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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Q291.
For calculating the tractive force along an upgrade of an asphalt road, the most probable value of the co-efficient of traction resistance ฮผ is assumed

a.

1/10

b.

1/20

c.

1/30

d.

1/100

Discuss
Answer: (d).1/100
Q292.
Widening of the roads on curves in hilly region, is done

a.

on the outer side

b.

on the inner side

c.

on the outer and inner sides equally

d.

less on outer side and more on inner side.

Discuss
Answer: (b).on the inner side
Q293.
For a properly designed vehicle, the resistance generally ignored, is

a.

wind resistance

b.

rolling resistance

c.

grade resistance

d.

axle resistance

Discuss
Answer: (d).axle resistance
Q294.
The top height of a route marker above crown level is

a.

1.50 m

b.

1.75 m

c.

2.00 m

d.

2.25 m

Discuss
Answer: (d).2.25 m
Q295.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

Borrow pits are located out side the right of way

b.

Borrow pits may be located on either side of the right of way

c.

Spoil bank is located on one side of the right of way

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q296.
If V is speed of a moving vehicle, r is radius of the curve, g is the acceleration due to gravity, W is the width of the carriageway, the super elevation is

a.

WV/gr

b.

W²V/gr

c.

WV²/gr

d.

WV/gr²

Discuss
Answer: (c).WV²/gr
Q297.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

Various geometric design features and generally guided by ruling design speed

b.

The design speed for a given highway should preferably be uniform

c.

Abrupt change in the design speed should not be permitted

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q298.
The ratio of maximum deviation angle and maximum polar deflection angle of a Lemniscate curve, is

a.

2

b.

3

c.

4

d.

5

Discuss
Answer: (b).3
Q299.
If brakes of vehicles are effective, the vehicle-running at 30 km/hour comes to a stop in

a.

10 metres

b.

12 metres

c.

15 metres

d.

18 metres

Discuss
Answer: (b).12 metres
Q300.
Full amount of extra width of a pavement on the curve, is provided at

a.

beginning of the transition curve

b.

centre of the transition curve

c.

beginning of the circular curve

d.

centre of the circular curve.

Discuss
Answer: (c).beginning of the circular curve
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