Question 1

The tongue and groove type of longitudinal joint do not help to control the differential uplift between the two adjacent edges.

Accepted Answer

A) Right 
B) Wrong 
A) Right 
B) Wrong B

Question 2

According to Telford

Accepted Answer

A) the size of stone at the centre varied from 160 mm to 200 mm and gradually decreased to 75 mm to 125 mm towards the haunches 
B) the central 6 metre width of the road was covered with two layers of stones about 100 mm and 50 mm respectively 
C) the size of stone used was of 63 mm diameter 
D) all of the above 
A) the size of stone at the centre varied from 160 mm to 200 mm and gradually decreased to 75 mm to 125 mm towards the haunches 
B) the central 6 metre width of the road was covered with two layers of stones about 100 mm and 50 mm respectively 
C) the size of stone used was of 63 mm diameter 
D) all of the above D

Question 3

In detailed survey of a hill road, the interval for plotting the contours at sharp curves is generally

Accepted Answer

A) 1 m 
B) 2 m 
C) 4 m 
D) 6 m 
A) 1 m 
B) 2 m 
C) 4 m 
D) 6 m B

Question 4

The Indian Roads Congress (I.R.C.) was set up in

Accepted Answer

A) 1930 
B) 1934 
C) 1948 
D) 1956 
A) 1930 
B) 1934 
C) 1948 
D) 1956

Question 5

The camber recommended for water bound macadam roads in

Accepted Answer

A) 1 in 24 to 1 in 30 
B) 1 in 30 to 1 in 48 
C) 1 in 48 to 1 in 60 
D) 1 in 60 to 1 in 80 
A) 1 in 24 to 1 in 30 
B) 1 in 30 to 1 in 48 
C) 1 in 48 to 1 in 60 
D) 1 in 60 to 1 in 80

Question 6

The grand trunk (G.T.) road was constructed during

Accepted Answer

A) 1440 to 1445 A.D. 
B) 1540 to 1545 A.D. 
C) 200 to 2500 B.C. 
D) 2500 to 3000 B.C. 
A) 1440 to 1445 A.D. 
B) 1540 to 1545 A.D. 
C) 200 to 2500 B.C. 
D) 2500 to 3000 B.C.

Question 7

Formation width on straights for motorable road carrying a total load less than 100 tonnes per day, is

Accepted Answer

A) 3 to 4.5 m 
B) 4.5 to 5 m 
C) 5 to 7.25 m 
D) none of these 
A) 3 to 4.5 m 
B) 4.5 to 5 m 
C) 5 to 7.25 m 
D) none of these

Question 8

The main disadvantage of concrete roads is that

Accepted Answer

A) the initial cost is high 
B) it requires skilled personnel for construction 
C) it requires cautious handling of the material 
D) all of the above 
A) the initial cost is high 
B) it requires skilled personnel for construction 
C) it requires cautious handling of the material 
D) all of the above

Question 9

For design purposes, average daily traffic should be considered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The main advantage of providing super-elevation is

Accepted Answer

A) to decrease the intensity of stresses on the foundation 
B) to increase the stability of the fast moving vehicles, when they negotiate a horizontal curve 
C) to achieve higher speed of vehicles 
D) all of the above 
A) to decrease the intensity of stresses on the foundation 
B) to increase the stability of the fast moving vehicles, when they negotiate a horizontal curve 
C) to achieve higher speed of vehicles 
D) all of the above

Question 11

Weight of a vehicle affects

Accepted Answer

A) passing sight distance 
B) extra widening 
C) pavement thickness 
D) width of lanes 
A) passing sight distance 
B) extra widening 
C) pavement thickness 
D) width of lanes

Question 12

Rolling terrain is a terrain with cross-slope of

Accepted Answer

A) upto 10% 
B) 10 to 25% 
C) 25% to 60% 
D) greater than 60% 
A) upto 10% 
B) 10 to 25% 
C) 25% to 60% 
D) greater than 60%

Question 13

The transverse joint may be a

Accepted Answer

A) expansion joint 
B) contraction joint 
C) warping joint 
D) all of these 
A) expansion joint 
B) contraction joint 
C) warping joint 
D) all of these

