Section “A”
50 Marks
1. Briefly describe the history of civil aviation in Nepal. List out international airports constructed and under planning consideration in Nepal. [3+2=5]
2. What is airport pavement? Compare the basic design concept for flexible and rigid airport pavements. [1+4=5]
3. What is airport drainage system? Write down its functions. What type of data will you collect for its design? [1+2+2=5]
4. What are the additional requirements for a Domestic Airport Terminal to be upgraded to an International Airport? Describe. [5]
5. When do you use trigonometric levelling? What are its limitations? Describe. [3+2=5]
6. What is the purpose of Runway Threshold? How do yeu mark it and what are the standard dimensions of the markings? [2+3=5]
7. What are the factors to be considered for the airport site selection? Why rose diagram is Importance for runway orientation? Explain. [5+5=10]
8. What does ICAO stand for? Enlist the geometric design standards for the airport design as per ICAO. As per ICAO, Write the class of Tribhuvan International Airport and elaborate it. [5+5=10]
Section “B”
50 Marks
9. Mention the markings in the airport pavement. What do the letters ‘L’, ‘R’ and ‘C’ Indicate in marking? [3+2=5]
10. Draw a Mass Haul Curve. What is free haul distance in Mass Haul Curve? What information do we get from it? [1+1+3=5]
11. Describe water cement ratio. Mention factors affecting strength of concrete. Why is curing done? [1+3+1=5]
12. What is a Tender Notice? How long is its period for National Competitive Bidding in Nepal? Mention the amount of bid security and performance bond in Nepal. [2+1+2=5]
13. Describe different types of foundations for civil engineering structures along with their Suitability in soil types. [5]
14. Describe the properties of cement to be used for airport construction. Also, mention the need for using admixtures. [4+1=5]
15. What do you mean by rate analysis and how is it prepared? What are the norms for M20 concrete? [5+5=10]
16. What are the responsibilities of civil overseer in Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal? Briefly explain the relation among employer, contractor and consultant in construction works. [5+5=10]
