HIGHWAY ENGINEERING QUIZ

If the design speed is V kmph and deviation angle is N radians, then the total length of a valley curve in meters is given by the expression

3.8 NV”2

3.8 (NV3)”2

0.38 N V3/2

0.38 (NV3)”2

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The number of repetitions, which the pavement thickness designed for a given wheel load should be able to support during the life of pavement is

1000000

100000

1000

10000

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The ductility value of bitumen for suitability in road construction should not be less than

30 cm

50cm

20 cm

10 cm

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Number of cotters used in CST-9 sleepers is

5

4

3

2

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Compared to a level surface, on a descending gradient the stopping sight distance is

dependent on the speed

same

more

less

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For water bound macadam roads in localities of heavy rainfall, the recommended value of camber is

1 in 60

1 in 36

1 in 30

1 in 48

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Select the correct statement.

All of these

Minimum and maximum values of group index can be 0 and 20 respectively

More the value of CBR, greater thickness of pavement will be required

More the value of group index, less thickness of pavement will be required

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The minimum design speed for hairpin bends in hill roads is taken as

20 kmph

30 kmph

50 kmph

40 kmph

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The recommended grade of tar for grouting purpose is

RT-2

RT-5

RT-3

RT-1

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Which of the following is indicated by a warning sign ?

end of speed limit

overtaking prohibited

no parking

level crossing

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