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Materials Engineer Test Reviewer
accuracy.
a) 1.0 %
b) 1.5 %
7.
11.
This is used in soil stabilized road surface due to its high ____
property, that is, it absorb and retain water.
a) Potassium Chloride
c) Magnesium Chloride
b)
Calcium
Chloride
d)
Sodium Chloride
6.
When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water may be
added to the batch and additional mixing performed to increase the
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12.
The mass % wear of soil aggregate used in cement/lime proportions a) 1.151 to 1.174
c) 1.051 to 1.154
should not be more than ____ .
a) 40
b) 1.250 to 1.178
d) 1.058 to 1.184
%
c) 45 %
b) 50 %
d) 55 %
20.
The specific gravity magnesium sulfate solution used in
soundness test for aggregate should be within the range of ____ .
13.
The uniform rate at which the movable head of the CBR machine
a) 1.280 to 1.408
c) 1.295 to 1.308
travel is _____ .
b) 1.180 to 1.308
d) 1.195 to 1.318
a) 0.05 in / min
c) 0.08 in /min
b) 0.10 in /min
d) 0.09 in /min
21.
Aggregate accounts for 92 95 % of the weight of the
bituminous mixture asphalt accounts for 5 8 % of the weight of
14.
Cast in place concrete shall not be post tensioned until at least ____
the mix. The exact percentage to be used is determined by the
and until the compressive strength has reached the strength specified. _____
a) Trial mix
c) Job
a) 7 days
c) 14 days
mix
b)
b) 10 days
d) 20 days
Design mix
d) Job order
15.
16.
17.
The ____ is the most commonly used method in the design and 24.
_____ is applied on existing bit, or cement concrete surface
evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes.
with bituminous materials.
a) Job mix formula
c) Marshall Stability
a) Bituminous Prime Coat
c) Bituminous Seal Coat
b) Design mix
d) Extraction
b) Bituminous Tack Coat
d) Bituminous Surface Treatment
18.
22.
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b) Decrease permeability
c) Minimize compressibility
d) All of the above
a) one week
b) 14 days
34.
c) two weeks
d) 12 days
27.
28.
29.
30.
36.
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40.
41.
Rock shall be excavated to a depth ____ below sub grade within the
50.
The heating temperature of reflector zed thermoplastic
limit of the roadbed
material during application is _____
a) 100 mm
c) 200 mm
a) 130 +/- 7* C
c) 200 +/- 7* C
b) 150 mm
b) 150 +/- 7* C
d) 211 +/- 7* C
42.
51.
43.
Piles shall not be driven within 7 meters of concrete less than _____
old.
a) 7 days
c) 28 days
52.
For how many years does the small Contractor given to
b) 14 day
procure necessary testing equipment?
a) 2 years
c) 5 years
44.
Paint contains _____ of pigment and _____ vehicle.
b) 4 years
d) 6 years
a) 20 % & 80 %
c) 79 % & 21 %
b) 21 % & 79 %
d) 80 % & 20 %
53.
The depth of the weakened joints must not be less than ____
and a width of ___.
45.
Minimum thickness of bedding materials beneath the pipe is _____. a) 40 mm & 6 mm
c) 40 mm & 5 mm
a) 100 mm
c) 200 mm
b) 50 mm & 5 mm
d) 50 mm & 6 mm
b) 150 mm
54.
Used of bituminous cold mix for potholes patching during
46.
Tolerance of gabion dimension is _________________.
rainy/ wet period is acceptable
a) false
b)
a) +/- 1%
c) +/- 3 %
true
b) +/- 2 %
d) +/- 4 %
55.
In soil, all boring shall be carried to a depth of at least ____
47.
Minimum size of galvanized wire mesh is ____________.
below the proposed grade line.
a) 2.0 mm
c) 2.7 mm
a) 0.50 m
c) 1.5 m
b) 2.2 mm
d) 3.4 mm
b) 1.0 m
d) 1.8 m
48.
56.
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64.
70.
What is the wash loss of fine aggregates in the no. 200 sieve?
I n a soil exploration, if the characteristic of rock is questionable, thea) 1 %
c) 3 %
minimum depth of boring into the bedrock should be _______.
b) 2 %
d) 4 %
a) 1.5 m
c) 2.5 m
b) 2.0 m
d) 3.0 m
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86.
87.
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50 grams
25 grams
b)
0.10
b) 0.25
d) 100 grams
103.
104.
105.
c) 0.80
d) 1.0
111.
112.
________ is a type of soil in which most of the soil grains are of the
same size.
a) Poorly graded
c) Gap graded
113.
The minimum thickness of conventional concrete as the
b) Well graded
d) Non of the above
surface course in monolithic pavement is _____.
a) 50 mm
c) 100 mm
106.
