FINANCE
RULES
Note
: Attempt any Two questions in Part II ; All questions carry equal marks.
1. a) Describe the procedure to rescind a Works
contract.
7 Marks.
b) Describe in
brief the various types of Engineering Estimates. 8 Marks.
c) What are Major and Minor penalties.
Describe procedure to impose Major penalty.(10)
2. a) What is
Staff Benefit fund ? What are its sources of Revenues and what are its
objectives?
7 Marks.
b) What do
you mean by de-categorization of a railway staff? 6 Marks.
c) What is
the distinction between non-selection and selection posts? 6 Marks.
d) What is
break down allowances and night duty allowance? 6 Marks.
3. Write short notes on any five of the
following :
5 x 5 = 25 marks.
i.
Deposit Works.
ii.
The conditions under which railway
accommodation can be allotted to – ( a ) Railway Consumer co-op society. ( b ) Handicraft and Vocational Training Center
iii.
Procedure to terminate a
Works Contract.
iv.
Material at Site account.
v.
Assessed rent and Penal Rent.
vi.
Urgency Certificate.
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CENTRAL RAILWAY
LIMITED
DEPARTMENTAL COMPETETIVE EXAMINATION
CIVIL
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Date
: 19.05.2007
( Maximum Marks 150 ) Time : 3 hours
PAPER – I – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & PROFFSSIONAL
Note
: 1) Be brief and to the point in your answers.
2) Score out blank space in answer
sheet.
3) Candidate may write answer in
Hindi or English.
4) Candidate should not write his
name / roll number anywhere in answer sheet except on fly slip. Candidate
should clearly write their roll number in words also.
PART – I - GENERAL
KNOWLEDGE & HINDI POLICY
Note : Attempt all Questions in Part I, All
questions carry equal marks.
1. Write the full form of the following abbreviations. 2 x 5 = 10
Marks.
a) PRS b) IVRS c) UTS d) CVM e) AVM
2.
Name the following :
2 x 5 = 10 Marks.
a) Chief Minister of Utter Pradesh. b)
Governor of Bihar . c) Member Traffic Railway
Board.
d) General Manager of ECR. e) Director General of RDSO.
3. Write the name and abbreviations of 16
Zonal Railways along with their head quarters.
(Up to 6 correct answers = No marks
& from 7th to 16th = 1 mark for each.)
1
x 10 = 10 Marks.
4. Write short notes on any two of the
following : 2 x 5
= 10 Marks.
A ) Dedicated freight corridor.
B ) Public Private Partnership.
5. Write the capital of following states
:
1 x 10 = 10 Marks.
Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya,
Uttaranchal, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Chattisgarh , Assam
PART
II – CIVIL ENGINEERING ( GENERAL )
Note : Attempt any Five Questions in part II;
All questions carry equal marks.
1. a ) List various prize and
incentive schemes to encourage the use and learning of Rajbhasa Hindi.
10 Marks.
Or
Draw the
typical reinforcement details in the following RCC Beam.
B ) Draw the Shear force
and Bending movement diagram with
values. 10 Marks.
2. Design the ‘T’
shaped RCC retaining wall of 2 m height with full height water pressure on one
side and nothing on other side. If required assume friction coefficient between
soil and base as µ = 0.5. Draw a neat hand sketch and show the reinforcement
detailing. 20 Marks.
3. Write short notes on any four of the
following : 5 x 4
= 20 marks.
- Plat load test & Pile load
test.
- Plastic limit & Liquid limit.
- Geogrid & Geotextile.
- Septic Tank and its functioning.
- Methods of lowering of water
table at construction site.
4. a) A Railway embankment is 11.0 wide and at
the center line the height of bank is 3.0 m. If the cross slope of the ground
is 1 in 20 and the side slope of the embankment are 2 : 1, calculate the area
of cross-section and width of the bank from toe to toe. 15 Marks.
b)
Describe briefly the triangulation method of surveying. 5 Marks.
