101 The weight of Sandy soil for Hydrometer Analysis

D
a) 10 grams c) 50 grams
b) 25 grams d) 100 grams

102 The weight of Clayey or Silty soil for Hydrometer Analysis

C
a) 10 grams c) 50 grams
b) 25 grams d) 100 grams

103 A 25 grams fine grained soil can be dried in about

D
a) 1 hr. c) 3 hrs.
b) 2 hrs, d) 4 hrs.

104 A 25 grams sandy soil can be dried in about

B
a) 1 hr. c) 3 hrs.
b) 2 hrs. d) 4 hrs.

105 Type of soil in which most of the soil grains are the same size.
B
a) Poorly Graded c) Gap Graded
b) Well Graded d) Non of the above

106 The soil grained are forced apart by the water added, thus the density is
reduced, what is the method used? C
a) Lubrication c) Swelling
b) Welting d) Saturation

107 Percent passing loose for coarse agg. when tested for clay lumps.
B
a) 0.1 mass percent c) 0.8 mass percent
b) 0.25 mass percent d) 1.0 mass percent

108 Mass percent passing loose for coarse agg. when tested in soft fragments
C
a) 0.1 c) 3.5
b) 0.25 d) 1.00

109 If slag is used, the density of course agg. is

C
a) 30 - 100 kg/m3　　 c) 1120 kg/m3　　
b) 150 kg/m3　　 d) 1400 kg/m3　　

110 Mass percent loose for fine agg. when tested in clay lumps.
 D
a) 0.1 c) 0.8
b) 0.25 d) 1.0

111 ==
C
a) Portland Cement c) ______ Cement
b) Pozzolan Cement d) None of the above
112 Scales for weighing agg. & cement shall be accurate within?
C
a) 0.1% c) 0.5%
b) 0.25% d) 1.0%

113 In monolithic concrete pavement, the minimum thickness of conventional

concrete as the surface coarse D

a) 50 mm c) 100 mm
b) 75 mm d) 150 mm

114 It determines the resistance of the emulsion to break when mixed with mineral
aggregates D
a) Viscosity Test c) Spot Test
b) Distillation Test d) Cement Mixing

115 Used for rapid in-situ measurement of the structural properties of existing
road pavement. B

a) Pundit Ultra Sonic Concrete Tester

b) Dynamic Core Penetrometer
c) Falling Weight Deflectometer
d) Core Test

116 How many days does the emulsified asphalt must be tested after delivery @
temp. 40°F (4.5°C) c
a) 10 days c) 14 days
b) 12 days d) 16 days

117 In bituminous mixture asphalt content is 5 - 8% and 92-95% for Agg.

What will be the amount of Addititves? A

a) not more than 2% c) more than 2%

b) not more than 3% d) more than 4%

118 Determine the effect of water on the cohesion of the mix.

D
a) Stability Test c) Distillation
 b) Solubility d) Immersion-Compression Test

119 The distance of the sample by grooving before rotating the brass cup.
B
a) 1/4" c) 3/4"
b) 1/2" d) 1"

120 The most common method of assessing strength and stiffness of both
subgrade and pavement B
a) FDT c) SPT
b) CBR d) Non of the above

121 How many days does the specimen for CBR soaked?
D
a) 1 day c) 3 days
b) 2 days d) 4 days
122 When mixed at the site or in a central mixing plant, the mixing time shall
not be less than _____ seconds nor more than _____ seconds unless mixer
performance test prove adequate mixing of the concrete in a shorter time
period.
Ans. ____________ 50 SEC./90 SEC.

123 The batches shall be so charged into the drum that a portion of the mixing
water shall enter in advance of the cement and aggregate. The flow of
water shall be uniform and all water should be in the drum by the end of
the _____ seconds of the mixing period.

Ans. _____________ 15 SECONDS

124 The time elapsed from the time water is added to the mix until the concrete
is deposited in place at the site shall not exceed _____ minutes when
concrete is hauled in truck mixer.

Ans. _____________ 90 MINUTES

125 When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water may be added
to the batch and additional mixing performed to increase the slump to meet
the specified requirement if permitted by the Engineer, provided all these
operations are performed within _____ after the initial mixing operations
and the water and cement ratio is not exceeded.

Ans. _____________ 45 MINUTES

126 Concrete not placed within _____ minutes from the time the ingredients
were charged into the mixing drum shall not be used.
 Ans. _____________ 90 MINUTES

127 The completed pavement shall be accepted on a lots basis. A lot shall be
considered as _____ lin. M. double lane.

Ans. _____________ 500 LIN. METERS

128 Each lot shall be divided into _____ equal segment and one core will be
obtained from each segment in accordance with AASHTO T24.

Ans. _____________ 5

129 Aggregate account for 92-95% of the weight of the bituminous mix while
asphalts for 5-8% of the weight of the mix. The exact percentage to be
used is determined by the _____.
JOB MIX
Ans. _____________ FORMULA

130 _________ is an indication that the asphalt is overheated.

Ans. _____________ BLUE SMOKE

131 The penetration test is an indication of the _____ of the asphalt.

Ans. _____________ CONSISTENCY

132 The _____ is the most commonly used method in the design and evaluation
of bituminous concrete mixes.
MARSHALL
Ans. _____________ STABILITY TEST

133 The _____ determines the asphalt content in the bituminous mixes.

Ans. _____________ EXTRACTION TEST

134 Cast in place concrete shall not be post-tensioned until at least _____ days
and until the conpressive strength has reached the strength specified.

Ans. _____________ 10 DAYS

135 This is the characteristic generally used for calculation of the volume
occupied by the aggregate in various mixtures containing aggregates
including Portland Cement concrete, bituminous concrete, and other
mixtures that are proportioned or analyzed on an absolute volume basis.
BULK SPECIFIC
 Ans. _____________ GRAVITY

136 This pertains to the relative density of the solid material making up the
constituent particles not including the pore space within the particles that
is accessible to water.
APPARENT
Ans. _____________ SPECIFIC GRAVITY

137 Weight of sandy soil needed for Hydrometer test.

Ans. _____________ 100 GRAMS

138 Weight of silty or clayey soil needed for Hydrometer test

Ans. _____________ 50 GRAMS

139 These are widely used to control the characteristics of soil which are to be
incorporated in roadways.

Ans. 1._____________ 1. LIQUID & PLASTIC LIMITS

2._____________ 2. PLASTICITY INDEX

140 This is defined as the highest moisture content of which the mass attain its
minimum volume but continues to lose weight/mass.

Ans. _____________ SHRINKAGE LIMIT

141 Apparatus used in the determination of specific gravity of Hydraulic Cement.

Ans. _____________ LE CHATELLIER FLASK

142 Equipment used in soundness determination of Portland Cement.

Ans. _____________ AUTOCLAVE MACHINE

143 Asphalt cement shall be homogeneous, free from water,and shall not foam
when heated to _____.

Ans. _____________ 175°C (347°F)

144 It indicate the rate at which the asphalt emulsion will break when mix with
aggregate
CEMENT MIXING
Ans. _____________ TEST OF ASPHALT

145 The loss in weight of rock used in gabions when tested to sodium sulfate
 soundness loss shall not exceed _____.

Ans. _____________ 9%

146 Gabions dimensions are subject to a tolerance limit of _____.

Ans. _____________ ± 3%

147 The pour point of concrete joint seller shall be at least _____ lower than the
safe heating temperature, which is the maximum temperature to which the
material may be heated without exceeding the permitted flow.

Ans. _____________ 11°C (20°F)

148 The penetration of concrete joint sealer, Hot Poured Elastic Type shall not
exceed _____.

Ans. _____________ 90

149 The CBR is generally selected at _____ penetration.

Ans. _____________ 2.54 mm (1.0 in.)

150 If the ratio at 5.08 mm (0.21 in) penetration is greater, the test should
be _____.

Ans. _____________ RERUN

151 If the check test gives a similar result, the ratio at 5.08 mm penetration
shall be _____.

Ans. _____________ ADOPTED OR USED

152 The penetration piston of CBR machine should have a uniform penetration
at a rate of _____.

Ans. _____________ 1.30 mm/min.

153 During soaking, maintain the water level in the mold and the soaking tank
is approximately _____ mm above the top of the specimen.

Ans. _____________ 25.40 mm (1.0 in.)

154 Soak the specimen for _____ hours.

 Ans. _____________ 96 HOURS (4 DAYS)

155 The diameter of penetration piston

Ans. _____________ 49.63 ± 0.13 mm (1935 mm2)

156 The temperature of asphalt cement delivered to the mixer shall be as

required to achieve a kinetic viscosity in the range of _____.
150 to 300 mm2/s or
Ans. _____________ 150 to 300 centistokes

157 This is the viscosity used to grade asphalt cement.

Ans. _____________ VISCOSITY AT 140°F (60°C)

158 The course aggregate used in asphalt mix.

RETAINED BY THE
Ans. _____________ 2.36 mm (NO.8) sieve

159 The application temperature of emulsified asphalt ranges from _____.

Ans. _____________ 10-71°C

160 When tar is used for seal coats, it shall be heated to free flowing but not
to exceed _____.

Ans. _____________ 149°C

161 This is used to determine the soil strength parameter.

UNCONFINED & TRI-AXIAL
Ans. _____________ COMPRESSION TEST

162 This is to determine the settlement characteristic of soil

Ans. _____________ CONSOLIDATION TEST

163 The weight disturbed samples from hard auger or split spoon shall be at
least _____.

Ans. _____________ 1.0 KG.

164 The undisturbed samples from Shelby Tube shall be at least _____.

Ans. _____________ 18" LONG

165 This is to determine the pile bearing capacity by loading one or more piles
and measuring settlement under load.

Ans. _____________ PILE LOAD TEST

166 This is to determine the in - situ shear strength of soft to medium clay.

Ans. _____________ VANE SHEAR TEST

167 This is to determine the soil bearing capacity by loading a steel plane
usually 30 inches in diameter.

Ans. _____________ PLATE BEARING TEST

168 Laboratory which measures, examines, calibrates or otherwise determines

the characteristic or performance materials or products.

