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  • 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.

  • Correct Answer
  • all the above. 


  • Highway Engineering problems


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    • 1. 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
    • 2. The standard equation of a cubical spiral transition curve provided on roads, is

    • Options
    • A.
    • B.
    • C.
    • D.
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 3. 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
    • 4. 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
    • 5. 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
    • 6. 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
    • 7. 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
    • 8. Setting out of Lemniscate transition curves, is done with

    • Options
    • A. perpendicular offsets
    • B. radial offsets
    • C. deflection angles
    • D. polar deflection angles.
    • Discuss
    • 9. Super-elevation on roads in snow bound areas, should generally not exceed

    • Options
    • A. 15%
    • B. 12%
    • C. 10%
    • D. 7%
    • E. 6%
    • Discuss
    • 10. If L is the length of the transition curves provided on either side of a circular curve of radius R, the maximum angle of deflection with tangent for the junctions of the transition curve and circular curve, is

    • Options
    • A. L/R
    • B. L/2R
    • C. L/3R
    • D. L/4R
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss


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