CENTRAL RAILWAY
LIMITED
DEPARTMENTAL COMPETETIVE EXAMINATION
CIVIL
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
PROFESSIONAL
PAPER – I – PROFESSIONAL AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Date
: 20 – 05 – 2000 Time : 3
hours Max. Marks : 150
Note -
1) Candidate should clearly write their roll number in words also.
2) Attempt all questions in part
I .
Attempt any five questions in
Part II.
All questions carry equal
marks.
3) Be brief and to the point in your answers.
4) Score out blank space in answer sheet .
(
ii ) In order to as certain the height of a light house ,a surveyor selects to two points A & B on the sea shore collinear with the base of
the light house . He measures an angle of elevation 30degree and 45 degree to the top of the light house from
A &
B respectively . The distance
from A to B taped by the surveyor is 105.32 meters. Find-
i.
The height of the light house.
ii.
The distance of light house from A
. ( 12 marks )
( ii )
What are the various types of tiles
available in the market for floors and walls ? What basic precautions would you take for
their laying and choosing the type
,colour and size of tiles ? ( 10
marks )
CENTRAL RAILWAY
LIMITED
DEPARTMENTAL COMPETETIVE EXAMINATION
CIVIL
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
PAPER
– II
PROFESSIONAL
SUBJECT AND ESTABLISHMENT & FINANCIAL RULES
Date:
21 – 05 – 2000 Time:
3 hours
Marks: 150
Note - 1) Candidate should clearly write
their roll number in words also.
2) Be brief and to the point in your answers.
3) Blank space in answer sheet should be crossed .
Part A -
ESTABLISHMENT & FINANCIAL RULES
( Attempt question No. 1 and any other two,
questions from Part ‘ A ‘.)
Q. 1 –
Write Short Notes on any five of the following - ( 4 x 5 marks )
( a ) Trade Tests. ( b ) PREM.
( c ) Commutation of Pension.
( d ) Urgency Certificate.
( e ) Demands of Grants.
( f ) Productivity Linked Bonus.
( g ) Depreciation Reserve Fund ( h ) Compassionate Appointment.
Q. 2 – Explain briefly any three of the
following - ( 5 x 3 marks )
( a ) Hours of Employment Regulations
( b ) Major penalties.
( c ) Payment of wages Act. ( d ) Deposit Works.
( e ) Zonal Contracts.
Q.
3 – What are the various types of Audit and Accounts Inspection Reports / Notes
? At what level, are these finalised and closed ? ( 15 marks )
Q.
4 – Explain why Stores are procured on the basis of Tender System and what
different forms of Tender System are adopted ? ( 15 marks )
Q.
5 – ( i ) Explain briefly any two of the following - ( 2 x 4 marks )
a)
Late and Delayed Tender.
b)
Revised and Supplementary Estimate.
c)
Out of Turn Sanction.
d)
Operating Ratio.
( ii ) Under what Demand of Grant and
Sub – head, the following expenditure will be booked ? ( 7 marks )
a)
Maintenance of Water supply in a Staff
Colony.
b)
Maintenance of Track Machines.
c)
Casual Renewal of fittings in track.
d)
Replacing rails and sleepers demaged
in the accident.
e)
Track Renewal.
f)
Rebuilding of a distressed bridge.
g)
Salary of Divisional Officers.
(
PART ‘ B ‘ – PROFESSIONAL )
( Attempt Q. 1 and
Any Other Four Questions from Part ‘ B ‘ )
Q.
1 – Answer the following with sketches, wherever necessary . ( 20 x 2 marks )
i.
What
is the basis of Classification of
Routes in Group ‘A’ , ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ for BG ?
ii.
When should tongue – rail be replaced
/ reconditioned ?
iii.
When should deep – screening of the
track be carried out ?
iv.
What is the prescribed frequency of
USFD testing in Group ‘A’ router under ‘Need Based’ concept ?
v.
What is the criteria for planning
through – rail renewal and through – sleeper renewal ?
vi.
