A gradient of + 0.08% is followed by a gradient of - 0.07%. If the permissible rate of change of grade is 0.003 per 30 metres, the length of the transition curve, is

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140 m

150 m

165 m

170 m

Correct Answer : 150 m

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In an airport, if 4 groups of 5 gates each located well separated are considered for traffic and the future to present traffic ratio is 3, then the total requirement of future gates will be

Correct Answer : Option (B) : 36

For determining the basic runway length, the landing case requires that aircraft should come to a stop within p % of the landing distance. The value of p is

60 %

75 %

80 %

85 %

Correct Answer : Option (A) : 60 %

The capacity of parallel runway pattern depends upon

Weather conditions and navigational aids available

Lateral spacing between two runways and weather conditions

Lateral spacing between two runways and navigational aids available

Lateral spacing between two runways, weather conditions and navigational aids available

Correct Answer : Option (D) : Lateral spacing between two runways, weather conditions and navigational aids available