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Materials Reviewer 2
Materials Reviewer 2
Materials Reviewer 2
What test determined the crushing of strength of aggregates to ensure that coarse aggregates will A
not degrade to smaller ones?
a. Abrasion
b. Grading
c. Density
d. Plasticity test
2. A one-lane road, with 3.5 meters and shoulder width of 0.5 meter on each side of the pavement A
was designed to have a sub-base and base coarse with a combined thickness of 300mm. If the
thickness of the sub-base is 125mm, the spreading and compaction of the sub-base and base coarse
shall be carried out in
4. What depth of weekend joint should at all times not be less than A
a. 50 mm
b. 60 mm
c. 70 mm
d. 75 mm
a. 100 meters
b. 200 meters
c. 500 meters
d. 1000 meters
7. If the strength of Item 311 control specimens does not meet the requirements by not more than C
27% and it is not feasible to obtain cores from the structure due to structural consideration:
a. 500 psi
b. 550 psi
c. 3000 psi
d. 3500 psi
9. The number of sets of beam test specimen that should be taken from 700 sq.m. of concrete B
pavements, 0.23 com thick poured on a single day should be:
a. 2
b. 3
c. 6
d. 9
10. Three cores taken from a pavement section poured on a single day were tested to have strength C
as follows:
Core
1 3650
2 3000 86% of 3500 psi
3 2450 70% of 3500 psi
Average 3033 805 of 3500 psi
If the required strength is 3500 psi concrete are represented by the cores
11. Form for concrete pavement shall remain in place undisturbed for not less than A
a. 2.0 to 3.1
b. 3.2 to 4.4
c. 4.5 to 8.5
d. 8.6 to 10.0
13. How many measurements are needed for thickness determination of concrete cores? D
a. 4
b. 6
c. 8
d. 9
a. 600 psi
b. 700 psi
c. 800
d. 1000 psi
15. What is the single factor that determines the strength of concrete? B
a. Slump
b. Water-cement ration
c. Cement factor
d. Gradation of aggregates
16. What is the curve formed on maximum dry density and optimum moisture content graph? A
a. Parabola
b. Hyperbola
c. Straight line
d. None of the above
17. Which of the following is accepted for concrete with fc at 28 days of 3500 psi? A
a. 3.05
b. 3.10
c. 3.15
d. 6.15
a. Design mix
b. Marshall stability
c. index of retained strength
d. Immersion/ compression test
21. Which of the following penetration grade of asphalt is used in cold climate? B
a. 120/50
b. 85/100
c. 60/70
d. 40/50
22. If sea water is used in a concrete mix, what will be the effect on the hardened concrete A
pavement?
a. Strength is affected
b. Scaling at surface
c. Cracks at the side
d. Steel bars will rust
23. The job mix formula contain the following provision except C
a. Grading of aggregate
b. Temperature of aggregates and asphalt
c. Index of retained strength value
d. Type of asphalt and percentage
24. Scaling of newly constructed concrete pavement is an evidence in adequate quality control D
mainly due to high
a. Fineness modules
b. Slump
c. Fine aggregates content
d. Water cement ration
a. Nominal area
b. Yield strength
c. Tensile strength
d. Unit mass
a. Inorganic soil
b. Organic soil
c. Selected borrow
d. Embankment material
a. hard to drain
b. Susceptible to volume change under vibratory load, if not adequately compacted
c. Stable when subjected to load
d. Settlement is high
29. The dividing size between coarse and fine aggregates used in asphalting is B
a. No. 4
b. No. 8
c. No. 16
d. No. 30
31. The sample of reinforcing steel bars for every 10,000 kgs shall be A
a. 1 meter long
b. 2 meters long
c. 4 meters long
d. 6 meters long
a. +/- 2mm
b. +/- 4mm
c. +/- 6mm
d. +/- 5mm
a. 5 mm
b. 10 mm
c. 15 mm
d. 20 mm
a. 40 mm
b. 45 mm
c. 50 mm
d. 60 mm
36. Which of the following is not the job for a materials engineer? D
37. The proper way of sampling of aggregate base course in the laboratory if splitter is not available C
is to
a. 16.42 %
b. 16.44 %
c. 19.67 %
d. 19.76 %
40. Reinforced concrete pipe culverts are tested for compressive strength to produce _________ C
Cracks.
a. 0.20 mm
b. 0.25 mm
c. 0.30 mm
d. 0.35 mm
a. Asphalt emulsion
b. Asphalt cement
c. Liquid asphalt
d. Cutback asphalt
42. Item 310 mixture shall have an index of retained strength of not less than B
a. 66
b. 70
c. 97
d. 107
43. Final compaction and smoothing of item 310 should be done by a D
44. Item 310 mixture shall be delivered to the paver at a temperature not less than C
a. 66*C
b. 97*C
c. 107*C
d. 110*C
45. In the asphalting of two lane, 500 meter road which lasted for three days, how many core D
samples be taken from the pavement if no sample was taken at the end of each day’s
operation?
