Materials Engineer Quiz

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Materials Engineer Quiz

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1. The minimum penetration of the preservative with the surface timber piles shall be?
A. 150 mm
B. 200mm
C. 250mm
D. 100mm
2. Scales for weighing aggregates and cement shall be accurate within % throughout the range of use., Scales
shall be inspected and sealed as often as the Engineer may deem necessary to assure their continued
accuracy.
A. 1%
B. 1.5%
C. 0.5%
D. 2%
3. When cement is placed in contact with the aggregate , batches may rejected unless mixed with __ hours of such
contact.
A. 1.5
B. 2
C. .5
D. 2.5
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4. When mixed at the site or in a central mixing plant, the mixing time shall not be less than __ nor more than __
unless mixer performance test prove adequate mixing of concrete in a short period of time.
A. 30 seconds nor more than 90 seconds
B. 50 seconds nor more than 90 seconds
C. 60 seconds nor more than 120 seconds
D. 90 seconds nor more than 120 seconds
5. The ow of water shall be uniform and all water should be in drum by the end of the rst__ seconds of the mixing
period.
A. 45
B. 30
C. 15
D. 20
6. Concrete not place within __minutes from the time the ingredients were charged into the mixing drum shall be
used.
A. 120
B. 150
C. 60
D. 90
7. The contractor shall submit in writing a job mix formula for the mixture supported by laboratory test data along
with samples of resources of components and viscous temperature relationships to the engineer for testing and
approval at least.
A. 2 weeks
B. 3 weeks
C. 1 week
D. 4 weeks
8. The concrete sample should be stored in a moist condition temperature within the range of __until the time of
tests
A. 18* c -24*c
B. 15* c -18*c
C. 14* c -24*c
D. 16* c -24*c
9. the mass of wear of soil aggregates used in cement / lime proportions should not be more than__
A. 40
B. 50
C. 60
D. 45
10. This is used in soil stabilized road surface due to its high __ property, that is, it absorb the retain water
A. Potassium chloride
B. Magnessium chloride
C. Sodium chloride
D. Calcium chloride
11. The uniform rate at which the movable head of the cbr machine travel is__
A. .06 in/min
B. .01 in/min
C. .1in/min
D. .08 in/min
12. Cast in place concrete shall not be post tentioned until at least ___ and until the compressive strength has
reached the strength speci ed
A. 7days
B. 10
C. 15
D. 28
13. The penetration test is an indication of the __of asphalt
A. Consistency
B. Softness
C. Hardness
D. Flash point
14. The __ is the most commonly used method in the design and evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes
A. Job mix formula
B. Marshall stability
C. Extraction
D. Design mix
15. The sp, gravity of sodium sulfate used in soundness test for aggregate should be in range of
A. 1.051-1.154
B. 1.058/-1.184
C. 1 1.151-1.174
D. 1.25-14.178
16. Vibration shall operate a frequency of 8300 to 9600 impulses per minute under load at a maximum spacing of
__cm
A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 60
17. The sp. gravity of magnesium sulfate used in the soundness test
A. 1.28-1.408
B. 1.18-1.308
C. 1.295-1.308
D. 1.195-1.308
18. Aggregate accounts for 92-95% of the weight of the bituminous mixture asphalt accounts 5-8% of the weight of
the mix. the exact % to be used is determined by the__
A. Design mix
B. Trial mix
C. Job mix
D. Job mixture
19. In checking the temp of the mix , the thermometer should be inserted into the mix at least__inches
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
20. __ is applied on existing bit, or cement concrete surface with bitum matls
A. Bituminous tack coat
B. Bituminous sealcoat
C. Bituminous prime coat
D. Bituminous surface coat
21. The solution used in the soundness test of aggregate shall be cooled at a temp of 21 +_1*C and maintain that
temp for at least__hours
A. 24
B. 48
C. 18
D. 21
22. Proper compaction of the ll matls is very important, as it will
A. Increase the shear strength
B. Decrease permiability
C. Minimize compressibility
D. All of the above
23. The cohesion and internal friction of soil shall be tested by
A. Tri axial test
B. Direct shear test
C. Bearing test
D. All
24. In concrete acceptance , core will be considered adequate if the average strength of the cores is = to what?
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A. 80% of specified strength and if no single core is less than 75% of specified strength
B. 90% of specified strength and if no single core is less than 80% of specified strength
C. 85% of specified strength and if no single core is less than 75% of specified strength
D. 90% of specified strength and if no single core is less than 75% of specified strength
25. Before the cement is to be used , sampling must be done at least __-before use
A. 1 wk
B. 14 days
C. 2 wk
D. 21 days
26. Asphalt cement shall not be used while it is foaming nor shall be heated @ __ anytime after delivery
A. 107*
B. 159*
C. 123*
D. 167*
27. Moisture content of aggregate in bit mix shall not exceed __of the time it is introduce into the mixing unit