Ans. _____________ TESTING LABORATORY

169 Standard Technical Procedure to determine one or more specified

characteristics of material or product.

Ans. _____________ TEST METHOD

170 A document which prevents the test results and other information relevant
to test.

Ans. _____________ TEST REPORTS

171 A document signed by Director of BRS issued to Testing labs. Authorizing

them to perform the required test for in behalf of DPWH

Ans. _____________ CERTIFICATE OF

ACCREDITATION
172 These test have been developed to measure the loss of cohesion as a result
of water action on the compacted bituminous mixture.

Ans. _____________ FILM STRIPPING &

IMMERSION-COMPRESSION TEST
173 This means porosity or perviousness of the mixture, a dense grade mix
prevent water from entering the base through the surface .

Ans. _____________ PERMEABILITY

174 This is issued in classifying liquid asphaltic into grades. It is useful as a
measure an control of consistency, particularly when run at the
temperature of intended application.

Ans. _____________ VISCOSITY TEST

175 This test determines the total bitumen content of asphaltic materials, which
is the actual cementing constituent of the asphalt

Ans. _____________ SOLUBILITY TEST

176 This is an accelerated test to show the loss of volatiles when the sample is
heated at 163°C for five hours and the loss due to volatilization is
determined.

Ans. _____________ LOSS ON HEATING TEST

177 This test classify the different asphalts into types and the different types
into grade

Ans. _____________ CONSISTENCY TEST

178 For liquid asphaltic materials, these tests are run on the residue after
distillation

Ans. _____________ QUALITY TEST

179 This is one of the most important engineering properties of soil.It is

defined as its ability to resist sliding a long internal surfaces within
the mass.

Ans. _____________ SHEARING STRENGTH

OF SOIL

180 This is an arbitrary measurement of consistency and is the basis of

classification of all solid and semi-solid asphalt.

Ans. _____________ PENETRATION TEST

OF ASPHALT
181 This is to measure of the consistency of liquid asphaltic materials,
determining their fluidity or resistance to flow.

Ans. _____________ VISCOSITY TEST

182 This was developd in order to differentiate bituminous materials with

respect to hardening characteristics.
 Ans. _____________ THIN FILM OVEN

183 Plant-mixed bituminous mixtures should be sampled in accordance with the

Standard Method of Sampling Bituminous Mixtures. A sample of not less
than _____ kg. is taken and place in sample bag that would insure against
contamination. Taken every 75 cu.m. or 130 tones of mix.

Ans. _____________ 10 KGS.

184 The bearing blocks of the Compression machine should be at least

greater than the diameter of the specimen.

Ans. _____________ 3.0%

185 The bottom bearing block shall be at least _____ thick when new.

Ans. _____________ 1.0 INCH (25.0 mm)

186 And at least _____ thick after any resurfacing operations

Ans. _____________ 0.9 inch (22.50 mm)

187 The curing temperature of specimen before testing

Ans. _____________ 18°C to 24°C

188 The apparatus used to determine the flashpoint of asphaltic materials.

Ans. _____________ CLEAVELAND OPEN CUP

189 The asphalt samples for ductility and penetration test should be subjected to
water bath at a temperature of 25°C for _____.

Ans. _____________ 1 1/2 HOURS

190 The concrete shall not be left exposed for more than _____ hour between
stages of curing or during the curing period.

Ans. _____________ 1/2 HOUR

191 The rate of application in a Bituminous Prime Coat is _____.

a) 1-2L/sq.m. c) 0.2-1.5L/sq.m. A
b) 0.2-0.7L/sq.m. d) 0.5-2L/sq.m.
192 Another name for asphalt joint filler is _____.

a) asphalt cement c) blown asphalt C

b) rock asphalt d) cutback asphalt

193 In asphalting works, there are _____ phases of rolling.

a) 2 c) 1 B
b) 3 d) 4

194 The ____ test determines the asphalt content in the bituminous mix.

a) Grading c) Extraction C
b) Bulk Specific Gravity d) Absorption

195 In bituminous mix, there are 3 kinds of aggregates. What kind passes the
No. 200 sieve?
a) Coarse c) Mineral Filler C
b) Fine d) Admixtures

196 Liquid asphalts are also called _____.

a) Cutback asphalts c) Blown asphalts A

b) Emulsions d) Asphalt cement

197 The different test for soil classification are:

a) Compaction and FDT C

b) Hydrometer test & Moisture content
c) Grading, LL & PL test

198 The apparatus / equipment used in the liquid limit and plastic limit tests:

a) Sieves & chisel C

b) mortar & pestle
c) Atterberg Device & glass plate

199 Method of laboratory sampling

a) by mixing C
b) by proportion
c) by using mechanical splitter/quartering

200 In laboratory compaction test/moisture density relations of soil, what is the

specification of rammer C
a) 10 lb. (4.5 kg.)in weight w/ 18 inches drop
 b) 8 lb. (3.6 kg.)in weight w/ 16 inches drop
c) 5.5 lb. (2.5 kg.)in weight w/ 12 inches drop

201 What is the specifications of mass percent passing in sieve 0.075 mm

(No. 200) grading "A" for aggregate base course?

a) 20-14 C
b) 0-6
c) 0-12

202 The number of specimen samples in testing concrete hollow blocks.

a) 6 pcs./20,000 unites (3 for absorption tests & 3 for strength test) A

b) 4 pcs./20,000 units
c) 8 pcs./20,000 units

203 Is it really necessary to cure concrete specimen?

a) Yes A
b) No
c) None of the two

204 The kind of test that determines the consistency of concrete.

a) slump test A
b) abrasion test
c) specific gravity

205 What is the dimension of the concrete cylindrical sample? A

a) 6" dia. And 12" high

b) 8" dia. And 14" high
c) 4" dia. And 8" high

206 In the absence of the concrete beam molds at the project site, are concrete A
cylindrical molds, allowed by the specifications to be used in sampler for
item 311-PCCP?
a) Yes
b) No
c) maybe

207 The minimum percent compaction for embankment. B

a) 92%
b) 95%
 c) 97%

208 The minimum percent compaction for base of the road. A

a) 100%
b) 105%
c) 110%

209 The CBR value of aggregate base coure is not less than A

a) 80%
b) 85%
c) 90%

210 The CBR value of aggregate subbase course is not less than A

a) 25%
b) 30%
c) 35%

211 The minimum compressive strength for Class A concrete is A

a) 3,000 psi (20.7 MN/m2

b) 2,400 psi (16.5 MN/m2
c) 5,000 psi (37.7 MN/m2

212 Significance in the determination of the Tensile Properties of the A

reinforcing steel bars.
a) This method is intended to determine the yield and tensile strength
of the bar as well as its elongation, and is ued to classify the bars
into grade.
b) This method is intended to evaluate the ductile properties of the
reinforcing bars
c) None of the above

213 A tie bar shall be A

a) deformed bar
b) round bar
c) flat bar

214 A dowel bar shall be B

a) deformed bar
 b) round bar
c) flat bar

215 The mortar for masonry shall consist of A

a) one part Portland cement & 2 parts of sand

b) one part Portland cement & 3 parts of sand
c) one part Portland cement & 4 parts sand

216 The apparatus usewd to measure the thickness or height of compacted B

bituminous paving mixture.
a) Ruler
b) Vernier Caliper
c) Steel Tape

217 It is used in calculating the unit weight of the mixture and the degree of A
compaction of the asphalt pavement
a) Bulk Specific Gravity of compacted bituminous mixtures using
saturated surface dry specimens
b) Dry unit weight of compacted bituminous mixtures
c) Mass of the specimen in water

218 The test which covers the quantitative determination of bitumen in A

hot-mixed paving Mixtures and pavement samples for specification
acceptance, service evaluation, control and research.
a) Extraction
b) Spot test
c) Flash Point

219 The solvent used in extraction of bitumen. B

a) Diesel Oil
b) Gasoline
c) Water

220 The percent of bitumen content is computed based on B

a) by mass of raw sample

b) by mass of dry aggregate
c) by mass of asphalt

221 The method is used to determine the grading of aggregates extracted from A
bituminous mixtures.
a) Mechanical Analysis of extracted aggregates
 b) Stability test
c) Viscosity
A
222 The drying temperature of samples.

a) 110 ± 5 degrees centigrade

b) 100 ± C degrees centigrade
c) 100 degrees

223 It is a solid asphalt which is a basic constituent of all other asphalt called as A
hot Asphalt or penetration grade asphalt

a) Asphalt Cement
b) Emulsified Asphalt
c) Cutback Asphalt

224 It is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and A

kerosene
a) medium Curing Cutback
b) Asphalt Cement
c) Rapid Curing Cutback

225 It is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and oil. A

a) Slow Curing Cutback

b) Emulsified Asphalt
c) Blown Asphalt

226 It is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and A

gasoline.
a) Rapid Curing Cutback
b) Blown Asphalt
c) Joint Filler

227 Asphalt is defined as B

a) A petroleum product]
b) A dark brown to black cementitious materials whose consistency
ranges from solid to semi-solid and whose main constituent is
called bitumen which is either found in nature or as a residue in
petroleum refining
c) None of the above

228 A kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and water A
 with emulsifier with pungeant odor.

a) Emulsified Asphalt
b) Asphalt Cement
c) Rapid Curing Asphalt

229 Joint filler in concrete pavement is a A

a) Blown Asphalt
b) Hot Asphalt
c) Liquid Asphalt

230 A devise use to measure the relative hardness of asphalt A

a) Penetrometer
b) Spectrometer
c) Vicat Apparatus

231 A property of asphalt cement to stretch without breaking A

a) Ductility
b) Durability
c) Tensile
A
232 A point where the volatile components of asphalt will evaporate

a) Fire Point
b) Flash Point
c) Center Point

233 Determine whether asphalt is overheated or not during the process of A

manufacture

a) Spot Test
b) Boil Test
c) Extraction Test

234 Apparatus used in the specific gravity of asphalt A

a) Metal Pycnometer
b) Glass Pycnometer
c) any bottle

235 Consistency test for asphalt A

 a) viscosity
b) slump test
c) loss in ting

236 Volatilization test which measures the relative proportion of asphalt to oil. A

a) Distillation
b) Extraction
c) Float Test

237 Measurement wherein the asphalt begins to melt. A

a) Softening Point
b) Boiling Point
c) Fire Point

238 The sampling requirement of asphalt. A

a) 1 sample for every 200 drums or 40 M.T.

