Highway Engineering Online Test – Paper 2

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1. Bitumen stabilization acts as:

a) a hydrophilic medium

b) an adhesive for coarse-grained and a waterproofing agent for fine-grained

c) a destroyer of organic matter and hence more strength

d) all of the above

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2. The types of surface dressing generally used for the existing pavement are

a) premix

b) single surface dressing

c) double surface dressing

d) triple surface dressing

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3. Full amount of extra width of a pavement on the curve is provided at

a) beginning of the transition curve

b) centre of the transition curve

c) beginning of the circular curve

d) centre of the circular curve

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4. Extra width of mechanical widening on the curve is provided

a) inner side only

b) outer side only

c) half on both sides

d) none of the above

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5. In a concrete road, when the sub-grade is very poor and the road is subjected to heavy traffic, then

a) sub-base is provided

b) reinforcement is provided

c) soil is stabilized

d) asphalt concrete is provided on the surface

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6. The position of the base course in a flexible pavement is

a) over the sub-base

b) below the sub-base

c) over the sub-grade but below the sub-base

d) over the wearing course when renewal of surface is needed

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7. Radius of the curve is decided based on

a) design speed

b) super elevation

c) co-efficient of friction

d) all of the above

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8. Which of the following is not true about highway drainage?

a) excess moisture in causes chemical reactions in sub grade and pavement materials

b) excess moisture in the sub grade causes its instability

c) excess moisture in the sub grade causes variation in the volume of the sub grade

d) excess moisture in stabilized soil and water-bound macadam reduces the strength of the pavement

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9. The shape of the vertical curve is

a) elliptical

b) circular

c) parabolic

d) spiral

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10. The steepest gradient in ordinary condition should not exceed

a) ruling gradient

b) maximum gradient

c) exceptional gradient

d) floating gradient

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11. As per NRS 2070, a minimum width of the footpath should be

a) 60 cm

b) 120 cm

c) 150 cm

d) 300 cm

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12. Water absorption of the aggregates used for road marking should not exceed

a) 0.30%

b) 0.60%

c) 1%

d) 1.50%

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13. If a road has to be provided in cutting, then side drains should be

a) on one side of the road

b) on both sides of the road

c) in the middle of the road

d) on both sides and the middle of the road

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14. The alignment of a road should cross the series of hills through

a) ridge

b) saddle

c) valley

d) none of the above

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15. A road gradient at which a vehicle does not require any tractive force to maintain the specific speed is called

a) natural gradient

b) floating gradient

c) ruling gradient

d) pushing gradient

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16. Thickness of a pavement may be reduced considerably by

a) compaction of soil

b) stabilization of soil

c) drainage of soil

d) a combination of all of the above

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17. In side drains, the free board should remain at least

a) 10 cm below the road surface

b) 25 cm below the road surface

c) 50 cm high from the road surface

d) 25 cm high from the sub-soil water level

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18. Radius of the transition curve at the junction of circular curve and straight segment is

a) R/2

b) R

c) 2R

d) 0

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19. The minimum number of abutments in a bridge should be

a) 2

b) 3

c) 4

d) 5

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20. The shoulder provided along the road edge as compared to traffic lanes should be

a) smoother

b) rougher

c) same

d) none

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21. The normal elevation (IS) of the driver's eye is

a) 100 cm above road level

b) 120 cm above road level

c) 150 cm above road level

d) 200 cm above road level

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22. Excessive camber on pavement may cause

a) erosion of the berms

b) deterioration of the center position

c) slip of the speedy vehicle

d) all of the above

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23. The function of the pavement is

a) to provide a smooth riding surface

b) to distribute the wheel loads over the soil

c) to protect the soil formation from the adverse effects of weather

d) all of the above

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24. Moving car observe method is a procedure to

a) find the traffic flow of the traffic stream

b) estimate the traffic capacity of a road section

c) carry out origin-destination studies

d) identify accident-prone locations on highways

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25. Tyre pressure influences the

a) total depth of the pavement

b) quality of the surface course

c) both of the above

d) none of the above

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26. Higher values of super elevation are highly undesirable to

a) fast-moving vehicles

b) slow-moving vehicles

c) mixed traffic

d) non-snow falling areas

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27. The length of the vehicle has an effect on

a) width of shoulders

b) traffic volume

c) traffic capacity

d) traffic density

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28. Wood beam is suitable only for a span of

a) 5 m

b) 8 m

c) 13 m

d) 18 m

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29. Camber is provided on

a) straight road

b) curved road

c) super-elevation

d) all of the above

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30. The ability of a driver to stop the vehicle moving with the designed speed depends upon

a) perception time

b) brake efficiency

c) friction between the road surface and vehicle

d) brake reaction time

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