Recap- Culverts (28 November)

Which shape is NOT mentioned as a type of culvert?

• Round

• Arch

• Box

• Triangle

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using culverts?

• Economical construction

• Reduced need for embankments

• Increased traffic speed

• Efficient water drainage

Which material is NOT commonly used for making culverts?

• Concrete

• Corrugated aluminium

• Corrugated steel

• Wood

What is the main focus of the cut and cover technique?

• Surface decoration

• Considerable excavation

• Minimal disruption

• Aesthetic design

Which of the following was not part of the Stockton Waterfront project?

• Retaining walls

• CFA piles

• Geogrid soil reinforcement

• Culvert

The choice of culvert material depends on (multichoice)

• Structural Strength

• Hydraulic roughness

• Abrasion resistance

• Durability

Hydraulic jacking rig is used in cut and cover culvert construction

• True

• False

The preliminary cost of a project is included in the unit rate calculations

• True

• False

• Sometimes

The following is NOT part of a cost estimate for the contractor

• materials

• preliminaries

• overheads

• land cost

• machineries and plants