500 Best Highway Engineering MCQ
Q33). The foundation of a road is also called
a).Soling
b).Base
c).Either A or B
d).None of these
Correct Answer:
Either A or B
Explanation:
Q34). The super structure of a road is called
a).Wearing layer
b).Wearing course
c).Road surfacing
d).Any one of these
Correct Answer:
Any one of these
Explanation:
Q35). When the veering capacity of soil is poor and the intensity of traffic is high, an additional layer is provided between the soling and sub-grade. This additional layer is called
a).Wearing layer
b).Sub-base
c).Road surfacing
d).All of these
Correct Answer:
Sub-base
Explanation:
Q36). The thickness of base, in no case, should be more than
a).10 cm
b).15 cm
c).20 cm
d).30 cm
Correct Answer:
30 cm
Explanation:
Q37). The highest point on road surface is called
a).Crown
b).Camber
c).Gradient
d).Berm
Correct Answer:
Crown
Explanation:
Q38). The road surfacing should be
a).Impervious
b).Durable
c).Stable
d).All of these
Correct Answer:
All of these
Explanation:
Q39). The slope of the line joining the crown and edge of the road surface is known as
a).Cross-fall
b).Cross-slope
c).Camber
d).Any one of these
Correct Answer:
Any one of these
Explanation:
Q40). The thickness of road surfacing depends upon the
a).Type of traffic
b).Intensity of traffic
c).Type of material
d).All of these
Correct Answer:
All of these
Explanation: