Highway Engineering - Engineering

Q1:

The desirable camber for straight roads with thin bituminous surfacing, is

A 1 in 33 to 1 in 25

B 1 in 40 to 1 in 33

C 1 in 150 to 1 in 140

D 1 in 160 to 1 in 140

E none of these.

ANS:C - 1 in 150 to 1 in 140

For light rainfall, it is 2% i.e 1 in 50.

And for heavy, it is 2. 5% i.e 1 in 40.