b) 1 sample for every 100 drums
c) 1 sample for every shipment

239 The component of bituminous mixes which range from 92-96% A

a) Bituminous blended aggregates

b) Concrete aggregates
c) Sand

240 It is property of bituminous mixes in pavement, a resistance to deformation A

or displacement due to an impose load or repeated loading.
a) Stability
b) Flexibility
c) Ductility

241 A property of bituminous mixes in pavement, a resistance to disintegration A

or deterioration due to the action of water, traffic and changing climate.
a) Durability
b) Flexibility
c) Ductility

242 A property of bituminous mixes in pavement, the ability of the pavement to A

adjust itself to the settlement
a) Flexibility
 b) Rigidity
c) Hardness

243 Factors affecting workability of bituminous mixes. A

a) Gradation of aggregate, quality of asphalt, and temperature of mix

b) Surface texture and temperature of mix
c) Quantity of aggregates and asphalt content

244 In the immersion-compression stability test, the molded sample has a A

diameter of 4 inches of which the wet molded asphalt sample is submerged
in water for
a) Four days
b) Four hours
c) Two days

245 The dry molded asphalt sample in the immersion compression test is A
submerged in water for
a) 24 hours
b) 6 hours
c) 12 hours

246 The percent index retention is computed in the formula A

a) Wet Stability/Dry Stability X 100

b) Dry Stability/Wet Stability X 100
c) Wet Stability - Dry Stability/Drry Stability X 100

247 The sampling requirement of bituminous mixes is A

a) One sample for every 75 cu.m.

b) One sample for every 150 cu.m.
c) One sample per delivery per day

248 The application of liquid asphaltic material on a prepared untreated base is A

a) Prime Coating
b) Seal Coating
c) Tack Coating

249 The application of liquid asphaltic material to an existing surface of a base A

a) Tack Coating
b) Seal Coating
 c) Prime Coating

250 The application of asphaltic material and aggregate to an existing surface A

for the purpose of sealing it against the infiltration of water or surface
moisture
a) Seal Coat
b) Tack Coat
c) Prime Coat

251 The rate of application of prime coating using cutback asphalt is A

a) 1 to 2 liters/sq.m.
b) 0.5 to 1 liter/sq.m.
c) 2 to 3 liter/sq.m.

252 The rate of application of tack coating using liquid or emulsified asphalt is A

a) 0.2 - 0.7 li./sq.m.

b) 0.1 - 0.5 li./sq.m.
c) 2 li./sq.m.

253 The rate of application of seal coat using asphalt cement is A

a) 0.9 - 1.8 li./sq.m.

b) 10 - 11 li./sq.m.
c) 8 - 9 li./sq.m.

254 Rate of application of seal coat using asphalt cement is A

a) 1.5 - 3.0 li./sq.m.

b) 2.0 - 3.0 li./sq.m.
c) 1 - 2 li./sq.m.

255 The primary quality control mechanism for the production of asphalt mixes A
with high degree of uniformity that will satisfy job requirements.
a) Job-mix formula
b) Quality control formula
c) Assurance

256 The objective of designing the asphalt mixture is determination of A

a) Type and grade of asphalt, proportion of course, fine and mineral

filler, if used, and asphalt content
b) To produce a desirable characteristics of pavements which are
 stable, durable, flexible and skid resistant.
c) All of the above

257 The percent asphalt content in the hot laid bituminous mixtures ranges from A

a) 5 to 8 percent
b) 4 to 6 percent
c) 5 to 10 percent

258 Placing temperature for bituminous mixture measured in the truck prior to A
dumping

a) at least 107 degrees Centigrade

b) 120 Degrees C
c) 150 Degrees C

259 The second phase of rolling the spread bituminous mixture is called B
breakdown rolling which is the one responsible to attain the maximum
density. This rolling is carried out by the use of
a) pneumatic roller
b) steel roller
c) sheepsfoot roller

260 The significance of final rolling is to remove the roller marks to previous A
rolling in order to have a good finish pavement with a temperature of 160
degrees F
a) 1
b) 0
c) maybe

261 The proper way of rolling should begin at A

a) the sides and proceed longitudinally toward the roads center, each
strip overlapping on-half the roller width, gradually progressing the
crown of the road
b) the center and proceeding longitudinally toward the side of the roads
c) any part of the road provided each strip overlapping on-half the
roller width
262 What is the minimum degree of compaction of asphalt pavement? A

a) not less than 97% of the density of the laboratory compacted

specimens
b) not less than 100% of the density of the laboratory compacted
specimens
 c) not less than 85% of the density of the laboratory compacted
specimens

263 What is the color of asphalt when it is overcooked? A

a) yellowish brown
b) black
c) gray

264 Determine the thickness and density of compacted asphalt pavement A

a) Core Test
b) Field Density Test
c) X-ray

265 The cored sample of asphalt pavement is measure at A

a) approximately quarter points

b) three points
c) two points

266 Too much asphalt content in the bituminous mixes causes A

a) bleeding
b) potholes
c) cracks

267 The wearing away of the pavement surface caused by the dislodging of A
aggregate particle
a) Raveling
b) Alligator Crack
c) Rutting

268 Interconnected cracks forming a series of small blocks resembling an A

alligator's skin or chicken wire.

a) Alligator cracking
b) Reflection Cracking
c) Bleeding

269 The type of cement to be used in the DPWH infrastructure projects as A

indicated in the Blue Book.
a) Portland Cement Type I
b) Pozzmen Cement
 c) Portland Cement Type II

270 If the fine aggregates is subjected to five cycles of sodium sulfate A

soundness test, the weighted loss shall not exceed
a) 10 mass percent
b) 5 mass percent
c) 3 mass percent

271 If the course aggregates is subjected to five cycles of sodium sulfate A

soundness test, the weighted loss shall not exceed
a) 12 mass percent
b) 15 mass percent
c) 10 mass percent

272 Mass percent of wear of coarse aggregates for item 311 when tested by A
AASHTO 96 is not greater than
a) 40%
b) 45%
c) 50%

273 The design of concrete mix specified by the blue book is based on A

a) Absolute Volume Method

b) Area Method
c) American Method

274 The minimum flexural strength requirement of beam sample when tested by B
third point loading method
a) 3.5 Mpa
b) 3.8 Mpa
c) 4.0 Mpa

275 The minimum flexural strength requirement of beam sample when tested by A
midpoint method
a) 4.5 Mpa
b) 3.5 Mpa
c) 5.0 Mpa

276 Additives used in mixing concrete B

a) sodium chloride
b) admixtures
c) curing agent
277 Determines the consistency pf concrete A

a) slump test
b) consolidation test
c) viscosity

278 Equipment used in the consolidation of fresh concrete B

a) jack hammer
b) vibrator
c) drilling machine

279 The prescribed forms to be used in concrete paving A

a) steel
b) wooden
c) combination of steel and

280 The initial setting time of Portland Cement I B

a) 30 min.
b) 60 min.
c) 90 min.

281 The final setting time of Portland Cement I A

a) 10 hrs.
b) 24 hrs.
c) 36 hrs.

282 The standard sand used in testing the mortar strength of Portland cement A

a) Ottawa Sand
b) Beach Sand
c) River Sand

283 The apparatus used in determining the fineness of Portland cement by air A
permeability
a) Blaine Air Permeability Apparatus
b) Sieve No. 200
c) Gillmore

284 A mixture of cement and water is called A

 a) cement paste
b) mortar paste
c) concrete paste

285 The apparatus used to determine the initial and final setting of cement in the A
laboratory.
a) Gillmore needles
b) Bailey needle
c) Vicat Apparatus

286 The compressive strength of cement mortar samples in seven days is not A
less than
a) 19.3 MN/sq.m.
b) 20 MN/sq.m.
c) 24 MN/sq.m.

287 What is the appearance of the molded cement paste which fails to meet the A
autoclave expansion
a) crumble
b) shiny
c) change color

288 The dimension of beam sample for paving concrete A

a) 6 in. X 6 in. X 21 in.

b) 6 in. X 6 in. X 24 in.
c) 4 in. X 4 in. X 218 in.

289 The critical number of days of curing concrete A

a) first seven days

b) first 10 days
c) 28 days

290 The standard dimension of a concrete cylindrical sample. A

a) 6"dia. And a height of 12"

b) 6"dia. And a height of 6"
c) 6"dia. And a height of 8"

291 There are two layers in performing sampling of beam samples. How many A
number of blows are required per layer?
a) 63 blows
b) 75 blows
 c) 50 blows

292 There are three layers in performing sampling of concrete cylinder samples. A
How many blows are required per layer?
a) 25 blows
b) 30 blows
c) 35 blows

293 The formula which determines the proportion of the mix which can meet A
the desired strength requirement of concrete.
a) design of concrete mix
b) Boyle's Formula
c) Bernoulli's Formula

294 The minimum tetsing requirememt for every project is indicated in a duly A
approved
a) Quality Control Program
b) Program of Work
c) Work Schedule

295 It is Prescribed abcd based on estimated quantities and specifies B

the kind and number of test for each item of work.
a) Minimum number of work
b) Minimum Testing requirement
c) Work Schedule

296 Embankment materials delivered at the jobsite was about 12,000 cu.m. B
The minimum test requirement calls for 1 - G, P, C for every 1,500 cu.m.
a) 10 - G, P, C
b) 8 - G, P, C
c) 6 - G, P, C

297 There is 1-Q of cement required for every B

a) 4,000 bags or fraction thereof

b) 2,000 bags or fraction thereof
c) 10,000 bags or fraction thereof

298 There is 1-Q of steel bars required for every B

a) 20,000 kg. or fraction thereof

b) 10,000 kg. or fraction thereof
c) 15,000 kg. or fraction thereof
299 How many set of beam samples taken for every 75 cu.m. of concrete A
poured per day?
a) one set
b) two sets
c) three sets

