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Transportation Engineering Iii Question Paper

Transportation Engineering Iii

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SET 567: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING III
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DATE: FRIDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2011 TIME: 4.30 P.M. - 6.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. The paper has FOUR questions.
2. Each question carry 20 marks
Answer THREE questions.

Question One
a) Draw a cross-section of road and explain all its components. (10 marks)

b) Explain the difference between simple curve and transition curve as used in the horizontal alignment. (10 marks)

Question Two
a) Explain briefly the vertices alignment as used in the highway design. (6 marks)

b) Using sketches discuss significance difference between the flexible and rigid pavements. (12 marks)

c) Explain what it means by delineation of highway. (2 marks)

Question Three
a) Explain briefly the geometric of stopping and passing sight distance. (10 marks)

b) Explain five considerations made when design pavement. (10 marks)

Question Four
a) Discuss human and design factors that are critical in highway design. (10 marks)

b) In tabular format show the highway functional classification for both rural and urban set up. (4 marks)

c) Draw a diagram to show relationship between functional classified highway mobility and land access. (6 marks)