HIGHWAY ENGINEERING QUIZ

If ruling gradient is I in 20 and there is also a horizontal curve of radius 76 m, then the compensated grade should be

6%

3 %

4%

5 %

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The maximum design gradient for vertical profile of a road is

exceptional gradient

minimum gradient

limiting gradient

ruling gradient

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For design, that length of transition curve should be taken which is

smaller of (A) and (B)

based on allowable rate of change of centrifugal acceleration

higher of (A) and (B)

based on rate of change of super elevation

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The maximum width of a vehicle as recommended by IRC is

2.44 m

1.85 m

4.72 m

3.81 m

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Which of the following is indicated by a warning sign ?

level crossing

no parking

overtaking prohibited

end of speed limit

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For water bound macadam roads in localities of heavy rainfall, the recommended value of camber is

1 in 30

1 in 48

1 in 36

1 in 60

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The maximum thickness of expansion joint in rigid pavements is

100 mm

50 mm

25 mm

10 mm

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The diagram which shows the approximate path of vehicles and pedestrians involved in accidents is known as

spot maps

collision diagram

condition diagram

pie charts

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When a number of roads are meeting at a point and only one of the roads is important, then the suitable shape of rotary is

elliptical

tangent

turbine

circular

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The rail is designated by its

length

weight

cross-section

weight per unit length

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