Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 107 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

101.

Consider the following statements regarding ICAO recommendation for correction to basic runway length of these statements1. The basic runway length should be increased at the rate of 7 percent per 300 m rise in elevation above the mean sea level.2. The basic runway length after having been corrected for elevation should be further increased at the rate of 1 percent for every 1°C rise in airport reference temperature above the standard atmospheric temperature at that elevation.3. The runway length after having been corrected for elevation and temperature should be further increased at the rate of 20% for every 1 percent of effective gradient.$

A. 1 and 2 are correct
B. 2 and 3 are correct
C. 1 and 3 are correct
D. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Answer» B. 2 and 3 are correct
102.

If the width of the approach area near the runway end is 150 m, the width of the approach area at a distance of 3 kilometers from runway end will be

A. 1500 m
B. 1200 m
C. 1000 m
D. 800 m
Answer» C. 1000 m
103.

An aircraft is flying in an atmosphere of 30°C with a speed of 1260 kmph. Its speed is known as#

A. Subsonic
B. Sonic
C. Super-sonic
D. Mach
Answer» C. Super-sonic
104.

As per ICAO recommendation, minimum width of safety area for instrumental runway should be

A. 78 m
B. 150 m
C. 300 m
D. 450 m
Answer» D. 450 m
105.

Which of the following factors are taken into account for estimating the runway length required for aircraft landing?1. Normal maximum temperature2. Airport elevation3. Maximum landing weight4. Effective runway gradientSelect the correct answer using the codes given below Codes:

A. 1,2,3 and 4
B. 1,3, and 4
C. 2 and 3
D. 1,2 and 4
Answer» E.
106.

The coordinates of the ends of a runway are (5000, 5000) and (8000, 7000). The co-ordinates of another runway are (4600, 5100) and (7000, 5300). The co-ordinates of the A.R.P. are

A. (6500, 6000)
B. (5800, 5200)
C. (61500, 5600)
D. (8000, 7000)
Answer» D. (8000, 7000)
107.

A gradient of + 0.08% is followed by a gradient of - 0.07%. If the permissible rate of change of grade is 0.003 per 30 meters, the length of the transition curve, is

A. 150 m
B. 140 m
C. 160 m
D. 175 m
Answer» B. 140 m