The length of a transition curve, is governed by (A) Rate of change of radial acceleration (B) Rate of change of super-elevation (C) Both (a) and (b) (D) Neither (a) nor (b)

The length of a transition curve, is governed by
(A) Rate of change of radial acceleration
(B) Rate of change of super-elevation
(C) Both (a) and (b)
(D) Neither (a) nor (b)
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Answer: Option C
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If the rate of change of the super-elevation along a curved portion of a 7 metre wide road is 1 in 150 and the maximum super-elevation allowed is 1 in 15, the maximum length of the transition curve to be provided at either end, is (A) 65 m (B) 70 m (C) 75 m (D) 80 m

Description : If the rate of change of the super-elevation along a curved portion of a 7 metre wide road is 1 in 150 and the maximum super-elevation allowed is 1 in 15, the maximum length of the transition curve to be provided at either end, is (A) 65 m (B) 70 m (C) 75 m (D) 80 m

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

If the rate of gain of radial acceleration is 0.3 m per sec3 and full centrifugal ratio is developed. On the curve the ratio of the length of the transition curve of same radius on road and railway, is (A) 2.828 (B) 3.828 (C) 1.828 (D) 0.828

Description : If the rate of gain of radial acceleration is 0.3 m per sec3 and full centrifugal ratio is developed. On the curve the ratio of the length of the transition curve of same radius on road and railway, is (A) 2.828 (B) 3.828 (C) 1.828 (D) 0.828

Last Answer : (A) 2.828

With usual notations, the expression V²/gR represents (A) Centrifugal force (B) Centrifugal ratio (C) Super elevation (D) Radial acceleration

Description : With usual notations, the expression V²/gR represents  (A) Centrifugal force  (B) Centrifugal ratio  (C) Super elevation  (D) Radial acceleration 

Last Answer : (B) Centrifugal ratio

Transition curves are introduced at either end of a circular curve, to obtain (A) Gradually decrease of curvature from zero at the tangent point to the specified quantity at the junction of the transition curve with main curve (B) Gradual increase of super-elevation from zero at the tangent point to the specified amount at the junction of the transition curve with main curve (C) Gradual change of gradient from zero at the tangent point to the specified amount at the junction of the transition curve with main curve (D) None of these

Description : Transition curves are introduced at either end of a circular curve, to obtain (A) Gradually decrease of curvature from zero at the tangent point to the specified quantity at the junction of the ... specified amount at the junction of the transition curve with main curve (D) None of these

Last Answer : (B) Gradual increase of super-elevation from zero at the tangent point to the specified amount at the junction of the transition curve with main curve

If is the speed of a locomotive in km per hour, g is the acceleration due to gravity, is the distance between running faces of the rails and is the radius of the circular curve, the required super elevation is (A) gV²/GR (B) Rg/GV² (C) GR/gV² (D) GV²/gR

Description : If is the speed of a locomotive in km per hour, g is the acceleration due to gravity, is the distance between running faces of the rails and is the radius of the circular curve, the required super elevation is (A) gV²/GR (B) Rg/GV² (C) GR/gV² (D) GV²/gR

Last Answer : (D) GV²/gR

If V is speed of a moving vehicle, r is radius of the curve, g is the acceleration due to gravity, W is the width of the carriageway, the super elevation is (A) WV/gr (B) W²V/gr (C) WV²/gr (D) WV/gr²

Description : If V is speed of a moving vehicle, r is radius of the curve, g is the acceleration due to gravity, W is the width of the carriageway, the super elevation is (A) WV/gr (B) W²V/gr (C) WV²/gr (D) WV/gr²

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

A particle moving with uniform speed can possess : (a) radial acceleration (b) tangential acceleration © both radial and tangential accelerations (d) neither radial nor tangential acceleration

Description : A particle moving with uniform speed can possess :  (a) radial acceleration (b) tangential acceleration © both radial and tangential accelerations (d) neither radial nor tangential acceleration