What is the criteria for realignment
of curve ?
vii.
What is the frequency of recording by
CMS – 2000 on BG routes ?
viii.
What
priority has been laid down for manning of Unmanned Level Crossings ?
ix.
What are the vulnerable locations and what
action should be taken for guarding of such locations during monsoons ?
x.
What are the works requiring sanction
of CRS ?
xi.
On LWR track, in what temperature
range, should the regular maintenance of the track be confined ?
xii.
What action should be taken if the
temperature exceeds the prescribed range after maintenance operations ?
xiii.
When does destressing of LWR / CWR
become necessary ?
xiv.
What is TGI ? How is it made use of in
planning track maintenance ?
xv.
For what purpose are the following
Track machines used and what is their prescribed ideal monthly capacity ?
(
a ) CSM ( b ) PQRS ( c ) BCM
(d ) T – 28
xvi.
What
is the numerical Rating System for inspection of
railway bridges ?
xvii.
Name four small track machines which
are normally used in track maintenance ?
xviii.
What are ‘Rail Dolleys’ ? What
precautions should be taken while working Rail Dollies in the section ?
xix.
What precaution should be
taken for the maintenance of track in ‘ Track – circuited areas’ In case of obstruction at the level crossing, how should the gate –
man protect the lines in BG double line section ?
xx.
What is the ‘ Five- Step’ method
prescribed to tackle the suspect weak formation stretches ?
Q.2 – ( a ) What loads are required to be considered for
the design of railway
Bridge
( b )
What are RH girders ? Where are they required ? ( 4 marks )
( c )
Indicate prescribed dimensions in metric
system for the following in BG - ( 5
marks )
i.
Minimum radius of curvature
ii.
Recommended maximum gradient in
station yards in new construction.
iii.
Minimum height above rail level at
center of track for ROB in 25 kv AC traction territory.
iv.
Maximum and minimum height of High
Level platform above Rail Level .
v.
Minimum horizontal distance from
center of track to any structure from 1065 mm to 3355 mm above rail level in
new construction.
Q. 3 – ( a ) What
precaution should be taken while handing 90 and higher UTS rail ? ( 7
marks )
( b )
Describe the procedure for in situ Alumini Thermit Welding of Rail Joints by
SKV Process. ( 8 marks )
Q.
4 – ( a ) What is the need for mechanised maintenance of track ? ( 4 marks )
( b ) What pre-tamping and post-tamping
attention must be given to track for obtaining good results from Tamping
machines ? ( 6 marks )
( c )
What adjustments should be made in the tamping machines before commencing
tamping operations ? ( 5
marks )
Q. 5 – ( a ) Explain briefly -
( 4 marks )
( i ) Equilibrium Cant. ( ii ) Cant deficiency.
( iii ) Cant excess.
( iv ) Transition curve.
( b )
Calculate the Equilibrium Cant , maximum permissible speed and length of transition
curve for 600 m radius curve in BG with the following data - ( 11 marks )
Maximum sectional speed - 110 km/h.
Speed for determining Equilibrium Cant
- 80 km/h.
Booked speeds for goods trains - 50 km/h.
Permitted cant deficiency - 100 mm.
Permitted cant excess - 75 mm.
Q. 6 – ( i ) What precautions would you take to prevent
buckling of LWR and SWR tracks ? (8)
( ii ) How would you restore the
track after LWR has buckled ? ( 7 marks
)
Q. 7 – Write Short Notes on any five of the
following - ( 3 x 5 marks )
a) Colony
Care Committees.
b) Zero
Based Budget.
c) Grade
Compensation on Curves.
d) Sedimentation
tank.
e) Danger
Level and High Flood Level in an important bridge.
f) Working
of CSMs in Crane working.
g) Precautions
in Crane working
h) Flash
Butt Welding of rails.
Q.
