Civil Engineering - GATE Exam Questions - Discussion

Discussion Forum : GATE Exam Questions - Section 1 (Q.No. 4)
4.
On sag (or valley) curves the available sight distance is determined based on :
design speed
height of obstacle
height of driver eye
night-time driving conditions
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Raghavendra said:   9 years ago
In valley curves, the design shall be made considering head light sight distance; not the height of driver's eye.

Lechu said:   10 years ago
The valley curves are mainly designed for comfort of passengers and considering sight distance at night time.

Asaithambi said:   9 years ago
Normally design sag or valley curve IRC considering driver observing the 15cm height of objectives.

Muluneh said:   4 years ago
Answer is B because the height of the obstacle have constant height for every one who drive.

Duraisamy said:   8 years ago
Option D is Wrong because road alignment is considered into height of driver.

Vasanth said:   9 years ago
How it depends on the height driver eye if driver is short then.

Naveen said:   8 years ago
It has to be Head Light Sight Distance i.e. Option D.

Sachin said:   9 years ago
It is, Night conditions option D is Correct.

Aniket said:   7 years ago
I think Option D is the correct answer.

Suresh said:   9 years ago
D is the correct answer. I too agree.


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