Roadway Accommodations and Transportation Terminology

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What is the definition of a seiche?

A wave generated by wind tides

A wave with very short periods

A wave occurring during a storm

A wave with very long periods found in enclosed basins (correct)

What is the significant wave height?

The highest wave in a set of waves

The mean value of the highest one-third of waves (correct)

The wave generated by storms

The lowest wave in a set of waves

What defines semi-diurnal tides?

Tides occurring once a lunar month

Tides occurring twice a lunar month

Tides occurring once every day

Tides occurring twice a lunar day (correct)

What are shallow water waves?

Waves in which water depth to wave length ratio is equal to or less than 0.40 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'shoulders' mentioned in the text?

To accommodate stopped vehicles and provide lateral support of the pavement Signup and view all the answers

What does skid resistance refer to in pavement terms?

The ability of a pavement to prevent or reduce skid-related crashes Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of dowels in simply reinforced concrete pavement?

For the transfer of traffic load across joints Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum capacity of Single and double pillar mooring bollards?

200 tons Signup and view all the answers

What do swell waves refer to?

Waves that propagate beyond the initial winds that created them Signup and view all the answers

How is stopping sight distance defined?

The minimum distance required for a driver to stop safely without hitting an object Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of special instruction signs on roads?

To provide information on upcoming road conditions or rules Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario does a storm surge typically occur?

When there is heavy rainfall Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of structural number in road design?

Evaluating traffic loads and design factors Signup and view all the answers

In road construction, what is the sub base composed of?

Stone boulders or superior soil Signup and view all the answers

What does a superelevation diagram represent in road design?

Road cross slope versus horizontal distance Signup and view all the answers

What is super elevation run off in road alignment design?

The length of super elevation development in a curved roadway Signup and view all the answers

What are swell waves in oceanography?

Wind-generated waves from deep ocean Signup and view all the answers

How is the rise above normal level on an open coast primarily caused?

Caused by atmospheric pressure reduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'limit of economic haul'?

The farthest distance a material should be transported before it becomes uneconomical Signup and view all the answers

What are mooring dolphins used for?

Not designed for the impact of the ship and located in back of the face of the dock Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'longitudinal cracking'?

Cracks occurring approximately at right angles to the pavement center line Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'leeward side'?

The side of a structure facing away from the direction from which the wind comes Signup and view all the answers

What is 'monsoon'?

Prevailing winds which are seasonal blowing in one direction over part of the year and in the opposite direction the remainder of the year Signup and view all the answers

What is 'neap tides'?

The lowest tide of the month when the line connecting the earth with sun and the moon form a right triangle Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of merging as described in the text?

The process by which a vehicle in one traffic stream joins another traffic stream moving in the same direction Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of passing sight distance on a two-lane highway?

It indicates the minimum sight distance required for a driver to pass safely without colliding with oncoming traffic Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an overhead sign on wide multilane roads?

To control lane use and provide essential traffic information Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of mastic asphalt in road construction?

To form a durable surface layer that resists cracks and deformation Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'pavement deflection' refer to?

The structural adequacy of the pavement section Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'period' in relation to traffic or waves?

The time it takes for two wave crests to pass the same position in space Signup and view all the answers