HIGHWAY ENGINEERING QUIZ

Which of the following methods is preferred for collecting origin and destination data for a small area like a mass business center or a large intersection ?

license plate method

road side interview method

home interview method

return postcard method

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Penetration test on bitumen is used for determining its

Ductility

Grade

Temperature susceptibility

Viscosity

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The fundamental factor in the selection of pavement type is

type and intensity of traffic

availability of funds for the construction project

subgrade soil and drainage conditions

climatic condition

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In soils having same values of plasticity index, if liquid limit is increased, then

Compressibility and permeability decrease and dry strength increases

Compressibility and permeability increase and dry strength decreases

Compressibility, permeability and dry strength decrease

Compressibility, permeability and dry strength increase

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The binder normally used in flexible pavement construction is

cement

lime

bitumen

None of these

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If the stopping distance and average length of a vehicle are 18 m and 6 m respectively, then the theoretical maxi¬mum capacity of a traffic lane at a speed of 10 m/sec is

1500 vehicles per hour

2000 vehicles per hour

2500 vehicles per hour

3000 vehicles per hour

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Los Angeles testing machine is used to conduct

Abrasion test

Attrition test

Impact test

Crushing strength test

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“Dead Slow” is a

regulatory sign

warning sign

informatory sign

None of these

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Length of a vehicle affects

clearance to be provided under structures such as overbridges, under-bridges etc.

extra width of pavement and minimum turning radius

width of traffic lanes

width of shoulders and parking facilities

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The camber for hill roads in case of bituminous surfacing is adopted as

0.025

0.03

0.04

0.02

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