The soil grained are force apart by the water added, thus the grain isb) 75 mm
d) 150 mm
reduced, what is the method used?
a) Lubrication
c) Swelling
114.
_____________ determines the resistance of the emulsion to
b) Welting
d) Saturation
break when mixed with mineral aggregate.
a) Viscosity Test
c) Spot test
107.
Percent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested for clay b) Distillation Test
d) Cement Mixing
lump is _____.
a) 0.1 mass percent
c) 0.8 mass percent
115.
_____________ is an instrument used for rapid in site
b) 0.25 mass percent
d) 1.0 mass percent
measurement of the structural properties of existing road
pavement.
108.
The mass percent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested a) Pundit Ultra Sonic Concrete Tester
in soft fragment is ____.
a) 0.10
c) 3.5
b) Dynamic Core Penetrometer
b) 0.25
d) 1.00
c) Falling Weight Deflectometer
d) Core Test
109.
If slag is used, the density of coarse aggregate is ______.
a) 30 100 kg/cu. m
c) 1,120 kg/cu. m
116.
How many days does the emulsified asphalt must be tested
b) 150 kg /cu. m
d) 1,400 kg/cu. m
after delivery at temperature 40*F(4.5*C).
a) 10 days
c) 14 days
110.
Mass percent loose for fine aggregates when tested in Clay lumps is b) 12 days
d) 16 days
_____.
a)
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117.
c)
lot shall be considered as _500_ linear meter double lane
b)
d) 1
128.
Each lot shall be divided into _5_ equal segment and one core
120.
The most common method of assessing strength and stiffness of both
will be obtained from each segment in accordance with AASHTO
subgrade and pavement is _______.
T24.
a) FDT
c) SPT
b) CBR
d)Non of the above
129.
Aggregate account for 92 95% of the weight of the
bituminous mix while asphalts for 5 8% of the weight of the mix.
121.
How many days do the specimen for CBR soaked?
The exact percentage to be used is determine by the _Trial Mix_.
a) 1 day
c) 3 days
b) 2 days
d) 4 days
130.
_Blue smoke_ is an indication that the asphalt is over heated
122.
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135.
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157.
169.
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177.
This test classifies the different asphalt into types and the different
186.
The bottom bearing block shall be at least _______ thick after
types into grade.
Ans.. Consistency Test
any resurfacing operations..
Ans. 0.9 ( 22.50 mm )
178.
For liquid asphaltic materials, this test is run on the residue after
187.
The curing temperature of a specimen before testing is
distillation..
Ans.. Quality Test
______.
Ans. 18*C to 24*C
179.
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a) Coarse
b) Fine
c) Mineral Filler
d) Admixture
196.
197.
203.
204.
205.
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211.
The minimum compressive strength for class A concrete is ________. acceptance, service evaluation, control and research.
a)
a) 3,000 psi. ( 20.7 MN/sq. m )
Extraction
b) Spot Test
Flash Point
b) 2,400 psi. ( 16.7 MN/sq. m. )
c) 5,000 psi. ( 37.7 MN/sq. m. )
219.
The solvent used in extraction of bitumen is _____.
a) Diesel oil
b) Gasoline
c) Water
212.
What is the significance of determination of the tensile properties of
reinforcing steel bars?
a) This method is intended to determine
220.
The percent of bitumen content is computed based on ______.
the yield and tensile strength of the bar as well as its elongation, and is a) mass of raw sample
b) mass of dry aggregate
used to classify the bars into grade
c)mass of asphalt
b) This method is intended to evaluate the ductile properties of the
reinforcing bars
c) None of the above
221.
The method used to determine the grading of aggregate
extracted from bituminous mixture is ____.
213.
A tie bar should be ______
a) Mechanical analysis of extracted aggregate
a) deformed bar
b) round bar
c) flat bar
b) Stability Test
c) Viscosity
214.
A dowel bar should be ____________.
a) deformed bar
b) round bar
c) flat bar 222.
The drying temperature of sample is ________
a) 110 +/- 5*C
b) 100 +/- 5*C
215.
The mortar for masonry shall consist of ________.
c)100*C
a) one part Portland Cement and 2 parts of sand
b) one part Portland Cement and 3 parts of sand
223.
_______ is a solid asphalt which is a basic constituent of all
c) one part Portland Cement and 4 parts of sand
other asphalt called as hot asphalt or penetration grade asphalt.
a) Asphalt Cement
b) Emulsified Asphalt
216.
The apparatus used to measure the thickness or height of compacted
c) Cutback Asphalt
bituminous paving mixture.
a) Ruler
b) Vernier Califer
c) Steel Tape
224.
________ is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of
asphalt cement and kerosene.
217.
