A. expansion joints
B. contraction joints
C. warping joints
D. longitudinal joints
Related Mcqs:
- The shape of the camber, best suited for cement concrete pavements, is_______________?
A. straight line
B. parabolic
C. elliptical
D. combination of straight and parabolic - The critical combination of stresses for corner region in cement concrete roads is____________?
A. load stress + warping stress frictional stress
B. load stress + warping stress + frictional stress
C. load stress + warping stress
D. load stress + frictional stress - 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 function of an expansion joint in rigid pavements is to______________?
A. relieve warping stresses
B. relieve shrinkage stresses
C. resist stresses due to expansion
D. allow free expansion - The maximum spacing of contraction joints in rigid pavements is_____________?
A. 2.5 m
B. 3.5 m
C. 4.5 m
D. 5.5m - The maximum thickness of expansion joint in rigid pavements is______________?
A. 0
B. 25 mm
C. 50 mm
D. 100 mm - Maximum daily traffic capacity of bituminous pavements is______________?
A. 500 tonnes per day
B. 1000 tonnes per day
C. 1500 tonnes per day
D. 2000 tonnes per day - Which of the following is considered to be the highest quality construction in the group of black top pavements ?
A. mastic asphalt
B. sheet asphalt
C. bituminous carpet
D. bituminous concrete - The maximum design gradient for vertical profile of a road is______________?
A. ruling gradient
B. limiting gradient
C. exceptional gradient
D. minimum gradient - The most efficient traffic signal system is________________?
A. simultaneous system
B. alternate system
C. flexible progressive system
D. simple progressive system
