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- Question
The standard equation of a cubical spiral transition curve provided on roads, is
Options- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
- E. none of these.
- Correct Answer
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- 1. The convexity provided to the carriageway between the crown and edge of the pavement, is known as
Options- A. super-elevation
- B. camber
- C. height of the pavement
- D. None of these. Discuss
- 2. The radius of curvature provided along a transition curve, is
Options- A. minimum at the beginning
- B. same throughout its length
- C. equal to the radius of circular curve
- D. varying from infinity to the radius of circular curve. Discuss
- 3. During last phase of the reconnaissance, details of the grade line is recorded on 2 metre poles to indicate
Options- A. direction of the proposed alignment
- B. distance between the previous and forward pegs
- C. relative elevations of pegs
- D. all the above. Discuss
- 4. In cement concrete pavements, tensile stress is due to :
Options- A. bending or deflection under wheel loads
- B. difference in temperature of the top and bottom of pavement
- C. contraction of slab during falling temperature
- D. all the above. Discuss
- 5. The ability of a driver to stop the vehicle moving with the designed speed, depends upon:
Options- A. perception time
- B. brake reaction time
- C. efficiency of the brakes
- D. frictional resistance between road surface and vehicle
- E. all the above. Discuss
- 6. On earth roads, the camber should preferably be
Options- A. 1 in 20 to 1 in 24
- B. 1 in 30 to 1 in 48
- C. 1 in 15 to 1 in 20
- D. 1 in 10 to 1 in 15
- E. 1 in 10 to 1 in 12 Discuss
- 7. To prevent compressive stresses in a rigid concrete pavement, the joint prvoided, is
Options- A. expansion joint
- B. contraction joint
- C. hinged joint
- D. all the above. Discuss
- 8. Alignment of highways in hilly regions, is decided on
Options- A. long stretch of very hard cutting
- B. number of river crossings
- C. natural unstable areas
- D. saddles or passes
- E. all the above. Discuss
- 9. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
Options- A. Highways are always constructed in straight line
- B. Highways may be provided horizontal curves
- C. Highways may be provided vertical curves
- D. Highways may be provided both horizontal and vertical curves. Discuss
- 10. Setting out of Lemniscate transition curves, is done with
Options- A. perpendicular offsets
- B. radial offsets
- C. deflection angles
- D. polar deflection angles. Discuss
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Correct Answer: camber
Correct Answer: varying from infinity to the radius of circular curve.
Correct Answer: all the above.
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Correct Answer: 1 in 20 to 1 in 24
Correct Answer: all the above.
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Correct Answer: Highways are always constructed in straight line
Correct Answer: polar deflection angles.
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