Explore topic-wise MCQs in Highway Engineering.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Highway Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The expansion joints do not consist of __________

A. Dowel bars
B. Joint filler
C. Joint sealer
D. Tack coat
Answer» E.
2.

The positive tolerance level of sub grade in surface for concrete pavement is __________

A. 20 mm
B. 25 mm
C. 30 mm
D. 35 mm
Answer» B. 25 mm
3.

The standard normal varaite in India is taken as __________

A. 1
B. 1.65
C. 1.7
D. 1.9
Answer» C. 1.7
4.

The excessive flexural stress can lead to __________

A. Cracks
B. Bending
C. Torsion
D. Settlement
Answer» B. Bending
5.

The steel reinforcement is placed at __________

A. 1/2 of depth
B. 1/3 of depth
C. 1/4 of depth
D. 1/6 of depth
Answer» B. 1/3 of depth
6.

The critical stresses affecting the reinforced pavement is __________

A. Heavy loading
B. Poor soil
C. Poor drainage
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
7.

What is the maintenance cost of rigid pavement when compared to the flexible pavement?

A. More
B. Less
C. Equal
D. Depends on grade of concrete
Answer» C. Equal
8.

The pavement is checked for __________

A. Tension
B. Shear
C. Flexure
D. Compression
Answer» D. Compression
9.

What is the most commonly used type of concrete pavement?

A. Unreinforced
B. RCC
C. Fibre reinforced
D. Continous
Answer» B. RCC