300 In a completed pavement, what is the minimum core samples required A

before payment is affected?( Assuming that the thickness is 23 cm.)
a) Five holes per Km. per Lane
b) One holes per 500m.
c) P.E. Certificate

301 In a barangay road, what is the minimum requirement for thickness B

determination of its completed pavement?
a) Five holes per Km. per Lane
b) P.E. Certificate
c) One hole

302 A quality test is one of the minimum requirement for item 200- aggregate A
subbase course
a) 1
b) 0
c) Optional

303 There is no CBR test for item 300- aggregate surface course A

a) 1
b) 0
c) Optional

304 In items 311 and 405, grading is performed A

a) for every 75 cu.m. or fraction thereof

b) for every 300 cu.m.
c) none

305 For pipe culverts and storm drains, the minimum tests is I-Pipe for every 25 A
pipes. What is the alternative requirement?
a) 1-set consisting of 3 concrete cylinder samples for not more than
25 pipes cast in the field sand and 1 - inspection report for each
size for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field.
b) Inspection report is enough
c) Mill Certificate
306 The minimum test requirement of paint is A

a) 1-sample for every 100 cans or fraction thereof

b) 1-sample for every 50 cans or fraction thereof
c) Mill Certificate

307 The minimum test requirement for water used in concrete for questionable B
source is
a) P.E. Certificate
b) 1-Quality Test
c) Inspection Report

308 Based on the maximum dry density obtained by laboratory test, the degree C
of compaction required for aggregate sub-base should be at least:
a) 95% c) 100%
b) 98% d) none of the above

309 Per our present, specification for highways & bridges including B
amendments, it is mandatory to open Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
to traffic not later than:
a) 7 days after pouring c) 21 days after pouring
b) 14 days after pouring d) 28 days after pouring

310 In casting reinforced concrete railings, the concrete used is C

a) Class A1 c) Class C1
b) Class A2 d) any of the preceding classes

311 For efficient compaction, the embankment materials should at the time of C
rolling be:
a) dry c) at optimum moisture content
b) wet d) at maximum moisture content

312 For a road base course, the most preferable materials is one with CBR of: D

a) 60 c) 50
b) 30 d) 80

313 Peat and muck are: C

a) fair subgrade soils c) unstable soils

b) stable soils d) good subgrade soils

314 The slump test on concrete is a measure of: C

 a) strength c) consistency
b) unit weight d) durability

315 The fineness modulus is highest for: C

a) fine sand c) very course sand

b) very fine sand d) course sand

316 If concrete is continously -------- cured, it will gain strength beyond 180 A
days:
a) 100% c) it depends on curing temperature
b) 0%

317 The quality of paying concrete is usually measured by its: C

a) compressive c) flexural
b) tensile d) bond strength

318 Generally speaking, batching of concrete aggregates by volume is preferable B

than by weight:
a) 100% c) they are the same
b) 0%

319 If angular coarseaggregates is used in a concrete mix, it will require more: C

a) water c) both a and b

b) fine aggregate d) neither a and b

320 The most favorable period for curing concrete is: A

a) during the first few days or week

b) after 3 days
c) after one week
d) before 28 days

321 Lower water cement ratio in concrete mixes improves A

a) strength c) water tightness

b) durability d) all of the preceding

322 When concrete must be placed in a sloping surface placing should start at A
the:
a) bottom c) can be top or bottom slope
 b) top

323 The maximum percent abrasion loss allowed for concrete course aggregate A
is:
a) 30% c) 45%
b) 40% d) 50%

324 The plasticity index of aggregate base course should be not greater than: A

a) 6 c) 10
b) 8 d) 12

325 In casting of reinforced concrete pile, the concrete used is: D

a) A1 c) C1
b) D d) C2

326 The natural water content of highly organic soils is: D

a) less than 20 c) between 50 and 100

b) between 20 and 50 d) more than 100 percent

327 Which of the following dead load is equivalent for loose sand, earth and C
gravel fill:
a) 2,403 tons/m3 c) 1,603 tons/m3
b) 1,922 tons/m3 d) 2,150 tons/m3

328 Rate of application for curing compound: A

a) 0.30 li/m2 c) 0.15 li/m2

b) 0.20 li/m2 d) 0.10 li/m2

329 During coring of completed pavement, how many cores/km/lane are B

required as per specs:
a) 4 c) 6
b) 5 d) 7

330 What is the right proportion for stone masonry work: A

a) 1:2 c) 1:4
b) 1:3 d) 1:5

331 The most commonly used method of soil exploration is A

 a) core boring c) electrical resistivity
b) plate bearing d) load test

332 The flow curve obtained when liquid limit test results are plotted on a A
semi-log scale in the form of:
a) straight line c) parabola
b) arc d) hyperbola

333 What is the ffect of increasing the compaction effort in compacting soil? B

a) higher density c) low optimum water content

b) both a & c d) neither a or c

334 The opening of a no. 4 sieve is bigger than the opening of a 1/4" sieve B
of compaction required for aggregate sub-base should be at least:
a) 100% c) they are the same
b) 0%

335 The standard compaction test on predominantly fine grained soils is D

performed on soil fraction passing sieve no.
a) 200 c) 16
b) 40 d) 4

336 Which plasticity index would you prefer for the base course of Portland B
Cement Concrete Pavement?
a) less than 6 c) 10 to 12
b) 6 to 9 d) more than 12

337 A soil which is classified A-7 by the highway research board method will D
have a subgrade rating of:
a) excellent c) fair
b) good d) poor

338 The empirical number used in design is: B

a) plasticity index c) both of the preceding

b) group index

339 Soil is fully saturated at optimum moisture content: B

a) 100% c) it depends on void ratio

b) 0%

340 Water content of soils is generally based on: A

 a) total weight of soil c) weight of solids
b) total volume of soil d) unit weight test

341 Optimum water content of soil is determined by: C

a) field density test c) compaction test

b) liquid limit test d) unit weight test

342 The particle size distribution of soil is determined by: C

a) liquid limit granular c) sieve analysis test

b) plastic limit test d) any of the preceding test

343 Which of the following are most suitable for construction og highway A
embankments?
a) granular c) plastic
b) fine-grained d) clayey

344 The particle size distribution of sand gravel is determined by: B

a) hydrometer test c) dilantancy test

b) sieve test d) any of the preceding test

345 The best of soil for a road subgrade would have a group index of: A

a) less than 5 c) 11 to 15
b) 5 to 10 d) 16 to 20

346 The highest moisture content in the plastic state of fine grained soils is the: A

a) liquid limit c) plastic limit

b) plastic limit

347 Which of the following is the characterizes unsuitable materials: D

a) soils with liquid limit exceeding 80

b) plasticity index exceeding 55
c) soils with natural water content exceeding 100%
d) all of the above

348 Shrinkage factor test is: A

a) test to determine pay volume

 b) test to determine strength characteristic
c) test to determine volume change
d) test to determine maximum density

349 Soil is fully saturated if the water content is B

a) at optimum amount c) more than 100%

b) 100% d) none of the preceding

350 The density to which a soil can be compacted is related to: C

a) compactive effort c) both a and b

b) water content d) neither a nor b

351 Specification require quality test to every _____ of asphalt mix. B

a) 40 tons c) 50 tons
b) 130 tons d) 150 tons

352 All asphalt are _____, they became harder as temperature decreases and A
softer as their temperature increases
a) thermoplastic c) brittle
b) hydrophobic d) none of the above

353 The viscosity of the asphalt during mixing and lay down A

a) Viscosity at 135°C c) Viscosity at 60°C

b) Viscosity at 125°C d) Viscosity at 163°C

354 The trial section for compaction for each type of fill materials and type A
equipment to be used in the work should have an area of _____.
a) 500 sq.m. c) 600 sq.m.
b) 335 sq.m. d) 400 sq.m.

355 Control strip shall have an area of approximately B

a) 500 sq.m. c) 600 sq.m.

b) 335 sq.m. d) 400 sq.m.

356 Fine aggregate used in asphalt mix is the one ?

a) paasing the no. 8 sieve c) returned the number 200 sieve

b) paasing the no. 30 sieve d) returned the no. 8 sieve
357 The corrugation produced by brooming is A

a) 1.5 mm c) 2.5 mm
b) 2.0 mm d) 1.0 mm

358 The higher the _____, the lower is the penetration A

a) Specific Gravity c) Durability

b) Viscosity d) Solubility

359 The required thickness of the thermoplastic paint in PCCP A

a) 3.2 to 4.8 mm c) 3.3 to 3.8 mm

b) 3.0 to 4.5 mm d) 3.2 to 4.0 mm

360 What percent of hydrated lime shall be added to the mixture during mixing A
operation of asphalt mix?
a) 0.5 to 1.0 mass% c) 0.75 to 1.2 mass%
b) 1.0 to 1.5 mass% d) 0.2 to 0.7 mass%

361 As Materials Engineer, what would you recommend in order to check the A
suitability and efficiency of the equpment to be used prior to subbase
construction for Item 310, Bituminous Concrete Surface Course?
a) make trial sections c) make trial mixes
b) establish control strips d) none of the above

362 Quality of factory-produced reinforced concrete pipes may be best D

established through what?
a) compressive strength test c) core tests
b) flexural strength tests d) crushinh strength tests

363 Results of Immersion - Compression test conducted on a bituminous mix C

sample are as follows: Dry stability = 2,000 Kpa Wet stability = 1,000
Kpa. What is the resulting index of Retained Strength?
a) 60% c) 50%
b) 55% d) 70%

364 In DPWH Contract Projects, Quality Control is the sole responsibility of B

_____.
a) the DPWH project personnel c) the Contractor
b) the gov't. materials engineer

365 As Material Engineer, when is the right time to start sampling and testing of B
materials to be incorporated into the work?
 a) before final payment c) before first partial payment
b) before start of work items

366 The Spot Test on asphalt is used to determine what? B

a) cleanliness c) safe working temperature

b) overheaitng during manufactured) viscosity of the mix

367 Under what climate conditions do we use higher penetration grade asphalt C
cement?
a) hot climate c) cool climate
b) rainy weather d) all of the above

368 What is the basis for rejection or acceptance of any construction material? B

a) Certificate of Billing c) Statement of Work Accomp.

b) Materials test Reports d) none of the above

369 Initial rolling of bituminous mixes shall be performed with a _____ roller. B

a) Vibrator c) sheepsfoot
b) pneumatic d) none of the above

370 In a bituminous mix sample, what is the % of asphalt by A) weight of

aggregates and by B) weight of the mix? Given the following data
Weight of dry aggregates (after extraction) = 950 grams; Weight of Mix =
1010
A.) a) 6.32% c) 6.0% A.) a
b) 5.50% d) none of the above

B.) a) 5.50% c) 6.0% B.) d

b) 6.32% d) 5.94%

371 What kind of asphalt has a penetration grade of 0 - 30? C

a) emulsified asphalt c) blown asphalt

b) asphalt cement d) none of the above

372 Problems regarding quality of consatruction materials shall be reported A

directly by the Contractor's Material Engineer to the _____.
a) DPWH Materials Engineer c) Contractor's Project Eng'r.
b) Contractor d) none of the above

373 If the RC Pipes in the foregoing problem is not cast in the field, how B
 many pipes will be required to be subjected to the Crushing Strength Test?
a) 75 pcs. c) 100 pcs.
b) 70 pcs.

