Q1[4 Marks]Transportation System, Planning and Engineering
Elaborate the importance of transportation in the context of Nepal with a suitable example. Define system approach of transportation planning.
ENCE 304Bachelor in Civil Engineering · Semester 51 Paper Available
Transportation Engineering I
Past examination question papers and complete curriculum syllabus for Transportation Engineering I (ENCE 304), Bachelor in Civil Engineering Semester 5 under Institute of Engineering (IOE), Tribhuvan University.
Sem 5 Subjects (7)View Full Semester Overview →
Past Question Papers (PDF)
Switch tabs to view different exam papers5th-sem_Transportation Engineering I.pdf
IOE Past Examination Paper
Served via fast CDN. Read in full view or download for offline study.
Document information: This past examination paper is identified as an IOE/TU academic document and was cataloged from a public Google Drive archive. This independent website did not create the examination paper and is not affiliated with TU or IOE.
Rights holders can request correction or removal by emailing subeshgaming@gmail.com with this page URL and supporting details.
Most Frequently Asked Questions
Top recurring IOE board exam questions for Transportation Engineering I with verified mark schemes, formula notation, and recurrence frequency.
Showing 40 of 40 top repeated questions
3 Chapters · Click any chapter to expand
·
Year-wise & Session-wise Exam Papers
Complete questions from each exam session (Regular & Back exams from 2082 to 2069) for Transportation Engineering I. Click any session paper to expand.
Showing 176 questions across 18 exam session papers
Institute of Engineering • 2082 Chaitra Board Examination
Q2[8 Marks]Highway Engineering
What are the requirements of highway alignment? Explain how the information collected in the preceding stages of survey are utilized in the succeeding stages of survey for highway alignment.
Q3[8 Marks]Highway Engineering
How do the various stages of surveys assist in finalizing a road alignment, and what essential information is gathered at each stage?
Q4[3 Marks]Geometric Design of Highway
Discuss PIEV theory with suitable example. Define stopping sight distance and list out the various factors affecting the stopping sight distance.
Q5[5 Marks]Geometric Design of Highway
Describe the types of gradients used in highway. Why and when grade compensation is provided in highway alignment?
Q6[8 Marks]Geometric Design of Highway
Explain in detail how design speed, design vehicle and topography affect geometric design of road.
Q7[6 Marks]Geometric Design of Highway
Check whether it is safe to overtake in a two-lane two-way highway for the following conditions: available sight distance is time is overtaking operation time is design speed is . What will be the effect on above result if the traffic is one way?
Q8[6 Marks]Geometric Design of Highway
A parabolic vertical curve joining ascending gradient of to another ascending gradient of has been designed based on comfort criteria, with a total curve length of . Calculate the comfortable speed on the curve using a rate of change of centrifugal acceleration of design the curve length required to satisfy the headlight sight distance conditions. Assume the height of the headlight beam to be and the vertical dispersion angle of the headlight beam to be . Determine the elevation of the lowest point on the curve and the elevation at a point to the left of the PVI, given that the elevation of the PVI is .
Q9[6 Marks]Geometric Design of Highway
Calculate the length of transition curve and shift, if the design speed is . The radius of circular curve is . An allowable rate of change of centrifugal acceleration is . Allowable rate of change of superelevation is . The width of the pavement is . Assume rotation of pavement about the inner edge.
Q10[8 Marks]Geometric Design of Highway
A transition curve is provided to connect the circular curve with a straight section of a two-lane road in a rolling terrain with heavy rainfall. If the design speed of the road is and radius of the circular section is the length of the transition curve for comfort and for introducing super-elevation at . The length of the wheel base of the design vehicle is .
Q11[8 Marks]Geometric Design of Highway
Two approaching vehicles were involved in a head-on collision at a vertical summit curve connecting a ascending gradient and a descending gradient. The posted speed limit on the road is . Upon checking the roadway geometry, the highway engineer found that the highest point of the vertical curve is located from the beginning of the curve. Examine whether the crash could be attributed to incorrect posted speed limit. If a deficiency exists in the posted speed sign, determine the appropriate speed limit that should be displayed.
