Realtime Highway Engineering Multiple choice Questions and Answers pdf

21.    As per IRC recommendations, the maximum limit of super elevation for mixed traffic in plain terrain is
a)    1 in 15
b)    1 in 12.5
c)    1 in 10
d)    equal to camber
Ans: a

22. For the design of super elevation for mixed traffic conditions, the speed is reduced by
a)    15%
b)    20%
c)    25%
d)    75%
Ans: c

23. On a horizontal curve if the pavement is kept horizontal across the alignment, then the pressure on the outer wheels will be
a)    more  than  the  pressure  on  inner wheels
b)    less than the pressure on inner wheels
c)    equal to the pressure on inner wheels
d)    zero
Ans: a

25.    For a constant value of coefficient of lateral friction, the value of required super-elevation increases with
a)    increase in both speed and radius of curve
b)    decrease in both speed and radius of curve
c)    increase in speed and with decrease in radius of curve
d)    decrease in speed and with increase in radius of curve
Ans: d

26.    To calculate the minimum value of ruling radius of horizontal curves in plains, the design speed is given by
a)    8 kmph
b)    12kmph
c)    16kmph
d)    20 kmph
Ans: c

27.    The absolute minimum radius of curve for safe operation for a speed of 110 kmph is
a)    110 m
b)    220 m
c)    440 m
d)    577 m
Ans: c

28.    The attainment of super elevation by rotation of pavement about the inner edge of the pavement
a)    is preferable in steep terrain
b)    results in balancing the earthwork
c)    avoids the drainage problem in flat terrain
d)    does not change the vertical alignment of road
Ans: c

29.    Select the correct statement.
a)    Psychological extra widening depends on the number of traffic lanes.
b)    Mechanical extra widening depends on the speed of vehicle.
c)    Psychological extra widening depends on the length of wheel base.
d)    Psychological extra widening depends on the speed of vehicle.
Ans: d

30.    In case of hill roads, the extra widening is generally provided
a)    equally on inner and outer sides of the curve
b)    fully on the inner side of the curve
c)    fully on the outer side of the curve
d)    one-fourth on inner side and three-fourth on outer side of the curve
Ans: b

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