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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 | |