HIGHWAY ENGINEERING QUIZ

Highway facilities are designed for

annual average daily traffic

annual average hourly volume

peak hourly volume of the year

thirtieth highest hourly volume

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Which of the following tests measures the toughness of road aggregates ?

shape test

crushing strength test

impact test

abrasion test

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The function of an expansion joint in rigid pavements is to

Resist stresses due to expansion

Allow free expansion

Relieve warping stresses

Relieve shrinkage stresses

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For highway geometric design purposes the speed used is

98 “”percentile

50 “”percentile

15th percentile

85th percentile

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As per IRC recommendations, the maximum limit of super elevation for mixed traffic in plain terrain is

1 in 10

1 in 12.5

1 in 15

equal to camber

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The stopping sight distance depends upon

total reaction time of driver

efficiency of brakes

speed of vehicle

All of these

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The method of design of flexible pavement as recommended by IRC is

CBR method

group index method

Benkelman beam method

Westergaard method

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Which of the following premix methods is used for base course ?

sheet asphalt

bituminous carpet

mastic asphalt

bituminous bound macadam

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The most economical lighting layout which is suitable for narrow roads is

None of these

Central lighting system

Single side lighting

Staggered system

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The absolute minimum radius of curve for safe operation for a speed of 110 kmph is

110 m

577 m

220 m

440 m

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