Practice Types of gradient - 17.2.3 | 17. Vertical Alignment | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is a ruling gradient?

💡 Hint: Think about its role in vehicle movement.

Question 2

Easy

What is the main purpose of a minimum gradient?

💡 Hint: Consider water flow.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

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

💡 Hint: Think about safety.

Question 2

True or False: Exceptional gradients are for general road design.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What does 'exceptional' imply?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a hilly construction site, calculate the maximum safe gradient for heavy vehicles while ensuring drainage.

💡 Hint: Think about both factors together.

Question 2

You are designing a road for a mountainous region and need to justify your choices for using exceptional gradients.

💡 Hint: What justifies the need for shorter segments?

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