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Q.1) Nagpur road plan formulae were prepared by
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b. Radial or star and block road pattern
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d. Radial or star and grid road pattern
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Answer: D
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b. Nagpur road plan has a target road length of 32km per 100 sq.m

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Q. 3 The sequence of four stages survey in a highway
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a. Reconnaissance, map study, preliminary survey and detailed
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detailed survey.
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The position of the center line on the highway in the ground is called highway
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2.Reconnaissance - Simple Survey Instruments are used in the reconnaissance

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To estimate the quantity of earthwork.
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4. Final Location and Detailed Survey

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The data during the detailed survey should be elaborated and completed for the
preparation of the plans, designing, and estimation of the project.
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Q. 4) The shape of the camber, best suited for the
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cement concrete pavement is
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Answer: A
Camber - slope in transverse direction to
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c. Composite camber –
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Q. 5) For water bound macadam road in localities of
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heavy rainfall, the recommended value of camber is
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Answer: B
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Q. 6) The stopping sight distance depends upon
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Answer: D
SSD - It is the minimum distance open to the vision of the driver to stop
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the vehicle to avoid collision with an obstruction(moving or stationary)
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= ( 0.278Vt) + V² / 254(f±n)
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4. Brake efficiency ↓
5. Gradient of the road → Up/ascending ↓ and down/descending ↑
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is more than the Circumferential movement of the
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Q. 8) Coefficient of friction is less when the
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Answer: D → Smooth and wet
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Q. 9) The shoulder provided along the road edge
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Answer: A
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1. The purpose of building a
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Q. 10) Camber in road provided for
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Answer: A
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a. Effective drainage – Camber
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b. Counteracting the centrifugal force – Super elevation

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c. Sight distance – SSD, OSD etc
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Q. 11) Compared to a level surface, on a descending
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gradient the stopping sight distance is
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Answer: B
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Q. 12) On a single lane road with two way traffic, the
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Answer: B
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Single lane two way traffic
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Q. 13) The desirable length of overtaking zone as per
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IRC recommendation is equal to
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Answer: D
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Overtaking zones are provided when OSD cannot be
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1. Desirable Length = 5 × OSD
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2. Minimum Length = 3 × OSD

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Q. 14) Stopping sight distance is always
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Answer A
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Q. 15) Reaction time of a driver
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Answer: B
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Objective Questions
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Q. 16) If the stopping distance is 60 metres, then the
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Answer: B
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Q. 17) The effect of grade on safe overtaking sight
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c. To increase it on both descending and ascending
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d. To decrease it on both descending and ascending

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OSD always increases either descending gradient or
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Q. 18) The ruling design speed on a National
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highway in plain Terrain as per IRC recommendation
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Answer:C
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Q. 19) The terrain may be classified as rolling terrain
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if the cross slope of land is
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Answer : B
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Q. 20) If b is the wheel track of a vehicle and h is the
height of centre of gravity above road surface, then
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the avoid overturning and Lateral skidding on
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horizontal curve, the centrifugal ratio should always
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d. Greater than b/2h and also greater than coefficient of lateral

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Q. 21) As per IRC recommendations, the maximum
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limit of superelevation for mixed traffic in plain
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Answer: A
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Maximun super elevation
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Q. 22) For the design of superelevation for mixed
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Design of super elevation, e + f = V²/127R
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e = (0.75V) ²/127R
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0.7 +0.15 = V²/127R

