A. ruling gradient
B. limiting gradient
C. exceptional gradient
D. minimum gradient
Related Mcqs:
- The percentage compensation in gradient for ruling gradient of 4% and horizontal curve of radius 760 m is____________________?
A. 0.1 %
B. 1 %
C. 10%
D. no compensation - If an ascending gradient of 1 in 50 meets a descending gradient of 1 in 50, the length of summit curve for a stopping sight distance of 80 m will be_______________?
A. zero
B. 64m
C. 80m
D. 60m - When the bituminous surfacing is done on already existing black top road or over existing cement concrete road, the type of treatment to be given is________________?
A. seal coat
B. tack coat
C. prime coat
D. spray of emulsion - The value of ruling gradient in plains as per IRC recommendation is______________?
A. 1 in 12
B. 1 m 15
C. 1 in 20
D. 1 in 30 - On a right angled road intersection with two way traffic, the total number of conflict points is______________?
A. 6
B. 11
C. 18
D. 24 - The maximum limit of water absorption for aggregate suitable for road construction is____________?
A. 0.4 %
B. 0.6%
C. 0.8 %
D. 1.0 % - Compared to a level surface, on a descending gradient the stopping sight distance is_______________?
A. less
B. more
C. same
D. dependent on the speed - If ruling gradient is I in 20 and there is also a horizontal curve of radius 76 m, then the compensated grade should be_________________?
A. 3 %
B. 4%
C. 5 %
D. 6% - The maximum number of vehicles beyond which the rotary may not function efficiently is______________?
A. 500 vehicles per hour
B. 500 vehicles per day
C. 5000 vehicles per hour
D. 5000 vehicles per day - The maximum thickness of expansion joint in rigid pavements is______________?
A. 0
B. 25 mm
C. 50 mm
D. 100 mm
