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In an ideal transition curve, the radius of curvature
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A. is constant
B. at any point is directly proportional to its distance from the point of commencement
C. is inversely proportional to the radius of main curve
D. is directly proportional to the radius of main curve
Correct Answer
is inversely proportional to the radius of main curve
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1. On concrete roads, the camber generally provided, is
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A. 1 in 20 to 1 in 24
B. 1 in 30 to 1 in 48
C. 1 in 36 to 1 in 48
D. 1 in 48 to 1 in 60
E. 1 in 60 to 1 in 72
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Correct Answer: 1 in 60 to 1 in 72
2. If x% is the gradient of an alignment and y% is the gradient after proper superelevation along a curved portion of a highway, the differential grade along the curve, is
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A. (x + y)%
B. (x - y)%
C. (y - x)%
D. (x x y)%
E. (y + x)%
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Correct Answer: (y - x)%
3. To indicate proper control of consistency of a freshly mixed concrete for pavement construction, the slump should be between
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A. 3 to 5 cm
B. 4 to 6 cm
C. 5 to 7 cm
D. 7 to 10 cm
E. 10 to 12 cm
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Correct Answer: 7 to 10 cm
4. If
D
is the degree of a curve, the percentage reduction of gradient, is
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A. 0.01
D
B. 0.02
D
C. 0.03
D
D. 0.04
D
E. 0.005
D
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Correct Answer: 0.04
D
5. Minimum permissible speed on high speed roads, is decided on the basis of
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A. 15 percentile cumulative frequency
B. 20 percentile cumulative frequency
C. 30 percentile cumulative frequency
D. 40 percentile cumulative frequency.
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Correct Answer: 15 percentile cumulative frequency
6. The extra widening of pavements recommended by Indian Roads Congress for hill roads having radius 150 metres, is
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A. 1.5 m
B. 1.0 m
C. 0.5 m
D. 0.0 m
E. 2.0 m
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Correct Answer: 0.0 m
7. Transverse joints are provided at distances varying from
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A. 10 m to 15 m
B. 12 m to 18 m
C. 16 m to 24 m
D. 17 m to 27 m
E. 25 m to 35 m
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Correct Answer: 17 m to 27 m
8. The normal road width of National and State highways
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A. is kept 45 m
B. in plain and rolling terrain built-up area, is 30 m
C. in mountainous built-up area is 20 m
D. All the above.
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Correct Answer: All the above.
9. The advantage of providing superelevation on roads, is
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A. higher speed of vehicles
B. increased volume of traffic
C. reduced maintenance cost of the roads
D. draining off rain water quickly
E. all the above.
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Correct Answer: all the above.
10. Camber in pavements is provided by
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A. straight line method
B. parabola method
C. straight at the edges and parabolic at the crown
D. all the above.
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Correct Answer: all the above.
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