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!

So, are you ready to put your Highway Engineering knowledge to the test? Let's get started with our carefully curated MCQs!

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Q11.
If P is the number of vehicles per day at last census, r is the increase in traffic and n is the number of years passed after last census, number of vehicles A per day for design, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q12.
If N is deviation angle, the length L, of a parabolic vertical curve for safe stopping distance S, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

Both C and D

d.

Both A and B

Discuss
Answer: (d).Both A and B
Q13.
The standard equation of a cubical spiral transition curve provided on roads, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q14.
If At is the area of steel cross-section, t is working stress, L is width of road and W is weight of slab per square metre, the spacing of the tie bars for a longitudinal joint, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q15.
The safe length L of a valley curve for night travel is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q16.
If V is the velocity in km.p.h., t the brake reaction time in seconds and η the efficiency of the brakes, the stopping distance S of the vehicle, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q17.
If R is the radius of a main circular curve, Δ is the angle of deflection and α is the polar deflection angle of any point, its radial distance is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q18.
The safe stopping sight distance D, may be computed from the equation

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q19.
The standard equation of a cubic parabolic transition curve provided on roads, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q20.
If E is the modulus of elasticity of the concrete in kg/cm², d is the slab thickness in cm, is the Poisson's ratio for the concrete, k is the sub-grade modulus kg/cm³, the radius r of relative stiffness in cm,

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
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