a. 3
b. 5
c. 6
d. 10
46. Which of the following provision is not included in the job – mix formula? A
a. Mixing time
b. Grading aggregates
c. Asphalt cement
d. Temperature at delivery
47. A bituminous mix subjected to immersion – compression test yielded a dry stability of 2.0 kg D
and a wet stability of 1.5 kg. The index of retained strength of the mix is
a. 0.5
b. 1.33
c. 33
d. 75
48. In item 310, bitumen content, expressed in terms of percentage by mass of aggregate, shall be
C
a. 3 to 5 %
b. 4 to 7 %
c. 5 to 8 %
d. 6 to 8 %
49. In the asphalting of a 3 – meter wide, 200 meter long road lane, a core was obtained and B
tested to have a thickness of 5 cm. And a density of 2.25 gm/ cm3. The quantity of bituminous
mix to be paid, in tonnes, is
a. 65.5
b. 67.5
c. 655
d. 675
50. After final rolling, the compacted asphalt pavement shall have a density equal to, or greater C
than % of the laboratory compacted density.
a. 90
b. 95
c. 97
d. 98
53. When mixed at the site or in a central mixing plant, mixing time not be less than __________ B
nor more than _____________ unless mixer performance test prove adequate mixing of
concrete in a shorter time period.
a. 45 seconds
b. 30 seconds
c. 15 seconds
d. 20 seconds
55. Concrete not place within ___ minutes from the time the ingredients were charged into the D
mixing drum shall not be used.
a. 120 minutes
b. 150 minutes
c. 60 minutes
d. 90 minutes
56. When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water maybe added to the batch and C
additional mixing performed to increase the slump to meet the specified requirement if
permitted by the Engineer, provided all these operation are performed within _________
after the initial mixing operation and water and cement ratio is not exceeded.
a. 30 minutes
b. 15 minutes
c. 45 minutes
d. 60 minutes
57. A sample from a bituminous mix weighs 1000 grams. At extraction, it was found out that the B
dry aggregate weighed 950 grams, what is the % of asphalt by weight of mix?
a. 5.2 %
b. 5.0 %
c. 5.4 %
d. 4.8 %
58. The minimum penetration of the preservative with the surface of the timber piles shall be 200mm
_________.
a. 150mm
b. 20mm
c. 250mm
d. 10mm
59. The contractor shall submit in writing a job – mix formula for the mixture supported by the B
laboratory test data along with samples of resources of components and viscosity-
temperature relationship to the Engineer for testing and approval at least ______.
a. two weeks
b. three weeks
c. one week
d. four weeks
60. The concrete samples should be stored in a moist conditioned temperature within the A
range of ______ until the time of test.
a. 18*C to 24*C
b. 15*C to 18*C
c. 14*C to 24*C
d. 18*C to 28*C
61. This is used in soil stabilized road surface due to its high ______ property, that is, it absorb B
and retain water.
a. Potassium Chloride
b. Calcium Chloride
c. Magnesium Chloride
d. Sodium Chloride
62. The mass % wear of soil aggregate used in cement/lime proportion should not be more B
than ___________.
a. 40 %
b. 50 %
c. 45 %
d. 55 %
63. The uniform rate at which the movable head of CBR machine tray is__________. 0.05 in/min
a. 0.07 in/min
b. 0.10 in/min
c. 0.08 in/min
d. 0.09 in/min
70. The specific gravity magnesium sulfate solution used in soundness test for aggregate C
should be within the range of _________.
a. 1.280 to 1.408
b. 1.180 to 1.308
c. 1.295 to 1.308
d. 1.195 to 1.318
71. Aggregate accounts for 92-95% of the weight of the bituminous mixture asphalt accounts C
for 5-8% of the weight of the mix. The exact percentage to be used is determined by the
______.
a. Trial mix
b. Design Mix
c. Job Mix
d. Job Mix
72. _________ is an indication that the asphalt mix is overheated. A
a. Blue smoke
b. Stiff appearance
c. Rising steam
d. Mix slumps in truck
73. In checking the temperature of the mix, the thermometer hold ne inserted into the mix at
B
least _________.
a. 2 inches
b. 6 inches
c. 4 inches
d. 6.0 mm
74. _________ is applied on existing bit, or cement concrete surface with bituminous B
materials.