Last Answer : Neither radial nor tangential... as if it move in a straight line.. but it possess radial acceleration if it moves in a uniform circular path

The safe length L of a valley curve for night travel is (A) 2S - (1.50 + 0.035 S)/N if L < S (B) NS²/(1.50 + 0.035 S) if L > S (C) Neither (a) nor (b)(D) Both (a) and (b

Description : The safe length L of a valley curve for night travel is (A) 2S - (1.50 + 0.035 S)/N if L < S (B) NS²/(1.50 + 0.035 S) if L > S (C) Neither (a) nor (b) (D) Both (a) and (b

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The total length of a valley formed by two gradients - 3% and + 2% curve between the two tangent points to provide a rate of change of centrifugal acceleration 0.6 m/sec2 , for a design speed 100 kmph, is (A) 16.0 m (B) 42.3 m (C) 84.6 m (D) None of these

Description : The total length of a valley formed by two gradients - 3% and + 2% curve between the two tangent points to provide a rate of change of centrifugal acceleration 0.6 m/sec2 , for a design speed 100 kmph, is (A) 16.0 m (B) 42.3 m (C) 84.6 m (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. The super-elevation on roads is (A) Directly proportional to width of pavement (B) Directly proportional to velocity of vehicles (C) Inversely proportional to acceleration due to gravity (D) Inversely proportional to the radius of curvature

Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. The super-elevation on roads is (A) Directly proportional to width of pavement (B) Directly proportional to velocity of vehicles (C) Inversely proportional to acceleration due to gravity (D) Inversely proportional to the radius of curvature

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

If x% is the gradient of an alignment and y% is the gradient after proper super-elevation along a curved portion of a highway, the differential grade along the curve, is (A) (x + y) % (B) (x - y) % (C) (y - x) % (D) (y + x) %

Description : If x% is the gradient of an alignment and y% is the gradient after proper super-elevation along a curved portion of a highway, the differential grade along the curve, is (A) (x + y) % (B) (x - y) % (C) (y - x) % (D) (y + x) %

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

If the designed speed on a circular curve of radius 1400 m is 80 km/hour, no super-elevation is provided, if the camber, is (A) 4 % (B) 3 % (C) 2 % (D) 1.7 %

Description : If the designed speed on a circular curve of radius 1400 m is 80 km/hour, no super-elevation is provided, if the camber, is (A) 4 % (B) 3 % (C) 2 % (D) 1.7 %

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

If V is speed in km/hour and R is radius of the curve, the super-elevation e is equal to (A) V²/125 R (B) V²/225 R (C) V²/325 R

Description : If V is speed in km/hour and R is radius of the curve, the super-elevation e is equal to (A) V²/125 R (B) V²/225 R (C) V²/325 R

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

A district road with a bituminous pavement has a horizontal curve of 1000 m for a design speed of 75 km ph. The super-elevation is (A) 1 in 40 (B) 1 in 50 (C) 1 in 60 (D) 1 in 70

Description : A district road with a bituminous pavement has a horizontal curve of 1000 m for a design speed of 75 km ph. The super-elevation is (A) 1 in 40 (B) 1 in 50 (C) 1 in 60 (D) 1 in 70

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

If the coefficient of friction on the road surface is 0.15 and a maximum super-elevation 1 in 15 is provided, the maximum speed of the vehicles on a curve of 100 metre radius, is (A) 32.44 km/hour (B) 42.44 kg/hour (C) 52.44 km/hour (D) 62.44 km/hour

Description : If the coefficient of friction on the road surface is 0.15 and a maximum super-elevation 1 in 15 is provided, the maximum speed of the vehicles on a curve of 100 metre radius, is (A) 32.44 km/hour (B) 42.44 kg/hour (C) 52.44 km/hour (D) 62.44 km/hour

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

Velocity head on sudden enlargement in a horizontal pipe is converted into __________ head. (A) Elevation (B) Pressure (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)

