Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

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1.

If the radii of the curves in a reverse curve are equal, calculate the distance between the tangent points T1 and T2. Assume R = 98.54m with deflection angle 54 31 .

A. 108.52m
B. 180.52m
C. 180.25m
D. 108.25m
Answer» C. 180.25m
2.

Calculate the chainage of P.R.C, if the chainage of Tangent is 567.54m and the curve length is about 65m.

A. 623.54m
B. 632.45m
C. 362.54m
D. 632.54m
Answer» E.
3.

Find the value of tangent distance, possessing radius of curvature as 24.89m, common tangent 65m length and having deflection angles as 24 56 and 76 32 .

A. 64.5m
B. 46.5m
C. 64.98m
D. 62.5m
Answer» B. 46.5m
4.

Determine the common tangent of a reverse curve if the radius of curvature and deflection angles is given as, 43.57m, 32 43 and 65 76 .

A. 217.087m
B. 127.087m
C. 127.807m
D. 127.708m
Answer» C. 127.807m
5.

Calculate the short tangent length, if the radius of curvature is given as 56.21m and the deflection angle as 32 54 .

A. 61.6m
B. 116.6m
C. 16.6m
D. 6.6m
Answer» D. 6.6m
6.

The formula of length of tangent is given as___________

A. t = L tan( /2)
B. t = r tan( /2)
C. t = r + tan( /2)
D. t = r * tan( /2)
Answer» E.
7.

In case of parallel straights, the length of the curve is given as__________

A. L = (2(R1+R2)V)<sup>1/2</sup>
B. L = 2L(R1+R2) / V
C. L = 2V(R1-R2) / R
D. L = 2V(R1*R2) / R
Answer» B. L = 2L(R1+R2) / V
8.

Which of the following indicates the correct set of the cases employed in reverse curves?

A. Perpendicular, non-parallel
B. Parallel, perpendicular
C. Non-parallel, parallel
D. Perpendicular, curved
Answer» D. Perpendicular, curved
9.

A Reverse curve can be set by which of the following methods?

A. Method of bisection of arcs
B. Method of deflection angles
C. Method of deflection distances
D. Method of tangential angles
Answer» E.
10.

Chainage at the point of reverse curve can be given as__________

A. Chainage at P.R.C = Chainage at P.C + length of first arc
B. Chainage at P.R.C = Chainage at P.I + length of first arc
C. Chainage at P.R.C = Chainage at P.C + length of second arc
D. Chainage at P.R.C = Chainage at P.C length of first arc
Answer» B. Chainage at P.R.C = Chainage at P.I + length of first arc
11.

Which of the following case is assumed in a reverse curve?

A. = <sub>1</sub> * <sub>2</sub>
B. = <sub>2</sub> <sub>1</sub>
C. = <sub>1</sub> <sub>2</sub>
D. = <sub>1</sub> + <sub>2</sub>
Answer» D. = <sub>1</sub> + <sub>2</sub>
12.

Which of the following cases is generally adopted in the reverse curve?

A. T1 = T2
B. R1 = R2
C. t1 = t2
D. Chainages are equal
Answer» C. t1 = t2
13.

Which of the following curves is not used in case highways?

A. Simple curve
B. Compound curve
C. Transition curve
D. Reverse curve
Answer» E.
14.

Which of the following provides the best case for setting the reverse curve?

A. When straights are perpendicular
B. When straights form arc
C. When straights are parallel
D. When straights form curves
Answer» D. When straights form curves
15.

Reverse curve is a combination of two simple curves.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False