Question is ⇒ Transition curves are introduced at either end of a circular curve, to obtain., Options are ⇒ (A) gradually decrease of curvature from zero at the tangent point to the specified quantity at the junction of the transition curve with main curve, (B) gradual increase of super-elevation from zero at the tangent point to the specified amount at the junction of the transition curve with main curve, (C) gradual change of gradient from zero at the tangent point to the specified amount at the junction of the transition curve with main curve, (D) none of these., (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ Transition curves are introduced at either end of a circular curve, to obtain., Options are ⇒ (A) gradually decrease of curvature from zero at the tangent point to the specified quantity at the junction of the transition curve with main curve, (B) gradual increase of super-elevation from zero at the tangent point to the specified amount at the junction of the transition curve with main curve, (C) gradual change of gradient from zero at the tangent point to the specified amount at the junction of the transition curve with main curve, (D) none of these., (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	Transition curves are introduced at either end of a circular curve, to obtain.
A.	gradually decrease of curvature from zero at the tangent point to the specified quantity at the junction of the transition curve with main curve [Wrong Answer]
B.	gradual increase of super-elevation from zero at the tangent point to the specified amount at the junction of the transition curve with main curve [Correct Answer]
C.	gradual change of gradient from zero at the tangent point to the specified amount at the junction of the transition curve with main curve [Wrong Answer]
D.	none of these. [Wrong Answer]
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