Question 14

The transverse contraction joints in unreinforced concrete pavements are provided at much closer intervals than the expansion joints.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The width of parking spaces is effected by the

Accepted Answer

A) width 
B) length 
A) width 
B) length

Question 16

In scanty rainfall areas, the camber provided will be

Accepted Answer

A) flatter 
B) steeper 
C) zero 
D) none of these 
A) flatter 
B) steeper 
C) zero 
D) none of these

Question 17

Traffic engineering deals with the

Accepted Answer

A) traffic operation 
B) design and application of control devices 
C) analysis of traffic characteristics 
D) all of these 
A) traffic operation 
B) design and application of control devices 
C) analysis of traffic characteristics 
D) all of these

Question 18

A track of width 1 to 1.2 m constructed along the selected alignment to facilitate access to the area for inspection and detailed survey is known as

Accepted Answer

A) inspection trace 
B) terrain 
C) trace out 
D) all of these 
A) inspection trace 
B) terrain 
C) trace out 
D) all of these

Question 19

The California bearing ratio (CBR) method of flexible pavement design gives an idean about

Accepted Answer

A) the quality of road making material 
B) the traffic intensities 
C) the characteristics of soil 
D) all of these 
A) the quality of road making material 
B) the traffic intensities 
C) the characteristics of soil 
D) all of these

Question 20

Which of the following statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) The sub-grade strength has only little influence upon the structural capacity of the rigid pavement. 
B) The major factor in the design of rigid pavements is the flexural strength of concrete. 
C) The temperature variations due to changes in atmospheric conditions do not produce stresses in flexible pavements. 
D) all of the above 
A) The sub-grade strength has only little influence upon the structural capacity of the rigid pavement. 
B) The major factor in the design of rigid pavements is the flexural strength of concrete. 
C) The temperature variations due to changes in atmospheric conditions do not produce stresses in flexible pavements. 
D) all of the above

The tongue and groove type of longitudinal joint do not help to control the differential uplift between the two adjacent edges.

According to Telford

In detailed survey of a hill road, the interval for plotting the contours at sharp curves is generally

The Indian Roads Congress (I.R.C.) was set up in

The camber recommended for water bound macadam roads in

The grand trunk (G.T.) road was constructed during

Formation width on straights for motorable road carrying a total load less than 100 tonnes per day, is

The main disadvantage of concrete roads is that

For design purposes, average daily traffic should be considered.

The main advantage of providing super-elevation is

Weight of a vehicle affects

Rolling terrain is a terrain with cross-slope of

The transverse joint may be a

The transverse contraction joints in unreinforced concrete pavements are provided at much closer intervals than the expansion joints.

The width of parking spaces is effected by the

In scanty rainfall areas, the camber provided will be

Traffic engineering deals with the

A track of width 1 to 1.2 m constructed along the selected alignment to facilitate access to the area for inspection and detailed survey is known as

The California bearing ratio (CBR) method of flexible pavement design gives an idean about

Which of the following statement is correct?

Road Construction and Design: Part A

Road Construction and Design: Part B

Road Infrastructure and Design

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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Exam 4: Road Design and Engineering

The tongue and groove type of longitudinal joint do not help to control the differential uplift between the two adjacent edges.

According to Telford

In detailed survey of a hill road, the interval for plotting the contours at sharp curves is generally

The Indian Roads Congress (I.R.C.) was set up in

The camber recommended for water bound macadam roads in

The grand trunk (G.T.) road was constructed during

Formation width on straights for motorable road carrying a total load less than 100 tonnes per day, is

The main disadvantage of concrete roads is that

For design purposes, average daily traffic should be considered.

The main advantage of providing super-elevation is

Weight of a vehicle affects

Rolling terrain is a terrain with cross-slope of

The transverse joint may be a

The transverse contraction joints in unreinforced concrete pavements are provided at much closer intervals than the expansion joints.

The width of parking spaces is effected by the

In scanty rainfall areas, the camber provided will be

Traffic engineering deals with the

A track of width 1 to 1.2 m constructed along the selected alignment to facilitate access to the area for inspection and detailed survey is known as

The California bearing ratio (CBR) method of flexible pavement design gives an idean about

Which of the following statement is correct?

Road Construction and Design: Part A

Road Construction and Design: Part B

Road Infrastructure and Design

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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