Description : Velocity head on sudden enlargement in a horizontal pipe is converted into __________ head. (A) Elevation (B) Pressure (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)

Last Answer : (B) Pressure

In___________ thereis alwaysa transition at the middle of the bit, but thebit values are determined at the beginningof the bit. If the nextbit is 0, there is a transition; if the next bit is 1, there is none. A) Manchester B) differential Manchester C) both (a) and (b) D) neither (a) nor (b)

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Last Answer : differential Manchester

In_______encoding, the duration of the bit is divided into twohalves. Thevoltage remains at one level during thefirst half and moves to the other level in the second half. The transition at the middle of the bit provides synchronization. A) Manchester B) differential ManchesteC) both (a) and (b) D) neither (a) nor (b)r

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Last Answer : both (a) and (b)

The 'transition temperature' for ductile to brittle behaviour of steel increases with increase in the __________ content in steel. (A) Carbon (B) Manganese (C) Both 'a' nor 'b' (D) Neither 'a' nor 'b'

Description : The 'transition temperature' for ductile to brittle behaviour of steel increases with increase in the __________ content in steel. (A) Carbon (B) Manganese (C) Both 'a' nor 'b' (D) Neither 'a' nor 'b'

Last Answer : (A) Carbon

If V is the design speed of vehicles in km/hour, the change of radial acceleration in metres/sec3 , is (A) 65/(70 + V) (B) 60/(70 + V) (C) 70/(65 + V) (D) 70/(60 + V)

Description : If V is the design speed of vehicles in km/hour, the change of radial acceleration in metres/sec3 , is (A) 65/(70 + V) (B) 60/(70 + V) (C) 70/(65 + V) (D) 70/(60 + V)

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

Design of horizontal and vertical alignments, super-elevation, sight distance and grades, is worst affected by (A) Width of the vehicle (B) Length of the vehicle (C) Height of the vehicle (D) Speed of the vehicle

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The rate of change of bending moment is equal to rate of shear force (B) The rate of change of shear force is equal to rate of loading (C) Neither (a) nor (b)(D) Both (a) and (b

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The rate of change of bending moment is equal to rate of shear force (B) The rate of change of shear force is equal to rate of loading (C) Neither (a) nor (b) (D) Both (a) and (b

Last Answer : (D) Both (a) and (b

If the length of a transition curve to be introduced between a straight and a circular curve of radius 500 m is 90 m, the maximum perpendicular offset for the transition curve, is (A) 0.70 m (B) 1.70 m (C) 2.70 m (D) 3.70 m

Description : If the length of a transition curve to be introduced between a straight and a circular curve of  radius 500 m is 90 m, the maximum perpendicular offset for the transition curve, is  (A) 0.70 m  (B) 1.70 m  (C) 2.70 m  (D) 3.70 m

Last Answer : (C) 2.70 m 

If the length of a transition curve to be introduced between a straight and a circular curve of radius 500 m is 90 m, the maximum deflection angle to locate its junction point, is (A) 1°43' 08" (B) 1°43' 18" (C) 1°43' 28" (D) 1°43' 38"

Description : If the length of a transition curve to be introduced between a straight and a circular curve of radius 500 m is 90 m, the maximum deflection angle to locate its junction point, is (A) 1°43' 08" (B) 1°43' 18" (C) 1°43' 28" (D) 1°43' 38"

Last Answer : (C) 1°43' 28"

If R is the radius of a main curve and L is the length of the transition curve, the shift of the curve, is (A) L/24 R (B) L2 /24 R (C) L3 /24 R (D) L4 /24 R

Description : If R is the radius of a main curve and L is the length of the transition curve, the shift of the curve, is (A) L/24 R (B) L2 /24 R (C) L3 /24 R (D) L4 /24 R

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

The radius of curvature provided along a transition curve, is (A) Minimum at the beginning (B) Same throughout its length (C) Equal to the radius of circular curve (D) Varying from infinity to the radius of circular curve