374 How many concrete cylinder samples are required for 3,500 pcs. of B
Reinforced Concrete Pipes?
a) 14 sets of 3 c) 75 sets of 3
b) 140 sets of 3 d) none of the above

375 What is the bitumen obtained from the distillation of coal or wood? B

a) rock asphalt c) emulsion

b) tar d) none of the above

376 How do you reduce the viscosity of Medium-Curing Cutback asphalt? C

By mixing it with
a) gasoline c) kerosene
b) diesel d) emulsion

377 What establishes the exact % of aggregates and aspahlt content of D

bituminous mix?
a) Design Mix c) Job Mix Formula
b) Job Order d) Extraction Formula

378 What greatly influences the serviceability of an asphalt pavement? A

a) quality of aggregates and climate

b) penetration grade and quantity of asphalt
c) density and compaction of completed pavement

379 In asphalt pavement construction, how is the surface level of the completed C
pavement checked?
a) by T-core tests c) by the use of a 3-meter straight edge
b) by density tests

380 What primarily influences the grade of asphalt to be selected? A

a) penetration c) climate
b) class of aggregates d) temperature

381 Who will approve the Job Mix Formula? A

a) DPWH Project/Materials Engineer

b) Contractor
 c) Contractor's Materials Engineer

382 What control during the mixing and compaction of the bituminous pavement D
is of great significance in the resulting pavement?
a) compaction c) grading of aggregates
b) density d) temperature

383 In asphalt pavement construction, there are 3 phases of rolling; what kind of C
roller is required to be used for the final compaction and smothing?
a) pneumatic roller c) tandem smooth-wheeled roller
b) sheepsfoot roller

384 What is th required maximum speed of the roller? B

a) 4 kph c) 8 kph
b) 5 kph d) 6 kph

385 What shall be checked after final rolling? A

a) degree of compaction c) quantity of Aggregates

b) optimum asphalt content

386 What is the cpmpleted asphalt pavement opened to traffic? A

a) when the asphalt has cooled to atmospheric temperature

b) when the asphalt has cooled to ± 10°C of the spreading temperature
c) when the asphalt is still hot

387 The apparatus used in determining the consistency of asphalt cement is A

_____.
a) penetrometer c) thermometer
b) viscometer

388 How is the consistency of liquid asphalts determined? A

a) viscometer c) penetrometer
b) Tag open cup

389 The Optimum Asohalt Content obtained in a Marshall Stability Test is the A
average of the aphalt content of the Maximum stability, Maximum Bulk
Specific Gravity, and ______.
a) 4% Air Voids c) 5% mineral content
b) 2 mm flow
390 What test determines the safe working temperature of the asphalt? B

a) Ductility test c) Stability test

b) Flash point test

391 _____ are usually tested for extraction. A

a) asphalt mixes c) asphalt cement

b) emulsions

392 Steel bars for concrete reinforcement are tested for their _____ A
properties.
a) tensile and bending c) crushing
b) compressive

393 What method is used in determining the strength of concrete pipes? C

a) third point loading method c) three edge bearing method

b) center point loading method

394 How many units shall be tested for strength, moisture and absorption in a
lot of 120,000 CHB?

Ans. ____________ 18 UNITS

395 For 250 gallons of Reflectorized Traffic Paint, How many samples are B
required to be submitted for Quality Testing?
a) 2 samples c) 4 samples
b) 3 samples

396 The bituminous mix shall have a mass % of air voids within the range of C
_____.
a) 2 to 3% c) 3 to 5%
b) 1 to 4%

397 Traffic paints shall be applied to the pavement at the rate of 0.33 L/m 2 and 15 TO 30 MINS.
shall dry sufficiently to be free from cracking in from

Ans. ____________

398 This is the only class of riprap that may consist of round natural stones. CLASS A RIPRAP

Ans. ____________
399 The surface of riprap shall not vary from the theoretical 100 mm
surface by more than _____ mm at any point.

Ans. ____________

400 Fine aggregate of masonry shall all passes the _____ mm sieve 2.36 mm (No.8) Sie

Ans. ____________

401 Mortar that is not used within _____ minutes after the water has been added 90 mins.
shall be discarded

Ans. ____________

402 Maximum projection of rock faces beyond the pitch lines shall not be more 50mm
than _____.

Ans. ____________

403 In hot or dry weather, the masonry shall be satisfactorily protected from the three (3)
sun and shall not be kept wet for a period of at least ______ after completion. days

Ans. ____________

404 For pavement markings, the composition of white paint shall be _____
pigment and _____ % vehicle.

Ans. ____________

Ans. 42-45% pigment

58-55% vehicle

405 The composition of yellow paint shall be _____ pigment and _____ vehicle. 23% pigment
and
Ans. ____________ 77% vehicle

406 The _____ material shall be of such quality that it will not darken or Non-
become yellow when a thin section is exposed to sunlight volatile
material
Ans. ____________

407 The traffic paint shall be applied to the pavement at the rate of 0.33 l/m 2 15 to 30
and shall dry sufficiently to be free from cracking in from _____ minutes minutes
 Ans. ____________

408 This shall consists of beads of good quality, optically clear, lead free glass Ballotini
with not less than 90% reasonably spherical and free from flows for
reflective
Ans. ____________ road
paint

409 This reflector shall be the short base type having a maximum base area of flash
180mm x 140 mm surface
reflective
Ans. ____________ stud

410 The pads shall be highly resilient and durable rubber reinforced with Five (5)
canvas and shall have a design life of at least _____ years years

Ans. ____________

411 The reflectors shall have the minimum specific intensity value expressed as Candle
______ of illumination power per
foot
Ans. ____________ Candle

412 The reflector shall support a vertical load of _____ when tested 10 KN

Ans. ____________

413 When raised profile type reflector are specified, an approved ______ epoxy Two (2)
adhesive shall be used parts

Ans. ____________

414 Expansion joint filler having a nominal thickness of less than ______ mm 9.5mm
shall not be subject to a requirement for water absorption

Ans. ____________

415 Expansion joint filler having a nominal thickness of less than ______ mm 13mm
shall not be subject to a requirement for compression.

Ans. ____________

416 Strips of the joint filler that do not conform to the specified dimensions
 within the permissible variations of _____ m in thickness _____ in depth
shall be reflected

Ans. ____________

Ans. ± 1.6 to 0 mm thickness

± 3 mm in depth

417 This are finely divided residue that results from the combustion of ground Fly Ash
or powdered coal

Ans. ____________

418 A light spray application of asphalt to an existing pavement as a seal to Fog seal
inhibit raveling, or seal the surface or both.

Ans. ____________

419 A light application of bituminous material for the express purpose of laying Dust Binder
and bonding loose dust.

Ans. ____________

420 The aggregate that is graded from the maximum size, down to and including Dense-
filler, with the object of obtaining a bituminous mix with a controlled void graded
content and high stability aggregate

Ans. ____________

421 The bituminous material used to fill and seal craks in existing pavement Crack
Filler
Ans. ____________

422 The application of sprayed bituminous coatings not involving the use of Bituminous
aggregates Application

Ans. ____________

423 A mixture of bituminous material and mineral aggregate usually prepared

in a conventional hot-mix plant or drum mixer at a temperature of not
more than _____ and spread and compacted at the job site at a temperature
above _____.

Ans. ____________
 Ans. 260°F (127°C) / 200°F (93°C)

424 An application of low-viscosity bituminous material to an absorptive Prime

surface designed to penetrate, bond, and stabilize this existing surface and Coat
to promote adhesion between it and the new super-imposed construction.

Ans. ____________

425 A uniform application of a mixture of emulsified asphalt, fine aggregate, Slurry Seal

mineral filler, and water to an existing pavement, single or multiple

application maybe used.

Ans. ____________

426 An application of bituminous material applied for an existing, relatively Tack Coat
nonabsorbent surface to provide a thorough bond between old and new
surfacing

Ans. ____________

427 A bituminous aggregate application to any type of road or pavement surface Treatments
for the purpose of providing a wearing coarse, or a surface seal, or both. and
Seals
Ans. ____________

428 A bituminous-sand application to an existing pavement surface to seal the Sand Seal
surface and to function as a light-wearing course.

Ans. ____________

429 A spray application of bituminous material used to temporarily stabilize a Mulch Treatment
recently seeded area. The bituminous material can be applied to the soil or
to a straw or hay mulch as a tie down.

Ans. ____________

430 A combination of bituminous material and aggregate that is physically Bituminous-

mixed by mechanical means, spread on the job site and compacted. Aggregate
Mixtures
Ans. ____________

431 A mixture of bituminous material and mineral aggregate applied at ambient Maintenance mix
temperature for use in patching holes, depressions and distress areas in
 existing pavement.

Ans. ____________

432 A pavement construction using essentially one-size coarse aggregate which Penetration Macada
is penetrated in place by an application of high viscosity bituminous
material followed by an application of smaller one-size coarse aggregate
and thoroughly rolled.

