PEC EPE Exam Highway Engineering MCQ and Numerical Questions
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Which type of pavement is typically constructed with bituminous materials?
a) Rigid pavement
b) Flexible pavement
c) Composite pavement
d) Reinforced pavement
Answer: b
What is the primary purpose of a “Geometric Design” in highway engineering?
a) Material selection for pavement construction
b) Designing attractive road signs
c) Optimizing vehicle engine performance
d) Designing the layout and alignment of the road
Answer: d
The California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test is used to evaluate:
a) Subgrade strength
b) Pavement roughness
c) Aggregate quality
d) Asphalt viscosity
Answer: a
What does the term “Super Elevation” refer to in highway design?
a) A road with high traffic volume
b) A bridge overpass on the highway
c) A banked curve on the road
d) An elevated highway segment
Answer: c
Which layer of a flexible pavement system provides load distribution and assists in load transfer?
a) Subbase
b) Base course
c) Subgrade
d) Surface course
Answer: b
The AASHTO design method is primarily used for the design of:
a) Rigid pavements
b) Flexible pavements
c) Composite pavements
d) Overlay pavements
Answer: b
What is the purpose of pavement markings on highways?
a) Enhance aesthetic appeal
b) Improve nighttime visibility
c) Strengthen the pavement structure
d) Control vehicular emissions
Answer: b
The design speed of a highway depends on:
a) Roadside landscaping
b) Driver preferences
c) Vehicle fuel efficiency
d) Safety and functional requirements
Answer: d
What does the term “Stopping Sight Distance” refer to in highway design?
a) The distance traveled during overtaking
b) The distance a vehicle moves after the brakes are applied
c) The distance required to stop a vehicle within the driver’s reaction time
d) The distance between two consecutive traffic signals
Answer: c
Which type of pavement distress is characterized by a series of interconnected cracks forming a pattern resembling alligator scales?
a) Block cracking
b) Rutting
c) Longitudinal cracking
d) Fatigue cracking
Answer: d
Flexible Pavement Design:
Calculate the required thickness of a flexible pavement using the AASHTO empirical design method for a given design traffic of 1,500,000 ESALs (equivalent single axle loads) and a CBR of 8.
Convert the speed to m/s and substitute the values to calculate the stopping distance.
Answer: Stopping Distance = 400 meters
Pavement Life Cycle Cost Analysis:
Perform a life cycle cost analysis for a pavement design with an initial construction cost of $1,000,000, a service life of 20 years, and annual maintenance costs of $50,000.
Solution:
Using the formula for life cycle cost:
Life Cycle Cost
=
Initial Cost
+
(
Annual Maintenance Cost
×
Service Life
)
Life Cycle Cost=Initial Cost+(Annual Maintenance Cost×Service Life)
Given: Initial Cost = $1,000,000, Annual Maintenance Cost = $50,000, Service Life = 20 years.
Calculate the life cycle cost.
Answer: Life Cycle Cost = $2,000,000