A. 1.55 %mass
B. 1.5% mass
C. 2&
D. 1%
28. Batching tolerance for sand and aggregate is___
A. 1%
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
29. Between stage of curing , concrete shall not be exposed for more than ___ hours
A. 24
B. 1.5
C. 3
D. 14
30. As a matls engineer , what will you do with the major honeycombed area that is considered as defective work
A. Plaster
B. Removed and replaced at the expensed of the contractor
C. Payment of concrete will be made an adjustment
D. None
31. If the strentgh of control specimen does not meet the req. and not feasible to obtain cores due to structural
considerations , as a matls engr what will be your decision?
A. Removed and replaced
B. Area will not be paid
C. Payment will be made at an adjusted price
D. None
32. After concrete has been placed , it is advisable to maintain fully welted and in position for how many hours
A. 14
B. 24
C. 72
D. 15-18
33. Rock shall be excavated to a depth ___below sub grade within the limit of the roadbed
A. 200mm
B. 150
C. 180
D. 200
34. Minimum penetration of piles shall be__
A. 3m
B. 4
C. 5
D. 8
35. Piles shall not be driven within 7 meters of concrete less than__days
A. 7
B. 14
C. 21
D. 28
36. Uncon ned compressive strenght test is usually performed on
A. Organic soils
B. Sandy
C. Clayey
D. Silty
37. Paint contains __-% pigment and vehicle___
A. 20,80
B. 21,79
C. 79,21
D. 80,20
38. Minimum thickness of bedding materials beneath the pipe is___
A. 100mm
B. 150mm
C. 250mm
D. 200mm
39. Tolerance of gabion dimension is_-
A. +- 1%
B. +- 2%
C. +- 3%
D. +- 4%
40. Minimum size of galvanized wire mesh is __
A. 2mm
B. 2.2
C. 2.7
D. 3
41. Minimum density of gabions
A. 1000kg/cu m
B. 1200kg/cu m
C. 1400kg/cu m
D. 1600kg/cu m
42. Soundness loss of eld gabions is__
A. 9% after 5 cycles
B. 10% after 5 cycles
C. 11% after 6 cycles
D. 12% after 6 cycles
43. The depth of the weakened joints must not be less than __ and width of__
A. 40mm & 6mm
B. 50mm & 6mm
C. 60mm & 6mm
D. 70mm & 6mm
44. The lenght of shelby tube of an undisturbed sample__
A. 10" long
B. 12" long
C. 14" long
D. 18" long
45. __ is the rate of loading for concrete cylinder sample subject to a compression test
A. 10-20 Psi
B. 20-40 Psi
C. 20-50 Psi
D. 10-30 Psi
46. What is the temp of the concrete sample?
A. 10-15
B. 18-24
C. 16-18
D. 15--20
47. What is the wash loss of ne aggregate in the # 200 sieve?
A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 3%
D. 4%
48. What is the plasticity index of mineral ller?
A. Not greater than 5
B. Not greater than 6
C. Not greater than 4
D. Not greater than 2
49. If no core had been taken at the end of each day of operation and the project has already been completed , a core
shall be taken (https://www.proprofs.com/discuss/q/260595/core-been-taken-each-operation-project-already-
completed-sha)
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A. For every 100 m /lane
B. For every 300 m /lane
C. For every 200 m /lane
D. For every 75 m /lane
50. ____ is the slump of workable concrete if vibrated
A. 10-20mm
B. 10-30mm
C. 10-40mm
D. 10-60mm
51. How many hours do aggregate stockpile or binned for draining before being batch?
A. 1 hour
B. 2
C. 12
D. 24
52. It indicate good sub base materials when GI is equal to__
A. 2
B. 3
C. 0
D. 1
53. _ indicates the composition of soil
A. Atterberg limit
B. Plasticity bindex
C. Liquid limit
D. Shrinkage limit
54. Is the plasticity index of group of soil
A. 0
B. 6
C. 10
D. 11
55. _is the minimum percent of A-6 classi cation of soil
A. 0%
B. 25%
C. 35%
D. 36%
56. _ is the maximum GI of silty clay materials
A. 0
B. 25
C. 20
D. 35
57. If the slag is used , the density of coarse aggregates is ___
A. 30-100 kg/cu m
B. 50-100 kg/cu m
C. 1120 kg/cu m
D. 1400 kg/cu m
58. The undisturbed samples from shelby tube shall be at least _
A. 12"
B. 14"
C. 16"
D. 18"
59. This is the one of the most important engg properties of soil . it is de ned as the ability to resist sliding along
internal surface within the mass
A. Triaxial test
B. Shearing strength of soil
C. Bearing stress
D. Durect shear test
60. The bearing blocks of the compression machine should be at least ___ greater than the diameter of the specimen
A. 2%
B. 3&
C. 4%
D. 5%
61. Which plasticity index is most suitable for aggregate base course?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
62. The speci ed exural strength for paving concrete
A. 350
B. 400
C. 525
D. 300
63. Pre stressed concrete requires the use of class
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. P
64. For a bituminopus concrete mixes, the asphalt material may either be asphalt cement or asphalt emulsion
A. True
B. False
C. Option 3
D. Option 4
65. Coarse aggregate for bituminous macadam pavement should be
A. Crushed gravel or stone
B. Natural gravel
C. Both a and b
D. None of the above
66. Tests for coarse aggregates include
A. Abrasion
B. Mortar strength
C. Absorption
D. All of the preceeding
E. A and c
67. Unless otherwise speci ed in special provision , the type of portland cement used in paving concrete shall be
A. Type2
B. Type1
C. Type3
D. Type4
