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If the design speed is V kmph and deviation angle is N radians, then the total length of a valley curve in meters is given by the expression_________________?

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If the design speed is V kmph and deviation angle is N radians, then the total length of a valley curve in meters is given by the expression_________________?

A. 0.38 N V3/2
B. 0.38 (NV3)”2
C. 3.8 NV”2
D. 3.8 (NV3)”2

If the design speed is V kmph and deviation angle is N radians, then the total length of a valley curve in meters is given by the expression_________________? Read More »

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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_______________?

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If an ascending gradient of 1 in 50 meets a descending gradient of 1 in 50, the length of summit curve for a stopg sight distance of 80 m will be_______________?

A. zero
B. 64m
C. 80m
D. 60m

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_______________? Read More »

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In case of summit curves, the deviation angle will be maximum when_______________?

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In case of summit curves, the deviation angle will be maximum when_______________?

A. an ascending gradient meets with another ascending gradient
B. an ascending gradient meets with a descending gradient
C. a descending gradient meets with another descending gradient
D. an ascending gradient meets with a level surface

In case of summit curves, the deviation angle will be maximum when_______________? Read More »

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The percentage compensation in gradient for ruling gradient of 4% and horizontal curve of radius 760 m is____________________?

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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

The percentage compensation in gradient for ruling gradient of 4% and horizontal curve of radius 760 m is____________________? Read More »

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

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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%

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

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