Q. 23) On horizontal curve if the pavement is kept
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horizontal across the alignment, then the pressure on
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Q. 24) The equilibrium superelevation required to
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a. V² / 27.5R
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d. V² / 127R
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Super elevation, e + f = V²/127R
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Q. 25) For constant value of coefficient of lateral
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increases with
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radius of horizontal curves in Plains, the design speed
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Q. 27) The absolute minimum radius of curve for
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Design speed(kmph) 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
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Rmin in m 40 70 100 150 200 260 320 400 440
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Q. 28) The attainment of superelevation by rotation
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of pavement about the inner edge of the pavement
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Answer: C
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Q. 29) select the correct statement
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a. Psychological extra widening depends on the
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as that of the front wheels.
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The vehicle has occupies more width that it occupies on straight portion of the road.
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vehicle in m (generally taken as 6 m), V is the design speed of the vehicle in Kmph and R is the
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Q. 30) In case of Hill roads, the extra widening is
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Q. 31) The mechanical extra widening required for
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radius R metre is given by
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a. L²/2R
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Width of road or carriage way (1) Single lane = 3.75m
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(3) Multi lane = number of lane × 3.5m
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When a vehicle takes a turn on horizontal curve, the rear wheels do not follow the same path
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as that of the front wheels, is known as mechanical widening or off tracking. The vehicle has
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= nl²/2R + V/9.5√R
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Q. 32) The transition curve used in the horizontal
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alignment of highways as per IRC recommendations is
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Answer: A
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beginning of the circular curve thereby avoiding sudden jerk on the vehicle.

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6. To enhance the aesthetic appearance of the road

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should be taken which is
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1. Based on allowable rate of change of centrifugal acceleration, Lc = V³/cR
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(a) If superelevation was provided by rotating the pavement surface about the inner edge
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Lc = N × e × (W + We)
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Where, e is the rate of superelevation, W is the width of the pavement, We are the extra widening
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For steep and hilly terrain, Ls = V²/R
Where, V is the design speed in kmph and R is the radius of the curve in meters.
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profile of a road is
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Answer: A
Gradient - It is the rate of rise or fall of road level along the length.
Raise wrt horizontal distance is called Upward gradient or ascending gradient (+n %)
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1. Ruling gradient - This is the maximum gradient which is generally used to design the vertical profile of highway. So it is also
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costs high for the hilly terrains then limiting gradient is provided which will reduce the cost.
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3.Exceptional gradient - These are very steeper gradients given at unavoidable situations and they are adopted for stretches
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not exceeding 100m of length.

4.Minimum gradient - To drain of rain water from the road minimum gradient is needed. Generally for lateral drainage
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ruling gradient of 4% and horizontal curve of radius
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760 m is
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Q. 76) A traffic rotary is justified where
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Q. 78) Maximum number of vehicles can be parked with
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Q. 79) When the width of kerb parking space and width of
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Q. 80) As per IRC recommendations, the average level of
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Q. 81) The most economical lightning layout with the
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Q. 82) The direct interchange ramp involves
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Q. 86) If in a Dorry abrasion test the loss in weight is 21
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Q. 88) If aggregate impact value is 20 to 30%, then it is
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For base courses allowed up to 45%
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Q. 91) The ductility value of bitumen for suitability in road
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Q. 92) The maximum limit of water absorption for
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Q. 93) Which of the following represents hardest grade of
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Q. 94) Penetration test on bitumen is used for determining
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Q. 97) The recommended grade of tar for grouting
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Q. 99) For Rapid curing cutbacks, the oil used is
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Q. 100) The method of design of flexible pavement as
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40%, plasticity index is 10% and percentage passing 75
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A. More value of group index, less thickness of pavement will be
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Q. 107) If the group index value of subgrade is between 5
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Q. 109) Rigidity factor for tyre pressure greater than 7
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Answer B
Contact pressure = Wheel load / Contact area
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Contact area = (0.9 × Wheel load ) / Tyre pressure
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S is the centre to centre distance of dual wheels and d is the
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each wheel load are overlap.
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the equivalent single wheel load is equal to the load on whole

