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Discussion Forum : Highway Engineering - Section 5 (Q.No. 2)
2.
If the cross slope of a country is 25% to 60%, the terrain is classified as
plain
rolling
steep
mountainous.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Ramya said:   5 years ago
Plain = 0-10.
Rolling = 10-25.
Mountainous = 25-60.
Steep>60.
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Bagchi said:   8 years ago
Up to 10% plain.

10% to 25% rolling.

Haylee said:   8 years ago
It may be according to Indian Standard.

But Our standard say

0%-5%= plain.
6%-25% = Rolling.
26%-50%=Mountainous.
>60%= Escarpment.
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Huntsige said:   8 years ago
Why the option be 25 to 60?

It should be 25% to 50%.

Yilkal yizengaw said:   8 years ago
It should be 25% to 50% rather than 60%, refer ERA 2013.

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