Explore topic-wise MCQs in Highway Engineering.

This section includes 11 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 minimum length of vertical curve recommended by IRC for a design speed of 100kmph is?

A. 30m
B. 40m
C. 50m
D. 60m
Answer» E.
2.

The equation for L<OSD for summit curve is given by ___________

A. NS/8H
B. NS<sup>2</sup>/8H
C. NS<sup>2</sup>/10H
D. NS<sup>2</sup>/12H
Answer» C. NS<sup>2</sup>/10H
3.

If the deviation angle of the curve is 1/200 and the design speed is 80kmph then calculate the total length of the valley curve for comfort condition.

A. 18.22
B. 18.52
C. 19.22m
D. 19.52m
Answer» D. 19.52m
4.

If the length of the summit curve having SSD as 150m and deviation angle is 1 in 30 is ___________

A. 50m
B. 100m
C. 150m
D. 170m
Answer» B. 100m
5.

The value of a in the equation y=ax2 used in the summit curve is ___________

A. N/2L
B. N/3L
C. N/4L
D. N/5L
Answer» B. N/3L
6.

The length of the summit curve is based on ___________

A. Comfort
B. Sight distance
C. Convexity
D. Deviation angle
Answer» C. Convexity
7.

The angle which is measured at the change of direction of two gradients is called ___________

A. Standard angle
B. Subtended angle
C. Deviation angle
D. Setback angle
Answer» D. Setback angle
8.

The vertical alignment does not influence?

A. Sight distance
B. Vehicle operation cost
C. Accidents
D. Vehicle speed
Answer» D. Vehicle speed
9.

The maximum grade compensation for a curve of radius 75m is?

A. 1%
B. 1.4%
C. 1.5%
D. 1.6%
Answer» B. 1.4%
10.

The ruling gradient required for plain or rolling terrain is ___________

A. 1 in 15
B. 1 in 20
C. 1 in 30
D. 1 in 40
Answer» D. 1 in 40
11.

The vertical alignment of a highway includes?

A. Sight distance and traffic intersection
B. Widening of pavements
C. Design of valley curves and gradients
D. Highway lighting
Answer» D. Highway lighting