Civil Engineering MCQs

2965 MCQs  (Page 38 of 297)

Horizontal distances obtained by thermometric observations_________________?
A. Require slope correction
B. Require tension correction
C. Require slope and tension corrections
D. Do not require slope and tension corrections
Which of the following methods of theodolite traversing is suitable for locating the details which are far away from transit stations ?
A. Measuring angle and distance from one transit station
B. Measuring angles to the point from at least two stations
C. Measuring angle at one station and distance from other
D. Measuring distance from two points on traverse line
Different grades are joined together by a ________________?
A. Compound curve
B. Transition curve
C. Reverse curve
D. Vertical curve
Overturning of vehicles on a curve can be avoided by using ________________?
A. Compound curve
B. Vertical curve
C. Reverse curve
D. Transition curve
Subtense bar is an instrument used for _______________?
A. Levelling
B. Measurement of horizontal distances in plane areas
C. Measurement of horizontal distances in undulated areas
D. Measurement of angles