Q12[8 Marks]Highway Drainage
Define highway drainage system. Describe the causes of moisture variation in subsurface soil. Explain with neat sketches how the subsurface drainage is provided to lower the water table and control of seepage flow.
Q13[8 Marks]Highway Drainage
Write short notes on: [3×2]
a) Momentum grade
b) Control of seepage flow
c) Desirable properties of bituminous mix
Q14[8 Marks]Highway Materials
List out the desirable properties of subgrade soil. Discuss the test method for hardness of road aggregate.
Q15[8 Marks]Highway Materials
Describe the procedure of sample preparation and stability flow test for bituminous mix in laboratory.
Q16[6 Marks]Highway Materials
What are the desirable properties of bituminous mixes? Briefly explain the ductility test of bitumen and its engineering application.
Q17[2 Marks]Highway Materials
What is the difference between bulk and apparent specific gravity of aggregate? How bulk specific gravity is determined in the laboratory?
Q18[2 Marks]Geometric Design of Highway
Define runway and taxiway. Describe the factors to be considered in selection of airport site.
Q19[8 Marks]Highway Drainage
Discuss the different types of special structures used in hill roads.
Q20[8 Marks]Highway Drainage
What are the causes of moisture variation in a subgrade soil?
Q21[8 Marks]Highway Engineering
What are the requirements of highway alignment?
Q22[8 Marks]Geometric Design of Highway
Define stopping sight distance and list out the various factors affecting the stopping sight distance.
Curriculum Syllabus & Course Topics
Sourced from TU curriculum portalChapter-wise Units & Micro-Syllabus Topics (5 Units)
1. Transportation System, Planning and Engineering
- 1.1Transportation system
- 1.2Transportation planning
- 1.3Transportation engineering
- 1.4Traffic Engineering
2. Highway Engineering
- 2.1Highway engineering and scope
- 2.2Advantages of road transportation
- 2.3History of road development
- 2.4Classification of roads in Nepal (NRS, NRRS, NURS)
- 2.5Highway alignment
3. Geometric Design of Highway
- 3.1Factors controlling geometric design of highway
- 3.2Design of cross-sectional elements of highway
- 3.3Design of horizontal alignment: Tangents; Curves including transition curves; Hair pin bends; Setback requirement considering sight distance
- 3.4Design of vertical alignment: Gradient; Grade compensation; Vertical curve
- 3.5Combination of horizontal and vertical alignment, safety in road design
4. Highway Drainage
- 4.1Highway drainage and its importance
- 4.2Requirements of highway drainage
- 4.3Causes of moisture variation in subgrade soil
- 4.4Classification of highway drainage: Surface drainage; Subsurface drainage; Cross drainage
- 4.5Erosion control and energy dissipation measures in highway drainage structures along with special drainage structures in hill roads
5. Highway Materials
- 5.1Introduction and classification of highway materials
- 5.2Subgrade soil: Desirable properties; CBR test
- 5.3Road aggregates: Desirable properties; Lab tests; Gradation analysis
- 5.4Bituminous binders: Introduction, types and lab tests
- 5.5Bituminous mixes: Definition and types; Bituminous concrete mix design
Examination Scheme & Marks Distribution
Evaluation Structure
- Final Board Theory Exam: 60 Marks (Pass mark: 24)
- Internal Assessment: 40 Marks (Pass mark: 16)
- Practical / Lab Exam: 25 or 50 Marks (Continuous lab evaluation + viva, where applicable)
* This is the general current IOE 60/40 scheme; verify course-specific details in the syllabus above.
Exam Preparation Guidelines
- Review the available past examination paper to understand question styling, typical derivation topics, and marks allocation.
- Practice design calculations, standard code provisions, and illustrative cross-section sketches.
- Structure answers with labeled diagrams, concise bullet points, and highlight final answers in numerical solutions.
Authentic IOE Past Papers
Free Direct PDF Download
Curriculum Syllabus & Marking Scheme