a) slipping
b) skidding
c) turning
d) revolving
Ans: b
Category: HIGHWAY ENGINEERING Questions
On a horizontal curve if the pavement is kept horizontal across the alignment, then the pressure on the outer wheels will be
a) more than the pressure on inner wheels
b) less than the pressure on inner wheels
c) equal to the pressure on inner wheels
d) zero
Ans: a
If the design speed is V kmph and deviation angle is N radians, then the total length of a valley curve in metres is given by the expression
a) 0.38 N V3/2
b) 0.38 (NV3)”2
c) 3.8 NV”2
d) 3.8 (NV3)”2
Ans: b
Scientific planning of transportation system and mass transit facilities in cities should be based on
a) spot speed data
b) origin and destination data
c) traffic volume data
d) accident data
Ans: b
Coefficient of friction is less when the pavement surface is | HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
a) rough
b) dry
c) smooth and dry
d) smooth and wet
Ans: d
For a constant value of coefficient of lateral friction, the value of required super-elevation increases with
a) increase in both speed and radius of curve
b) decrease in both speed and radius of curve
c) increase in speed and with decrease in radius of curve
d) decrease in speed and with increase in radius of curve
Ans: d