8 – ( a ) What are the different types of ODCs ? Who is the competent authority
to sanction the movement of ODCs of different classes ? ( 6 marks )
( b ) describe the various aspects
to be looked into while inspecting 1 x 6 m arch bridge and 3 x 30.5 m through
girder bridge. ( 9 marks )
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CENTRAL RAILWAY
LIMITED
DEPARTMENTAL COMPETETIVE EXAMINATION
CIVIL
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Date
: 20.12.2003
( 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
answer.
3) Score out blank space in answer
sheet.
PART – I - GENERAL
KNOWLEDGE & HINDI POLICY
i.
Answer any two of the following
questions
ii.
All questions carry equal marks : 2 x
25 = 50
1. a) Write all the salient features covered
under section 3 (3) of Raj Bhasa Act 1963? (10)
b) Also
indicate the target fixed for the year 2003-04 for the implementation of
official language for ‘B’ region for various activities ? ( 10 marks )
c) Write the
correct Hindi words for the following terms.
i) Top
priority ii) Until further orders. iii) Self contained note iv) Put up for sanction
v) Funds
not available.
( 5 marks )
2. Write
full form of the following abbreviation. ( 2½ x 10 = 25 marks )
i)
RBI ii) BSF iii) IMF iv) BHEL v) AIIMS
vi)
PAC vii) GMT viii) SAIL ix) ADB x) UPSC
3. a) With which sports the following trophies/
tournaments are connected with. ( 5
Marks )
i) Wimbledon ii)
Ashes iii) Durand Cup iv) Agha Khan Cup v) Duleep Trophy.
b) Name the
personalities to whom the following Titles are connected with. ( 5 Marks )
i) Frontier
Gandhi ii) Banga bandhu iii) Chacha
iv) Man of Iron v) Sunny.
c) Write the capitals of the following Countries. ( 5 Marks )
i) France ii) Japan iii) Malaysia iv) Egypt v) Sri Lanka
d) Write the
name of the commodities to which the following trade names are connected with.
i)
Dunlop ii) Omega iii) Vespa
iv) Indane v) Broke Bond ( 5 Marks )
e) Unit of
Measurement of the following. ( 5 Marks
)
i) Electric
Current ii) Heat iii) Power
iv) Speed of Ship v) Resistance
of a Conductor.
PART – II – CIVIL ENGINEERING ( GENERAL ) ( 100 Marks )
Note :
Answer any four questions out of the following
All questions carry equal marks : 4 x 25 = 100
1. Draw
the Shear force and Bending movement diagrams in the following cases duly
indicating the values at various locations.
a)
( 12½ Marks )
b)
( 12½ Marks )
2. The top of a hill subtends an angle of 390 28’ at a point ( A ) near its foot and angle of 530 49’ at a point ( B ), 80 m from ( A ) towards the hill. The points
( A ) and ( B ) being in line with its top. Determine the height of the hill
and the horizontal distance from ( A ) to the top of the hill, assuming the
elevation of the instrument axis to be the same for each setting.
( cos390 28’ = 0.7720 ; sin 390 28’ = 0.6356 ; cos 530 49’ = 0.5904 ; sin 530 49’ = 0.8072 )[ 25 ]
3. a ) Fill up the missing data in the
following entries in a level book ( 20 Marks )
Station
|
Distance
|
Collimation
|
Reduced level
|
Remarks
|
|||
Back sight
|
Inter sight
|
Fore sight
|
|||||
( A )
|
0 m
|
-------
|
521.035
|
520.450
|
|||
30 m
|
----------
|
520.099
|
|||||
60 m
|
1.953
|
---------
|
|||||
90 m
|
---------
|
518.189
|
|||||
120 m
|
3.644
|
----------
|
|||||
150 m
|
0.962
|
------------
|
---------
|
517.097
|
Change point
|
||
180 m
|
---------
|
517.024
|
|||||
210 m
|
1.689
|
516.370
|
|||||
240 m
|
2.534
|
515.525
|
|||||
270 m
|
-----------
|
3.844
|
515.171
|
----------
|
Change point
|
||
300 m
|
1.579
|
513.592
|
|||||
( B )
|
330 m
|
----------
|
512.155
|
||||
b) Determine the gradient of the
line AB in the above case.
