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1.AllPastpapers Sample 2021-08-15
1.AllPastpapers Sample 2021-08-15
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: ints P and Q for
28.213 m and 23.456 m respectively. Determine the elevations of new poit fos
the levelling network shown in the figure below for which: ae
N= P to A =2.716m, (3.3 km); 12 = Q to A = 9.246m 3 km); 3 =B to Q = 5.083m,
sm); I6= Q to P=
(1okm; /4 = C to P= 16.332m (4.0 km); 5 = C 10 Q= 9.801 3.3 km); 16~ Qt0
6.550m (2.0 km)
QUESTION TWO (20 Marks)
2) A vertical curve 120 m long of the parabola type isto join e falling gradient of in 200 to
a vising gradient of 1 in 300. Ifthe level of the intersection of the two gradients is 30:36
im give the levels at 15-m intervals along the curve. Ifthe headlamp of a car was 0.375 m
above the road surface, at what distance will the beam strike the road surface when the
car ig at the start of the curve? Assume the beam is horizontal when the car is om a level
surface. (8 marks)
b) Two straights, with a deflection angle of 36°, are to be joined with a circular curve of
500m radius. The forward chainage of the Intersection Point is 6051.35m. Compute the
setting-out data required for chords of 20m length. ; (12 marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 Marks)
‘An existing length of road consists of a rising gradient of 1 in 20, followed by a vertical
parabolic crest curve 100 m long, and then a falling gradient of 1 in 40, The curve joins both
‘eradients tangentially and the reduced level of the highest point on the curve is 173.07 m above
10 be improved over this stretch of road by replacing this curve with another
datum. te
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INVOLVEMENT IN ANY EXAMINATION IRREGULARITY SHALL LEAD TO DISCONTINUATIONparabolic curve 200 m long.
nd the depth of excavation required at the mid-point of the eurve
ii, Tabulate the reduced levels of points at 30-m interv
on the new curve.
iii
What will be the minimum visibility on the new curve for a driver whose eyes are 105m
above the toad surface?
(20 marks)
TION FOUR
(20 Marks)
8) Outline two major needs of providing curves (2 Marks
bb) Calculate the side widths and cross-sectional
id fill on a hillside section a>
shown in the figure below having the following dimensions: (6 marks)
Road width = 20m existing ground slope = Tin 5 (20%)
Side slope in cut = Lind (100%) centre height in cut = im
Side slope in fill = 1 in 2.650%)
&
wi
ne EAP
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©) Describe the properties of a mass haul diagram (12 Marks)
QUESTION FIN!
(20 Marks)
2) Compute the area of the polygon ABCD by coordinates. Then carry Out a check of the
area by using the geometric shapes
(6 Marks)
Figure Coordinates
sms ON
a 0000
. on
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bd 2m 35
A 00 00
b) Derive Simpson’s Rule method of area estimation (7 Mari
¢) Outline the procedure of running a traverse
(7 Mar
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INVOLVEMENT IN ANY EXAMINATION IRREGULARITY SHALL LEAD TO DISCONTINUATacceptable level. In the
List these
pathogens for which
edge pathogens 10 an
fecting drinking water,
saver treatment 10 1
4) Disinfection is used in w
world, five agents have found common Use in dis
Gjsinkectants and name the 3, eRteZories ‘of human enteric
disinfection is necessary (Bmks)
ji) Diseuss 7 factors relating to the disinfection efficiency oFelorine (7mks)
iii) Marakech Town has an existing horizontal —flow sedimentation tank with an overflow
rate of 0.708m'/hm’. What percentage removal should be expected for each of the
following particle settling velocities in an ‘deal sedimentation tank: 0.01em/s, ‘0.020m/s
and 0.len's.
(mks)
wn basin, the particle settling
cretely in a sedimentation
Jn can be designed to remove
below, and the basi
iy) Show that when particles settled
Yelocity can be obtained by the equation
{specific size particle. (L0mks)
Wheres,
ye= settling velocity
gravitational acceleration
pi density of particle
p=fluid density
Co= drag coetficient
d-diameter of particle‘S 2018/2019
REE OF BACHELOR OF
UNIVE
SCIENCE,
HON FOR THe DEG!
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINA
GINEERING
INCIVILE!
TRANSPORTATION
DATE: TUESDAY 201 MARCH 200
INSTRUCTION:
+ This paper contains FOUR questi
spt QUESTION ONE (1) and any other 1
ks while the rest earry 20 Mi
= Attemy
+ QUES
+ Usea Scientific non-programm
pens and pencils will be ream
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re NOT allowed in the exa
TION ONE (1) carries 30 Mar jarks each
ie calculator
+ Erasers, uired
«ALL workings should be shown om th jded answer booklets
mination room
«Cell phones and any written mate! ils
Question 1
(3 Marks)
a) Transportation is
a function of land use. Discuss
the road traffic system eam be said 10 comprise three components, the
yents - pre-crash in
\d the road. Crashes
by. With regard to safety
likewise have three compon
human, the vehicle #
bh, Create a Haddon Matrix giving mitigating measures that may be adopted for
of a crash, (6 Marks)
and postcras
cach road system component at exch SIRS
I. yt, wes bod Marks)
c) Brights discuss, the eT clement
aoe Zi ish unt fe Re la feta
=g Io (ooRl systey ic cw eqecentt
d) Ink Zins a pote to A “akere are Sp {aiiional Factors that y ‘you would
(3 Marks)
te tune
of a eansponaton 88
are
rocess. Outline THREE of thes
‘consider in the location P
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Pen AE Ge pak Ute Ontet She chneet ation need bee
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INTINUATION
INVOLVEMENT IN ANY EXAMINATION IRREGULAR!©) Explain how each of the following sources of information is used in route location surveys.