a. Bituminous Prime Coat
b. Bituminous Tack Coat
c. Bituminous Seal Coat
d. Bituminous Surface Treatment
75. The solution used in the soundness test of aggregate shall be cooled to a temperature of C
21=of-1*C and maintain at that temperature for at least ____________.
a. 24 hours
b. 36 hours
c. 48 hours
d. 18 hours
83. Before the cement is to be used, sampling must be done at least ______ before use. D
a. one week
b. 14 days
c. two weeks
d. 12 days
84. Asphalt cement shall not be used while it is foaming nor shall be heated at ______ any C
time after delivery.
a. 107*
b. 120*
c. 159*
85. Moisture content of aggregates in abit.mix shall not exceed _____ of the time it is C
introduce into the mixing unit.
a. 1.5 mass %
b. 2.0 mass %
c. 1 mass %
86. Batching tolerance for Sand Aggregates is B
a. 1 %
b. 2 %
c. 3 %
87. Between stages of curing, concrete shall not be exposed for more than how many hours? C
a. 24 hours
b. 3 hours
c. ½ hours
d. 72 hours
88. As materials Engineer, what will you do with major honeycomb area that is considered as C
defective work? What part of structure?
a. Plaster
b. Payment of the concrete will be made an adjustment
c. Removed and replaced at the expensed of the contractor
89. If the strength of control specimen does not met the requirement and not feasible to B
obtain core due to structural consideration, as Materials Engineer what will be your
decision?
a. 14 hours
b. 24 hours
c. 72 hours
d. 15-18 hours
91. Rock shall be excavated to a depth ______ below sub grade within the limit of the roadbed B
a. 100 mm
b. 150 mm
c. 200 mm
92.
93. Piles shall not be driven within 7 meters of concrete less than A
a. 7 days
b. 14 days
c. 28 days
94. Paint contains ______ of pigment and _________ vehicle. A
a. 100 mm
b. 150 mm
c. 200 mm
100. The heating temperature of reflectorized thermoplastic material during application is D
_______.
a. 130+/-7*C
b. 150+/7*c
c. 200+/-7*C
d. 211+/-7*C
101. Submission of sample minimum quantity of material for asphalt cement is A
a. 5 kg
b. 10 kg
c. 20 kg
d. 100 kg
102. For how many years does the small Contractor given to procure necessary testing
equipment?
a. 2 years
b. 4 years
c. 5 years
d. 6 years
103. The depth of the weakened joints must be less than D
a. 40 mm & 6 mm
b. 50 mm & 5 mm
c. 40 mm & 5 mm
d. 50 mm & 6 mm
104. Used of bituminous cold mix for potholes patching during rainy/wet period is acceptable A
a. True
b. False
105. In soil boring shall be carried to a depth of at least _____ below the proposed grade line. C
a. 0.5m
b. 1.0m
c. 1.5m
d. 1.8m
106. The test that determine the pile bearing capacity by loading one or more pile and C
measuring settlement under load is ______.
107. The weight of disturbed samples from hard auger or split spoon shall be at least A
_______.
a. 1kg
b. 10 kg
c. 10 kg
d. 100 kg
108. The length of Shelby Tube of an undisturbed sample is _______. B
a. 10’’ long
b. 18’’long
c. 20’’long
109. For small project where quantity of steel bars is 10,000 kg or less, what is the basis of C
acceptance of material?
a. No testing
b. P.E Certificate
c. Mill Certificate
110. _______ determine the best combination of the material that will produce potentially A
stable & durable mixture.
a. 20-40psi/sec
b. 20-50psi/sec
c. 15-40psi/sec
d. 15-50psi/sec
112. In soil exploration, if the characteristic of rock is questionable, the minimum depth of D
boring into the bedrock should be __________.
a. 1.5m
b. 2.0m
c. 2.5m
d. 3.0m
113. Determine the soil bearing capacity by loading s steel plate usually 30’’ diameter B
a. 1 hours
b. 6 hours
c. 12 hours
d. 24 hours
115. What is the rate of loading of concrete test for flexural stress? A
a. 125-175psi/sec
b. 115-150psi/sec
c. 110-150psi/sec
d. 130-175psi/sec
116. What is the relative strength of mortar at 7 & 28 days of fine aggregates, when tested
for the effect of organic impurities, which is higher than the standards?
a. 10+/-1 mm
b. 11+/-1 mm
c. 15+/-1 mm
d. 20+/-1 mm
118. What is the curing temperature of concrete sample? B
a. 10-15*C
b. 18-24*C
c. 15-18*C
d. 16-27*C
119. What is the wash loss of fine aggregates in the no.200 sieve?
a. 1%
b. 2%
c. 3%
d. 4%
120. Retarder can delay the setting time of concrete up to how many hours?
a. 1 hour
b. 2 hours
c. 4 hours
d. 8 hours
121. Super plasticizer can increase the strength of concrete up to how many percent? A
a. 40-60%
b. 50-60%
c. 50-70%
d. 60-70%
a. Moisture Content
b. Natural Moisture Content
c. Hygroscopic Moisture Content
d. Hydrometer Moisture Content
123. __________ is the tolerance of mix in a bituminous temperature. A
a. +/-10 *C
b. +/-12 *C
c. +/-15 *C
d. +/-18 *C
124. __________ number of measurement taken in a core sample for thickness B
determination of the finish asphalt pavement.
