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- Question
To ensure that bullock carts may not overturn on curves, the maximum value of super-elevation, recommended by I.R.C., is
Options- A. 1 in 10
- B. 1 in 12
- C. 1 in 15
- D. 1 in 20
- E. 1 in 25
- Correct Answer
- 1 in 15
- 1. The best compromise between the increase of the length of a highway and reduction in its load carrying capacity, is the ruling gradient
Options- A. 1 in 10
- B. 1 in 15
- C. 1 in 20
- D. 1 in 25
- E. l in 30 Discuss
- 2. When load is applied on concrete pavement
Options- A. away from edges, the maximum bending moment is negative
- B. away from edges, the maximum bending moment cause compression
- C. on the edges, the maximum stress is parallel to the edge of the slab
- D. none of these. Discuss
- 3. The width of the right of way, is influenced by
Options- A. formation width
- B. shoulders or berms
- C. classification of road
- D. availability of funds
- E. all the above. Discuss
- 4. An ideal vertical curve is
Options- A. true spiral
- B. cubic spiral
- C. cubic parabala
- D. lamniscate
- E. none of these. Discuss
- 5. The maximum comfortable retardation applied to moving vehicles, is
Options- A. 3.42 m/sec2
- B. 4.42 m/sec2
- C. 5.56 m/sec2
- D. 7.80 m/sec2
- E. 10 m/sec2 Discuss
- 6. The camber on pavements, is provided by
Options- A. straight line method
- B. parabolic method
- C. straight line and parabolic at crown
- D. elliptical method
- E. circular method. Discuss
- 7. Roadway width for a National highways and State highways (two-lanes) is
Options- A. 12 m
- B. 9 m
- C. 9.5 m
- D. 15 m Discuss
- 8. In complex situations, total time required for a driver to form a judgement and to act, may be taken as
Options- A. 1.0 sec
- B. 1.5 sec
- C. 2.0 sec
- D. 2.5 sec
- E. 3.0 sec Discuss
- 9. Ruling gradient on hill roads 300 m above M.S.L. is kept
Options- A. 4%
- B. 5%
- C. 6%
- D. 7%
- E. 8% Discuss
- 10. The ratio of maximum deviation angle and maximum polar deflection angle of a Lemniscate curve, is
Options- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 4
- D. 5
- E. 6 Discuss
Highway Engineering problems
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Correct Answer: 1 in 20
Correct Answer: on the edges, the maximum stress is parallel to the edge of the slab
Correct Answer: all the above.
Correct Answer: none of these.
Correct Answer: 3.42 m/sec2
Correct Answer: straight line and parabolic at crown
Correct Answer: 12 m
Correct Answer: 3.0 sec
Correct Answer: 5%
Correct Answer: 3
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