Civil Engineering MCQs

2965 MCQs  (Page 189 of 297)

Consider the following statements: Wind rose diagram is used for the purposes of_________________?
A. 1. runway orientation
B. 2. estimating the runway capacity
C. 3. geometric design of holding apron
D. Select the correct answer?
Castor angle is defined as the angle______________?
A. Formed by the longitudinal axis of the aircraft and the direction of movement of the nose gear
B. Between the direction of wind and the longitudinal axis of the runway
C. Between the true speed of the aircraft and the crosswind component
D. Between the horizontal and the fuselage axis
Maximum gross take-off weight of an aircraft is__________________?
A. Equal to the maximum structural landing weight
B. Less than the maximum structural landing weight
C. More than the maximum structural landing weight
D. Equal to the empty operating weight plus the payload
Which of the following is an example of failure in flexible pavements ?
A. Alligator cracking
B. Mud pumping
C. Warping cracks
D. Shrinkage cracks