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Question

Kerb and median are two elements in a highway cross - section. Choose the correct match.

The correct answer is

Kerb for both the side edges of the pavement and 1 median at the centre line of the pavement

Kerbs are typically located along the side edges of the pavement . Kerb for both the side edges of the pavement and 1 median at the centre line of the pavement This statement correctly describes the typical placement of kerbs and medians in a highway cross-section.

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Important Questions from Highway Geometric Design

  1. Calculate the design rate of super elevation (%) on a highway in a plain terrain, if design speed of the highway is 80 kmph and radius of the curve is 400m.

  2. Which of the following is the main function of “submerged” kerbs in rural roads?

  3. Which of the following statements are correct, with reference to the Road Formation width?

    i. It is the bottom width of the embankment.

    ii. It is the bottom width of the cutting.

    iii. It is inclusive of the width of the shoulders.

    iv. It is inclusive of the width of side drains.

  4. As per IRC, which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic of the road shoulder?

  5. Which of the following gradients will have the maximum value?

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