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Q. 111) Main drawback of CBR method is that it
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Q. 113) Critical load position in a rigid pavement design is
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Radius of wheel load 30 > 1.724 × 15
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the radius of wheel load distribution.
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Q. 115) The critical combination of stresses for corner
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Answer C
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This is caused by
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Answer D
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Q. 118) The maximum thickness of expansion joint in rigid
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Q. 119) The function of an expansion joint in rigid
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Q. 120) A traffic survey revealed the present average daily traffic
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of commercial vehicles as 1000. The annual rate of growth of
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Q. 121) The fundamental factor is the selection of
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Q. 122) Most suitable material for Highway embankments
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Answer A
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Q. 123) Maximum daily traffic capacity of bituminous
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pavements is
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B. 1000 tonnes per day
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Answer C
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Q. 124) The most suitable equipment for compacting
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clayey soils is a
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B. Pneumatic tyred roller
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Answer C
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A. Smooth wheeled roller B. Pneumatic tyred roller C. Sheep foot roller
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Q. 125) The aggregates required for one kilometre length
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of water bound macadam road per metre width and for 10
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mm thickness is
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Answer C
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= (1000 × 1) × (1/1000)
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126) The camber of shoulders in water bound macadam
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roads is
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B. Less than the cross slope of pavement
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Q. 127) The Binder normally used in flexible pavement
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construction is
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B. Lime
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Answer C
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Q. 128) In highway construction, rolling starts from
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Answer A
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surface is rolled, then rolling again is started from the other edge.
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Q. 129) For the construction of water bound macadam roads, the correct
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sequence of operations after spreading coarse aggregate is
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B. Dry rolling, application of filler, wet rolling and application of screening
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C. Dry rolling, application of screening, wet rolling and application of Filler
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Answer C
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After spreading the coarse aggregate, the rolling is done.

4. Application of screenings
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voids are filled with filler materials.
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5. Wet rolling
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bitumen is
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Answer A
Grouted or Penetration macadam:- In water bound macadam
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and bond due to soil binder. The stresses induced due to heavy
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mixed traffic destroys these surface very soon. Thus in order to
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increase the stability of such road, bitumen is used as a binder.
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thickness of the road

2. Full grouted – Bitumen penetrates upto full depth
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existing black top Road or over existing cement concrete
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Road, the type of treatment to be given is
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Answer B
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such as WBM Road.
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surfacing is done over an existing cement concrete top or already
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Q. 132) Which of the following premix methods is used for
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base course
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B. Mastic asphalt
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Answer D
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1. Bitumen bound macadam: -
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Binder and aggregate are mixed prior to placement.
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Answer D
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Q. 134) The suitable surfacing material for a bridge deck
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slab is
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Answer C
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Mastic asphalt on bridges as protection, decking (deck is the
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surface of a bridge) and finishing layers.
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highest quality construction in the group of Black top
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pavements
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Q. 136) The thickness of bituminous carpet varies from
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Answer A
Premix method of bitumen construction
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The aggregates and binder is mixed prior to placing and
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spreading over the desired surface.
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1. Bitumen bound macadam
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Thickness is kept from 5 to 7.5 cm.
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binder.
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dense mass.
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Q. 137) Which of the following represents a carpet of
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sand-bitumen mix without coarse aggregate
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B. Sheet asphalt
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Answer B
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Q. 139) Expansion joints in cement concrete pavements
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roads to prevent longitudinal cracking
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Q. 141) Hill Road is one which passes through a terrain
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Q. 144) The camber for hill roads in case of bituminous
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Camber is the slope, provided in the transverse direction of the
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Q. 145) The superelevation to be provided in horizontal
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Q. 146) The minimum design speed for hair pin bends in
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B. 30 kmph
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Q. 147) The drain which is provided parallel to roadway to
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wholly through cutting.
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Breast wall
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weather, erosion etc.
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Stabilisation is the process of improving the engineering
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Q. 151) For sandy soils the most common method of
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B. Mechanical stabilization
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Answer D
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properties of soil and making it more stable.
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portland cement with water and compacting the mix to attain a
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strong material.

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mixed to obtain a composite material which is superior to any of

its components. It is also known as granular stabilization.
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Is done by adding lime to a soil. It is useful
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for stabilization of clayey soils.
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drying period.
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determined by trial.
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Constructions is proportioning of materials determined
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B. Premix carpet
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C. Bituminous or asphalt concrete
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The strength is developed due to
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mechanical interlocking and bond due to soil binder. The stresses induced
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due to heavy mixed traffic order to increase the stability of such roads,
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bitumen is used as a binder.
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bitumen penetrates into voids from the surface, filling up a part of voids
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and binding the aggregate together.
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2. Premix Carpet: -
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is usually recommended for surface courses layer only.