68. 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
C. Option 3
D. Option 4
69. The degree of compaction of an embankment in our present specs is based on
A. Cbr method
B. Unconfined compression test
C. Aashto t-180
D. Bulk sp, gravity
70. Under excavation for structure , item 106, the back lling operation shall be done in__- cm loose layer and
compacted to at least___
A. 10, 80
B. 20,95
C. 60'30
D. 20,80
71. Soils are natural aggregate of minerals connected by strong and permanent cohesive forces
A. True
B. False
C. Option 3
D. Option 4
72. The boundary between the sand and gravel
A. .425mm
B. .475mm
C. 2mm
D. 1.2mm
73. ___ is a soil which exibits the properties of a clay but contains an appreciable amount of sand
A. Sand clay
B. Clayey sand
C. Sandy clay
D. None
74. Test for ne aggregates
A. Gradation
B. Mortar strength
C. Abrasion
D. All
E. A and b
75. Is the process whereby soil particles are contained more closely together through the reduction in the air voids
generally by mechanical means
A. Soil compaction
B. Mechanical analysis
C. In place unit wiegth
D. Cbr
76. Plasticity test is done on soil passing
A. .425mm
B. 2mm
C. .07mm
D. Option 4
77. Soils containing more than 35% passing 0/075 # 200 sieve are classi ed under
A. Silt clay matls
B. Granular matls
C. Depends on PI
D. Option 4
78. Is provided for the purpose of counteracting moisture movement within the structure either by seepage or
capillary action
A. Surface drainage
B. Chemical admixtures
C. Compaction
D. Subsoil drainage
79. A subgrade soil with a cbr value of a ___ will require a thicker layer of subbase and base course
A. 5%
B. 15%
C. 30%
D. 3%
80. ___ is one of the methods of stabilizing inferior soils
A. Sodding or springing
B. Paving
C. Particle arrangement
D. Flattening
81. The physical and engineering properties of soils may be improved by
A. Compaction
B. Stabilization
C. Both a and b
D. Neither a or b
82. Water content of soils is generally based on
A. Total weight of soil
B. Water content
C. Weight of solids
D. None
83. The density to which a soil can be compacted is related to
A. Compactive efforts
B. Water content
C. A and b
D. None
84. Disturbed sample may be used for
A. Sieve test
B. Liquid limit
C. Compaction test
D. All
85. A soil with a GI of 5 is stronger than another with a GI of 10
A. True
B. False
C. Option 3
D. Option 4
86. Determines the relative amount of water in the voids
A. Water content
B. Degree of saturation
C. Void ratio
D. Porosity
87. Is an asphalt formed by the process of evaporation
A. Rock asphalt
B. Asphalt emulsion
C. Asphalt cement
D. Cutback asphalt
88. Which one do you like?
A. Option 1
B. Option 2
C. Option 3
D. Option 4
89. Uncrashed aggregates are preferrable than crushed aggregates for bituminous mixture
A. True
B. False
C. Depends on type of bituminous materials
D. Option 4
90. The apparatus used in determining the consistency of liquid asphalt is the
A. Flowmeter
B. Viscometer
C. Penetrometer
D. Pycnometer
91. Is preferrable for bitumionouis prime coat
A. Solid
B. Liqiud
C. Blown
D. Hot asphalt
92. ___ are usually tested for extraction
A. Asphalt cement
B. Cut back asphalt
C. Asphalt mixes
D. Asphalt emulsion
93. Extraction test is the procedure used for separating
A. Asphalt from water in emulsified asphalt
B. Asphalt from mineral aggregates
C. Asphalt from kerosene solvent
D. Asphalt from gasoline solvent
94. ___ are inter granular void spaces between aggregate particles
A. VMA
B. Air voids
C. Permeable voids
D. Option 4
95. The optimum asphalt content obtained in a marshall stability test is the average of the asphalt content of the
maximum stability, max density
A. Maximum flow
B. Max air voids
C. 4% air voids
D. 4% flow
96. The main difference between the bulk measured speci c gravity of a bituminous mixtures and its maximum
measured speci c gravity is the
A. Weight of the voids
B. Weight of the asphalt
C. Volume of the voids
D. Volume of aggegates
97. __ is the best type of asphalt to be used for hot mixes
A. Asphalt mixes
B. Asphalt cement
C. Emulsified asphalt
D. Rapid curing
98. A bituminous coating applied in an existing road to laying of a bituminous surface overlay is
A. Prime coat
B. Tack coat
C. Seal coat
D. Option 4
99. The distance travelled by a standard penetration needle on a prepared sample of asphalt under conditions for
normal penetrations is 8.6 MM. The material is
A. 40-50
B. 85-100
C. 120-150
D. 200-300
100. The max sp. gravity of an asphalt mix containing 6.0% asphalt by wt of mix is 2.5. if the sp gravity of the
asphalt is 1.01, the speci c gr. of the aggregate =
A. 2.65
B. 2.56
C. 2.76
D. 2.7
101. The job mix formula provides for close control of
A. Aggregate gradation
B. Asphalt content
C. Both of them
D. None
102. The desired property of fresh concrete is
A. Strength
B. Durability
C. Workability
D. Tigthness
103. The seive used in the separation of aggregates after the abrasion test
A. 1.70 mm ,no.12
B. .425mm, no 40
C. 4.75mm, no4
D. .075, n0 200
104. Which one do you like?
A. Option 1
B. Option 2
C. Option 3
D. Option 4
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A. 30 seconds nor more than 90 seconds

