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551.

The weight of vehicles affects

A. pavement thickness
B. ruling gradient
C. limiting gradient
D. design of bridges
E. all the above.
Answer» F.
552.

Increase in traffic volume, due to increase in transport vehicles, is known as

A. development traffic
B. normal traffic growth
C. generated traffic growth
D. current traffic
E. none of these.
Answer» C. generated traffic growth
553.

Volume of traffic which would immediately use a new road or an improved one when opened to traffic, is known

A. development traffic
B. current traffic
C. general traffic
D. normal traffic growth.
Answer» E.
554.

The formula for calculating the depth of concrete pavements suggested by Goldbeck, is

A. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/highway-engineering/38-16-184-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/highway-engineering/38-16-184-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/highway-engineering/38-16-184-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/highway-engineering/38-16-184-4.png">
Answer» C. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/highway-engineering/38-16-184-3.png">
555.

The usual width of parapet walls along Highways in hilly region, is

A. 50 cm
B. 60 cm
C. 70 cm
D. 80 cm
E. 100 cm
Answer» C. 70 cm
556.

The road foundation for modern highways construction, was developed by

A. Tresguet
B. Telford
C. Macadam
D. Tresguet and Telford simultaneously
E. Telford and Macadam simultaneously.
Answer» F.
557.

If N is deviation angle the length L of a parabolic vetical curve for overtaking sight distance S, is

A. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/highway-engineering/48-16-321-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/highway-engineering/48-16-321-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/highway-engineering/48-16-321-3u.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/highway-engineering/48-16-321-4.png">
E. Both (A) and (C)
Answer» F.
558.

Border Roads Organisation for hilly regions, was formed in

A. 1947
B. 1954
C. 1958
D. 1960
E. 1962
Answer» E. 1962
559.

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. The super-elevation on roads is

A. directly proportional to width of pavement
B. directly proportional to velocity of vehicles
C. inversely proportional to acceleration due to gravity
D. inversely proportional to the radius of curvature.
Answer» C. inversely proportional to acceleration due to gravity
560.

If the ruling gradient on any highway is 3%, the gradient provided on the curve of 300 metre radius, is

A. 2.00%
B. 2.25%
C. 2.50%
D. 2.75%
E. 3.00%
Answer» E. 3.00%
561.

As per recommendations of I.R.C., traffic volume study is carried out for rural roads for 7 days continuously during

A. harvesing
B. lean season
C. harvesting and lean season
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
562.

The minimum ratio of the radii of two circular curves of a compound curve, is kept

A. 1.25
B. 1.5
C. 1.75
D. 2.0
Answer» C. 1.75
563.

Traffic engineering only includes

A. planning of regulatory measures
B. design and application of control devices
C. analysis of traffic characteristics
D. traffic opeation
E. all the above.
Answer» F.
564.

For the movement of vehicles at an intersection of two roads, without any interference, the type of grade separator generally preferred to, is

A. delta
B. trumpet
C. diamond interchange
D. clover leaf.
Answer» E.
565.

The weaving length of a roadway is the distance

A. between the channelising islands
B. equal to half circumference
C. equal to total width of adjoining radial roads
D. equal to diameter of rotary.
Answer» B. equal to half circumference
566.

Road makers along roads from the edge of a kerb should not be less than

A. 40 cm
B. 45 cm
C. 50 cm
D. 55 cm
E. 60 cm
Answer» F.
567.

The period of long term plan for the development of roads in India, known as Bombay Plan (Aug. 1958), is

A. 5 years
B. 10 years
C. 15 years
D. 20 years
E. 25 years
Answer» E. 25 years
568.

In water bound macadam roads, binding material, is

A. sand
B. stone dust
C. cement
D. brick dust.
Answer» C. cement
569.

Traffic surveys are carried out

A. to know the type of traffic
B. to determine the facilities to traffic regulations
C. to design proper drainage system
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
570.

If C is basic capacity per lane, V is velocity in km/hour, S is stopping distance pluslength of the vehicles in metres, the formula is applicable to

A. district roads
B. two lane roads
C. two lane roads in one direction
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
571.

Width of vehicles affects the width of

A. lanes
B. shoulders
C. parking spaces
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
572.

First operation during the detailed survey of a hill road, is

A. hydrological and soil surveys
B. adjustment of alignment along with curves
C. derivation of longitudinal and cross-sections
D. fixation of Bench Marks
E. staking the ground.
Answer» E. staking the ground.
573.

Design of flexible pavements is based on

A. mathematical analysis
B. empirical formulae
C. a compromise of pure theory and pure empirical formula
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
574.

According to IS : 800 - 71, the minimum thickness of a vertically stiffened web plate, shall not be less than

A. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/106-14-168-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/106-14-168-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/106-14-168-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/106-14-168-4.png">
E. none of these.
Answer» E. none of these.
575.

