Question 1

Floating gradients are provided at

Accepted Answer

A) summit 
B) valley 
A) summit 
B) valley A

Question 2

In Nagpur conference, the minimum width of village roads was recommended as

Accepted Answer

A) 2 m 
B) 2.25 m 
C) 2.45 m 
D) 3.2 m 
A) 2 m 
B) 2.25 m 
C) 2.45 m 
D) 3.2 m C

Question 3

Valley curves are required to be introduced at the situations where

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A) a negative grade meets a positive grade 
B) a negative grade meets another milder negative grade 
C) a negative grade meets a steeper positive grade 
D) all of the above 
A) a negative grade meets a positive grade 
B) a negative grade meets another milder negative grade 
C) a negative grade meets a steeper positive grade 
D) all of the above D

Question 4

A transition curve can not be a

Accepted Answer

A) true spiral 
B) cubic spiral 
C) compound curve 
D) cubic parabola 
A) true spiral 
B) cubic spiral 
C) compound curve 
D) cubic parabola

Question 5

In the initial stage of construction of hill roads, no curve should have a radius less than

Accepted Answer

A) 20 m 
B) 30 m 
C) 40 m 
D) 50 m 
A) 20 m 
B) 30 m 
C) 40 m 
D) 50 m

Question 6

The traffic manoeuvre means

Accepted Answer

A) diverging 
B) merging 
C) crossing 
D) all of these 
A) diverging 
B) merging 
C) crossing 
D) all of these

Question 7

The prevailing conditions referred to under the possible capacity of a traffic lane are ideal if

Accepted Answer

A) there are at least two lanes for the exclusive use to traffic moving in one direction 
B) all the vehicles move at the same uniform speed 
C) the widths of lanes, shoulders and clearances to vertical obstructions beyond the edge of the traffic lane are adequate 
D) all of the above 
A) there are at least two lanes for the exclusive use to traffic moving in one direction 
B) all the vehicles move at the same uniform speed 
C) the widths of lanes, shoulders and clearances to vertical obstructions beyond the edge of the traffic lane are adequate 
D) all of the above

Question 8

The size of a stone used on a road must be in due proportion to the space occupied by a wheel of ordinary dimensions on a smooth level surface. This point of contact will be found to be longitudinally about 25 mm and every piece of stone put into a road which exceeds 25 mm in any of its dimensions is mischievous. This statement is according to Macadam.

Accepted Answer

A) Correct 
B) Incorrect 
A) Correct 
B) Incorrect

Question 9

Which of the following statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) In rocky areas and dense jungles, the trace cut may be avoided and some suitable arrangement may be made so as to gain access for ascertaining details. 
B) Reconnaissance is best done by topographical surveys. 
C) The detailed survey should be conducted for a strip covering on either side of the chosen centre line a width of about 15 m in case of straight stretches and 30 m in case of sharp curves. 
D) all of the above 
A) In rocky areas and dense jungles, the trace cut may be avoided and some suitable arrangement may be made so as to gain access for ascertaining details. 
B) Reconnaissance is best done by topographical surveys. 
C) The detailed survey should be conducted for a strip covering on either side of the chosen centre line a width of about 15 m in case of straight stretches and 30 m in case of sharp curves. 
D) all of the above

Question 10

In CBR test, the value of CBR is calculated at

Accepted Answer

A) 2.5 mm penetration only 
B) 5 mm penetration only 
C) both 2.5 and 5 mm penetration 
D) none of these 
A) 2.5 mm penetration only 
B) 5 mm penetration only 
C) both 2.5 and 5 mm penetration 
D) none of these

Question 11

The function of a road base is to transmit load of the traffic from the

Accepted Answer

A) soling 
B) surfacing 
A) soling 
B) surfacing

Question 12

According to IRC specifications, the length of any tie bar in concrete pavements should atleast be equal to

Accepted Answer

A) one-half 
B) twice 
C) thrice 
A) one-half 
B) twice 
C) thrice

Question 13

Coment concrete pavements are classified as flexible pavements.

