Civil Engineering - Highway Engineering

51.
The length of a transition curve, is governed by
rate of change of radial acceleration
rate of change of super-elevation
both (a) and (b)
neither (a) nor (b)
Answer: Option
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52.
Along horizontal curves, if centrifugal force exceeds lateral friction, vehicles may
skid
slip
not be affected
none of these.
Answer: Option
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53.
A subsidiary area in a carriageway placed so as to control the movement of the traffic, is
median strip
island
flower bed
refuge.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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54.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. If water cement ratio is
increased, strength of concrete increases
decreased, strength of concrete increases
increased, strength of concrete is not affected
none of these.
Answer: Option
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55.
Ruling gradient on hill roads 300 m above M.S.L. is kept
4%
5%
6%
7%
8%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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