Ans. ____________

433 The glass beads use in traffic paints shall have a minimum of _____ % true 70%
spheres.

Ans. ____________

434 The glass beads shall have a minimum refractive index of _____. 1.50

Ans. ____________

435 The white thermoplastic material shall not exceed a yellowish index of 0.12
_____.

Ans. ____________

436 The thermoplastic material shall have a maximum percent residue of _____ 28
after heating at 8 ± 0.5 hours at 218 ± 2°C

Ans. ____________

437 The softening point of themoplastic paint should be 102.5 ± 9.5°C

Ans. ____________

438 What kind of water shall be used in laboratory test especially if it deals with Distilled Water
chemical

Ans. ____________

439 Liquid limit brass cup with sample is raised and allowed to drop sharply on 10mm
the base through a height of what?

Ans. ____________
440 How many rotation per second will the crank of a liquid limit devise 2 rotations per se
be rotated?

Ans. ____________

441 What is the required size of calibrated sand used for FDT?

Ans. ____________

Ans. any clean, dry, free flowing, uncemented sand passing #10
and retained # 200 sieve

442 What is the Degree of Compaction of soil having a maximum dry density of
2.250 kg./cu.m. and wet density of soil from hole is equivalent to 2,335 kg.
per cu.m. and an average moisture content of 8.85%

Ans. ____________

Ans. % Degree of Compaction = Dry Density

X 100
Max Dry Density

= 2.335/(1+8.85/100)
X 100
2,250

= 2,145.15
X 100
2,250

= 95.34%

443 What is the standard diameter of an orifice in FDT sand cone? 1/2 (12.7mm)

Ans. ____________

444 Soil properties can be improved by: D

a) Adequate compaction c) Maximizing water content

b) Additional binder d) Stabilization

445 As construction work progresses, you noticed that the materials delivered at B
the project site are different from the one tested and passed the
requirement, as Material Engineer what would you do?

a) Authorize the use of the materials

 b) Conduct immediate retesting of the materials for verification
purposes
c) Reject the materials
d) Replace the materials

446 What is the test criteria for RCPC tests with three (3) Edge Bearing Test? A

a) 0.3 mm c) 0.5 mm
b) 0.4 mm d) 0.6 mm

447 The Immersion-Compression Test is prepared to determine C

a) ductility c) stability
b) solubility d) solubility

448 The use of sea water in reinforced concrete is not allowed due to D

a) has no effect
b) Causes reduction in ultimate strength of concrete
c) Induce risk of corrosion of R.S.B.
d) b and c

449 If the soil is properly compacted or compacted at MDD it will D

a) increase stability/strength c) decrease permeability

b) minimize future settlement d) all of the above

450 Asphalt Construction, compaction must be completed before the mixture C

cools to:
a) 165°F (60°C) c) 185°F (71°C)
b) 175°F (65°C) d) 85°F (76°C)

451 Which contractor are required by DPWH to own the minimum material D
testing equipment for pre-qualification purposes
a) small c) large
b) medium d) all of the above

452 As percent asphalt increases in Marshall stability test, the % Air voids C

a) Increases c) Remains Constant

b) Decreases d) with a or b

453 The aggregate component contribute internal friction to shear strength and D
stability of bituminous mixture. The desirable shape and surface texture of
 aggregate
a) Round and smooth surface c) Round and rough-texture
b) Angular and Smooth surface d) Angular and rough-texture

454 In classifying a soil sample in accordance to ASSHTO C

a) Grain Size Analysis c) both a and b

b) Atterberg Limit d) None of the above

455 Who should take samples of materials and bring them to the laboratory for A
acceptance purposes?
a) DPWH Material Engr. c) Contractor's Project Engineer
b) Contractor's Material Engr. d) DPWH Project Engr.

456 How do you determine the diameter of RSB? B

a) by Vernier Caliper c)
b) by unit weight d)

457 Cement which has been in the storage or so long a period that there is already A
doubt as to its quality should be
a) Retested prior to use c) Authorized to use
b) not be used d)

458 In Abrasion test, a sample of 5000 grams was subjected to abrasion, a 2000 C
grams sample was retained in No. 12 sieve after washing, what is the
abrasion loss?
a) 50 c) 60
b) 40 d) 30

459 Different brand of cement should not be allowed because B

a) different in texture c) varies in strength

b) different in color when dried

460 An apparatus use for field density test D

a) Sand cone c) Nuclear Density Meter

b) Rubber balloon d) All of the above

461 Thickness tolerance in the construction of sub-base course B

a) ± 10 mm c) ± 5 mm
b) ± 20 mm d) ± 15 mm
462 PH value of water use in concrete B

a) 4 to 6 c) 6 to 10
b) 6 to 8 d) 3 to 15

463 In what item of work emulsified and cut back asphalt used? A

a) Tack coat c) Seal coat

b) Prime coat d) Bituminous Surface Course Hot-laid

464 What is the boundary between Course and Fine Aggregates used in B
concreting?
a) Passing 3/8" sieve c) Passing No. 6 sieve
b) Passing No. 4 sieve d) Passing No. 8 sieve

465 The purposed of trial section is to check D

a) the suitability of the materials

b) the efficiency of the equipment
c) the construction method proposed to be used
d) All of the above

466 In FDT, the volume of hole determined by what? A

a) Sand to fill hole over the weight of dry sand

b) Total material taken hole hole over volume of hole
c) Wet unit weight over 1 + MC/100
d) Dry unit weight over MDD x 100

467 What is the average compressive strength of the load bearing Concrete A
Hollow blocks?
a) 1000 psi c) 600 psi
b) 800 psi d) 1200 psi

468 The surface condition of tack coat before the next course should be applied C
is
a) wet c) sticky
b) dry d) plastic

469 The contractor shall give the Engineer at least _____ days notice prior to D
the beginning of work at the mill or shop where the metal structures has
been manufactured or fabricated, so that the required inspection maybe
made.
 a) 14 days c) 17 days
b) 21 days d) 15 days

470 The request for recoring shall be made by the contractor within _____ B
week/s after the official result of the coring test has been released if the
structure/s failed to meet the strength requirement
a) one (1) week c) three (3) weeks
b) two (2) weeks d) four (4) weeks

471 A revised design strength for concrete works was set forth from 14 days to C
7 days for concrete pavements for national roads and _____ days for major
interchanges and busy intersections thus minimizing occurrence of road
congestions.
a) seven (7) days b) six (6) days
c) three (3) days d) four (4) days

472 Compressive strength for mortar samples tested at 3 days and 7 days can be B
considered for acceptance provided the strength of the samples at 7 days
is not less than _____ MPa which is 85% of the compressive strength for
28 days.
a) 22.08 MPa b) 23.45 MPa
c) 24.84 MPa d) 21.53 MPa

473 The use of Fly Ash in concrete mix as mineral admixture in PCC B
and as _____% replacement of Portland Cement in concrete mix.
a) 15% b) 20%
c) 25% d) 10%

474 This is an instrument used to measure pavement deflections resulting from D

vehicle wheel loadings. The results of the elastic deformation tests are
used to evaluate the structural condition of roads, and to help in the design
of road strengthening measures and road capacity improvements.
a) Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
b) Falling Weight Deflectometer
c) Three (3) Meters Straight Edge
d) Benkelman Beam

475 This is an equipment which is used to measure differential deflection B

between joints of a concrete pavement, to determine the modulus of the
existing slabs for use in the design of an overday.
a) Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
b) Falling Weight Deflectometer
c) Benkelman Beam
 d) Merlin Road Roughness Measuring Device

476 In the foregoing illustration determine the average thickness of PCCP. C

Position Actual Measurement
1 23.4 23.40
2 23.5 23.50
3 23.6 23.50
4 23.6 23.50
5 23.4 23.40
6 23.3 23.30
7 23.3 23.30
8 23.4 23.40
9 23.4 23.40
210.70 23.41111
a) 23.433 c) 23.40
b) 23.43 d) 23.4333

477 Vibrators shall not be operated longer than _____ seconds in any one B
location.
a) 10 seconds b) 15 seconds
c) 20 seconds d) 25 seconds

478 How many rotations per second will the crank of a liquid limit device be C
rotated?
a) three (3) rotations per second
b) two and one half (2 1/2) rotations per second
c) two (2) rotations per second
d) one and one half (1 1/2) rotations per second

479 What is the required size of calibrated sand used for field density test (FDT)? C
a) Passing sieve No. 30 retained No. 200
b) Passing sieve No. 20 retained No. 200
c) Passing sieve No. 10 retained No. 200
d) None of the above

480 When placing concrete, what is the required temperature of concrete? A

a) less than 29°C b) less than 30°C

c) less than 28°C d) less than 31°C

481 In PCCP coring, what is the specified thickness of an individual C

measurement that shall not be included in the average?

a) less than 20 mm b) less than 25 mm

 c) more than 25 mm d) more than 20 mm

482 This is the wearing away of the pavement surface caused by the dislodging C
of aggregate particles.
a) Rutting b) Shoving
c) Raveling d) Corrugation

483 This is the stage in compaction in which all free air is expelled and replaced B
by water, if further pressure is applied to the soil mass, the tendency is to
reduce its volume.

a) wetting stage b) saturation stage

c) swelling stage d) none of the above

484 In this stage, additional water replaces some of the entrapped air and the B
soil particle move closer together with a resulting increase in density.
a) wetting stage b) lubricating stage
c) swelling stage d) all of the above

485 All boring during soil exploration survey shall be generally be carried to a A
depth of at least _____ meter/s below the proposed grade line.
a) one (1) meter
b) two and one half (2 1/2) rotations per second
c) 0.30 meter
d) 0.50 meter

486 What is the factor that will influence the construction of stabilized road? D
a) Depletion of the supply of economically available materials
b) High cost involved in the construction of the conventional types of
road
c) If the road structure maybe built by stages, and a properly
designed stabilized road might function briefly as a wearing course.
d) All of the above

487 What is the meaning of ASTM? A

a) American Standard for Testing Materials

b) American Standard for Testing and Materials
c) American Society for Testing Materials
d) American Society for Testing and Materials

