If ruling gradient is I in 20 and there is also a horizontal curve of radius 76 m, then the compensated grade should be_________________?

Related Mcqs:

1. 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

2. On a horizontal curve if the pavement is kept horizontal across the alignment, then the pressure on the outer wheels will be_________________?

   A. more than the pressure on inner wheels
   B. less than the pressure on inner wheels
   C. equal to the pressure on inner wheels

3. To calculate the minimum value of ruling radius of horizontal curves in plains, the design speed is given by_________________?

   A. 8 kmph
   B. 12kmph
   C. 16kmph
   D. 20 kmph

4. 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

5. 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

6. The absolute minimum radius of curve for safe operation for a speed of 110 kmph is______________?

   A. 110 m
   B. 220 m
   C. 440 m
   D. 577 m

7. If b is the wheel track of a vehicle and h is the height of centre of gravity above road surface, then to avoid overturning and lateral skidding on a horizontal curve, the centrifugal ratio should always be________________?

   A. less than b/2h and greater than co-efficient of lateral friction
   B. less than b/2h and also less than co-efficient of lateral friction
   C. greater than b/2h and less than co-efficient of lateral friction
   D. greater than b/2h and also greater than coefficient of lateral friction

8. The transition curve used in the horizontal alignment of highways as per IRC recommendations is_______________?

   A. spiral
   B. lemniscate
   C. cubic parabola
   D. any of the above

9. The ruling design speed on a National Highway in plain terrain as per IRC recommendations is_____________?

   A. 60 kmph
   B. 80 kmph
   C. 100 kmph
   D. 120 kmph

10. The effect of grade on safe overtaking sight distance is_______________?

    A. to increase it on descending grades and to decrease it on ascending grades
    B. to decrease it on descending grades and to increase it on ascending grades
    C. to increase it on both descending and ascending grades
    D. to decrease it on both descending and ascending grades