Description : The radius of curvature provided along a transition curve, is (A) Minimum at the beginning (B) Same throughout its length (C) Equal to the radius of circular curve (D) Varying from infinity to the radius of circular curve

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

If the radius of a main curve is 300 m and length of the transition curve is 100 m, the angle with tangent to locate the junction point, is (A) 1° 11' (B) 2° 11' (C) 3° 11' (D) 4° 11'

Description : If the radius of a main curve is 300 m and length of the transition curve is 100 m, the angle with tangent to locate the junction point, is (A) 1° 11' (B) 2° 11' (C) 3° 11' (D) 4° 11'

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

In case of simple harmonic motion, displacement is proportional to the (A) Velocity (B) Acceleration (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)

Description : In case of simple harmonic motion, displacement is proportional to the (A) Velocity (B) Acceleration (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)

Last Answer : B) Acceleration

Setting out of Lemniscate transition curves, is done with (A) Perpendicular offsets (B) Radial offsets (C) Deflection angles (D) Polar deflection angles

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Consider the following statements: Mitra’s hyperbolic transition design is based on the principle that : 1. Flow depth in the canal, as well as the discharge, is constant 2. width of the canal varies along with the discharge 3. Rate of change of velocity per unit length of transition is constant throughout the length of the transition. Which of these statements are correct ? a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1 and 3 only

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Last Answer : d) 1 and 3 only

A unit price elastic demand curve will touch - (1) both price and quantity axis (2) neither price axis, nor quantity axis (3) only price axis (4) only quantity axis

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Last Answer : (2) neither price axis, nor quantity axis Explanation: Unit elastic refers to an elasticity alternative in which any percentage change in price cause an equal percentage change in quantity. In other ... However, the unit price elastic demand curve does not touch either price axis or quantity axis.

Demand curve can be derived from the law of diminishlng marginal utility on which of the following assumptions? (i) Utility can be measured in quantitative terms (ii) Utility of money is constant Of these statements: A.Only (i) is true B.Both (i) and (ii) are true C.Only (ii) is true D.Neither (i) nor (ii) is true

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Last Answer : B.Both (i) and (ii) are true

A unit price elastic demand curve will touch (1) both price and quantity axis (2) neither price axis, nor quantity axis (3) only price axis (4) only quantity axis

Description : A unit price elastic demand curve will touch (1) both price and quantity axis (2) neither price axis, nor quantity axis (3) only price axis (4) only quantity axis

Last Answer : neither price axis, nor quantity axis

SHM is the motion in which acceleration of the body is proportional to its displacement and directed towards the mean position. A. True B. False C. Neither True Nor False D. None

Description : SHM is the motion in which acceleration of the body is proportional to its displacement and directed towards the mean position. A. True B. False C. Neither True Nor False D. None

Last Answer : A. True

Transition from laminar to turbulent zone in free convection heat transfer is governed by the critical value of (A) Grashoff number (B) Grashoff number & Reynolds number (C) Reynolds number (D) Grashoff number & Prandtl number

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Last Answer : Option D

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Last Answer : (C) Both (a) and (b)

The maximum radial distance of a Lemniscate curve, having maximum polar angle a, is (A) 3 R (B) 3 R sin2 (C) 3 R (D) 3 R

Description : The maximum radial distance of a Lemniscate curve, having maximum polar angle a, is (A) 3 R (B) 3 R sin2 (C) 3 R (D) 3 R

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

For a fluid rotating at constant angular velocity about vertical axis as a rigid body, the pressure intensity varies as the (A) Square of the radial distance (B) Radial distance linearly (C) Inverse of the radial distance(D) Elevation along vertical direction

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Last Answer : (A) Square of the radial distance