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mm size chipping with sand and bitumen binder.
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heavier and mixed traffic. In this method coarse and fine
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aggregates are used along with bitumen to give dense mass.
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The premix is carefully designed and the aggregates and bitumen
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together till all particles are coated with bitumen.
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Q. 154) Which one of the following is associated with
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B. Requirement of minimum tractive effort on the whole gradient
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Gradient: - It is the rate of rise or fall of road level along its length.
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1. Maximum gradient: - It is the maximum or steepest or limiting gradient which
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is allowed to be provided in a road and which must never be exceeded in any
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part of the road as steeper gradient are very inconvenient to the traffic, more
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specially for slow moving traffic.
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2. Ruling or desing gradient: - This is desirable upper limit or permissible limit of
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gradient in the alignment of the road.
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Q. 155) While aligning a hill road with a ruling gradient of 1
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in 20, a horizontal curve of radius 80 m is encountered.
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Answer C
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Q. 156) While designing the superelevation of a highway,
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A. Avoid toppling of slow moving vehicles in mixed traffic flow
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B. Avoid tranverse skidding
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Design of superelevation
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Superelevation is designed for the particular vehicle called design
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vehicles require different values of superelevation.
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while slow moving ones require small superelevation.
Q. 157) In a Group Index method of flexible pavement
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design, which one of the following factors decides the
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A. Percentage of subgrade soil passing 75 Micron sieve

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Answer C
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light (< 50 commercial vehicles per day),
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pavements is calculated.
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Q. 158) In a bituminous pavement, alligator cracking is
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B. Inadequate thickness of subbase course of pavement
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road causes consolidation, deformation,
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causing depression (ruts) on the road
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upheaval of the pavement material forming

cracking or fracture.
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between them wearing course and underlying base course etc.
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Q. 159) The main function of prime coat is to
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C. Provide bond between the existing base and surfacing
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Answer C
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1. Prime coat: - It is recommended when the first coat of bituminous
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surface road.
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Q. 160) The design of horizontal transition curve length of
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length formula given by the IRC
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Q. 161) The radius of horizontal curve is 100 metres. The
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design speed is 50 kmph and design coefficient of lateral
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friction is 0.15. What would be the rate of superelevation if
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full lateral friction is considered?
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A. 1 in 21.2
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B. 1 in 15.8
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A. The penetration value of bitumen is measured by distance in tenths of
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mm that a standard needle would penetrate vertically into bitumen
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sample under standard conditions of test.
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test on bitumen to grade the material in
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B. Bituminous concrete mix is commonly designed by Marshall Method.
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C. Softening point of bitumen indicates the point at which bitumen
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attains a particular degree of softening under specified conditions of the
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test. Take small amount of bitumen sample and heat it up to 75-100oC.
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Ring and ball apparatus is used to conduct this test.