5. a) Write short notes on any three of the
following : 3 x 4
= 12 marks.
- Economic span of a bridge.
- Elastomeric bearings.
- Afflux in a river.
- Controlled Concrete.
- Design discharge of bridge.
b)
What are the consideration in the selection of well foundation or pile
foundation for a bridge? 8
marks.
6. Write short
notes on any Five of the following : 4 x 5
= 20 marks.
- Plane table survey and magnetic compass survey.
- IP Stone and
- Open Foundation and Pile
Foundation.
- Nominal mix and Design mix.
- Super elevation of curves.
- Score depth and danger level.
7. Write short
notes on any Five of the following : 4 x 5
= 20 marks.
- Ready mix concrete and
admixtures.
- Ordinary Paints and epoxy Paints.
- Optimum moisture content.
- Standard penetration test.
- Blanketing layer for Railway
embankment.
- Yield stress and ultimate stress.
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CENTRAL RAILWAY
LIMITED
DEPARTMENTAL COMPETETIVE EXAMINATION
CIVIL
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Date
: 20.05.2007
( Maximum Marks 150 ) Time : 3 hours
PAPER – II – PROFESSIONAL SUBJECT, ESTABLISHMENT &
FINANCE RULES
Note
: 1) Be brief and to the point in your answers.
2) Score out blank space in answer
sheet.
3) Candidate may write answer in
Hindi or English.
4) Candidate should not write his
name / roll number anywhere in answer sheet except on fly slip. Candidate
should clearly write their roll number in words also.
PART – I - PROFESSIONAL SUBJECT
Note:
Attempt any Five Questions in part I, All questions carry equal marks.
1.-
a) List the
various pre tamping and post tamping operations. 10 Marks.
b) List the various schedules required to be
performed for the proper maintenance of track machines and also list the
reasons for failure of the tamping machine during block. (10)
2. - a) Describe the various items of inspection
of tunnels and deep cuttings. 10 Marks.
b) Draw a neat sketch of a stone masonry arch
and show the locations of the crack and reasons for the same. What are the
common method of repair? 10 Marks.
3. - Write short notes on any
Four of the following and explain them with a sketch.4x5=20marks.
- Deralling switch.
- Trap points.
- Catch sidings.
- High speed turn outs.
- Expansion joints of track.
4. - a) describe
various types of patrolling and list the equipments of patrolmen and describe
how the patrol charts are prepared.
10 Marks.
b) Define super elevation, cant
deficiency and cant excess. How do you calculate the safe speed on the
curves.
10 Marks.
5.
- Write short notes on any Four of the
following.
4 x 5 = 20 marks.
- Mechanized relaying with concrete sleepers.
- Earth work compaction for high filis at optimum
moisture content.
- Classification of Level crossings.
- Process of Thermit Welding of Rails.
- Classification of various accidents.
6.- a)
Define the need based criteria and periodicity of USFD. 8 Marks.
b) What are the various defects which can be located by way of USFD and
what are the limitations?
8 Marks.
c) List various types of USFD machines.
4 Marks.
7. a) What is the criteria for
categorization of stations for the purpose of Passenger Amenities?
5
Marks.
b) What are the minimum essential amenities, recommended level of
amenities, desirable level of amenities, and amenities required at model
stations. 10 Marks.
c) What are the short term and long term facilities for physically
handicapped at Railway stations?
5 Marks.
PART – II – ESTABLISHMENT, LABOUR
RELATIONS & FINANCE RULES – 50 Marks.
Note : Attempt any two Questions in part II,
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Describe
briefly the salient features of ‘’Workmen Compensation Act’’. What payments and
benefits will be admissible in case of a patrolman run over and killed while on
duty? (25)
2. a)
Differentiate between and describe the procedure to deal with - 15 Marks.
i.
Single tender.
ii.
Only tender.
iii.
Limited tender.
iv.