( 5 Marks )
4. Write short notes on the
following :
a) Points to be kept in mind
while collecting water samples for testing from tap, stream & T/well
separately.
( 5
Marks )
b) Where and why foot valve,
check valve & gate valve to be provided for efficient running of pumps
& maintaining the discharge in pipe line. ( 5 Marks )
c) 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 )
d) Explain so as to why provision
of ‘Man holes’ is considered important/ necessary in laying a sewer line net
work system.
( 5 Marks )
e) Explain the functioning of a
‘Septic tank’ in a sewerage disposal system with a sketch.[5]
5. Write short
notes on the following :
a) ‘Water-Cement ratio’ in concrete & its
importance on the property of the concrete. What is the recommended value of
this item in concrete. (
5 Marks )
b) 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.
( 5 Marks )
c) 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? ( 5 Marks
)
d) How ‘Prestressed Concrete Structure’ is
considered superior to the ‘RCC Structure’? Explain the same by drawing the
stress diagram for both type of designs.
( 5 Marks )
e) Name different methods of providing
foundations to a structure ( building / Bridges ). Also explain so as to which
type of foundation shall be adopted under different soil conditions in order to
gain advantage of safety & economical. ( 5 Marks )
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CENTRAL RAILWAY
LIMITED
DEPARTMENTAL COMPETETIVE EXAMINATION
CIVIL
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Date
: 21.12.2003
( Maximum Marks 150 ) Time : 3 hours
PAPER – II –
PROFFSSIONAL SUBJECT, ESTABLISHMENT AND FINANCE RULES
Note
: 1) Candidate should clearly write their roll number in words also.
2) Be brief and to the point in your
answer.
3) Score out blank space in answer
sheet.
PART – I - PROFFSSIONAL
SUBJECT
Note :
Answer any four of the following questions
All questions carry
equal marks : 4 x 25 = 100
1. a) Precautions to be taken while working in track circuited
areas? Name the two methods to insulate the track circuited section from the
adjacent section.
(10 Marks)
b) Explain the purpose of providing ‘Structure Bonds’ and
Jumbers’ in Electrified areas.[5]
c) Explain in detail the system of carrying out ‘ Gap Survey
& adjustment of gaps’ in SWR track.
(
10 Marks )
2. a)
With a clear sketch indicate the position of Engineering Indicators in
case of Multi speed restriction where the Ist speed restriction is lower in
comparison to the 2nd speed restriction on one of the line of a
double line section in the direction of train movement in a BG section .
( 12½ Marks )
b)
With a clear sketch indicate the system of protection of line for works
of short duration where ‘ Stop dead restriction’ need to be observed on a
single line section on a BG track. .
( 12½ Marks )
3. a) A
600 m radius Curve on a B.G. line on which the speed for determining the
equilibrium Cant is fixed at 80 km/h. the maximum sectional speed is 110 km/h.
calculate the equilibrium cant, the actual cant that can be provided on this
curve, the maximum permissible speed on this curve, the length of the
transition curve assuming that the maximum permissible cant, cant deficiency,
cant excess as 165 mm, 100 mm and 75 mm respectively. Take the booked speed of
goods train as 50 km/h. ( 17 Marks )
b)
What do you understand by compensation for curvature on gradient for a
ruling gradient of 1 in 200, on a curve of 583 m radius in BG, calculate the
actual gradient to be provided in the field.
( 8 Marks )
4. a)
Briefly explain the various kinds of surveys that are carried out as a
part of a new Railway Project.
( 8 Marks )
b)
What will be considered as a material modifications on line under
construction and open line works estimated to cost Rupees one crore &
over. ( 8 Marks )
c)
What do you understand by ‘ Time is the essence of Contract ? Explain
the GCC clauses under which extension of time is granted under different
circumstances leading to delay in executing of work.