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D. The Benkelman beam method is one of the methods for measuring
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surface deflections in field.
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Q. 163) In the design of highways, expansion and
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contraction joints should respectively be provided at
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B. 50 m and 10 m
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Answer B
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Expansion joints: - The purpose of the expansion joint is to allow the
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expansion of the pavement due to rise in temperature with respect to
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construction temperature.
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Spacing between 50 to 500 ft (15 to 150 m)
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contraction of the slab due to fall in slab temperature below the
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construction temperature.
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Q. 164) Reflection cracking is observed in
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Answer C
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Reflective cracking can include cracks that occur away from an underlying
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Reflection cracking is observed in
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pavement ride.
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Answer B
1. Psychological widening (Wep):
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While negotiating a horizontal curve, the driver has a tendency to follow the inner
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of the pavement. This reduces the effective width of the pavement at curves. In
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order to have a smooth operation at curves, you need to provide an extra widening
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at the curve of the road.
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While negotiating a curve, rear wheels have a tendency to follow the inner track. To
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The off-tracking in a highway is one the main criteria during curve widening design.
The IRC value for the mechanical widening is given by
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Q. 166) Which one of the following items of Hill Road
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Q. 168) The maximum superelevation to be provided on a
road curve road is 1 in 15. If the rate of change of
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Q. 170) Which one of the following causes ravelling in
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Q. 176) Ratio of the width of the car parking area required
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Q. 177) Consider the following statements with reference to pavements
1. Flexible pavements are more suitable then rigid pavements in regions
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where subgrade strength is uneven.
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speed in kmph and k is the density in vpkm, what will be
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Q. 179) Consider the following statements:
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Q. 181) The Plasticity Index of the fraction passing 425
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Q. 183) If the CBR value obtained at 5 mm penetration is
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higher than that at 2.5 mm, then the test is repeated for
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the corresponding penetration of a standard material.
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Q. 185) Which one of the following is the chronological
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reinforcement
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Q. 188) The amount of mechanical energy imposed on the
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Q. 189) Which one of the following binders is
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Q. 191) It was noted that on a section of road, the free
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speed was 80 kmph and the jam density was 70 kmph. The
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Q. 192) Which of the criteria given below are used for the
design of valley vertical curves on road?
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1. Rider comfort.
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the degradation of an asphalt top coat. Once the top layer of
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Q. 196) For a circular curve of radius 200 m, the coefficient
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of lateral friction is 0.15 and the design speed 40 kmph.
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The equilibrium superelevation (for equal pressure on
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inner and outer wheels) would be
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tu
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A. 21.3
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B. 7
R
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C. 6.3
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D. 4.6
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Answer C
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Q. 197) If a descending gradients of 1 in 25 meets an
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ascending gradient of 1 in 40, then the length of valley
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curve required for head light distance of 100 m will be
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re
tu
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A. 30 m

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B. 130 m
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C. 310 m R
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D. 630 m
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Answer B
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Head light sight distance
tu
ec
is the distance visible to a
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driver during night driving
ho
at
under the illumination of
R
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head lights.
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Q. 198) An ascending gradient of 1 in 100 meets a
P)
descending gradient of 1 in 50. The length of summit curve
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required to provide overtaking sight distance of 500 m will
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be
re
tu
ec
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A. 938 m
ho
at
B. 781 m
R
ep
C. 470 m
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D. 170 m
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Answer B
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P)
Q 199) Which one of the following pairs is not correctly
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matched?
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A. Horizontal curves........................ Superelevation
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B. Origin and destination studies... Desire lines
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C. Los Angeles test.......................... Hardness of aggregates
R
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D. Soundness test............................ Purity of bitumen
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Answer D
P)
M
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Durability:- Aggregates used in pavements have to withstand the
,D
adverse action of weather such as physical and chemical action
r
re
tu
of rain and ground water and effects of atmosphere etc.
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The durability of aggregates is determined by soundness test.

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ho
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R
Solubility test:- is used to measure purity of bitumen. Pure
ep
bitumen is completely soluble in solvents like carbon disulphide
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and carbon tetrachloride.

Q. 200) Which one of the following expressions gives
P)
intermediate sight distance as per IRC standards? (SSD:
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stopping sight distance; OSD: overtaking sight distance)
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re
tu
ec
A. 2 SSD
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B. (SSD + OSD) / 2
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C. (OSD – SSD) / 2
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D. 2 OSD
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P)
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Answer A
tu
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(L

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Intermediate sight distance (ISD) is defined as twice SSD.
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Highway
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Engineering
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Q. 201) Consider the following:
1. L.L. of soil,
2. P.L. of soil,
P)
3. S.L of soil
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TE
4. Annual average rainfall,
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5. Temperature of soil
r
re
tu
ec
As per the latest IRC guidelines, the set of essential data required to
(L

