Q. If x% is the gradient of an alignment and y% is the gradient after proper superelevation along a curved portion of a highway, the differential grade along the curve, is

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Q. In an ideal transition curve, the radius of curvature

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Q. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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Q. The advantage of providing superelevation on roads, is

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Q. The shape of a vertical curve, is

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Q. To prevent movement of moisture from subgrade to road pavement at the same level as that of water-table, thickness of a cut off layer of coarse sand, is

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Q. For Indian conditions, the water bound macadam roads, are suitable if daily traffic does not exceed

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Q. Road width 8.8 m of two lane National highways or State highways in mountainous terrain

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Q. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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Q. Transverse joints are provided at distances varying from

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Q. If N is the algebraic difference of grades, S is the minimum sight distance in metres, the length (L) of a summit curve is

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Q. If N is the net difference of grades, S is the minimum overtaken sight distance in metres, the length (L) of a summit curve, is

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Q. On concrete roads, the camber generally provided, is

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Q. While calculating the sight distances, the driver's eye above road surface, is assumed

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Q. If the number of lanes on the carriageway of a road is more than two, the total width of lane ways is equal to 3.0 m

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Q. Minimum thickness of a layer of fine sand required to cut off capillary rise of water completely, should be

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Q. Any gradient on a road is said to be an exceptional gradient, if it is

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Q. For the administration of road transport, a Motor Vehicle Act was enacted in

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Q. The absolute minimum sight distance required for stopping a vehicle moving with a speed of 80 km ph, is

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Q. Along high ways confirmatory route markers are generally fixed

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