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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Q221.
Non-passing sight distance along a road is the longest distance at which the driver of a moving vehicle, may see an obstacle on the pavement

a.

10 cm high

b.

25 cm high

c.

50 cm high

d.

100 cm high

Discuss
Answer: (a).10 cm high
Q222.
The minimum road width is taken

a.

9 m

b.

12 m

c.

16 m

d.

20 m

Discuss
Answer: (a).9 m
Q223.
If cross slope of a country is upto 10% the terain is classified as

a.

plain

b.

rolling

c.

mountainous

d.

steep.

Discuss
Answer: (a).plain
Q224.
When each particle of aggregates is thinly coated with cement paste, a heterogeneous solid is formed, which is known as

a.

hydration

b.

gel

c.

concrete

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).concrete
Q225.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

a.

Highways are always constructed in straight line

b.

Highways may be provided horizontal curves

c.

Highways may be provided vertical curves

d.

Highways may be provided both horizontal and vertical curves.

Discuss
Answer: (a).Highways are always constructed in straight line
Q226.
If the width of carriage way is 12.5 metres, outer edge 50 cm higher than the inner edge, the required super elevation is

a.

50 cm

b.

1 in 25

c.

1 in 400

d.

1 in 40

Discuss
Answer: (b).1 in 25
Q227.
In cement concrete pavements, tensile stress is due to :

a.

bending or deflection under wheel loads

b.

difference in temperature of the top and bottom of pavement

c.

contraction of slab during falling temperature

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q228.
If L is the length of the transition curves provided on either side of a circular curve of radius R, the maximum angle of deflection with tangent for the junctions of the transition curve and circular curve, is

a.

L/R

b.

L/2R

c.

L/3R

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (d).none of these.
Q229.
Interior thickness of concrete road slab for design wheel load 6300 kg and permissible flexural stress 21 kg/cm², is

a.

17.0 cm

b.

25.5 cm

c.

34.0 cm

d.

42.5 cm

Discuss
Answer: (b).25.5 cm
Q230.
In a braking test, a vehicle travelling at 36 km ph was stopped at a braking distance of 8.0 m. The average value of the vehicle's skid resistance (friction coefficient) is

a.

0.64

b.

6.25

c.

0.16

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (c).0.16
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