It is used in calculating the unit weight of the mixture and the degree
a) Medium Curing Cutback
of compaction of the asphalt pavement.
b) Asphalt Cement
a) Bulk Specific Gravity of compacted bituminous mixtures using
c) Rapid Curing Cutback
saturated surface dry specimen.
b) Dry unit weight of compacted bituminous mixtures
225.
________ is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of
c) Mass of specimen in water
asphalt cement and oil.
a) Slow Curing Cutback
b) Emulsified Asphalt
218.
The test which covers the quantitative determination of bitumen in c) Blown Asphalt
hot- mixed paving mixtures and pavement samples for specification
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226.
227.
228.
239.
The component of bituminous mixes which range from 92 to
b) 96% is called __________.
a) Bituminous Blended
Aggregate
b) Concrete Aggregate
231.
A property of asphalt cement to stretch without breaking is
c) Sand
called________.
a) Ductility
b)
Durability
c)Tensile
240.
____________ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement to
resist deformation or displacement due to impose load or
232.
It is a point where the volatile components of asphalt will evaporate.repeated loading.
a) Fire Point
b) Flash Point
c) Center
a) Stability
b)Flexibility
Point
c)Tensile
233.
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a) Durability
c)Ductility
b) Flexibility
249.
242.
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256.
257.
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a) 12 mass percent
percent
b) 15 mass percent
10 mass
280.
275.
276.
c)
284.
The apparatus used to determine the initial and final setting
c) curing of cement in the laboratory is _________.
a) Gillmore needles
b) Bailey needle
c)
Vicat apparatus
c) viscosity
285.
The compressive strength of cement mortar sample in seven
days is not less than _________.
a) 19.3 MN/sq. m
277.
Equipment used in the consolidation of fresh concrete.
b) 20 MN/sq. m
c) 24 MN/sq. m
a) jack hammer
b) vibrator
c) drilling
machine
286.
What is the appearance of the molded cement paste which
fails to meet the autoclave expansion.______________.
278.
The prescribed forms to be used in concrete paving is called
a) crumble
b) shiny
c) changes color
____________
a) steel forms
b)
wooden
c) combination of steel and wood
287.
The dimension of beam sample for paving concrete is
___________.
a) 6 x 6 x 21
279.
The initial setting time of Portland cement is not less than
b) 6 x 6 x 24
c) 4 x 4 x218
_________________.
a)
30 min.
b) 60 min.
c) 90 min.
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288.
The formula which determines the proportion of the mix which 299.
can
In a completed pavement, what is the minimum core samples
meet the desired strength requirement of concrete is called____________.required before payment is effected? (Assuming that the
a) design of concrete mix
b) Boyles Formula
c) Bernoulis thickness is 23 cm. )
Formula
a) Five holes per km per lane
b) One hole per 500m
c) P.E. Certificate
293.
The minimum testing requirement for every project is indicated in a
duly approved________.
a) Quality Control Program
300.
In a Barangay road, what is the minimum requirement for
b) Program of Work
thickness determination of its completed pavement?
c) Work Schedule
a) Five holes per km per lane
b) P.E. Certificate
c) One hole
294.
It is prescribed in each project based on estimated quantities and
specifies the kind and number of test for each item of work.
301.
A qulity test is one of the minimum requirement for item 200
a) Minimum number of work
aggregate subbase course.
a) True
b)
b) Minimum Testing Requirement
False
c)optional
c) Work Schedule
302.
There is no CBR test for item 300 aggregate surface course.
295.
Embankment materials delivered at the job site was about 12,000 cu.
a) True
b) False
c) optional
m. The minimum test requirement calls for 1 G, P, C for every 1,500 cu.
m.
a) 10 G, P, C
303.
b)
In item 311 and 405, grading is perform _______________.
8 G, P, C
c) 6 G, P, C
a) for every 75 cu. m.
b) for every 300 cu. m.
c) none
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310.
For efficient compaction, the embankment materials should at
For pipe culverts and storm drains, the minimum test is 1 Pipe for the time of rolling be ______.
every 50 pipes. What is the alternative requirement?
a) dry
c) at optimum moisture content
a) 1 set consisting of 3 concrete cylinder samples for not more than 25b) wet
d) at maximum moisture content
pipes cast in the field and 1 inspection report for each size for not more
than 25 pipes cast in the field.
311.
For a road base course the most preferable material is one
b) inspection report is enough
with CBR of ____________.
c) Mill Certificate
a) 60
c) 50
b) 30
d) 80
305.
The minimum test requirement for paint is ______________.
a) 1 sample for every 100 cans or fraction thereof
312.
Peat and muck are ______________.
b) 1 sample for every 50 cans or fraction thereof
a) fair subgrade spoil
c) unstable soil
c) Mill Certificate
b) stable soil
d) good subgrade soil
304.
306.
The minimum test requirement for water used in concrete for a313.