Accepted Answer

A) Agree 
B) Disagree 
A) Agree 
B) Disagree

Question 14

The difference of levels between two points A and B is 1 metre and their distance apart is 50 metres, the gradient is said to be

Accepted Answer

A) 1 in 50 or 2% 
B) 1 in 5 or 20% 
C) 1 in 20 or 5% 
D) none of these 
A) 1 in 50 or 2% 
B) 1 in 5 or 20% 
C) 1 in 20 or 5% 
D) none of these

Question 15

Which of the following method is recommended by I.R.C. for design of flexible pavement?

Accepted Answer

A) Group index method 
B) CBR method 
C) Westergaard method 
D) none of these 
A) Group index method 
B) CBR method 
C) Westergaard method 
D) none of these

Question 16

As per IRC recommendations, traffic volume study is carried out for rural roads for

Accepted Answer

A) 7 
B) 14 
C) 21 
D) 28 
A) 7 
B) 14 
C) 21 
D) 28

Question 17

The converence of chief engineers of all provinces was held at Nagpur in

Accepted Answer

A) 1943 
B) 1947 
C) 1958 
D) 1960 
A) 1943 
B) 1947 
C) 1958 
D) 1960

Question 18

The steepest gradient which is to be permitted on the road is called

Accepted Answer

A) maximum gradient 
B) limiting gradient 
C) both (a) and (b) 
D) none of these 
A) maximum gradient 
B) limiting gradient 
C) both (a) and (b) 
D) none of these

Question 19

End of speed limit' is a

Accepted Answer

A) regulatory sign 
B) warning sign 
C) informatory sign 
D) none of these 
A) regulatory sign 
B) warning sign 
C) informatory sign 
D) none of these

Question 20

The raising of outer edge of the road above the inner edge is known as

Accepted Answer

A) super-elevation 
B) cant 
C) banking 
D) all of these 
A) super-elevation 
B) cant 
C) banking 
D) all of these

Floating gradients are provided at

In Nagpur conference, the minimum width of village roads was recommended as

Valley curves are required to be introduced at the situations where

A transition curve can not be a

In the initial stage of construction of hill roads, no curve should have a radius less than

The traffic manoeuvre means

The prevailing conditions referred to under the possible capacity of a traffic lane are ideal if

Which of the following statement is correct?

In CBR test, the value of CBR is calculated at

The function of a road base is to transmit load of the traffic from the

According to IRC specifications, the length of any tie bar in concrete pavements should atleast be equal to

Coment concrete pavements are classified as flexible pavements.

The difference of levels between two points A and B is 1 metre and their distance apart is 50 metres, the gradient is said to be

Which of the following method is recommended by I.R.C. for design of flexible pavement?

As per IRC recommendations, traffic volume study is carried out for rural roads for

The converence of chief engineers of all provinces was held at Nagpur in

The steepest gradient which is to be permitted on the road is called

End of speed limit' is a

The raising of outer edge of the road above the inner edge is known as

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Exam 1: Road Construction and Design: Part A

Floating gradients are provided at

In Nagpur conference, the minimum width of village roads was recommended as

Valley curves are required to be introduced at the situations where

A transition curve can not be a

In the initial stage of construction of hill roads, no curve should have a radius less than

The traffic manoeuvre means

The prevailing conditions referred to under the possible capacity of a traffic lane are ideal if

Which of the following statement is correct?

In CBR test, the value of CBR is calculated at

The function of a road base is to transmit load of the traffic from the

According to IRC specifications, the length of any tie bar in concrete pavements should atleast be equal to

Coment concrete pavements are classified as flexible pavements.

The difference of levels between two points A and B is 1 metre and their distance apart is 50 metres, the gradient is said to be

Which of the following method is recommended by I.R.C. for design of flexible pavement?

As per IRC recommendations, traffic volume study is carried out for rural roads for

The converence of chief engineers of all provinces was held at Nagpur in

The steepest gradient which is to be permitted on the road is called

End of speed limit' is a

The raising of outer edge of the road above the inner edge is known as

Road Construction and Design: Part B

Road Infrastructure and Design

Road Design and Engineering

Road Design and Construction

Essential Terminology for Road Design and Traffic Control

Indian Road Congress, Central Road Organisation, and Road Construction

Design and Traffic Flow

Highway and Road Construction

Road Infrastructure and Design: Understanding Traffic Signals, Pavement

Highway Design and Traffic Safety

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