( 9 Marks )
5. a)
Precaution to be taken before the commencement of Monsoon ? ( 5 Marks )
b)
Scheme of painting of bridge girders as laid down in the Bridge Manual
for areas with severe corrosion and not severe corrosion. ( 5 Marks )
c)
An existing bridge is having only one span of 20 ft. steel girder.
However one of the Abutment of this bridge is in a badly distressed condition
and hence has to be rebuilt at the same location under traffic flow condition.
Accordingly make out a rehabilitation scheme in the form of a neat sketch. Also
indicate the sequence of execution of this work and the precautions to be taken
at site while execution of the work.
( 15 Marks )
PART
– II – ESTABLISHMENT, LABOUR RELATIONS & FINANCE RULES
– 50 Marks
Note :
Answer any two of the following questions
All questions carry
equal marks : 2 x 25 = 50
1.
a) Explain about ‘ canons of
financial propriety’. ( 10 marks )
b)
Explain all the salient feature of ‘ Houre of Employment
Regulations(HOER) along with classification of Rly. Employees for the purpose
of hours of work. Give one example of category of staff under each
classification. ( 10 marks
)
c)
What do you understand by ‘ Operating Ratio’? How this aspect determine
the efficiency of working of a particular Rly system. (
5 Marks )
2. a)
What do you understand by ‘ corporate Enterprise Group’, now known as
‘PREM’ group ? Explain the working system of PREM group at Divisional level.
Also indicate so as to how it is different from PNM set up.
( 10 marks )
b)
Write in detail the procedure & rules laid down in connection with
promotion to Group ’B’ posts in Railways.
( 10 marks )
c)
What do you understand by ‘ROR of a Rly project? Why the factor ‘POR’ is
important before a project is sanctioned for execution in field. ( 5 Marks )
3. a)
Explain about ‘Exchequer Control’.
( 5 Marks )
b)
Explain so as to under what clauses of GCC, a contract can be terminated
between the Railways and the contractor.
( 5 Marks )
c)
When a Rly servant shall be deemed to have been placed under suspension
by an order of the Competent Authority.
( 5 Marks )
d)
Under what circumstances the ‘Out of turn allotment of quarters’ can be
made as per rules laid down.
( 5 Marks )
e)
Explain briefly the system laid down for filling up of Non selection
posts & Selection posts.
( 5 Marks )
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West Central Railway
LIMITED
DEPARTMENTAL COMPETETIVE EXAMINATION - CIVIL ENGINEERING
Date
: 11.06.2005
( Maximum Marks 150 ) Time : 3 hours
PAPER – I – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & Civil Engineering
Note
: 1) This question paper has 2 parts, Part – I & Part – II:
Answer any two question
from Part – I
Answer any four question
from Part – II
2) Total only 6 ( Six ) questions
are to be answered.
3) Answers may be written in Hindi
or English.
4) Question on Rajbhasha may be
replied in Hindi only.
5) Answers should be brief and to
the point.
6) Before depositing the answer
books, blank pages should be crossed by the Candidates.
7) Candidates should write their
roll numbers in words also.
8) Making any identification marks or
writing name in the answer books is strictly prohibited. \any candidate not
observing this will be disqualified.
9) Marks allotted for each question
are written in the right hand side margin in brackets.
PART – I - GENERAL
KNOWLEDGE & HINDI POLICY
Q.1.-
( a ) Write full form of the following abbreviations : [ 1 x 10 = 10
]
( i ) NDDB ( ii ) LED ( iii ) DGCA ( iv ) GATT ( v ) CBDT ( vi ) GPS ( vii ) VAT
( viii ) ONGC ( ix ) BCCI ( x ) IMA
( b ) Write the correct answer in the
form of ( a ), ( b ), ( c ), …. For each of the following :
( i ) Bauxite is an ore of
– [ 1 x 15 = 15
]
( a ) Copper ( b ) Zinc
( c ) Tin ( d ) Aluminium
( ii ) X-rays were discovered
by -
( a ) Isaac Newton
( d ) Albert
Einstein.