The slump test on concrete is a measure ______________
questionable source is ______.
a) strength
c) consistency
a) P.E. Certificate
b) 1 Quality Test
b) unit weight
d) durability
c) Inspection Report
314.
The fineness modulus is highest of _________________.
307.
Based on the maximum dry density obtained by laboratory test, the a) fine sand
c) very coarse sand
degree of compaction required for aggregate subbase should be at leastb) very fine sand
d) coarse sand
_______________________.
a)
95%
c) 100%
315.
If concrete is continuously moist cured, it will gain strength
b) 98%
d) none of the above
beyond 180 days.
a) True
c) it depends on curing temperature
308.
Per our present Specification for Highways and Bridges including
b) False
amendments, it is mandatory to open PCCP to traffic not later than
___________.
316.a)
The quality of paying concrete is usually measured by its
7 days after pouring
b) 21 days after pouring
_____________.
a) compressive
c) 14 days after pouring
d) 28 days after pouring
c) flexural
b) tensile
d) bond strength
309.
In casting reinforced concrete railings, the concrete used is
_____________.
317.
a)
Generally speaking, batching of concrete aggregates by
Class A1
c) Class C1
volume is preferable than weight.
b) Class A2
d) any of the preceding classes
a) True
c) False
b) they are the same
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342.
334.
343.
Which of the following is characterizes unsuitable materials?
Soil is fully saturated at optimum moisture content.
a) soil with liquid limit exceeding 80
a) true
b) false
c) it depends on b) plasticity index exceeding 55
void ratio
c) soil with natural water content exceeding 100%
d) all of the above
336.
Water content of soil is generally base on ____________.
a) total weight of soil
c) weight of solids
344.
Shringkage factor test is _______________.
b) total volume of soil
d) unit weight test
a) test to determine pay volume
b) test to determine strength characteristic
337.
Optimum water content of soil is determined by ______________.
c) test to determine volume change
a) field density test
c) compaction test
d) test to determine maximum density
b) liquid limit test
d) unit weight test
345.
Soil is fully saturated if the water content is ______________.
338.
The particle size distribution of soil is determined by
a) at optimum amount
c) more than 100&%
__________________.
a) liquidb) 100%
d) none of the peceeding
limit granular
c) sieve analysis test
b) plastic limit test
d) any of the preceding test
346.
The density to which a soil can be compacted is related to
____________.
a) compactive effort
339.
Which of the following are most suitable for construction of highway c) both a and b
b)
embankments?
a) water content
d) neither a or b
granular
c) plastic
b) fine- grained
d) clayey
347.
Specification require 1 quality test every ___________ of asphalt
mix.
a) 40 ton
340.
The particle size distribution of sandy gravel is determined by
c) 50 tons
________.
a) hydrometer test
c)b) 130 tons
d) 150 tons
dilantacy test
b) sieve
test
d) any of the preceding test
348.
All asphalt are _______, they became harder as temperature
decreases and softer as their temperature increases.
341.
The best soil for a road subgrade would behave a group index of
a) thermoplastic
c) brittle
___________
a) lessb) hyrophobic
d) none of the above
than 3
c) 11 to 15
b) 5 to 10
d) 16 to 20
349.
The viscosity of the asphalt during mixing and lay down is
____________.
a) viscosity at 135*C
335.
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c) viscosity at 60*C
viscosity at 125*C
357.
b)
355.
356.
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363.
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378.
384.
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393.
395.
The surface of riprap shall not vary from the theoretical surface by
more than _________ mm. ay any point.
405.
The pads shall be highly resilient and durable rubber
Ans.. 100 mm.
reinforced with canvas and shall have a design life of at least
____________.
396.
Fine aggregates of masonry shall all passes the ________ mm. sieve.Ans. Five ( 5 ) years
Ans.. 2.36 mm (No. 8 sieve )
406.
The reflectors shall have the minimum specific intensity value
397.
Mortar that is not used within ______ minutes after the water has
expressed as ______ of illumination.
been added shall be discarded.
Ans.. Candle power per foot candle
Ans. 90 minutes
407.
The reflector shall support a vertical load of _____ when
398.
Maximum projection of rock faces beyond the pitch lines shall not betested.
Ans. 10 KN
more than _____.
Ans.. 50 mm.
408.
When raised profile type reflector are specified the approved
399.
In hot or dry weather, the masonry shall be satisfactory protected _______ epoxy adhesive shall be used .
from the sun and shall be kept wet for a period at least _________ after Ans. Two ( 2 ) parts
completion.
Ans.. Three ( 3 )
days
409.
Expansion joint filler having a nominal thickness of less than
________ mm. shall not be subject to a requirement for water
400.
For pavement markings, the composition of white paint shall be
absorption.
