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The life expectancy of aerial transport system (rope or cable way) is usually-

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20 years

While specific components like the ropes themselves may have shorter replacement cycles (e.g., typically 15-25 years depending on type and use, but subject to rigorous testing), the overall structural framework and major mechanical components of an aerial transport system are designed for a much longer service life. A commonly cited figure for the typical life expectancy of the main structural and mechanical components of a well-maintained aerial transport system is around 20 years .

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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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