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17. A mixture of asphalt cement and water with emulsifying agent is called
a. R. C. cutback
b. M. C. cutback
c. Asphalt emulsion
d. Oxidized asphalt
18. The a) Marshall Stability Test b) Immersion-Compression Test c) Job-Mix formula compares the
compressive strength of dry and wet specimens of asphalt mixes.
19. The effective asphalt content is a) lower than b) higher than c) equal to the actual asphalt content.
20. Which of the following percent air voids is most preferable in bituminous mixture
a. 0% b. 5% c. 8%
21. a) Viscocity b) solubility c) Flash point d) Extraction test determines the bitumen content of asphalt
cement
22. a) Distillation b) Penetration c) Viscocity d) Ductility is the consistency test on solid asphalt.
23. a) Tack coat b) Prime coat c) Seal coat is the bituminous coating applied to an old concrete
pavement to be used as base.
24. A Job-mix formula provides for close control of
a. asphalt content
b. aggregate gradation
c. both a and b
25. a) Flexibility b) Durability c) Stability d) Workability is the resistance of an asphalt pavement
against weathering.
26. The temperature of hot mixes being delivered should not be less than its
a. mixing
b. application
c. heating
d. compaction temperature
27. A Bituminous Seal Coat is usually applied with aggregate
a. true
b. false
c. it depends on the surface application
28. The maximum specific gravity of an asphalt mix containing 6.0% asphalt by weight of mix is 2.6.
If the specific gravity of an asphalt is 1.01, the specific gravity of the aggregate is equal to
30. The bulk specific gravity of a sample of bituminous pavement taken from a newly rolled section is
2.244. If the laboratory compacted specific gravity is 2.362 and the minimum compaction
requirement is 95%, the pavement is
a. satisfactorily rolled
b. over compacted
c. in need of more rolling
31. Concrete specimen molded in a 6 x 6 x 21 beam mold should be rodded
a. 60 b. 61 c. 62
d. 63 times
39. If the concrete beam specimen is raptured during test outside the middle third, but within 5% of
the
span length, the formula to be used in computing the stress is
a. R = PL/bd2
b. R = 3Pa/bd2
c. R = Pla/bd2
40. Concrete mix should be in placi
a. 100 min
b. 90 min
c. 15 min, after the cement is added into the aggregates and water.
41. The fineness modulus is highest for
a. coarse
b. very coarse
c. fine
d. very fine, sand.
42. In molding concrete cylinder specimen, each layer should be rodded
a. 25 b. 56 c. 60
d. 100 times.
43. Concrete cylinder sample should be molded in
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3
d. 4 equal layers.
44. Maintaining the water-cement ratio, the concrete containing
c. coarse aggregate
d. both a & b, than that of structural concrete.
46. The maximum percentage of abrasion loss allowed for concrete coarse aggregate is
a. 40 b. 45 c. 50
47. For Bituminous Concrete Surface Course, if asphalt cement is used, the percentage based on the
weight of aggregate should be
a. 3 to 5%
b. 5 to 8%
c. 6 to 10%
48. An aggregate base course of 21,600 m3 will require
a. 14
b. 15
c. 72 quality tests.
49. Coarse aggregate for Crushed Stone Aggregate Surface Course should have not less than
a. 40 b. 45 c. 50
d. 60 with at least one fractured face
c. absorption
d. all of the preceding
71/72. Tests for fine aggregate for concrete include
a. gradation
b. mortar strength
c. abrasion
d. all of the preceding
73. Unless otherwise specified in the special provision, the type of portland cement used in paving
concrete shall be
a. Type I
b. Type II
c. Type III
d. Type IV
74. During construction of a road project, if all the materials to be used are tested for quality,
inspection
is no longer required
a. true
b. false
75. The degree of compaction of an embankment in our present Specifications is based on
a. CBR method
b. Unconfined compression test
c. AASHTO Designation T-180
d. Bulk Specific Gravity
76/77. Under Excavation for Structure, Item 106, the backfilling operation shall be done in20 cm loose
layer and compacted to at least 95 Percent.
78. Soils are natural aggregates of minerals connected by strong and permanent cohesive forces
a. true
b. false
79. The boundary between sand and gravel is
a. 0.425 mm (#40)
b. 4.750 mm (#4)
c. 2.00 mm (#10)
d. 0.075 mm (#200)
80. Aa) sandy clay b) clayey sand c) sand clay d) none of the preceding is a soil which exhibits the
properties of a clay but contains an appreciable amount of sand.
81. Plasticity test is done on soils passing
a. 0.425 mm (#40)
b. 2.00 mm (#10)
c. 0.075 mm (#200) sieve.