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 8
125. In the absence of beam mold in site, cylinder mold is allowed by specification. What is C
the required strength?
a. 2500 psi
b. 3000 psi
c. 3500 psi
d. 4000 psi
a. 6 hours
b. 12 hours
c. 24 hours
127. The first phase of rolling the spread bituminous mix is called breakdown rolling which
is carried out by pneumatic roller, temperature requirement must be
____________.
a. 200-225*F
b. 190-199*F
c. 160-180*F
d. 150-185*F
128. How many gradation ranges for hot plant mix bituminous pavement are there in the C
blue book?
a. 5
b. 6
c. 7
d. 8
129. What is the plasticity index of mineral filler? A.
a. Not greater than 4
b. Not greater than 6
c. Not greater than 8
d. Zero
130. If no core had been taken at the end of each day of operation and the project has C.
already been completed, a core shall be taken __________.
a. For every 75 l.m./lane
b. For every 150 l.m./lane
c. For every 100 l.m./lane
d. For every 1,000 l.m./lane
131. ___________ is the slump of workable concrete if vibrated. B.
a. 10-20 mm
b. 10-40 mm
c. 40-50 mm
d. 40-75 mm
132. ________ Burnt product which is used by Gypsum and pulverized to form Portland B.
Cement.
a. Hydraulic Cement
b. Clinker
c. Fly Ash
d. Volcanic Ash
133. When group index=0 what is the grade of soil? C.
a. Weak soil
b. Poor soil
c. Good soil
134. ________ is the limit were further loss of water due to evaporation which C.
sill not result in reduction of volume.
a. Plastic Limit
b. Liquid Limit
c. Shrinkage Limit
135. _________ a classification of soil which 35% or less the particles pass through no. 200 B.
sieve.
a. Grain size soil
b. Granular Materials
c. Silty Clay Materials
d. Clayey Materials
136. _______ a classification of soil which 35% more of the particles pass through 200 sieve. B.
a. Course Sand Soil
b. Granular Materials
c. Silty-Clay Materials
d. Clayey Materials
137. It evaluate the quality of soil as highway sub-grade material. B.
a. Attenberg Limit
b. Plasticity Index
c. Group Index
d. Liquid Limit
138. When soil has plasticity index value of 10. What is the criteria of the material? D.
a. Coarse Grain
b. Sandy
c. Clayey
d. Silty
139. It indicates good subbase materials when G.I. Is equal to _______. A.
a. 0
b. 5
c. 10
d. 20
140. It indicates very poor subbase materials when G.I. is equal to _______. D.
a. 0
b. 5
c. 10
d. 20
141. It indicates the composition of soil. A.
a. Attenberg Limit
b. Plasticity Index
c. Group Index
d. Liquid Limit
142. The higher value of PI of the soil, the weaker will be the soil performance as a _______. A.
a. True
b. False
c. Depend
d. None of the above
D.
145. The weight of Sandy soil for Hydrometer Analysis is _________.
a. 10 grams
b. 25 grams
c. 50 grams
d. 100 grams
146. __________ is a type of soil in which most of the soil grains are of the same size. B.
a. Poorly graded
b. Well graded
c. Cap graded
d. None of the above
147. Percent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested for clay lump is ________. B.
a. 1.0 percent
b. 0.25 mass percent
c. 0.8 percent
d. 1.0 mass percent
148. The mass percent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested soft fragment is C.
__________.
a. 0.10
b. 0.25
c. 3.5
d. 1.0
148. Is slag is used, the density of coarse aggregate is ________. C.
a. 30-100 kg/cu.m
b. 150 kg./cu.m.
c. 1,120 kg/cu.m
d. 1,400 kg/cu.m
149. Mass percent loose for fine aggregates when tested in Clay lumps is _________. C.
a. 0.10
b. 0.25
c. 0.80
d. 1.0
150. _______ is a type of cement which shall be transferred to an elevated, air tight and C.
weather proof bins storage.
a. Portland Cement
b. Pozzolan Cement
c. Bulk Cement
d. None of the above