_______ pigment and ______% of vehicle
Ans. 9.5 mm
Ans.. 42 45 % pigment
;
53 55% vehicle
410.
Expansion joint filler having a nominal thickness of less than
401.
The composition of yellow paint shall be _______ pigment and ______ ________ mm. shall not be subject to a requirement for
vehicle.
Ans.. 23% pigment and 77% vehicle
compaction.
Ans.. 13 mm.
402.
The __________ material shall be of such quality that it will not darken
or become yellow when a thin section is exposed to sunlight.
411.
Strip of the joint filler that do not conform to the specified
Ans.. Non volatile material
dimension within the permissible variation of ______ mm.
thickness ________ in depth shall be reflected.
403.
___________ consist of beads of good quality, optically clear, lead freeAns. +/- 1.6 to 0 thickness ;
+/- 3mm. in depth
glass with not less than 90% reasonably spherical and free from flows.
Ans. Ballotini for reflective road paint
412.
These are finely divided residue that result from the
combustion of ground or powdered coal.
Ans. Fly Ash
404.
___________ is a reflector which shall be the short base type having a
maximum base area of 180 mm x 140 mm.
Ans. Flash surface reflective stud
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413.
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428.
429.
The glass beads used in traffic paint shall have a minimum of ______
% true spheres.
Ans. 70%
438.
How many rotation per second will the crank of a liquid limit device
442.
The Immersion Compression test is prepared to
be rotated?
Ans. 2 rotation per seconds
determine_________.
a) ductility
c) stability
436.
What is the required size of calibrated sand used for FDT ?
b) solubility
d) flexibility
Ans. Any clean, dry, free- flowing, uncemented and passing # 10 and
retained # 200 sieve
443.
The use of sea water in reinforced concrete is not allowed due
to ____________.
a) no effect
437.
What is the degree of compaction of soil having a maximum dry
b) cause of reduction in ultimate strength of concrete
density of 2,250 kg/cu. m. and wet density of soil from hole is equivalentc) induce corrosion of R.S.B
to 2,335 kg/cu. m. and average moisture content of 8.85%?
d) b and c
Ans. % degree of compaction = (dry density/Max. dry density ) x 100
= [2,335/(1+8.85/100)] / 2,250 x 100
444.
If the soil is properly compacted at MDD it will __________.
= ( 2,145.15/2,250 ) x 100
a) increase stability/strength
= 9.34%
b) minimize future settlement
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c) decrease permeability
d) all of the above
445.
446.
452.
454.
Different brand of cement should not be allowed because
As percent asphalt increases in Marshall stability test, the % Air
_____________.
a) different in texture
voids____________.
a) increases
c) remains c) varies in strength
constant
b)
b) different in color when dried
decreases
d) a or b
455.
An apparatus used for field density test is called ___________.
448.
The aggregate component contribute to shear strength and stabilitya) Sand cone
c) Nuclear density meter
of bituminous mixture . The desirable shape and surface texture of
b) Rubber balloon
d) all of the above
aggregate is _________.
a) round and
smooth surface
c) round and rough texture
456.
Thickness tolerance in the construction of sub- base course is
b) angular and smooth surface
d) angular and rough
____________.
a) +/- 10 mm.
texture
c) +/- 5 mm.
b) +/- 20 mm.
d) +/- 15 mm.
449.
You can classify a soil sample in accordance to AASHTO through
_________.
a) Grain size analysis
457.
PH value of water used in concrete is ___________.
c) both a and b
b) Atterberg a) 4 to 6
c) 6 to 10
limit
d) none of the above
b) 6 to 8
d) 3 to 5
447.
450.
Who should take samples of materials and bring them to the 458.
In what item of work emulsified asphalt and cut back asphalt
laboratory for acceptance purposes?
used?
a) Tack Coat
a) DPWH Materials Engineer
c) Contractors Project Engineerc) Seal Coat
b) Contractors Materials Engineer
d) DPWH Project Engineer
b) Prime Coat
d) Bituminous Surface Course
Hot- Laid
451.
How do you determine the diameter of RSB?
a) by Vernier Caliper
b) by unit weight
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459.
What is the boundary between Coarse and Fine aggregates used in a) one ( 1 )
c) three ( 3 )
concreting.
a) passing No. 3/8 sieve
b) two ( 2 )
d) four ( 4 )
c) passing No. 6 sieve
b)
passing No. 4 sieve
d) passing No. 8 sieve
466.
A revised design strength for concrete works was set forth
from 14 days to 7 days for concrete pavement for national roads
460.
The purpose of trial section is to check ___________________.
and _____ days for major interchanges and busy intersection thus
a) the suitability of materials
minimizing occurrence of road congestion.
b) the efficiency of the equipment
a) seven ( 7 )
c) six ( 6 )
c) the construction method proposed to be used
b) three ( 3 )
d) four ( 4 )
d) all of the above
467.