488 In sampling Bituminous Materials, the composite sample taken from a A

number of drums should have a sixe sufficient for Testing and should not
be less _____ item _____ as called for in the guidelines on the submission of
 samples.
a) 5 liters b) 10 liters
c) 4 liters d) 6 liters

489 For semi solid materials, samples should be taken at the center of the B
containers at least _____ mm below the surface and 75 mm from the sides
with the aid of a clean hatchet or patty knife.
a) 100 mm b) 75 mm
c) 85 mm d) 50 mm

490 This test classify the different asphalts into types and the different types C
into grades.
a) Quality test b) Ductility test
c) Consistency test d) All of the above

491 This is the mst important volatilization test on liquid asphaltic products, it B
gives information as to the actual amount of constituents removed at
definite temperature.
a) Extraction test b) Distillation test
c) Evaporation test d) Softening test

492 This test indicate the purity of asphalt B

a) Specific Gravity b) Solubility
c) Viscosity d) Ductility

493 This is the most important factor which influences the stability of bituminous D
mixture
a) Gradation of mineral aggregates
b) Shape and surface texture of aggregates
c) Hardness of aggregate particles
d) All of the above

494 The proncipal factor that affect the flexibility of bituminous mixture is C
a) the quality of bituminous binder
b) the quality of mineral filler
c) temperature susceptibility of the binder
d) All of the above

495 The application temperature of emulsified asphalt ranges from _____. C

a) 66°C to 107°C b) 20°C to 66°C

c) 10°C to 71°C d) 15°C to 66°C

496 Concrete deposited in water shall be class "A" concrete with a minimum C
 cement factor of _____ per cubic meter of concrete.

a) 12 bags per cu.m. b) 11 bags per cu.m.

c) 10 bags per cu.m. d) 9 bags per cu.m.

497 A tremie shall consist of a tube having a diameter of not less than _____ B
mm constructed in sections having flanged couplings fitted with gasket
with a hopper at the top.

a) 200mm b) 250mm
c) 300mm d) 150mm

498 The fine aggregate used in stone masonry mortar shall all pass No. ___ B
sieve.
a) No. 40 sieve b) No.8 sieve
c) No. 30 sieve d) 3/8" sieve

499 The coarse aggregate use in Bituminous concrete A

a) Retained on a 2.36mm (No. 8) sieve
b) Retained on a 4.75mm (No. 4) sieve
c) Retained on a 19.0mm (3/4") sieve
d) both a and b

500 As Material Engineer, will you permit the use of salvage soil aggregate for A
lime stabilized road mix base course.
a) Yes
b) No
c) It depends
d) Let the DPWH Project Engineer decide
501 Is the accredited private testing laboratories owned by companies involved B
in the supply of construction materials for DPWH project be allowed to
test their own products?
a) Yes b No
c) It depends d) Either a or c

502 For small projects where the quantity of steel bars is less than 10, 000 kgs., C
what may be required as a basis of acceptance?
a) P.E. Certificate b) Inspection Report
c) Mill Certificate d) All of the above

503 Lumber is considered well seasoned when its moisture contents is between C
_____%.
a) 10 to 16% b) 10 to 14%
c) 14 to 18% d) 16 to 20%

504 Flushing of the bitumen to the surface after belting or screeding the hot A
mixture denotes rich mixture.
a) 100% b) 0%
c) Neither of the two

505 Unsuitable materials are those materials containing detrimental quantities of D

organic materials, such as grass, roots, & sewerage and those that is
a) Highly organic soils
b) Soils with liquid limit exceeding 80 and/or PI＞55
c) Soils with very low density, 800 kg./cu.m. or below
d) All of the above

506 The set of cylinders for each project shall be numbered consecutively B
beginning with 1 and the three specimens should be identified as A, B and
C. At the early stage of the pouring the laboratory should be requested to
break the "A" cylinders at 7 days to check what?
a) If the structure should be put in sevice at early stage
b) To check the mix design
c) To check if there is unusual development when admixture is used.
d) All of the above

507 The field specimens should be cured from 4 to 7 days at the project under D
moist conditions obtained by
a) covering with wet sand b) covering with saw-dust
c) covering with palay-straw d) All of the above
508 The cured cylindrical samples shall be transported to the Regional B
Laboratory or any testing laboratory accredited by the DPWH in a
a) on top of sand
b) carefully packed and crated surrounded with damp sawdust or
palay straw
c) on boxes with sand surrounding the cylinders
d) All of the above

509 The penetration grade of concrete joint sealer, hot poured elastic type is C

a) 80-100 b) 100-120
c) below 90 d) 40-60

510 The CBR is generally selected at what penetration B

a) 5.08 mm b) 2.54 mm
c) 3.81 mm d) 3.50 mm

511 A soil or aggregate that has a CBR value of 20 means that in the condition C
tested, the resistance to penetration of the standard piston was _____% of
the standard resistance of a compacted soil or aggregate

a) 40% b) 10%
c) 20% d) 80%

512 For liquid asphaltic materials, these tests are run on the residue after C
distillation
a) consistency test b) ductility test
c) quality test d) cement mixing test

513 The basic aim of compaction is to produce a soil mass that will satisfy what D
criteria?
a) settlement b) permeability
c) stability d) all of the above

514 When do the embankment becone friable in dry weather, ravel at the edges A
and abrade severely under traffic and will become dusty in service and
much of the binder soil is simply blown away during the dry season.
a) The embankment is non plastic
b) The embankment lacks compaction
c) Materials fails CBR test
d) None of the above

515 When the embankment tends to soften in wet weather, and PCCP A
 constructed of such material develop ruts under traffic and may shift and
shove to develop a wash board surface, the Plasticity Index of such
material is _____.
a) P.I. is too high b) P.I. is too low
c) Neither a & b d) Both a & b

516 What is the allowable smooth riding quality of PCCP? B

a) 5.00 mm b) 3.00 mm
c) 8.00 mm d) 6.00 mm

517 What is the penetration grade for bituminous Prime Coat? D

a) 60-70 b) 85-100
c) 120-150 d) None of the above

518 The spraying application temperature of all grades of asphalt cement should D
not be more than _____.
a) 211°C b) 135°C
c) 159°C d) 204°C

519 What is the rate of application Bituminous Prime Coat using cut-back C
asphalt?
a) 0.5 to 0.7 liters/sq.m. b) 1.0 to 1.5 liters/sq.m.
c) 1.0 to 2.0 liters/sq.m. d) 1.10 to 2.0 liters/sq.m.

520 What is the weight of boulders required for Class A grouted riprap? C
a) 10 to 25 kg. b) 15 to 30 kg.
c) 15 to 25 kg. d) 20 to 30 kg.

521 Based on the maximum dry density obtained by laboratory test, the degree B
of compaction required for aggregate sub-base should be at least
a) 95% b) 100%
c) 98% d) 90%

522 Where to determine the amount of mixing water to use when compacting D
the soil in the field to attain the maximum density
a) Trial Section b) Control Strip
c) Field Density Test d) Laboratory Compaction Test

523 For soil classification purposes as in AASHTO M45, what is not required? c
a) combined sieve and mechanical analysis
b) sieve analysis
 c) the wash test
d) none of the above

524 This is widely used to control the characteristics of soil which are to be A
incorporated in roadways.
a) The limit test b) The Group Index
c) The soil classification d) All of the above

525 In direct shear test, the soil is sheared to failure by moving one part of the A
soil sample relative to the other part along a pre-determined plane.
When several tests are made on a soil under different normal loads and the
results are plotted in aritmetic scales, the resulting line is made in the
form of _____.

a) Straight line b) parabola

c) hyperbola d) semi-elliptical

526 In conducting soil exploration survey, what equipment you will use in C
obtaining undisturbed samples?

a) split spoon sampler b) screw type soil auger sampler

c) Thin-walled sampler d) post-hole auger sampler

527 Bituminous stabilization is the process of the intimately pulverized soil C

and bituminous material. What is the minimum during capacity (soaked
CBR) of the mixture?

a) 80% b) 98%
c) 100% d) 95%

528 Portland cement stabilized roadmix base course is an intimate mixture of D

pulverized soil, portland cement and water which is thoroughly compacted
while in a moist condition to form a structural road material when the
cement hydrates and crystallizes. What is the mass percent wear of soil
aggregate used in this stabilization?
a) 40% b) not more than 40%
c) 45% d) 50%

529 This is a new method of soil stabilization being introduced to improve the A
properties of soil which is effective and at the same time cheaper.
a) Stabilization by the use of Geotextiles
b) Cement Stabilization
 c) Bituminous stabilization
d) Lime stabilization

530 For a rich mixture of cement in concrete, what determines the flexural B
strength of the concrete?
a) Mortar strength b) The strength of the aggregate
c) both a & b d) The water/cement ratio

531 As per Guidelines on Submission of Samples, laboratory trial mixes should B

be made on aggregates which are proposed to be used for the first time, in
this case what is the weight of fine aggregates to be submitted for testing?
a) 100 kg. b) 50 kg.
c) 70 kg. d) 80 kg.

532 The phosphorus content of reinforcing steel bars shall not exceed _____. B
a) 0.10% b) 0.06%
c) 0.08% d) 0.05%

533 The permissible variation of reinforcing steel bars bigger than 9.0 mm shall D
not exceed _____.
a) 10% b) 5%
c) 8% d) 6%

534 A cement that sets and hardens by chemical interaction with water and is B
capable by doing so underwater.
a) Portland Cement b) Hydraulic Cement
c) Air-entraining Portland Cement d) All of the above

535 The spacing center to center of circumferential reinforcement of all pipes A

shall not exceed its wall thickness and shall in no case exceed _____mm.
a) 150 mm b) 200 mm
c) 100 mm d) 250 mm

536 Oversanded and undersanded concrete mixtures require more water in D

order to be workable but will only result to
a) Good surface texture b) Water tightness
c) Weak strength d) All of the above

537 For every lean mixes or low cement content of the mixture, what a
determines the flexural strength of the concrete?
a) The strength of aggregate b) The mortar strength
c) The water cement ratio d) All of the above

538 This is a method of determining in-place density of the soils that can be used
 satisfactorily in moist, cohesive fine grained material only. The sample is
obtained by forcing a small thin -walled cylinder into the material with a
driving head and hammer or other suitable apparatus.

