Highway Engineering MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Highway 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 Highway 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 Highway Engineering mcq questions that explore various aspects of Highway Engineering problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Highway 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 Highway Engineering MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Civil Engineering topic.

Note: Each of the following question comes with multiple answer choices. Select the most appropriate option and test your understanding of Highway Engineering. You can click on an option to test your knowledge before viewing the solution for a MCQ. Happy learning!

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Q1.
The formula for calculating the depth of concrete pavements suggested by Goldbeck, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q2.
If N is deviation angle the length L of a parabolic vertical curve for overtaking sight distance S, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

Both C and D

d.

Both A and C

Discuss
Answer: (d).Both A and C
Q3.
If d is the thickness of a concrete pavement, the equivalent radius b of resisting section for an interior loading, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q4.
If W is the weight of a vehicle negotiating an upgrade 1 : S along a track having co-efficient of resistance μ, the tractive force T is given by

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q5.
If N is the algebraic difference of grades, S is the head light beam distance in metres, the length (L) of a valley curve, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q6.
If h1 is the height of the driver's eye and h2 is the height of an obstruction above road surface, then, for a minimum sight distance S, the length of the vertical curve should be greater than

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q7.
An upgrade g1% is followed by a downgrade g2%. The equation of the parabolic curve of length L to be introduced, is given by

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q8.
If L is the length of vehicles in metres, C is the clear distance between two consecutive vehicles (stopping sight distance), V is the speed of vehicles in km/hour, the maximum number N of vehicles/hour, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q9.
The maximum distance of the apex of a vertical curve of length L from the point of intersection of two grades + g1%, and - g2% (g1 > g2), is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q10.
If the rate of change of grade permitted along a vertical curve is r and total change of grade is g%, the length L of the curve to be provided, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
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