Question 1

Which of the following is not a transition curve?

Accepted Answer

A) Compound curve 
B) cubic spiral 
C) Cubic parabola 
D) True spiral 
A) Compound curve 
B) cubic spiral 
C) Cubic parabola 
D) True spiral

Question 2

Which of the following statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) The sub-base course is composed of hard well burnt clinker natural gravel or any other suitable material excavated at or near the site. 
B) The base is composed of broken stone and granular material with tar. 
C) The wearing surface in the case of flexible pavement consists of a mixture of bituminous material and aggregate. 
D) all of the above 
A) The sub-base course is composed of hard well burnt clinker natural gravel or any other suitable material excavated at or near the site. 
B) The base is composed of broken stone and granular material with tar. 
C) The wearing surface in the case of flexible pavement consists of a mixture of bituminous material and aggregate. 
D) all of the above

Question 3

The stopping sight distance is the

Accepted Answer

A) summit 
B) difference 
C) product 
A) summit 
B) difference 
C) product

Question 4

The gradients of trace cuts for hill roads are kept

Accepted Answer

A) 10 to 20% easier than the ruling gradient 
B) 20 to 25% easier than the ruling gradient 
C) 10 to 20% steeper than the ruling gradient 
D) 20 to 25% steeper than the ruling gradient 
A) 10 to 20% easier than the ruling gradient 
B) 20 to 25% easier than the ruling gradient 
C) 10 to 20% steeper than the ruling gradient 
D) 20 to 25% steeper than the ruling gradient

Question 5

A wall constructed to retain the earth from slippage on the hill side of the roadway is called

Accepted Answer

A) breast wall 
B) retaining wall 
C) parapet wall 
D) none of these 
A) breast wall 
B) retaining wall 
C) parapet wall 
D) none of these

Which of the following is not a transition curve?

Which of the following statement is correct?

The stopping sight distance is the

The gradients of trace cuts for hill roads are kept

A wall constructed to retain the earth from slippage on the hill side of the roadway is called

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Exam 1: Road Construction and Design: Part A

Which of the following is not a transition curve?

Which of the following statement is correct?

The stopping sight distance is the

The gradients of trace cuts for hill roads are kept

A wall constructed to retain the earth from slippage on the hill side of the roadway is called

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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