Highway Engineering Fundamentals
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Who is known as the father of modern road building?

  • Thomas Telford
  • Eli Blake
  • Jerome Tresaguet (correct)
  • John Louden Mac Adam

    • Which individual invented the first stone crusher?

  • Jerome Tresaguet
  • Eli Blake (correct)
  • Thomas Telford
  • John Louden Mac Adam

    • What was the main purpose of early road systems according to the text?

  • Movement of armies for conquest or defense (correct)
  • Transportation of food and trade of goods
  • Cultural exchange
  • Agricultural development

    • Which concept of road building is associated with John Louden Mac Adam?

    <p>Macadam road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In highway programming, what happens to projects that fail on financial or political criteria?

    <p>They are abandoned or modified for substitute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which invention is attributed to Aveling and Porter?

    <p>30-tons road roller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the width of a vehicle impact road design?

    <p>It affects the lane width, shoulder width, and parking space width.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of a vehicle is crucial for providing clearance under structures and bridges?

    <p>Height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to consider the weight of a vehicle in road design?

    <p>It influences pavement thickness requirements and longitudinal grades.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum width of a truck bus according to the text?

    <p>2.44 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor governs the limiting values of road gradients based on vehicle characteristics?

    <p>Power of the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum weight limit for any loaded vehicle or combination of vehicles as per the text?

    <p>$1525(L + 7.3) - 14.70L^2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

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