Open tender.
b) Explain briefly the
details you would bring forth while preparing a briefing note for a tender
committee.
10 Marks.
3. a) Whose sanction is
required for the following - 5 x 3 = 15 Marks.
i.
Hiring of private building
for use of residence by –
a)
Gazetted officer.
b)
Non-gazetted staff.
ii.
To write off loss of tools
and plants when the value is above Rs. 50000/- and Railway Employee is
responsible.
iii.
To fix the rates for items
not provided in SOR for value Rs.
10,000/-
iv.
To sanction reimbursement
of medical expenses for treatment of Railway Servant and members of their
families.
v.
To sanction charges for
testing of samples in a Govt. Laboratory.
b) State the provisions of Payment of wages Act while making deductions
from salary of an employee? What are the various items of permissible
deductions? 10 Marks.
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West Central Railway
Engineering Department
Limited Departmental Competitive Examination
For the post of ADENs Gr. B ( 30% )
Paper – I – Civil Engineering ( General ), General Knowledge &
Rajbhasha
Time :- 3 hours
Max. Marks : 150
Date :- 28 – 09 – 2008
Important Notice :
1)
Your name, roll number or
any other identification mark must not be written in the answer paper.
2)
Answers should be brief
and contents of questions need not be repeated.
3)
Questions No. 1 is
compulsory and should be answered in Rajbhasha only. All other questions can be
answered in Hindi or English.
4)
Max. marks are indicated
against each question.
Section – I
Q. No. 1 is compulsory.
Answer any one question from Q.
No. 2 and Q. No. 3.
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¦ÉɹÉÉ +ÊvÉÊxÉªÉ¨É vÉÉ®úÉ 3 ( 3 ) Eäò |ÉÉ´ÉvÉÉxÉ Ê±ÉJÉå * ( 15 )
( ** ) näù¶É Eäò
Ê´ÉEòÉºÉ ¨Éå {ÉÊ®ú´ÉÉ®ú ÊxɪÉÉäVÉxÉ EòÒ ¦ÉÚʨÉEòÉ Ê´É¹ÉªÉ {É®ú BEò ±ÉäJÉ
®úÉVɦÉɹÉÉ ¨Éå ʱÉJÉä ( ±ÉMɦÉMÉ 150 - 200 ¶É¤nùÉå ¨Éå ) ( 15 )
Q. No. 2 – Write short notes on
-
5 x 4 = 20
i.
Computerization in Engg. Dept. in Railway.
ii.
Dedicated freight corridor.
iii.
Garib Rath.
iv.
Corporate welfare plan.
Q. No. 3.
– ( I ) Name the all zonal railways and locations of their
headquarters. [ 16 ]
( ii )
Write full name of any four Indian Railway PSU. [ 4 ]
Section – II
100 Marks.
Answer
any five questions.
Q. No. 4.- Write short notes on any four. 4 x 5 =
20
i.
Safety at work sites.
ii.
Total station.
iii.
Photogramatic survey.
iv.
Google earth.
v.
Final location survey.
Q. No.
5.- ( I ) Define malleability, ductility, hardness and conductivity of
a metal. [ 4 x 2.5 =10 ]
( ii )
Define Thermo setting plastics and Thermoplastics. Which one can be easily
reused.
[ 10 ]
Q. No. 6.- Describe
following properties of soil and their physical significance ( any four ).
i.
Liquid limit.
[ 4 x 5 = 20 ]
ii.
Plastic limit.
iii.
Plasticity Index.
iv.
Shrinkage limit.
v.
Void ratio & Porosity.
Q. No. 7.- Write short notes on any four. 4 x 5 =
20
i.
Pile foundations.
ii.
Raft foundations.
iii.
Behaviour of black cotton soil.
iv.
Ready mixed concrete.
v.
Role of plasticizers in concrete.
Q. No.
8.- Describe the following tests to be performed in case of burnt
clay bricks. [ 4 x 5 =20 ]
i.
