Curves and Superelevation MCQs

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Q31.
Which of the following clearances will not be taken into consideration for adjacent and curved Tracks?

a.

Sway

b.

Lean

c.

Overthrow

d.

End throw

Discuss
Answer: (b).Lean
Q32.
What is formed when 2 different gradients meet?

a.

Summit

b.

Sag

c.

Summit or Sag

d.

Another gradient

Discuss
Answer: (c).Summit or Sag
Q33.
Which of the following decides the length of Vertical curve?

a.

Gradient of first curve

b.

Gradient of second curve

c.

Algebraic sum of gradients

d.

Algebraic difference of gradients

Discuss
Answer: (d).Algebraic difference of gradients
Q34.
What should be the maximum rate of change of gradient in case of Summit curve?

a.

0.1%

b.

0.5%

c.

0.3%

d.

0.8%

Discuss
Answer: (a).0.1%
Q35.
Which of the following is the correct formula for finding the length of vertical curve for achieving maximum permissible speed?

a.

L = a/r x 30.5 m

b.

L = r/a x 30.5 m

c.

L = a/r x 100 m

d.

L = r/a x 100 m

Discuss
Answer: (a).L = a/r x 30.5 m
Q36.
Which of the following is not a major reason for the distortion of alignment of curve?

a.

Unbalanced loading on inner edge

b.

Horizontal forces on rail

c.

Unbalanced forces on outer edge

d.

Traffic from both sides

Discuss
Answer: (d).Traffic from both sides
Q37.
According to cumulative frequency diagrams when should the realignment take place?

a.

Cumulative percentage of versines is negligible

b.

Cumulative percentage of versines is between 10 and 50

c.

Cumulative percentage of versines is less than 80

d.

Cumulative percentage of versines is 100

Discuss
Answer: (c).Cumulative percentage of versines is less than 80
Q38.
What should be the maximum station to station variation of versine on curves where speed in excess of 100 kmph are permitted?

a.

15 mm

b.

20 mm

c.

30 mm

d.

35 mm

Discuss
Answer: (a).15 mm
Q39.
Which is the formula for railexcess length which the inner rail gains over outer?

a.

4πG

b.

2πG

c.

4πG²

d.

πG

Discuss
Answer: (b).2πG
Q40.
Where are check rails provided on a track?

a.

Perpendicular to the track

b.

Parallel to inner rail

c.

Parallel to outer rail

d.

On both the rails

Discuss
Answer: (b).Parallel to inner rail
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