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Civil Engineering Mcqs

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
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Submitted By :Ali Uppal


The transition curve used in the horizontal alignment of highways as per IRC recommendations is_______________?

  • (A)  spiral
  • (B)  lemniscate
  • (C)  cubic parabola
  • (D)  any of the above
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The maximum design gradient for vertical profile of a road is______________?

  • (A)  ruling gradient
  • (B)  limiting gradient
  • (C)  exceptional gradient
  • (D)  minimum gradient
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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
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Submitted By :Ali Uppal


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
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Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Highway facilities are designed for_________________?

  • (A)  annual average hourly volume
  • (B)  annual average daily traffic
  • (C)  thirtieth highest hourly volume
  • (D)  peak hourly volume of the year
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Submitted By :Ali Uppal