A. Sloping drain
B. Catch-water drain
C. Side drain
D. Cross drain
Answer: Option B
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Highway facilities are designed for
A. annual average hourly volume
B. annual average daily traffic
C. thirtieth highest hourly volume
D. peak hourly volume of the year
The provision of traffic signals at intersections
A. reduces right angled and rear end collisions
B. increases right angled and rear end collisions
C. reduces right angled collisions but may increase rear end collisions
D. reduces rear end collisions but may increase right angled collisions
In CBR test the value of CBR is calculated at
A. 2.5 mm penetration only
B. 5.0 mm penetration only
C. 7.5 mm penetration only
D. both 2.5 mm and 5.0 mm penetrations
If aggregate impact value is 20 to 30 percent, then it is classified as
A. exceptionally strong
B. strong
C. satisfactory for road surfacing
D. unsuitable for road surfacing
A)Side drain=Runs parallel to the road and carries surface water away.
B)Catch-water drain=Provided above the road on the uphill side to intercept water coming down the slope.
C)Cross drain=Carries water across the road through a culvert/cross-drainage structure.
D)Sloping drain=Carries water down a longitudinal/side slope to a safe outlet.