Supplementary/Special Paper ECE 2308: Transportation Planning & Development

DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS - 2013/2014

THIRD YEAR SUPPLEMENTARY/SPECIAL EXAMINATION FOR THE

DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
ECE 2308: TRANSPORTATION PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

DATE: 25TH MARCH 2014 TIME: 11.00AM-1.00PM

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

▪ This paper contains FOUR questions

▪ Attempt QUESTION ONE (1) and any other TWO questions
▪ QUESTION ONE (1) carries 30 Marks while the rest carry 20 Marks each
▪ Use a scientific non-programmable calculator
▪ Erasers, pens and pencils will be required
▪ ALL workings should be shown on the provided answer booklets
▪ Cell phones and any written materials are NOT allowed in the examination room

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 Supplementary/Special Paper ECE 2308: Transportation Planning & Development

QUESTION ONE (1)

a) Define the term “Access Control” and state the levels of access control as is exercised in
Kenya’s rural road. (10 Marks)

b) The road as it is today comprises of four key structural elements. State the elements and
elaborate on their functions. How did the ancient engineers ensure their functional
sufficiency? (10 Marks)

c) Discuss in detail the following methods as they are used to economically appraise
highway improvement and traffic management project proposals. Illustrate with
equations where applicable (10 Marks)
(i) Net Present Value
(ii) Internal Rate of Return
(iii) Benefit Cost Ratio
QUESTION TWO (2)
a) Detail the steps involved in bridge locations surveys (6 Marks)

b) Illustrating with a sketch, describe how a causeway was constructed during the
construction of pyramids in Egypt (10 Marks)
c) Explain how the radial pattern of urban road networks develops (4 Marks)

QUESTION THREE (3)

a) The road is the most popular mode in Kenya. How has it developed and what is its
current status in terms of conditions and network coverage? (10 marks)

b) Why is economic appraisal of a highway carried out? Elaborate the steps involved in a
highway economic appraisal. (10 Marks)

QUESTION FOUR (4)

a) Describe the stages involved in transportation survey based on land-use activity
(10 Marks)

b) Explain the term ‘highway improvement’. What items constitute initial costing of a
highway improvement project? (10 Marks)

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