Compressive strength for mortar samples test at 3 days and
461.
In FDT, the volume of hole is determined by what?
7 seven days can be considered for acceptance provided the
a) Sand to fill hole over unit weight of dry sand
strength of the samples at 7 days is not less than ________ Mpa
b) Total material taken from hole over volume of hole
which is 85% of the compressive strength for 28 days
c) Wet unit weight over 1 + MC/100
a) 22.08
c) 23.45
d) Dry unit weight over MDD x 100
b) 24.84
d) 21.53
462.
463.
The surface condition of tack coat before the next course should
469.
be
This is an instrument used to measure pavement deflections
applied is _______.
a) wet
c) dry
resulting from vehicle wheel loading. The results of the elastic
b) sticky
d) plastic
deformation test are used to evaluate the structural condition of
roads, and to help in the design of road strengthening measure
464.
The contractor shall give the Engineer at least _______ days notice and road capacity improvement
prior to the beginning of work at the mill or shop where the metal
a) Dynamic Cone Penetrator
structure has been manufactured or fabricated, so that the required
b) Falling Weight Deflectometer
inspection may be made.
c) Three ( 3 ) Meter Straight Edge
a) 14
c) 21
d) Benkelman Beam
b) 17
d) 15
470.
This an equipment which is used to measure differential
465.
The request for recoring shall be made by the contractor within
deflection between joints of a concrete pavement to determine
_________ weeks after the official result of the coring test has been
the modulus of the existing slabs for use in the design of an
released if the structure failed to meet strength requirement.
overlay.
a) Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
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477.
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a) 5 liters
c) 10 liters
492.
A tremie shall consist of a tube having a diameter of not less
b) 4 liters
d) 6 liters
than ______ mm. constructed in section s having flanged couplings
484.
For semi solid materials, samples should be taken at the center of the
fitted with gasket with a hopper at the top.
containers at least _____ mm. below the surface and 75 mm. from the a) 200
c) 250
sides with the aid of a clean hatcher or patty knife.
a) 100
b) 300
d) 150
c) 75
493.
The fine aggregate used in stone masonry mortar shall all
b) 85
d) 50
pass No.____ sieve.
a) 40
485.
__________ test classify the different asphalts into types and the
c) 30
different types into grades.
a) Quality test
c) b) 8
d) 3/8
Ductility test
494.
b)
The coarse aggregate used in Bituminous Concrete is
Consistency test
d) All of the above
_________.
a) retained on a
486.
This is the most important volatilization test on liquid asphalt
2.36 mm. ( No. 8 sieve )
products, its gives information as to the actual amount of constituents b) retained on a 4.75 mm (No. 4 sieve )
remove at definite temperature.
a)
c) retained on a 19.00 mm. ( No. sieve )
Extraction test
c) Evaporation test
d) both a and b
b) Distillation test
d) Softening test
495.
As Materials Engineer, will you permit the use of salvage soil
487.
This test indicate the purity of asphalt.
aggregate for lie stabilized road mix base course?
a) Specific Gravity
c) Solubility
a) Yes
c) It depends
b) Viscosity
d) Ductility
b) No
d) Let the DPWH Project Engineer to
488.
This is the most important factor which influence the stability of
decide
bituminous mixture.
a) Gradation of mineral aggregate
496.
Is the accredited private testing laboratories owned by
b) Shape and surface texture of aggregate
companies involved in the supply of construction materials for
c) Hardness of aggregate particles
DPWH project be allowed to test their own products?
d) All of the above
a) Yes
c) It depends
489.
The principal factor that effect the flexibility of bituminous mixture isb) No
d) Either a or c
_______.
a) the quality of bituminous binder 497.
For small projects where the quantity of steel bars is less than
b)the quality of mineral filler
10,000 kgs. What may be required as a basis of acceptance.
c) temperature susceptibility of the binder
a) P.E. Certificate
c) Inspection Report
d) all of the above
b) Mill Certificate
d) All of the above
490.
The application temperature of emulsified asphalt ranges from 498.
Lumber is considered well seasoned when its moisture
___________.
a) 66* to 107*C
c)content is between _________.
a) 10 to 16%
20* to 66*C
b) 10*
c) 10 to 14%
to 71*C
d) 15* to 66*C
b) 14 to 18%
d) 15 to 20%
491.
Concrete deposited in water shall be Class A concrete with a 499.
Flushing of bitumen to the surface after belting or screeding
minimum cement factor of _______ per cubic meter of concrete.
the hot mixture denotes rich mixture.
a) 12 bags per cu. m.
c) 11 bags per cu. m.
a) true
b) false
neither of the
b) 10 bags per cu. m.
d) 9 bags per cu. m.
two
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500.
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513.
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525.
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538.
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557.
558.
