HIGHWAY ENGINEERING QUIZ

The recommended grade of tar for grouting purpose is

RT-3

RT-2

RT-5

RT-1

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The absolute minimum radius of curve for safe operation for a speed of 110 kmph is

440 m

577 m

110 m

220 m

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The attainment of super elevation by rotation of pavement about the inner edge of the pavement

avoids the drainage problem in flat terrain

results in balancing the earthwork

is preferable in steep terrain

does not change the vertical alignment of road

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The terrain may be classified as rolling terrain if the cross slope of land is

between 10% and 25%

between 25% and 60%

more than 60%

upto 10%

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The maximum thickness of expansion joint in rigid pavements is

10 mm

100 mm

50 mm

25 mm

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Rigidity factor for a tyre pressure greater than 7 kg/cm² is

equal to 1

less than 1

greater than 1

zero

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The value of ruling gradient in plains as per IRC recommendation is

1 in 20

1 m 15

1 in 12

1 in 30

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Penetration test on bitumen is used for determining its

Ductility

Viscosity

Grade

Temperature susceptibility

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The direct interchange ramp involves

diverging to the right side and merging from right

diverging to the left side and merging from left

diverging to the left side and merging from right

diverging to the right side and merging from left

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Stopping sight distance is always

equal to overtaking sight distance

less than overtaking sight distance

None of these

more than overtaking sight distance

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