i) Oblique and stereographie photographs,
1) Topographic maps
1) List FOUR advantag yes of air transport (4 Marks)
ang! FOUR disadvan
oprenen tn a
Bah mond tol Oe canola
2) Ollie’ sequésiially, the four-Gicp'nisiiel used in urban transport p
Tap gettin lel ey taked AML va
ing datohben at
Question 2 yersereret ooh
a) Discuss the social and economic benefits of rail transport with particular regard to
towns whose development has been influenced by
(8 Marks)
urbanization, giving examples of Ket
rail,
b) Briefly discuss and distinguish the major defining features of roads constructed in the Roman
Empire and those in the Incan Civilization of the Americas. (6 Marks)
‘naracteristies of sustainable transportation in each of these: the natural environment,
i the
in society and in the economy. (6 Marks)
Question 3
‘¥ Describe the functions of any THREE roads management bodies in Kenya. (6 Marks)
b) With he aid of sketches, discuss and contrast the road building approaches of Jerome
‘Tresaguet, Thomas Telford and John Loudon McAdam. (12 Marks)
c) Outline the TWO general functions of fixed transport routes. (2 Marks)
Question 4
a) You are a Site Agent engaged by a contractor to supervise
scheme, After ‘walking the route’ of the intended highway, you noticed a deficiency in
anew highway construction
location of one of the bridges. Detail the steps you would follow in proposing a more suitzble
jeer. (12 Marks)
bridge site to be adopted by the Resident E
b) Briefly deseribe any FOUR road geometry parameters that affect road safety. (8 Marks)
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1D TO DISCONTINUATIONKENYATTA UNIVERSITY *
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2019/2020
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Tuesday, 28" January 2020 TIME: 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
INSTRUCTION:
1. This paper contains FIVE (5) Questions.
2. You are required to answer THREE (3) questions only.
Question One
a) Highlg Ht three main characteristics used as selection criteria for transport mode.
Seite. (3 marks)
b) Briefly discuss the sequential four-step model used in rational transportation planning
framework and forecasts. (8 marks)
©) Discuss elements of transportation systems under the following sections.
i, Fixed facilities =r west?
ae
ii, Flow entities esvainee —
Ae sh
(04 a?
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iii. | Operation systems. (9 marks)
Question Two
Using relevant examples, briefly explain five major stages in transportation planning process.
(20 marks)
Question Three
a) Surveys for large bridges, as with any other transport project, can be carried out in three
classical phases. Discuss this. (9 marks)
b) Highlight three factors considered in the location of recreational and scenic routes.
(6 marks)
c) List ten donors and financiers of development of transport facilities in Kenya.
(5 marks)Question Four /
A, 8, co, bE SPR,
rs Explain briefly "tne various major classes of public roads as per the Road Inventory and
Condition Survey (RICS) of 2009. 7 (7 marks)
cheb S yp JS Outline the five mandates of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB) a5 defined in KRB act of
03 ie 2000. (5 marks)
see a | * 9 Highlight five road parameters or elements that play a significant role in road safety.. ye
on (5 marks)
4d) Outline the objective of highway appraisal process. GB marks)
Question Five
Kenya's transport sector is currently facing numerous challenges and deficiencies which have to
be addressed both in the medium term and in the long-run within the context of Vision 2030.
Discuss this. (20 marks)
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“Pert pKENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2019/2020
R EXAMINATION FOR THE D)
SCIENCE IN CIVIL/AGRICULTURAL & BIOS
FIRST SEMEST
REE OF BACHELOR OF
EMS ENGINEERIN
Ks HYDRAULICS 1
Friday 31% January 2020 TIME: 8.00a.m -10.00a.m
This paper consists of 5 questions
Answer questions ONE and any other two!
Where applicable, use the attached-charts
Question 1 (30 Marks
a) Arectangular open channel has a base of length 2b, and the water is flowing with a depth of b.
i. Sketch this channel
(2 Marks)
i What is the hydraulic radius of this channel? “ (@Marks)
'b) “Two channels have the same cross-sectional area, but different geometry, as shown in Fig
Question 1 b).
i. Which channel has the largest wetted perimeter? (2 Marks)
ji, Which channet has more contact between water and channel wall? (2 Marks)
iii, Which channel will have more energy loss to friction? (2 Marks)
Fig. Question 1b)
How are head loss and slope related for non-uniform flow, as compared to uniform flow?
(4 Maris)
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a). Water flows at a rate of 12m #/8 ‘a rectangular channel 3m wide. Determine the Froude
voaer and the type of flow (subriica, critical, or supercritical) for depths of
Marks)
Ge. tomane (amr)
29) i 20m. (2 Marks)
jv. What the critical depth? (3 Marks)
©) Forthe discharge and channel of Question 1d),
iL What isthe alternate depth to the 30 cm depth? (3 Marks)
i. Whats the specific energy for these conditions? (3 Marks)
Question 2 (20 Marks)
a) AO.3m step is to be built in a rectangular channel carrying a discharge per unit width of 0.5
m/s
i. Calculate the effect of this change on the water level in both subcritical and super