82.a) Soil compaction b) mechanical analysis c) In-place unit weight d) CBR is the process whereby soil
particles are contained more closely together through a reduction in the air voids, generally by
mechanical means.
83. Soils containing more than 35% passing 0.075mm (#200) sieve are classified under
a. silt-clay materials
b. granular materials
85. A subgrade soil with a CBR value of a) 5% b) 15% c) 30%d) 3% will require a thicker layer of
subbase and base course.
86.a) Particle arrangement b) sodding or sprigging c) paving d) flattening is one of the methods of
stabilizing inferior soils.
87. The physical and engineering properties of soils may be improved by
a. compaction
b. stabilization
c. both a and b
d. neither a nor b.
88. Water content of soils is generally based on the
a. total weight of soil
b. total volume of soil
c. weight of solids
d. none of the preceding
89. The density to which a soil can be compacted is related to
a. compactive efforts
b. water content
c. both a and b
d. none of the preceding
90. Disturbed samples may be used for
a. sieve test
b. liquid limit
c. compaction test
d. any of the preceding
91. A soil with a Group Index of 5 is stronger than another with a Group Index of 10
a. true
b. false
c. it depends on the water content
92. a) Water content b) void ratioc) degree of saturation d) porosity determines the relative amount of
water in the voids.
93a) Rock asphalt b) Asphalt emulsion c) asphalt cement d) cutback asphalt is an asphalt formed
by natural process of evaporation.
94. Uncrushed aggregates are preferable than crushed aggregates for bituminous mixtures
a. true
b. false
c. it depends on the type of bituminous material
95. The apparatus used in determining the consistency of liquid asphalt is the
a. flowmeter
b. viscometer
c. penetrometer
d. pycnometer
96. a) Solid b) liquid c) Blown d) hot asphalt is preferable for bituminous prime coat.
97.a) Distillation b) Extraction c) Penetration d) Solubility is the test used in determining amount of
asphalt cement in a liquid asphalt.
98. a) Asphalt cement b) cut-back asphaltc) asphalt mixes d) asphalt emulsion are usually tested for
extraction.
99. Extraction test is the procedure used for separating
a. the asphalt from water in emulsified asphalt
b. asphalt from mineral aggregates
c. asphalt from kerosene solvent
d. asphalt from gasoline solvent
100. The optimum asphalt content obtained in a Marshall Stability test is the average of the asphalt
content
of the Maximum Stability, Maximum density and
a. Maximum flow
b. Maximum air voids
c. 4% air voids
d. 4% flow
101. a) VMA b) Air voids c) Permeable voids are intergranular void spaces between aggregate particles.
102. The main difference between a bulk measured specific gravity of a bituminous mixtures and its
maximum measured specific gravity is the
a. weight of the voids
b. weight of the asphalt
c. volume of the voids
d. volume of the aggregates
103.a) Asphalt cement b) emulsified asphalt c) Rapid curing d) medium curing cut-back is the
best type of asphalt to be used for hot mixes.
104. A bituminous coating applied in an existing road prior to laying of a bituminous surface overlay is
a. prime coat
b tack coat
d. seal coat
105. The distance traveled by a standard penetration needle on a prepared sample of asphalt under
conditions for normal penetration is 8.6 mm. The material is
a. 40 50
b. 85 100
c. 120 150
d. 200 300 penetration grade
106. The maximum specific gravity of an asphalt mix containing 6.0% asphalt by weight of mix is 2.5.
if the specific gravity of the asphalt is 1.01, the specific gravity of the aggregate is equal to
a. 2.65
b. 2.56
c. 2.76
d. 2.70
b. 95
c. 90 percent of the maximum dry density determined in accordance with AASHTO T-180,
Method D has been attained.
148. The maximum percentage wear allowed for Aggregate Subbase Course in a coarse portion
retained
on a 2.00mm (No. 10) sieve is
a. 45
b. 50
c. 40
d. 55 percent by Los Angeles Abrasion Test determined by AASHTO T-96.
149. In manufacture of culvert pipes, the class of concrete used is
a. Class C
b. Class B c. Class A d. Class P
150. For Bituminous Concrete Surface Course, if Asphalt cement is used, the percentage based on the
weight of aggregate should be
a. 3 to 5 %
b. 5 to 8 %
c. 6 to 10 %
d. 4.5 to 8 %
151. Coarse aggregate for Crushed stone Aggregate Surface Course should have a mass percent of not
more than
a. 40 % b. 45 % c. 60 %
d.50 % of the particle retained on the 4.75mm (No.4) sieve and shall have at least one (1)
fractured face.
