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Discussion Forum : Highway Engineering - Section 2 (Q.No. 43)
43.
The steepest gradient permitted on roads which, in ordinary conditions, does not exceed, is known
ruling gradient
maximum gradient
exceptional gradient
floating gradient
all the above.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Toryvio said:   4 years ago
The ruling gradient is known as the design gradient.

The limiting gradient is known as max. Gradient.

So, the Steepest gradient in ordinary conditions should not exceed the max. Gradient ie. Limiting gradient.

So, B is correct.
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Debiprasana said:   5 years ago
A should be the answer as "in ordinary conditions, we provide only ruling gradient".

Sk prabhakar said:   5 years ago
I think its exceptional gradient.

Chandru said:   6 years ago
Maximum gradient is correct. Which is provided when gradient steeper than ruling gradient.

Ruling gradient is provided for normal roads which is also called as design gradient.
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Arpan said:   7 years ago
I think it is Exceptional Gradient.

Kuldeep said:   7 years ago
Yes, I also go with @Shubham's answer.

Shubham said:   7 years ago
The ruling gradient is max. Gradient and it is provided in ordinary condition.

While limiting gradient is steeper then ruling but it is provided due to a shortage of money and topography of road.

The exception is also steeper than ruling but it is provided extreme topography.

And question says ordinary condition. So B is a correction because it separately mentions.

I know A and B same.

Fekupm said:   7 years ago
It will be an exceptional gradient.

Sourav Masanta said:   8 years ago
Maximum gradient means limiting gradient. Not ruling gradient.

Garry said:   8 years ago
Yes, @Soumik and @Sohan.

I also think the answer should be A.


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