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If E is the modulus of elasticity of the concrete in kg/cm2, d is the slab thickness in cm, is the Poisson's ratio for the concrete, k is the sub-grade modulus kg/cm3, the radius r of relative stiffness in cm,
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- 1. Before providing super-elevation on roads, the portion of the carriageway between the crown and the outer edge is made
Options- A. to have a reduced fall
- B. horizontal
- C. to have slope of the camber on the other half of the carriageway
- D. none of these. Discuss
- 2. The distance travelled by revolving the wheel of a vehicle more than its circumferential movement, is known as
Options- A. slip
- B. skid
- C. neither (a) nor (b)
- D. both (a) and (b) Discuss
- 3. Maximum number of vehicles that can pass a given point on a lane during one hour without creating unreasonable delay, is known as
Options- A. traffic density of lane
- B. basic capacity of lane
- C. probable capacity of lane
- D. practical capacity of lane. Discuss
- 4. In case of a hair pin bend of a highway,
Options- A. minimum radius of inner curve is 14 m
- B. minimum radius of transition is 15 m
- C. circular compound curve may be provided
- D. minimum road way width at apex for single lane highway, is 9 m
- E. All the above. Discuss
- 5. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. If water cement ratio is
Options- A. increased, strength of concrete increases
- B. decreased, strength of concrete increases
- C. increased, strength of concrete is not affected
- D. none of these. Discuss
- 6. For calculating the tractive force along an upgrade of an asphalt road, the most probable value of the co-efficient of traction resistance ? is assumed
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- 7. The width of pavement in addition to a gravelled berm 1 m on either side for a two directional traffic recommended by Nagpur Conference of Chief Engineers, is
Options- A. 4.7 m
- B. 5.7 m
- C. 6.7 m
- D. 7.7 m
- E. 8.7 m Discuss
- 8. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
Options- A. The corss fall of the shoulder should be at least 0.5% steeper than camber
- B. On superelevated sections, the shoulders should be provided a cross fall equal to camber
- C. Earthern roads in general are provided steepest crossfall
- D. All the above. Discuss
- 9. While calculating the overtaking sight distance, the height of the object above road surface, is assumed
Options- A. Zero
- B. 50 cm
- C. 75 cm
- D. 100 cm
- E. 120 cm Discuss
- 10. On the recommendations of Nagpur Conference, the minimum width of a village road may be
Options- A. 2.45 m
- B. 2.75 m
- C. 3.66 m
- D. 4.90 m
- E. 5.00 m Discuss
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Correct Answer: to have slope of the camber on the other half of the carriageway
Correct Answer: skid
Correct Answer: practical capacity of lane.
Correct Answer: All the above.
Correct Answer: increased, strength of concrete is not affected
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Correct Answer: 6.7 m
Correct Answer: All the above.
Correct Answer: 120 cm
Correct Answer: 2.45 m
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