B. 50 seconds nor more than 90 seconds

C. 60 seconds nor more than 120 seconds

D. 90 seconds nor more than 120 seconds

13. The penetration test is an indication of the __of asphalt

A. Job mix formula

17. The sp. gravity of magnesium sulfate used in the soundness test

A. Bituminous tack coat

C. Bituminous prime coat

D. Bituminous surface coat

22. Proper compaction of the ll matls is very important, as it will

A. Increase the shear strength

D. All of the above

23. The cohesion and internal friction of soil shall be tested by

A. Tri axial test

B. Direct shear test

28. Batching tolerance for sand and aggregate is___

B. Removed and replaced at the expensed of the contractor

C. Payment of concrete will be made an adjustment

A. Removed and replaced

B. Area will not be paid

C. Payment will be made at an adjusted price

34. Minimum penetration of piles shall be__

35. Piles shall not be driven within 7 meters of concrete less than__days

36. Uncon ned compressive strenght test is usually performed on

37. Paint contains __-% pigment and vehicle___

38. Minimum thickness of bedding materials beneath the pipe is___

39. Tolerance of gabion dimension is_-

40. Minimum size of galvanized wire mesh is __

41. Minimum density of gabions

42. Soundness loss of eld gabions is__

B. 10% after 5 cycles

C. 11% after 6 cycles

D. 12% after 6 cycles

A. 40mm & 6mm

B. 50mm & 6mm

C. 60mm & 6mm

D. 70mm & 6mm

44. The lenght of shelby tube of an undisturbed sample__

46. What is the temp of the concrete sample?

47. What is the wash loss of ne aggregate in the # 200 sieve?

48. What is the plasticity index of mineral ller?

A. Not greater than 5

B. Not greater than 6

C. Not greater than 4

D. Not greater than 2

A. For every 100 m /lane

B. For every 300 m /lane

C. For every 200 m /lane

D. For every 75 m /lane

50. ____ is the slump of workable concrete if vibrated

52. It indicate good sub base materials when GI is equal to__

53. _ indicates the composition of soil

54. Is the plasticity index of group of soil

55. _is the minimum percent of A-6 classi cation of soil

56. _ is the maximum GI of silty clay materials

57. If the slag is used , the density of coarse aggregates is ___

58. The undisturbed samples from shelby tube shall be at least _

B. Shearing strength of soil

D. Durect shear test

37. Paint contains -% pigment and vehicle_