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) An artificial barrier which makes the enclosed area safe for anchorage of ships, is known as break water (B) The break water whose inside is used as a platform for loading and unloading is called a mole (C) The length of the quay wall is governed by the length of the largest vessel likely to be berthed (D) All the abov

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Last Answer : (D) All the above

If +0.8% grade meets -0.7% grade and the rate of change of grade for 30 m distance is 0.05, the length of the vertical curve will be (A) 600 m (B) 700 m (C) 800 m (D) 900 m

Description : If +0.8% grade meets -0.7% grade and the rate of change of grade for 30 m distance is 0.05, the  length of the vertical curve will be  (A) 600 m  (B) 700 m  (C) 800 m  (D) 900 m

Last Answer : (D) 900 m

If the rate of change of grade permitted along a vertical curve is r and total change of grade is g%, the length L of the curve to be provided, is (A) L = (r × 100/g) m (B) L = (g × 100/r) m (C) L = (r + g) × 100m (D) L = [100/(r + g)] m

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Last Answer : Answer: Option B

A 3% downgrade curve is followed by a 1% upgrade curve and rate of change of grade adopted is 0.1% per 20 m length. The length of the respective vertical curve is : (a) 800 m (b) 200 m (c) 100 m (d) 400 m

Description : A 3% downgrade curve is followed by a 1% upgrade curve and rate of change of grade adopted is 0.1% per 20 m length. The length of the respective vertical curve is : (a) 800 m (b) 200 m (c) 100 m (d) 400 m

Last Answer : (a) 800 m

The correct formula for calculating super-elevation for the hill roads, is (A) e = V²/254 R (B) e = V²/225 R (C) e = V²/278 R (D) e = V²/114 R

Description : The correct formula for calculating super-elevation for the hill roads, is (A) e = V²/254 R (B) e = V²/225 R (C) e = V²/278 R (D) e = V²/114 R

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

Maximum super-elevation on hill roads should not exceed (A) 5 % (B) 7 % (C) 8 % (D) 10 %

Description : Maximum super-elevation on hill roads should not exceed (A) 5 % (B) 7 % (C) 8 % (D) 10 %

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The convexity provided to the carriageway between the crown and edge of the pavement, is known as (A) Super-elevation (B) Camber (C) Height of the pavement (D) None of these

Description : The convexity provided to the carriageway between the crown and edge of the pavement, is known as (A) Super-elevation (B) Camber (C) Height of the pavement (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

Before providing super-elevation on roads, the portion of the carriageway between the crown and the outer edge is made (A) To have a reduced fall (B) Horizontal (C) To have slope of the camber on the other half of the carriageway (D) None of these

Description : Before providing super-elevation on roads, the portion of the carriageway between the crown and the outer edge is made (A) To have a reduced fall (B) Horizontal (C) To have slope of the camber on the other half of the carriageway (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

no super elevation is provided on a road along curves, pot holes may develop at (A) Inner edge of the road (B) Outer edge of the road (C) Centre of the road (D) Nowhere on the road

Description : no super elevation is provided on a road along curves, pot holes may develop at (A) Inner edge of the road (B) Outer edge of the road (C) Centre of the road (D) Nowhere on the road

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

Raising of outer edge of a road with respect to inner edge, is known (A) Super elevation (B) Cant (C) Banking (D) All the above

Description : Raising of outer edge of a road with respect to inner edge, is known (A) Super elevation (B) Cant (C) Banking (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The minimum super-elevation in rolling terrain in plains, is limited to (A) 4 % (B) 5 % (C) 6 % (D) 7 %

Description : The minimum super-elevation in rolling terrain in plains, is limited to (A) 4 % (B) 5 % (C) 6 % (D) 7 %

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Super-elevation on roads in snow bound areas, should generally not exceed (A) 15 % (B) 12 % (C) 10 % (D) 7 %

Description : Super-elevation on roads in snow bound areas, should generally not exceed (A) 15 % (B) 12 % (C) 10 % (D) 7 %

Last Answer : Answer: Option D