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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Q81.
Cement grouted pavement is classified as

a.

rigid pavement

b.

semi-rigid pavement

c.

flexible pavement

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).semi-rigid pavement
Q82.
The normal road width of National and State highways

a.

is kept 45 m

b.

in plain and rolling terrain built-up area, is 30 m

c.

in mountainous built-up area is 20 m

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q83.
The extra widening of pavements recommended by Indian Roads Congress for hill roads having radius 150 metres, is

a.

1.5 m

b.

1.0 m

c.

0.5 m

d.

0.0 m

Discuss
Answer: (d).0.0 m
Q84.
The steepest gradient permitted on roads which, in ordinary conditions, does not exceed, is known

a.

ruling gradient

b.

maximum gradient

c.

exceptional gradient

d.

floating gradient

Discuss
Answer: (b).maximum gradient
Q85.
For night travel, the length of a valley curve should be such that the head light beam distance is the same as

a.

stopping sight distance

b.

overtaking sight distance

c.

sum of (a) and (b)

d.

difference of (a) and (b)

Discuss
Answer: (a).stopping sight distance
Q86.
Stability of hill slopes depends upon

a.

nature of the slope

b.

angle of the slope

c.

geological conditions

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q87.
Reinforcement in cement concrete slab of road pavements, is placed

a.

longitudinally

b.

transversely

c.

longitudinally and transversely

d.

in the form of welded wire mesh

Discuss
Answer: (d).in the form of welded wire mesh
Q88.
According to IRC : 52-1973, for a single lane National Highway in hilly region,

a.

width of the carriageway must be 3.75 m

b.

shoulders on either side must be 1.25 m

c.

total width of the road-way must be 6.25 m

d.

total of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).total of the above.
Q89.
If x% is the gradient of an alignment and y% is the gradient after proper superelevation along a curved portion of a highway, the differential grade along the curve, is

a.

(x + y)%

b.

(x - y)%

c.

(y - x)%

d.

(x x y)%

Discuss
Answer: (c).(y - x)%
Q90.
In an ideal transition curve, the radius of curvature

a.

is constant

b.

at any point is directly proportional to its distance from the point of commencement

c.

is inversely proportional to the radius of main curve

d.

is directly proportional to the radius of main curve

Discuss
Answer: (c).is inversely proportional to the radius of main curve
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