On the recommendations of Indian Road Congress, the ruling gradient in plains, is

A. 1 in 15
B. 1 in 20
C. 1 in 30
D. 1 in 45
E. 1 in 100
Answer» D. 1 in 45
576.

According to Highway Research Board of U.S.A. practical land width, is

A. 2.7 m
B. 3.0 m
C. 3.3 m
D. 3.6 m
E. 4.5 m
Answer» E. 4.5 m
577.

The type of transition curves generally provided on hill roads, is

A. circular
B. cubic parabola
C. Lemniscate
D. spiral.
Answer» E.
578.

Maximum super-elevation on hill roads should not exceed

A. 5%
B. 7%
C. 8%
D. 10%
E. 15%
Answer» E. 15%
579.

A beam is defined as a structural member subjected to

A. axial loading
B. transverse loading
C. axial and transverse loading
D. none of these.
Answer» C. axial and transverse loading
580.

A fillet weld may be termed as

A. mitre weld
B. concave weld
C. convex weld
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
581.

If the moment of inertia of a section about its axis is I and its effective sectional area is A, its radius of gyration r about the axis, is

A. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/96-14-54-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/96-14-54-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/96-14-54-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/96-14-54-4.png">
E. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/96-14-54-5.png">
Answer» C. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/96-14-54-3.png">
582.

The critical load for a column of length I hinged at both ends and having flexural rigidity El, is given by

A. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/95-14-49-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/95-14-49-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/95-14-49-3.png">
D. none of these
Answer» B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/95-14-49-2.png">
583.

The rolled steel I-sections are most commonly used as beams because these provide

A. large moment of inertia with less cross-sectional area
B. large moment of resistance as compared to other section
C. greater lateral stability
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
584.

Slenderness ratio of a compression member is

A. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/96-14-55-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/96-14-55-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/96-14-55-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/96-14-55-4.png">
E. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/96-14-55-5.png">
Answer» D. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/96-14-55-4.png">
585.

The thickness t of a single flat lacing should not be less than

A. 1/30 th length between inner end rivets
B. 1/40 th length between inner end rivets
C. 1/50 th length between inner end rivets
D. 1/60 th length between inner end rivets
E. none of these.
Answer» C. 1/50 th length between inner end rivets
586.

A structural member subjected to compressive stress in a direction parallel to its longitudinal axis, is generally known as

A. column
B. stanchion
C. post
D. strut
E. all the above.
Answer» F.
587.

The specific retention is least in case of

A. Clay
B. Sand
C. Silt
D. Coarse gravel.
Answer» E.
588.

B.O.D. of treated water should be

A. 10 ppm
B. 25 ppm
C. 20 ppm
D. 30 ppm
E. Nil.
Answer» F.
589.

For a column of height L fixed in position and direction both at its top and bottom, its effective length, is

A. <i>L</i>
B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/steel-structure-design/108-14-204-2.png">
C. <i>L</i>
D. (1/2)*L
E. <i>2L</i>
Answer» D. (1/2)*L
590.

Secant formula for direct stress in compression, is applicable only for slenderness ratio upto

A. 120
B. 130
C. 140
D. 150
E. 160
Answer» D. 150
591.

Unit Hydrograph theory was enunciated by

A. Merril Bernard
B. W.W. Horner
C. Le-Roy K. Shermen
D. Robert E. Horten.
Answer» D. Robert E. Horten.
592.

The theory of infiltration capacity was given by

A. Merrill Bernard
B. W.W. Horner
C. Le-Roy K. Shermen
D. Robert E. Horten.
Answer» E.
593.

Water contains

A. one hydrogen atom and one oxygen atom
B. two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom
C. one hydrogen atom and two oxygen atoms
D. three hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms
E. two hydrogen atoms and three oxygen atoms.
Answer» C. one hydrogen atom and two oxygen atoms
594.

The minimum value of camber provided for thin bituminous surface hill roads, is

A. 2.2%
B. 2.5%
C. 3.0%
D. 3.5%
Answer» C. 3.0%
595.

Thickness of a pavement may be reduced considerably by

A. compaction of soil
B. stabilisation of soil
C. drainage of soil
D. combination of all the above.
Answer» E.
596.

The total length of a valley formed by two gradients - 3% and + 2% curve between the two tangent points to provide a rate of change of centrifugal acceleration 0.6 m/sec2, for a design speed 100 km ph, is

A. 16.0 m
B. 42.3 m
C. 84.6 m
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
597.

Design of horizontal and vertical alignments, super-elevation, sight distance and grades, is worst affected by

A. width of the vehicle
B. length of the vehicle
C. height of the vehicle
D. speed of the vehicle
Answer» E.
598.

If the pitch is 6 cm and rivet value is 4 tonnes, the number of rivets required for a riveted connection carrying an eccentric load of 15 tonnes at a distance of 30 cm from the centre line, is

A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
E. 15
Answer» C. 10
599.

The method of design of steel framework for greatest rigidity and economy in weight, is known as

A. simply design
B. semi-rigid design
C. fully rigid design
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
600.

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (B.O.D.) of safe drinking water must be

A. nil
B. 5
C. 10
D. 15
E. 20
Answer» B. 5