Liquid limit brass cup with sample is raised allowed to drop sharply
568.
What is the required particle size for selected borrow for
on the base through a height of what?
topping under item 104 (embankment)?
Ans. 10 mm.
Ans. All particle size will pass a sieve 75 mm. or 3 square
opening and not more than 15% will pass 0.075 mm. (No. 20)
559.
How many rotation per second will the crank of a liquid limit device AASHTO 11
be rotated?
Ans. 2 rotations per second
569.
P.I. requirement for item 104 (selected common borrow) is
Ans. 6 maximum
560.
In doing a plastic limit test, to what diameter shall the soil thread __________.
began to break?
Ans. 3.2 mm. ( 1/8 )
570.
L.L. requirement for item 104 (selected common borrow) is
____________.
Ans. 30 maximum
561.
What is the formula for plastic limit?
Ans. PL = (Wa Wb)/Wb x 100
Where: Wa = original wt of crumbled soil thread
571.
What is the LL requirement for item 200 (aggregate subbase
Wb = wt of oven dried crumbled soil
course) passing sieve # 40?
Ans. 12 maximum
562.
574.
576.
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583.
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591.
596.
597.
Which part of the batch for fresh concrete should the sample
be taken from a stationary mixers, revolving drum truck mixers or
agitators?
Ans. two or more regular intervals during discharge of middle
portion of the batch
606.
What is the size of tamping rod use in sampling concrete?
How to compute for the slump of concrete?
Ans. Slump = Ht. Of slump cone ht. Of fresh concrete after subsidenceAns. 16 mm. (5/8 inches) diameter and 610 mm. (24 inches) long
with the tamping end rounded to a hemispherical tip of the same
599.
How to compute for the compressive strength of concrete cylinder dia. as the rod
sample?
Ans. CS = P/A
where: P = loads,
607.
Concrete Masonry (hollow blocks) if subject to test, how many
lbs.
A = area, sq. m.
A
=
sample is required?
Ans. 6 pcs./10,000 units
[rD(sq)] / 4 = 28.27 sq. m
12 pcs. if more than 10,000 units
600.
At what age should a concrete beam sample be tested for flexural
608.
What is the strength requirement for load bearing concrete
test?
Ans. 4 days
masonry units?
Ans. individual = 5.5
598.
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619.
609.
625.
615.
626.
616.
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631.
647.
648.
The specification call for 1:2:3 concrete mix. In one bagger
What do you call the report to be submitted at end of the month? mixer, which of the following amount of water is most likely
required for the mix?
Ans. Monthly Materials Report
Ans. 20 i\liters
639.
How to determine the proportion of cement , water, fine aggregates
649.
A one lane road, with a pavement width of 3.5 meters and
and coarse aggregates?
Ans. by means of Concrete Design
shoulder width of 0.5 meter on each side of the pavement, was
Mix
designed to have subbase and base courses with a combined
thickness of 300 mm. If the thickness of the subbase is a 125
640.
How to determine the thickness of pavement?
mm. the spreading and compaction of the subbase and base
Ans. by means of concrete core
course shall be carried out in ______.
Ans. 3 layer over the full width of 4.5 m.
641.
How to determine the asphalt content of bituminous mix?
Ans. by means of extraction test
638.
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650.
as Material Engineer, what is the area of trial section that you would
656.
Quality Control testing in a DPWH project is the responsibility
recommend to check the suitability of the materials and efficiency of the
of the ___________.
Ans. DPWH and Contractors
equipment to be used for item 310, Bituminous Concrete Surface
Materials Engineers
course?
Ans. about 500 sq. m.
657.
As Material Engineer, when is the right time to start sampling
and testing aggregates of the course materials?
651.
Per program of work, the estimated volume of item 201 materials is Ans. before the course materials be incorporated in the project
7,500 cu. m. How many grading and plasticity test are required based on
the DPWH minimum testing requirements?
Ans. 25 grading
and
658.
The spot test on asphalt is used to determine what?
25 plasticity
Ans. overheating during manufacture
652.
653.
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673.
Ans.
665.
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681.
If the concrete cylinder is not available for a 3,000 pcs. culvert 690.
pipes, What are the three major petroleum asphalt product?
how many pipes shall be subjected to test?
Ans. 1) Asphalt cement produced in various viscosity grade, the
Ans. 60 pcs. culvert pipes
most common penetration grade are, 200/300, 120/150, 85/100,
40/50
2)
682.
What kind of test that requires calibrated sand in filling the hole in Cut-back asphalt are asphalt mixed with solvents to reduce their
viscosity
3) Emulsified Asphalt are
order to determine the volume of hole?
mixture of asphalt cement and water with emulsifying agent
Ans. Field Density Test (FDT)
691.
683.
684.
685.
692.