Compressive strength test.
ii.
Water absorption test.
iii.
Efforescence test.
iv.
Test for warpage.
Q. No. 9. – ( I )
What are salient features of PCE circular No. 6 regarding execution of earth
work in embankment & Cuttings.
[ 15 ]
( ii ) Name the construction equipments used
for doing earth work for railway embankment on a new line project. [ 5 ]
Q. No. 10.- ( I ) What are six main steps in critical
Path Method Analysis ( CPM ) [ 10
]
( ii ) What are advantages
of CPM analysis.
[ 10 ]
Q. No. 11.- Write short notes on any four. 4 x 5 =
20
i.
Water Harvesting.
ii.
Water recycle plants.
iii.
Pressure Filters.
iv.
Free chlorine test.
v.
The pumping test.
Q. No. 12.- ( I ) Why is form work
necessary? What are the requirements of good form work?
[10]
( ii ) What are the
advantages of steel windows over wooden windows. [ 10 ]
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West Central Railway
Engineering Department
Limited Departmental Competitive Examination
For the post of ADENs Gr. B ( 30% )
Paper – II – Professional subjects , Finance & Establishment.
Time :- 3 hours
Max. Marks : 150
Date :- 28 – 09 – 2008
Important Notice :
5)
Your name, roll number or any
other identification mark must not be written in the answer paper.
6)
Answers should be brief
and contents of questions need not be repeated.
7)
Questions can be answered
in Hindi or English.
8)
Max. marks are indicated
against each question.
Section – I
( Professional Subjects )
Marks :- 100
Answer any one five questions.
Q. No.
1- ( I ) Write in brief the
important permanent way inspection to be done by AEN as per Para 107 of
IRPWM.
( 10 )
( ii ) Write in brief the 10
important duties of key man. ( 10 )
Q. No.
2 - Write short notes on –
( I ) What are the USFD testing
frequency for -
( 3 x 5 = 15 )
( a ) Rail manufactured
before 01 – 01 -2000.
( b ) Rail manufactured after 01 – 01 -2000.
( c ) SKV weld.
( ii ) What are the
instructions for joggling of thermit welds. ( 5 )
Q. No.
3 - Please explain any four of the following
:-
( 5 x 4 = 20 )
i.
Dead Buffer.
ii.
Flat wheels.
iii.
Defect in helical springs.
iv.
Thin flange.
v.
Sharp flange.
Q. No.
4 – Write short notes on any four of
the following -
( 5 x 4 = 20 )
i.
Loss of camber in steel
girders – reasons and rectification measures.
ii.
Apron and drop walls and
their utility.
iii.
Epoxy grouting and cement
pressure grouting.
iv.
Vertical clearance and
free board.
v.
Cracks in steel works –
reasons & remedial steps.
Q. No.
5 – ( I ) What are the causes of various types
of distresses in masonry arch bridges and what action shall be taken for
rectification before under taking rebuilding work. (10)
( ii ) How are loose rivite
identified in steel girder bridges ? What are the important points that should
be kept in consideration while carrying out the riveting work.(10)
Q. No.
6 – ( I ) What are the important duties of a
gatemen at level crossing? ( 10 )
( ii ) What are the important
measures to prevent rail and weld fractures ?
( 10 )
Q. No.
7 - Write short notes on any four of
the following -
( 5 x 4 = 20 )
i.
Directed Building
Maintenance.
ii.
Standard measurement registers for buildings.
iii.
Facilities for physically
challenged passengers.
iv.
Engineering petty repair
book.
v.
Deposit works.
Q. No.
8 – ( I ) What are the pre – tamping & Post – tamping operations? ( 2 x 5 =10 )
( ii ) Define the following
terms in relation to LWR.
( a ) Breathing length.
( b ) Hot weather
patrolling.
Section – II
( Finance & Establishment )
Marks
: 50
Answer any two Questions.
Q. No. 9 – Please give latest
instruction on –
( a ) Earnest money.
