BRIDGES AND CULVERTS - Quiz

1) Which is provided for the superstructure in the alignment on curve in hilly areas?

RCC girders Box culverts Dumb bell pier Column bents

2) When did spread foundation is adopted for bridges?

Good soil is available at shallow depth Depth of water is more Good soil is not available at shallow depth Tension developed is more

3) Which foundation is adopted when the loose soil extends to a great depth?

Spread Raft Caisson Pile

4) Which foundation is provided for heavy works at a depth of 12 m to 15 m below the level of standing water surface?

Well Caisson Coffer dam Pile

5) Which caisson the ratio of sinking effort to skin friction is maximum?

Circular well Box Dumb well Pneumatic caisson