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.

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Q141.
The desirable camber for straight roads with thin bituminous surfacing, is

a.

1 in 33 to 1 in 25

b.

1 in 40 to 1 in 33

c.

1 in 150 to 1 in 140

d.

1 in 160 to 1 in 140

Discuss
Answer: (c).1 in 150 to 1 in 140
Q142.
Minimum stopping distance for moving vehicles on road with a design speed of 80 km/hour, is

a.

80 m

b.

100 m

c.

120 m

d.

150 m

Discuss
Answer: (c).120 m
Q143.
If the radii of a compound curve and a reverse curve are respectively the same, the length of common tangent

a.

of compound curve will be more

b.

of reverse curve will be more

c.

of both curves will be equal

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).of both curves will be equal
Q144.
If cross slope of a country is greater than 60%, the terrain is classified as

a.

rolling

b.

mountainous

c.

steep

d.

plain.

Discuss
Answer: (c).steep
Q145.
Side drains on both sides of a hill road, are essential when the road is

a.

along the spur curves

b.

along the re-entrant curves

c.

in cutting

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).in cutting
Q146.
For a 6.6 m wide two lane pavement, berms are provided on either side having a width of

a.

1.00 m

b.

1.25 m

c.

1.50 m

d.

1.75 m

Discuss
Answer: (c).1.50 m
Q147.
For the design of cement concrete pavement for corner loading, Indian Road Congress recommends the use of

a.

Westergard's formula

b.

Kelly's formula

c.

Goldbeck's formula

d.

Picker's formula.

Discuss
Answer: (d).Picker's formula.
Q148.
I.R.T.D.A. (Indian Roads and Transport Development Association) was set up at Bombay in

a.

1907

b.

1917

c.

1927

d.

1937

Discuss
Answer: (c).1927
Q149.
The total value of extra widening required at a horizontal curve on a two lane hill road of radius 42 m for a design speed of 50 kmph and for vehicles with wheel base 6 m, is

a.

0.500 m

b.

0.589 m

c.

1.089 m

d.

0.089 m

Discuss
Answer: (c).1.089 m
Q150.
Depth of reinforcement below the surface of a concrete pavement, is generally kept

a.

5 cm

b.

6 cm

c.

7 cm

d.

8 cm

Discuss
Answer: (a).5 cm
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