Emulsified asphalt are either _____ and _________.
If there is a necessary to add water to the concrete mix in order to Ans. 1) cationic emulsion which work better with wet agg. And
in cold weather
2) anionic emulsion which
increase is workability (provided concrete does not exceed specified
slump). How many minutes after the initial of the mixing does adding ofadhere better to agg. Which have positive charges
water be permitted?
What is the bituminous material commonly used in item 310?
Ans. not exceeding 45 minutes and that water cement ratio is not693.
Ans. Asphalt cement (AC)
exceeded
694.
What greatly influence the service of an asphalt pavement?
What is the percent weight of aggregates (coarse, fine and mineral
Ans. grade and quantity of asphalt
filler) in the mixture of bituminous concrete surface coarse?
Ans. 92 to 95%
695.
What influence primarily the grade of asphalt selected?
Ans. Climatic condition
687.
What is the percent weight of asphalt in the bituminous mixture?
Ans. 5 to 8%
696.
The lower penetration grade or hard asphalt is used in
____________.
Ans. hot climate
688.
How can we establish the exact percentage to be used in the
bituminous mixture?
Ans. Job-mix formula
697.
The higher penetration grade or softer asphalt is used
in____________.
Ans. cold climate
689.
What are the two types of bitumen that are commonly used in
bituminous concrete surface course?
Ans. 1) Tar- is viscous liquid obtained from distillation of coal or wood
698.
How many weeks does a producer of asphalt mix or the
2) Petroleum Asphalt are the product of the distillation of crude oil
contractor shall submit the job-mix formula?
Ans. three (3) weeks prior to production
686.
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699.
700.
701.
706.
713.
714.
How is the rolling be done?
The quality control test for asphalt mix are the following:
Ans. It should begin from the side and proceed longitudinally
Ans.
parallel toward the road centerline, each trip overlapping one half
1) Immersion-Compression Test determines the index of retained
the rollers width
strength of the mix
2) Extraction and
Grading Test determines the asphalt content and particles size 715.
After the final rolling what should be checked?
Ans. degree of compaction
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716.
717.
718.
How many samples shall be taken for each full days operation?729.
What is the difference between item 504 and item 505?
Ans. at least one but not more than three (3) core samples
Ans. placement of stone or boulders and the ratio of cement and
fine sand
719.
What is the dimension of the samples taken full depth from the finish
pavement for thickness determination?
730.
What is the ratio of fine aggregates to number of bags of
Ans. 150 mm. or 100 mm diameter
cement for grout in item 504 and 505?
Ans. for item 504 its
one part cement to three part fine sand (1:3)
for item 505 its one part cement to two parts fine sand (1:2)
720.
How is the sample taken from the finished pavement?
Ans. by means of core drill or saw
731.
Penetration and ductility test of asphalt are done in __________
temperature.
a) 60*C
721.
How is the surface level of the finished pavement being check?
b) 25*C
Ans. by the use of 3 meters straight edge
c) 50*C
d) 10*C
722.
The variation of the surface from the testing edge of the straight
732.
This is the most fluidest and lightest of all the grade of
between contacts with the surface shall not exceed ________..
Medium Curing Cut-back Asphalt.
a) MC 30
Ans. 6 mm.
b) MC 70
c) MC 800
d) MC 300
723.
What determine the thickness and density of compacted asphalt
pavement?
Ans. core test
733.
The only kind of asphalt that can be used in all bituminous
a) Asphalt Cement
724.
What is the strength requirement (flexural strength) of a concrete item of work.
b) Cut-back Asphalt
when tested by third point loading method?
c) Emulsified Asphalt
d) All of the above
Ans. 3.8 Mpa (550 psi)
734.
Retempering of concrete or mortar, which has partially
What is the compressive strength of the PCCP when rested at 14
hardened, will be permitted with the addition of cement,
days?
Ans. 24.1 Mpa (3500 psi)
aggregate or water.
a) yes
b) no
726.
What is the slump of a workable concrete if not vibrated?
c) it depends on the condition of concrete
d) check the slump
Ans. 40 75 mm, when vibrated the slump is 10 to 40 mm
725.
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735.
736.
737.
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752.
753.
754.
For small contract project of the DPWH located in remote areas where
the quality of cement to be used is too small and where there are no
accessible testing laboratory to check the quality of materials, exception
in the requirements for performance of laboratory test in cement prior to
use may be allowed provided that the trial mixes be done for every
___________.
a) deformation characteristic of soil
b) Engineering properties of the underlying soils
c) Arrangement of soil strata
d) Field Density of soil
755.
How many days shall the Engineer be notified in advance of the date
that the treating process will be performed in order that the untreated
lumber, the treatment process and the finished treatment timber may all
be inspected?
a) 15 days
b) 10 days
c) 21 days
d) 7 days
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