( iii
) The Capital of Oman
( a ) Peru (
b ) Baghdad
( c ) Lagos ( d ) Muscat
( iv ) FIFA World Cup 2006 is
slated to be held in -
( a ) USA (
b ) Poland ( c ) Brazil ( d ) Germany
( v ) The largest river in the
world is -
( a ) Brahmaputra ( b ) Mississippi ( c ) The Nile ( d ) Chenab .
( vi ) The present prime
minister of China
( a ) Deng Xiaoping ( b ) Wen Jiabao ( c ) Sun Zhenyu ( d ) Sun Yuxi
( vii ) Indian Sepoy Mutiny
took place in the year -
( a ) 1843 ( b ) 1857 ( c ) 1889 ( d ) 1904
( viii ) Pangolin is a type of
-
( a ) Animal ( b ) Musical instrument ( c ) Flower ( d ) Fish.
( ix ) The 2005 – 06 Union
budget envisages achieving a growth rate between -
( a ) 5 – 6% ( b ) 6 – 7% ( c ) 7 – 8% ( d ) 8 – 9%
( x ) If the volume and surface area of a cube are equal than the side
of the cube is -
( a ) 2 ( b ) 4 ( c ) 6 ( d ) 8
( xi ) 9/11 is referred to a
happening which took place in -
( a ) New
York ( b ) Bhopal ( c
) Baghdad
( d ) Kabul
( xii ) Bronze is an alloy of
-
( a ) Copper & Zinc ( b )
Copper & Tin ( c ) Copper &
iron ( d ) Copper & nickel
( xiii ) The farthest planet
in our solar system is -
( a ) Pluto ( b ) Jupiter ( c ) Uranus ( d ) Neptune
( xiv ) The metal / alloy
widely used in aircraft is called -
( a ) Aluminium ( b ) Chrome steel ( c ) Zinc ( d ) Duralumin
( xv ) The study of heredity
is called -
( a ) Cytology ( b ) Anatomy ( c ) Genetics ( d ) Paleontology
Q.2.-( a ) Write
the salient features covered under Sec 3 ( 3 ) of Rajbhasha Adhiniyam 1963.[10]
( b ) In how many regions has the
country been divided under the Official language Act?[5]
( c ) Answer the following ( answer
should be to the point and few words )
[ 1 x 10 = 10 ]
i.
What does a SPURT car do?
ii.
Where is the headquarters of Integral
Coach factory?
iii.
What is SRSF?
iv.
Give an example of a renewable energy
source.
v.
What is referred to as FMCG?
vi.
Name the manual that lays down the
rules and procedure for conducting the LDCE.
vii.
What is the coldest possible temperature
that can be achieved?
viii.
What is the unit of coefficient of
linear thermal expansion?
ix.
At what temperature, the density of
pure water is 1 g/ cm3?
x.
Marble is formed from which rock?
Q.3.- ( a ) Write
whether the following statements are true or false: [ 1 x 20 = 20 ]
i.
Warm air can hold more moisture than
cold air.
ii.
Proteins are made of fatty acids.
iii.
Altemator is an electrical generator
that produces direct current.
iv.
The currency of Israel
v.
Japan
is known as the Land
of Midnight Sun
vi.
Construction of a new railway line is
charged to Development Fund.
vii.
Midnight Children is written by Salman
Rushdie.
viii.
Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian
cricketer to be awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
ix.
A profit making Railway’s operating
ratio will be more than 100.
x.
Principal Director of audit works
under the Ministry of Railways.
xi.
Nightblindness is caused generally due
to deficiency of vitamin E.
xii.
The sun’s light takes about 8 minutes
to reach the earth.
xiii.
An earthquake of magnitude 4 on the
Richter scale is 10 times as powerful as one of magnitude 3.
xiv.
Of all the Seven
wonders of the world only one wonder survives today.
xv.
Prithviraj Kapoor is known as the
father of Indian cinema.
xvi.
Kolkata is known as the city of
palaces.
xvii.
Dribbling is a term associated with
football.
xviii.
Acupuncture is an ancient Japanese
technique of deadening pain.
xix.
