Practice Types Of Gradient (17.2.3) - Vertical Alignment - Transportation Engineering

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Question 1.
What is a ruling gradient?
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Think about its role in vehicle movement.
Question 2.
What is the main purpose of a minimum gradient?
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Consider water flow.
3Question 3.
What is the ruling gradient in road design?
- The maximum gradient designers aim for
- The minimum gradient for drainage
- An exceptional gradient for steep hills
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Think about safety.
4Question 4.
True or False: Exceptional gradients are for general road design.
- True
- False
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What does 'exceptional' imply?
Question 5.
Given a hilly construction site, calculate the maximum safe gradient for heavy vehicles while ensuring drainage.
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Think about both factors together.
Question 6.
You are designing a road for a mountainous region and need to justify your choices for using exceptional gradients.
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What justifies the need for shorter segments?

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