Explore topic-wise MCQs in Railway Engineering.

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1.

Which of the following is not a formula used to calculate the length of a transition curve?

A. L = 0.008C<sub>a</sub>xV<sub>m</sub>
B. L = 0.008C<sub>d</sub>xV<sub>m</sub>
C. L = 0.72C<sub>a</sub>
D. L = 0.08C<sub>d</sub>xV<sub>m</sub>x S
Answer» E.
2.

Which of the following is not correct in case of an S-shaped transition curve?

A. Curvature assumes shape of quadratic parabola
B. Shift required is twice
C. Gradient is at centre and twice steeper
D. Desirable when shift is restricted
Answer» C. Gradient is at centre and twice steeper
3.

What is the correct formula of shift?

A. S = L<sup>2</sup> / 24R
B. S = L<sup>2</sup> / 2R
C. S = L<sup>2</sup> / 4R
D. S = L<sup>2</sup> / 24R<sup>2</sup>
Answer» B. S = L<sup>2</sup> / 2R
4.

Which of the following is wrong about Transition curves?

A. Degree of curvature is uniform throughout its length
B. Radius of curvature decreases from a specified value to zero
C. Gradual increase in superelevation from zero
D. Should ensure a gradual increase or decrease in centrifugal forces
Answer» C. Gradual increase in superelevation from zero
5.

On which portion of the track is a Transition curve provided?

A. Between straight line and circular curve
B. Before straight line
C. On one side of circular curve
D. In the middle of circular curve
Answer» B. Before straight line
6.

Calculate the super elevation for a 2 curve for equilibrium speed of 80kmph.

A. 146.3mm
B. 214mm
C. 100.8mm
D. 78.5mm
Answer» D. 78.5mm
7.

Which of the following is the correct revised formula for the calculation of speed at transitioned curves?

A. V = 0.27((C<sub>a</sub> + C<sub>d</sub>) x R)<sup>1/2</sup>
B. V = 0.347((C<sub>a</sub> + C<sub>d</sub>) x R)<sup>1/2</sup>
C. V = 0.27((C<sub>a</sub> + C<sub>d</sub>) x R)<sup>1/4</sup>
D. V = 0.27((C<sub>a</sub> + C<sub>d</sub>) x R)<sup>1/3</sup>
Answer» B. V = 0.347((C<sub>a</sub> + C<sub>d</sub>) x R)<sup>1/2</sup>
8.

Which formula was used earlier for the calculation of Safe speed on curves?

A. Martin s Formula
B. Henry s equation
C. Bolt s formula
D. Anderson s formula
Answer» B. Henry s equation