Airport Engineering MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Airport Engineering, a fundamental topic in the field of Civil Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Airport Engineering MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Airport Engineering mcq questions that explore various aspects of Airport Engineering problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Airport Engineering principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Civil Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Airport Engineering MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Civil Engineering topic.

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Q21.
According to I.C.A.O. the recommended length of air ports is decided on

a.

sea level elevation

b.

standard sea level temperature (15°C)

c.

effective gradient percentage

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q22.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

The basic length of a runway is increased at a rate of 7% per 300 m of elevation of M.S.L.

b.

The standard temperature at the site is obtained by reducing the standard sea level temperature of 15°C at the rate of 6.5°C per 1000 m rise in elevation

c.

The aerodrome reference temperature is the monthly mean of the mean daily temperature for the hottest month of the year

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q23.
The meterological condition which influences the size and location of an air port is

a.

atmosphere pressure

b.

air density

c.

reduced level

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q24.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

The distance between the points of intersection of the extreme tangents to the transition curve is kept greater than 7500 m x sum of grade changes at the point of intersection

b.

The rate of change of grade is limited to 0.3% per 30 m length of the curve

c.

According to I.C.A.O. the maximum longitudinal gradient along a runway is limited to 1.5%

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q25.
Conical surface of the approach area rises outwards

a.

1 in 10

b.

1 in 15

c.

1 in 20

d.

1 in 25

Discuss
Answer: (c).1 in 20
Q26.
The lift off distance is the distance along the centre of the runway between the starting point and

a.

end of the runway

b.

end of stopway

c.

point where air craft becomes air borne

d.

point where air craft attains a height of 10.7 m

Discuss
Answer: (a).end of the runway
Q27.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

Approximate geometric centre of the landing area, is called air port reference point

b.

The boundaries of horizontal surface and conical surface are marked with reference to air port reference point

c.

The location of the air port on a map is the position of air port reference point

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q28.
The runway orientation is made so that landing and take off are

a.

against the wind direction

b.

along the wind direction

c.

perpendicular to wind direction

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).against the wind direction
Q29.
An aircraft is flying in an atmosphere of 30°C with a speed of 1260 km ph. Its speed is known as

a.

subsonic

b.

sonic

c.

super-sonic

d.

Mach.

Discuss
Answer: (b).sonic
Q30.
According to I.C.A.O. the slope of transitional surface at right angles to the centre line of runway, is kept

a.

1 in 4

b.

1 in 5

c.

1 in 6

d.

1 in 7

Discuss
Answer: (d).1 in 7
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