Greenwich Mean Time is the standard
time of UK
xx.
Guwahati – Trinandrum Express is the
longest distance covering train of India
( b ) What are the following
instrument used for - [ 1 x 5 = 5 ]
I. Echo-sounder.
II. Alcometer.
III. Hydrometer.
IV. Pyrometer.
V. Geophone.
Part-II
: Civil Engineering ( General )
(
Answer any four questions : 4 x 25 = 100 Marks )
Q.4.- Draw the Shear force and Bending
movement diagrams in the following cases duly indicating the values at various
critical locations.
a)
[ 12½ ]
b)
[
12½ ]
Q.5.- Write short notes
on any five of the following : [ 5 x 5 = 25 ]
i.
Differential settlement.
ii.
Setting and hardening of cement.
iii.
Percussion boring.
iv.
Water hammer in pipe lines.
v.
Punching shear on footing.
vi.
GTS Bench Mark.
Q.6.- ( a ) What are the various processes
involved in the purification of water drawn from intake so as to make it
potable? ( mention only the name of each process and what it achieves. Be
brief.)
[ 5 ]
( b ) What
are the advantages and disadvantages of using cast iron pipes for water
mains?[5]
( c ) what
do you understand by self- cleansing velocity of flow in drains and sewers? [ 5
]
( d )
Explain the working principle of a septic tank? What will happen if the top
cover of septic tank remains open?
[
5 ]
( e ) Draw
a neat sketch showing the construction details of a typical manhole used for
inspection of a drain or sewer line ( dimensions need not be given ). [ 5 ]
Q.7.- ( a ) Briefly explain the difference
between compaction and consolidation of soil. What is the effect of compaction
on soil properties?
[ 5 ]
( b ) The
field density of a compacted fill is determined by means of a core cutter whose
empty weight is 1000 g and volume is 1000 cm3. The cutter full of soil weights 2890
g. If the water content is 11%, what is the dry density? [ 5 ]
( c ) What
is a raft foundation and in what type of soil it is used? [ 5 ]
( d ) What do you understand by End
Bearing Pile and Friction Pile? A pile to be constructed entirely in clay will
be designed as a Friction Pile or an End Bearing Pile?[5]
( e )
Describe briefly the method of construction of a bored cast-in-situ concrete
pile with the help of a sketch.
[ 5 ]
Q.8.- ( a ) The following consecutive
readings were taken with a dumpy level : [ 20 ]
0.790, 1.645, 1.990, 3.115, 0.855, 0.925, 0.615, 0.110, 2.055, 0.995,
3.255.
The
instrument was shifted after the fourth and the eight readings. The first
reading was taken on a bench mark whose reduced level was 650.005 m.
Rule out a page of a level field book and enter the above readings.
Calculate the reduced levels of the stations and apply arithmetical checks.
( b ) What
are the disadvantages of Plane Table Surveying? [ 5 ]
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West Central Railway
LIMITED
DEPARTMENTAL COMPETETIVE EXAMINATION - CIVIL ENGINEERING
Date
: 11.06.2005
( Maximum Marks 150 )
Time : 3 hours
PAPER – II – Professional Subject, Establishment &
Finance Rules
Note
: 1) This question paper has 2 parts, Part – I & Part – II:
Answer any four questions
from Part – I
Answer any two question
from Part – II
2) Total only 6 ( Six ) questions
are to be answered.
3) Answers may be written in Hindi
or English.
4) Answers should be brief and to
the point.
5)
Before depositing the answer books, blank pages should be crossed by the
Candidates.
6) Candidates should write their
roll numbers in words also.
7) Making any identification marks
or writing name in the answer books is strictly prohibited. \any candidate not
observing this will be disqualified.
8) Marks allotted for each question are
written in the right hand side margin in brackets.