( 5 )
( b ) Performance
guarantee.
( 5 )
( c ) Security deposit.
( 5 )
( d ) Minimum Eligibility
Criteria.
( 10 )
Q. No. 10. – Write short notes on
any five of the following :-
( 5 x 5 = 25 )
i.
Workmen’s Compensation
Act.
ii.
HOER
iii.
Minimum wages Act.
iv.
PNM.
v.
School Pass.
vi.
Trade Test.
Q. No. 11. – Write short notes on
any five of the following :-
( 5 x 5 = 25 )
i.
Revenue & work
expenditure.
ii.
Material at site account.
iii.
Completion report.
iv.
Urgency Certificate.
v.
Canons of financial
propriety.
vi.
ABC analysis for Inventory
Control.
Q. No. 12 – ( I ) What are various minor and
major penalties? In which cases of minor penalties, enquiry is must?
( 10 )
( ii ) Explain the manner by
which ‘’Parliamentary Control over
Railway Finance’’ is exercised.
( 10 )
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CENTRAL RAILWAY
LIMITED
DEPARTMENTAL COMPETETIVE EXAMINATION
CIVIL
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Date
: 08 .11.2008
( Maximum Marks 150 ) Time : 3 hours
PAPER – I – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & PROFFSSIONAL
Note
: 1) Candidate should clearly write their roll number in words also.
2) Score out blank space in answer
sheet.
3) Candidate may write answer in
Hindi or English.
4) Candidate should not write his
name / roll number anywhere in answer sheet except on fly slip.
PART – I - GENERAL
KNOWLEDGE & HINDI POLICY
Note : Attempt both Questions No. 1 & 2 in Part I.
Marks
Q.1. Attempt any 10 of
following ( All carry equal Marks ) 10 x 3 =
30
- Write
full form of R.D.S.O.
- Write
full form of COFMOW.
- In
which City and country the test Olympic Games were held.
- Who
is speaker of Lok Sabha?
- Who
is Finance Minister of
- Who
is writer of National Anthem of India?
- Which
is the Capital of Arunachal Pradesh?
- Which
is the Capital of Uttranchal State ?
- What
is common Currency introduced among European Nations ?
- Write
name of two Major political parties in
- Who
is the next 44th President of U.S.A.
Q. 2. Wright short notes
on any two –
2 x 10 = 20
a)
Effect of Sixth pay Commission Report
on Railway employees.
b)
Dedicated freight corridor.
c)
Public Private Partnership.
PART
II – CIVIL ENGINEERING ( GENERAL )
(
Attempt any Five Questions - All carry equal marks. )
Q. 3. Wright difference
between ( any four )
4 x 5 = 20
a)
Electric welding and Gas welding.
b)
End bearing piles and Friction piles.
c)
Active and Passive Earth Pressure.
d)
Yield stress and Ultimate stress.
e)
Ultimate bearing capacity and Safe
bearing capacity.
Q. 4. Write short notes
( any four )
4 x 5 = 20
a)
Necessity of disinfection of water and
various methods of disinfection.
b)
Corrosion of steel and its prevention.
c)
Expansion joints in concrete.
d)
Different type of Survey instruments
and what they are used for.
e)
General defects associated with arch
bridge.
Q. 5. Attempt any four
questions.
4 x 5 = 20
a)
How does the pre stressed concrete
differs from Reinforced concrete?
b)
Discuss the method of disposal of
Septic tank effluent.
c)
Discuss different type of Construction
Machinery & equipment and what they are used for.
d)
Discuss different type of bridges and
what locations they are economical to construct.
e)
Wright short notes on Section 3 ( 3 ) of
Official Language Act 1963.
Q.
6.
Attempt both Question ( I ) & ( II )
20
(
I ) Fill in the blanks ( any five )
5 x 2 = 10
a)
Unit
of Heat is …………………
b)
………………….