Ans. Drive Cylinder Method

539 This method of test is intended to determine the density of cohesive soil and
stabilized soil by measuring the weight and volume of undisturbed samples.

Ans. Block, Chunk or Core Sampling

540 This method covers the determination of the density in-place of compacted
or firmly bonded soil by using a flexible membrane and liquid that can be
used to measure the volume of a test hole soil with an accuracy within 1.0%

Ans. By Rubber Balloon Method

541 This method covers the detrmination of the total or wet density of soil and
soil aggregate in-place by the attenuation of gamma rays where the gamma
detector or both remains at or near the surface.

Ans. Nuclear Method

542 What are the three (3) major group of soils?

Ans. a) granular soil

b) fine grained soil
c) organic soil

543 What are the common laboratory test required for soil?

Ans. a) sieve analysis and hydrometer test

b) plastic and liquid limit test
c) compaction test (moisture-density relation)
d) California bearing ratio test (CBR)
e) Abrasion test (mass % of year)
f) Unit Weight
g) Moisture Content

544 What are the common field test?

Ans. - to determine the degree of compaction of soil

or it is a control test in embankment construction
to ensure adequate compaction.
545 What is moisture content?

Ans. - it is the amount of water present in the soil

546 What is the difference between natural moisture content with hydroscopic
moisture content?

Ans. - natural moisture content is the moisture of undisturbed

soil sample while hydroscopic moisture is the moisture
of air-dried soil sample.

547 What is the formula used for moisture content determination?

Ans. ________

Moisture Content = (wt. of water / wt. of oven dried sample) x 100

548 Weighing hot sample is not advisable as it affects the accuracy of result.
True or False?

Ans. 1

549 What tests are used in soil classifiacation?

Ans. a) grading or sieve analysis

b) plastic and liquid limit test

550 What are the methods used in reducing samples from the field to testing size?

Ans. a) sample splitter

b) quartering

551 What is the required temperature for oven drying the soil sample?

Ans. 110°C ± 5°C

552 How to determine if the sample is already oven-dried?

Ans. - sample is already oven-dried if it reach its constant weight

553 How to prepare or to come up with air-dried sample?

Ans. - air dry the sample under the heat of the sun

554 If impossible to air-dry sample under the heat of the sun what alternative
should be used?

Ans. - oven-dry sample at 60°C

555 Sample for compaction test should pass to what sieve size?

Ans. - method A & B use sample passing sieve # 4

method C & D use sample passing sieve # 3/4

556 What is the difference between T-99 and T-180 compaction test method?

Ans. - T-99 uses 2.5 kg. (5.5 lbs) rammer with a drop of 12" height
while T-180 uses 4.54 kg. ( 10 lbs) rammer with a drop of
18" height

557 What is particle size analysis?

Ans. - It is the determination of particle size distribution in soils by

sieve, hydrometer, or combined analysis.

558 What are the other terms or particle size analysis?

Ans. a) sieve analysis

b) mechanical analysis
c) grading test/analysis

559 What is liquid limit?

Ans. - It is the lowest moisture content at which the soil

will flow upon the application of a very small shearing force

560 The liquid limit is expressed as the moisture content corresponding to what
number of blows?

Ans. 25 blows
561 What is plastic limit?

Ans. - it is the minimum moisture content at which the soil can be

readily molded without breaking or crumbling

562 What kind of water shall be used in laboratory test especially if it deals with
chemicals?

Ans. distilled water

563 Liquid limit brass cup with sample is raised and allowed to drop sharply on
the base through a height of what?

Ans. 10 mm

564 How many rotation per second will the crank of a liquid limit device be
rotated?

Ans. 2 roatation per second

564 In doing a plastic limit test to what diameter will the soil thread will begin
to break?

Ans. 3.2 mm (1/8")

565 What is the formula for plastic limit?

Ans. ___________

PL = (Wa-Wb) / Wb x 100 where: Wa= orig. wt. O crumbled soil thread

Wb= wt. of oven-dried crumbled soil

566 What is Plastic Index (PI)?

Ans. - it is the difference between the liquid limit and plastic limit or
PI = LL - PL

567 What is Specific Gravity?

Ans. - It is in a gravimetric-volumetric relationship in soils

(or defined as the ratio of the wt. in air of an equal volume of
 water at a stated temp.)

568 What is the approximate area for density control strips?

Ans. 335 sq.m.

569 What is the maximum depth of roadway embankments per horizontal layer
in loose measurement?

Ans. 200 mm (8")

570 What item of work is embankment?

Ans. Item 104

571 What is the kind of material for item 200?

Ans. aggregate sub-base course

572 What is the required particle size for selected borrow for topping under item
104 (embankment)?

Ans. - All particle size will pass a sieve 75mm or 3" square openings
and not more than 15% will pass 0.075 mm (no. 20). AASHTO 11).

573 P.I. requirement for item 104 9 (selected commom borrow) is what?

Ans. 6 maximum

574 LL requirement for item 104 (selected common borrow) is _____?

Ans. 30 maximum

575 What is the LL requirement for item 200 (aggregate sub-base course)
passing sieve #40?

Ans. 12 maximum

576 Coarse portion retained on sieve #10 (2.00 mm) of item 200 shall have a
mass percent of wear by Los Angeles abrasion test of what?

Ans. 50% maximum

577 The required CBR value for item 200?

 Ans. 25% minimum (ASHTO T 180 method D)

578 What is the minimum % field density or degree of compaction for item 104

Ans. 95%

579 What is the minimum degree of compaction for item 200 and 201?

Ans. 100% minimum

580 What is the highest pt. in moisture density curve of the moisture density
relation test or compaction test of soil represents?

Ans. MDD (Maximum Dry Density) and OMC ( Optimum Moisture Content)

581 What is the required size of calibrated sand used for Field Density Test (FDT)?

Ans. Any clean, dry, free-flowing, uncemented sand passing #20

and retained #200 sieves.

582 What is the degree of compaction of soil having a maximum dry density
2,250 kg./cu.m. ad wet density o soil from hole equivalent to 2,335 kg/cu.m.
and an average moisture content of 8.85%?

Ans.
- % Degree of Compaction = (Dry Density/Max. Dry Density) x 100
where:
Dry Density = Wet Density / (1+MC/100)
Wet Density = wt. of soil filled in hole/volumeof hole

% Degree of Compaction = (2.335)/[ 1+ (8.85/100)] x 100

2, 250
= (2,145.15 / 2, 250) x 100 = 95.34%

583 Is the soil for No. 45 passed the item 104 requirement from % Degree of
Compaction?

Ans. G or grading = 2
P or Plasticity = 2
C or Compaction = 2
D or Density = three in-situ density tests/500 sq.m.
584 What are the test and number of test needed for 2, 960 cu.m. aggregate
base course (Item 201)?

Ans. sand cone, jug (at least 4 liters), guide plate, moisture cans,
sand, weighing scale, oven w/temp.control, chisel or
digging tools, plastic bags and labeling materials (Tag Name)

585 What is the standard diameter of an orifice in FDT sand cone?

Ans. 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)

586 How many hours does a fine aggregate tested for specific gravity and
absorption be soaked in water?

Ans. 15 to 19 hrs.

587 How will you determine if the fine aggregate reaches the saturated surface dry
condition?

Ans. - It is determine by the use of cone test for surface moisture and
if the molded shape of fine aggregate slumps slightly it indicates
that it has reached a surface-dry condition.

588 What is the test required for concrete -----------------------????????

Ans. a) Fine Agg.: grading, specific gravity, absorption, dry unit wt.
b) Course Agg.: grading, specific gravity, absorption, dry unit wt.
and abrasion
Note: Soundness is also tested as per request.

589 What is the maximum mass % of wear by Los Angeles Abrasion Test?

Ans. 40% maximum

590 What is the required speed of Los Angeles Abrasion Machine per minute?

Ans. 30 to 33 rpm

591 What is the size or diameter and weight of cast-iron spheres use in abrasion?
 Ans. Approximately 46.8mm diameter and each weighing between
390-455 grams

592 What is the required total wt. of sample for abrasion test of coarse
aggregate grading A with 12 number of spheres?

Ans. 5,000 grams ± 25 grams

593 What is the significance of abrasion test?

Ans. - it evaluates the structural strength of coarse aggregate

- gives an indication of quality as determined by resistance to
impact and wear
- it determined whether the aggregates will have degradation
during traffic or rolling

594 Quality test for cement is represented by how many bags of cement?

Ans. 2, 000 bags or fraction thereof

595 What is the sieve use in sieving materials from Abrasion Machine?

Ans. sieve #12 (1.70 mm)

596 Testing machines should be calibrated once every six (6) months if possible
but if it is not possible what is the required time should the machine be calibrated?

Ans. once a year

597 Percent tolerance of error in calibrating the machines?

Ans. ±1%

598 What is the sample for concrete pavement?

Ans. concrete beam sample

599 How many sample should be taken for every 75 cu.m. fresh concrete?
 Ans. 3 pcs. Sample or 1 set sample

600 What is the sample for structural concrete?

Ans. concrete cylinder sample

601 What is the test use to determine the consistency of concrete?

Ans. Slump Test

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LUE SMOKE

NSISTENCY

MARSHALL
ABILITY TEST

LK SPECIFIC
GRAVITY

00 GRAMS

50 GRAMS
18 UNITS

15 TO 30 MINS.

CLASS A RIPRAP
100 mm

2.36 mm (No.8) Sieve

90 mins.

three (3)

23% pigment

77% vehicle

volatile
material

15 to 30
minutes
Ballotini

reflective

surface
reflective

Five (5)

Candle
power per

Candle

Two (2)
Fly Ash

Fog seal

Dust Binder

Dense-
graded
aggregate

Crack
Filler

Bituminous
Application
Tack Coat

Treatments

Sand Seal

Mulch Treatment

Bituminous-
Aggregate
Mixtures

Maintenance mix
Penetration Macadam

102.5 ± 9.5°C

Distilled Water
2 rotations per second

1/2 (12.7mm)