Civil Engineering MCQCivil Engineering (Shared)
Extra widening on horizontal curves is required mainly due to:
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A
Use of concrete only
B
Water table variation
C
Lighting requirement only
D
Mechanical off-tracking and psychological clearance
Correct Answer
D. Mechanical off-tracking and psychological clearance
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Long vehicles track inward on curves and drivers also need additional lateral clearance. Reference: IRC:73 horizontal curves - widening on curves
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