Type of roller should be used for road with cohesive soil.
c)
Freezing
point of pure water is ……………. Degree F.
d)
Young
modulus of steel is ……………….. N / mm2 .
e)
2
degree curve has a radius of …………………. Meter.
f)
Richer
Scale is a measurement for …………………….
( II ) Explain the functioning of a septic
tank with a sketch.
10
Q. 7. ( a )
Draw the Shear force diagram for
following beam.
08
( b ) In what ways a riveted joint can
fail.
04
( c ) Draw and explain the ‘Stress- Strain’
curve of mild steel.
08
Q. 8. Write short notes
( any four )
4 x 5 = 20
a)
Water Cement ratio in concrete.
b)
Importance and necessity of providing
of Man holes in a sewer line.
c)
Care & Custody of Survey
Instruments.
d)
Various Water proofing system for flat
roof.
e)
Steps taken for spreading Hindi Language in
Railways.
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CENTRAL RAILWAY
LIMITED
DEPARTMENTAL COMPETETIVE EXAMINATION
CIVIL
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Date
: 09.11.2008
( Maximum Marks 150 ) Time : 3 hours
PAPER – II – PROFESSIONAL SUBJECT, ESTABLISHMENT &
FINANCE RULES
Note
: 1) Candidate should clearly write their roll number in words also.
2) Score out blank space in answer
sheet.
3) Candidate may write answer in
Hindi or English.
4) Candidate should not write his
name / roll number anywhere in answer sheet except on fly slip.
PART – I - PROFESSIONAL SUBJECT
Note:
Attempt any Five Questions in part I, All questions carry equal marks.
Marks
Q. 1. – ( a ) Why
Rail & weld failures take place in track.
06
( b ) What precaution should be
taken to ensure running trains safely in respect to Rail & weld
failures.
07
( c ) What are the rules to be
followed in identification and disposal
of scrap materials in Engineering deptt. of Railways.
07
Q.
2. Write short notes on any four. 4
x 5 = 20
a)
Track Geometry Index.
b)
Rain Water Harvesting.
c)
Jatropha plantation.
d)
Various protective works for
meandering rivers.
e)
Different types of track machine.
Q. 3. Write short notes
on any four. 4
x 5 = 20
a)
What should be the various steps to
reduce accidents on unmanned level crossing gates.
b)
Pre-monsoon precautions on Railway
track.
c)
Design mode of machine tamping of
track.
d)
Small track Machines.
e)
Characteristics of good ‘Permanent
way’.
Q. 4. – Write
different between ( any four )
4 x 5 = 20
a)
Monsoon patrolling and Hot weather
patrolling on track.
b)
Catch siding and Slip siding.
c)
Preliminary Survey and Final Location
Survey.
d)
Bored Piles and Under reamed Piles.
e)
Pre tensioning and Post tensioning of
concrete.
Q.
5. – ( a ) What do you mean by a ‘Distressed
bridge’. What precaution and corrective actions should be taken on such a
Bridge for safe running of train? 10
( b ) Draw a standard Ballast
Profile for Double line B.G. LWR track in a cutting showing all relevant
dimensions.
10
Q.
6. – ( a ) What actions should be taken to
increase earning by Engineering deptt. in Railway. Describe them briefly.
10
( b ) What actions should be taken to improve TGI values of a track.
Describe briefly. 10
PART – II – ESTABLISHMENT & FINANCE
Q. 7. - Write short
notes on any five.
5 x 5 = 25
a)
Classification of Employees under
HOER.
b)
Minor Penalties under D & AR.
c)
Selection and Non selection posts.
d)
Workmen’s compensation Act.
e)
Productivity Linked Bonus.
f)
Permanent Negotiation Machinery on
Railway.
Q. 8. - Write short
notes on any five.
5 x 5 = 25
a)
Price Variation Clause.
b)
Draft Para .
c)
Non Scheduled Rates.
d)
Deposit works.
e)
Material Modifications.
f)
Stock Sheets.
