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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 | |