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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Q281.
At a road junction, 16 cross conflict points are severe, if

a.

both are one-way roads

b.

both are two-way roads

c.

one is two-way road and other is one-way road

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).both are two-way roads
Q282.
To ensure that bullock carts may not overturn on curves, the maximum value of super-elevation, recommended by I.R.C., is

a.

1 in 10

b.

1 in 12

c.

1 in 15

d.

1 in 20

Discuss
Answer: (c).1 in 15
Q283.
The width of pavement in addition to a gravelled berm 1 m on either side for a two directional traffic recommended by Nagpur Conference of Chief Engineers, is

a.

4.7 m

b.

5.7 m

c.

6.7 m

d.

7.7 m

Discuss
Answer: (c).6.7 m
Q284.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

The corss fall of the shoulder should be at least 0.5% steeper than camber

b.

On superelevated sections, the shoulders should be provided a cross fall equal to camber

c.

Earthern roads in general are provided steepest crossfall

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q285.
The camber on pavements, is provided by

a.

straight line method

b.

parabolic method

c.

straight line and parabolic at crown

d.

elliptical method

Discuss
Answer: (c).straight line and parabolic at crown
Q286.
The maximum radial distance of a Lemniscate curve, having maximum polar angle a, is

a.

3 R sin ฮฑ

b.

3 R sin²ฮฑ

c.

3 R sin 2ฮฑ

d.

3 R sin ฮฑ/2

Discuss
Answer: (c).3 R sin 2ฮฑ
Q287.
Roadway width for a National highways and State highways (two-lanes) is

a.

12 m

b.

9 m

c.

9.5 m

d.

15 m

Discuss
Answer: (a).12 m
Q288.
The distance travelled by revolving the wheel of a vehicle more than its circumferential movement, is known as

a.

slip

b.

skid

c.

neither (a) nor (b)

d.

both (a) and (b)

Discuss
Answer: (b).skid
Q289.
If the difference in elevation of an edge of the pavement 9 m wide and its crown is 15 cm, the camber of the pavement, is

a.

1 in 60

b.

1 in 45

c.

1 in 30

d.

1 in 15

Discuss
Answer: (c).1 in 30
Q290.
If degree of a road curve is defined by assuming the standard length of an arc as 30 metres, the radius of 1° curve is equal

a.

1719 m

b.

1146 m

c.

1046 m

d.

1619 m

Discuss
Answer: (a).1719 m
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