Civil Engineering MCQCivil Engineering (Shared)
Shoulders are provided beside carriageway primarily for:
Transportation EngineeringEASYMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Emergency stopping, lateral support and recovery space
B
Increasing signal cycle time
C
Storing construction water
D
Eliminating drainage
Correct Answer
A. Emergency stopping, lateral support and recovery space
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Shoulders improve safety, pavement support, emergency stopping and operation of slow/broken-down vehicles. Reference: IRC:73 cross-sectional elements - shoulders
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