152. Before placing the asphalt pavement, the gravel base course should be
a. seal coated
b. tack coated
c. prime coated
153. Prestressed Concrete structures uses concrete of class
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. P
154. An aggregate base course of 21,600m3 will require
a. 14
b. 25
c. 72
?
d. 40
155. An embankment to be constructed to a height of 600mm will have a minimum number of
a. 4
b. 5
c. 3
d. 6 layers.
156. Aggregate base course with a volume of 112,000 m3 will have a minimum number of
a. 74
b. 75
c. 56
d. 62 quality tests.
157. A portland cement concrete pavement, 6.5m wide and 23 cm. thick will be constructed for a total
paved area of 165,000 m3. Angular coarse aggregate will be used. If pavement will be opened to
traffic 14 days.
a. how many bags of cement will be required for Class A concrete?
b. How many quality tests are required for the cement?
c. How many quality and grading tests each are required for the coarse and fine aggregates?
d. How many sets of concrete beam samples will be required?
Vconcrete = 165000 x 0.23 = 37,950 m3
a. cement = 37950 x 9.1 = 345,345 bags
b QT of cement = 345,345/2000 = 173
c. VFA = 37950 x 0.54 = 20493 ; QFA = 20493/1500 = 14 ; GFA = 20493/75 = 274
VCA = 37950 x .68 = 25,886 ; QCA = 25806/1500 = 18 ; GCA = 25806/75 = 345
d. 37950/75 = 506 sets
158. Per our present Specifications for Highways and Bridges, including amendments, it is mandatiry to
open PCCP to traffic not later than
a. 14 days after pouring
b. 21 days after pouring
c. 7 days after pouring
d. 28 days after pouring
159. For 850 m3 of concrete paved in one day
a. 3
b. 2
c. 1 sets of concrete beam samples should be taken and tested for strength (thickness of pavement
= 0.23 m).
160. For 4050 m3 concrete coarse aggregate
a. 6
b. 5
c. 3
d. 4 samples should be submitted for quality tests.
161. The coarse aggregate of Item 201, Aggregate Base Course shall have a percentage of wear of not
more than
a. 40 %
b. 45 %
c. 50 %
d. 60 % as determined by Los Angeles Rattler Test.
162. The rate of application of emulsified asphalt used as bituminous prime coat is
a. 0.5 to 1.0 liter
b. 1.0 to 1.5 liter
c. 1.5 to 2.0 liter per square meter.
a. 3 5 %
b.58%
NOTE: The proportion of bituminous material on the basis of total
c. 5 10 %
dry aggregate, shall be from 5.0 to 8.0 mass percent.
d. 7 10 %
207. In asphalt pavement, prior to acceptance, a sample of full depth, 150mm x 150mm or 100mm
diameter shall be taken by a saw or core drill for-------- test
a. thickness determination
b. density
c. stability
d. a and b
208. In an asphalt pavement construction, after spreading bituminous mix, compaction will follow
where rolling shall begin at the sides and proceed longitudinally parallel toward the road centerline,
each trip overlapping------- of the roller width, gradually progressing to the crown of the road
a.
b. 1
c. 1
d. 2.0
209. The control of temperature during the mixing and compaction is of great significance in the---of the resulting pavement
a. strength
b. skid resistance
c. flexibility
d. all of the above
210. based on the minimum testing requirements for Item 309, Bituminous Plant Mix, General, one
quality test for asphaltic material requires for every------ tonnes or fraction thereof.
a. 40
b. 50 c. 60 d. 70
211. The test in emulsified asphalt which determines the resistance of the emulsion to break when
mixed with mineral aggregates
a. solubility
b. sieve test
c. cement mixing
d. storage stability
212. What Item in the DPWH standards and specification is Bituminous Tack Coat?
a. 301
b. 302
c. 303
d. 304
213. In identifying project location intended for asphalt pavement, which of the following criteria is
217. When a completed asphalt pavement exhibits too much voids, it is usually caused by the
218. Test results from specimen taken from a recently rolled asphalt pavement showed that its total
asphalt content is 5.45 % by weight of mix. If the asphalt absorbed by the aggregate is 0.95 %, the
effective asphalt content by weight of mix is:
a. 4.8 %
Pba
b.4.552 %
NOTE: Pbe =----- x Ps
c. 5.10 %
100
d. 5.50 %
Dry Stability
223. The voids in the mineral aggregate (VMA) is:
a. the sum of the air voids and the volume of the mix
b. the difference between the volume of the mix and the volume of aggregate
c. the sum of the air voids and volume of aggregate
d. the difference between the volume of mix and volume of asphalt
224. The distance travelled by a standard penetration needle on a prepared sample of asphalt cement
under condition for normal penetration is 9.0 mm ( the penetration scale has 1/10 mm calibration).
Asphalt cement is classified as--------- penetration grade.
a. 60 70
b. 85 100
c. 120 150
d. 200 - 300