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Civil Engineering - Airport Engineering

Exercise : Airport Engineering - Section 1
16.
According to I.C.A.O. the recommended length of air ports is decided on
sea level elevation
standard sea level temperature (15°C)
effective gradient percentage
all the above.
Answer: Option
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17.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
The basic length of a runway is increased at a rate of 7% per 300 m of elevation of M.S.L.
The standard temperature at the site is obtained by reducing the standard sea level temperature of 15°C at the rate of 6.5°C per 1000 m rise in elevation
The aerodrome reference temperature is the monthly mean of the mean daily temperature for the hottest month of the year
All the above.
Answer: Option
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18.
The meterological condition which influences the size and location of an air port is
atmosphere pressure
air density
reduced level
wind direction
all the above.
Answer: Option
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19.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
The distance between the points of intersection of the extreme tangents to the transition curve is kept greater than 7500 m x sum of grade changes at the point of intersection
The rate of change of grade is limited to 0.3% per 30 m length of the curve
According to I.C.A.O. the maximum longitudinal gradient along a runway is limited to 1.5%
All the above.
Answer: Option
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20.
Conical surface of the approach area rises outwards
1 in 10
1 in 15
1 in 20
1 in 25
Answer: Option
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