Part-I : Professional Subject
(
Answer any four questions : 4 x 25 = 100 Marks )
Q.1.- ( a ) What are the tolerances allowed in thermit welds? [ 5 ]
( b ) What precautions would you take to prevent buckling of SWR &
LWR? [ 5 ]
( c )
Write the specifications of machine crushed stone ballast in regard to its
quality and gradation. [
5 ]
( d ) What
will be the maximum permissible speed on a curve of radius 600 m if the actual
cant ( Ca ) is 130 mm and cant deficiency ( Cd ) is 100mm? [ 5 ]
( e ) What is the frequency of running track recording car on Rajdhani route with speed 120
– 130 kmph, other A & B group routes and C & D routs ? [ 5 ]
Q.2.- ( a ) Mention the essential duties of Assistant
Engineer in regard to works matters? [
5 ]
( b ) Mention
5 essential properties a water proofing system should have? [ 5 ]
( c ) Show
by neat sketch general arrangement at junction of roof and parapet wall. Mention
the various parts including water proofing treatment and DPC in the sketch?[5]
(
d ) Mention the various categories of
stations for provision of passenger Amenities? [ 5 ]
( e ) How will you check the
verticality of a tubewell ? [ 5 ]
Q.3.- Write short notes
on any five of the following : [ 5 x 5 = 25 ]
i.
Hot Wether patrolling.
ii.
Compensation for curvature on
gradient.
iii.
Danger Level & High flood Level in
an important bridge.
iv.
Licensing and leasing of railway land.
v.
Chamfering of rail holes.
vi.
Final Location survey.
Q.4.-
( a ) What type of bridge girders are provided with camber and why? [ 1 ]
( b ) What are the causes of loss of
camber and measures taken to rectify the same. [ 4 ]
( c ) Draw
a neat sketch showing a typical cross section of a circular well foundation.
Name the various parts ( do not give any dimensions). [ 5 ]
( d )
Mention the various types of river training works generally adopted on the
Indian railways. Draw a sketch showing a typical arrangement of guide bunds in
a railway bridge.
[ 5 ]
( e )
What are the various forms of corrosion? What method are adopted to prevent the
same ( do not explain the detailed procedure ) ? [
5 ]
( f )
What are the various types of defects that may develop in bed blocks? How these
defects are rectified ? Be brief.
[ 5 ]
Q.5.- ( a ) You are the first to arrive at
the accident site of a passenger train as AEN. List the various actions you
take in chronological order.
[ 10 ]
( b ) What
is a Railway Affecting Work ( RAW )? A Railway Affecting Work is situated at a
distance of 1 km from a railway bridge. Show by a sketch the position of RAW
tablet on the bridge and the details that will be painted on it. [ 10 ]
( c ) If
the track is submerged with the water overtopping the rails. What precautions
will you ensure before allowing the train over the track? [ 5 ]
Part-II : Establishment & Finance Rules
( Answer any tow questions : 2 x 25 = 50
Marks )
Q.6.-
( a ) Briefly describe the procedure of creating a
work-charged post. [ 10 ]
( b )
Mention the various classifications of staff under HOER. Give one example for
each case.
[ 5 ]
( c ) When dose it become necessary to
create a supernumerary post? Give an example. Be brief.
[ 5 ]
( d ) Write the various steps involved
chronologically in finalizing a major penalty charge-sheet ( only mention the
steps without explaining the details there of ). [ 5 ]
Q.7.-
( a ) Describe the
procedure of terminating a works contract on risk and cost basis? [10]
( b ) What do you understand by the
following terms ? Answers should be very brief preferably in one or two
sentence : [ 2 x 5 =
10 ]
i.
Demand No.16.
ii.
Budget Order.
iii.
Completion Estimate.
iv.
Delayed Tender.
v.
Security Deposit.
( c )
How many budgetary reviews are made in a financial year and when and
why?[5]
Q.8.- Write short notes on any five of the
following : [ 5 x
5 = 25 ]
a)
DAR action against retired employee.
b)
Commutation of pension.
c)
Productivity Linked Bonus.
d)
Construction Estimate.
e)
Delegation of Power.
f)
Liability Register.
g)
Out of Turn work.
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