determine moisture correction factor of clayey subgrade soil in
re
ho
Benkelman beam study would include
at
R
ep
A. 1,2 and 4
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B. 1,2,3 and 4
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C. 2,3 and 5
D. 4 and 5
P)
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Answer A
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The seasonal variation cause variation in subgrade moisture. The
tu
ec
plasticity index (LL – PL) and annual average rainfall are the data
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required to determine moisture correction factor.
ho
at
R
ep
Temperature correction is separately applied.
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P)
Q. 202) As per latest IRC guidelines for designing flexible
M
TE
pavement by CBR method, the load parameter required is
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re
tu
ec
A. Number of commercial vehicles per day
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B. Cumulative standard axles is msa
ho
at
C. Equivalent single axle load
R
ep
D. Number of vehicles (all types) during design life
e
ad
Pr
Answer B
P)
M
Indian roads congress has specified the design procedures for flexible
TE
,D
pavements based on:-
r
re
1. Design traffic in terms of cumulative number of standard axles and
tu
ec
2. CBR value of subgrade.
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re
ho
The method considers traffic in terms of the cumulative number of
at
R
standard axles (8160 kg) to be carried by the pavement during the
ep
design life.
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MSA Means million standard axle.

Q. 203) If the load, warping and frictional stresses in a
P)
cement concrete slab are 210 N/mm², 290N/mm² and
M
TE
10N/mm² respectively, the critical combination of stresses
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during summer midday is
re
tu
ec
(L

re
A. 290 N/mm²
ho
at
B. 390 N/mm²
R
ep
C. 490 N/mm²
e
ad
D. 590 N/mm²
Pr
Answer C
Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Q. 204) Brake is applied on a vehicle which then is skids a
distance of 16 m before coming to stop. If the developed
P)
M
average coefficient of friction between the tyres and the
TE
,D
pavement is 0.4, then the speed of the vehicle before
r
re
tu
skidding would have been nearly
ec
(L

re
ho
A. 20 kmph
at
B. 30 kmph R
ep
e
C. 40 kmph
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D. 50 kmph
Answer C
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R
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ho
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tu
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r,D
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P)

Q. 205) When two roads with two-lane, two-way traffic,
P)
M
cross at an uncontrolled intersection, the total number of
TE
,D
potential major conflict points would be
r
re
tu
ec
(L
A. 32

re
ho
B. 24
at
C. 16 R
eep
D. 4
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Answer A
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ad
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R
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ho
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ec
tu
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r,D
TE
M
P)

P)
Q. 206) Rapid curing cutback bitumen is produced by
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blending (admixture) bitumen with
,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. Kerosene
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B. Benzene
ho
at
C. Diesel
R
ep
D. Petrol
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Answer D
Cutback bitumen:- Normal practice is to heat bitumen to reduce its
P)
M
viscosity. In cutback bitumen suitable solvent is used to lower the
TE
viscosity of the bitumen. From the environmental point of view also
,D
cutback bitumen is preferred. The solvent from the bituminous material
r
re
tu
will evaporate and the bitumen will bind the aggregate.
ec
(L

re
The distillates used for preparation of cutback bitumen are naphtha,
ho
at
kerosene, diesel oil, and furnace oil.
R
ep
e
There are different types of cutback bitumen like

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1. Rapid curing (RC)- Petrol

2. Medium curing (MC) – Kerosene
3. Slow curing (SC)
Q. 207) A two lane single carriage-way is to be designed for
design life period of 15 years. Total two way traffic intensity in the
P)
year of completion of construction is expected to be 2000
M
TE
commercial vehicles per day. Vehicle damage factor = 3.0, land
,D
distribution factor = 0.75. Assuming annual rate of traffic growth
r
re
tu
as 7.5%, design traffic, expressed as cumulative number of
ec
(L
standard axles, is

re
ho
at
A. 42.9 × 106 ep
R
B. 22.6 × 106
e
ad
C. 10.1 × 106
Pr
D. 5.3 × 106
Answer A
Pr
ad
e ep
R
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ho
re
(L
ec
tu
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r,D
TE
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P)

P)
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The End
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area while caculating length of roads

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d. Preliminary survey, map study, reconnaissance survey and

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To finalize the best alignment.

4. Final Location and Detailed Survey

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3. Friction between the Tyre and the pavement surface ↓

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2. Minimum Length = 3 × OSD

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d. To decrease it on both descending and ascending

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c. Greater than b/2h and less than coefficient of lateral friction

d. Greater than b/2h and also greater than coefficient of lateral

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Step3. Reduce the speed

0.7 +0.15 = V²/127R

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