GATE CE 2016 Set 2 — Question 32

MCQ+1 / -0.33MediumTraffic Load & ESALPavement DesignTransportation Engineering

Transportation Engineering → Pavement Design → Traffic Load & ESAL

Last updated 5 September 2026

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If the total number of commercial vehicles per day ranges from 3000 to 6000, the minimum percentage of commercial traffic to be surveyed for axle load is

Correct answer (A) 15 Solution According to IRC:37-2012 (Guidelines for the Design of Flexible Pavements), the minimum sample size for axle load surveys depends on the commercial vehicles per day (CVPD). For a traffic volume ranging from 3000 to 6000 CVPD, the recommended minimum sample size is 15%. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (A) 15 Solution According to IRC:37-2012 (Guidelines for the Design of Flexible Pavements), the minimum sample size for axle load surveys depends on the commercial vehicles per day (CVPD). For a traffic volume ranging from 3000 to 6000 CVPD, the recommended minimum sample size is 15%.

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