‫ الجامعة المستنصرية‬/‫ كلية الهندسة‬/‫) لقسم هندسة الطرق و النقل‬2013-2012( ‫اسئلة االمتحان التنافسي لسنة‬

Q1// Select the correct answer from the following objective type questions:
1-The wheel load at expansion joints in rigid pavements is transferred by the use of:
a- Dowel bars b-Tie bars c-Hook bars d-Bituminous fillers
2-The useful life of a road depends on:
a-Intensity and nature of traffic b-Bearing capacity of soil
c-Type of construction d-Climatic condition e-(a+b+c+d)
3-Cement concrete slabs are compacted by:
a-Vibrators b-Light rollers c-Heavy rollers d-All the above
4-If the sub grade of a concrete road is poor and subjected to a heavy traffic…
a-Soil is stabilized b-Asphaltic concrete is applied on the surface
c-Reinforcement is Provided d-Sub base is provided
5-A good sub grade should not have:
a-Good capillarity b-Good strength c-Good drainage d-Good cohesion
Q2// A: Briefly describe the main steps in the Mechanistic-Empirical Design method
as given in the MEPDG .
B: Describe the effects of climatic variation on the design of pavements and their
performance .
Q3// Choose the correct answer for the following:
1)The relationship between traffic flow and density is:
a)Density increased as flow increased
b)Density decreased as flow increased
c)Flow increased then decreased as density increased
d)Flow increased without change in density
2)The expected number of accepted gabs between vehicles on major stream
is considered in the design of:
a)At-grade unsignalized intersections
b)At-grade permitted signalized intersections
c)Parking lots
d)Freeway basic segment
3)traffic performance measures of signalized intersections depend mainly on:
a)Intersection area type
b)Type of islands
c)Pavement surface texture
d)Total delay time
4)The driver perception reaction time (PIEV) depends mainly on:
a)Braking distance
b)Driver's age and visual acuity
c)Whether the stimulus is expected or unexpected
d)(b) and (c)
5)Percent time spent following and the average speed are main factors to
determine
a)Capacity of weaving at freeways
b)Level of surface of two way two lane highways
c)Delay at intersections
d)Capacity of multilane highways
Q4// List the main methods for conducting travel time and delay studies.
Q5// What is the importance of the speed characteristics determined from a spot
speed study.
Q6// Choose the correct answer for the following:
1)The usefulness of using spiral transition curves before horizontal simple
curves to:
a)Attain the full super elevation gradually
b)Join two vertical curves
c)Increase radial gravitational force
d)Drain surface water quickly
2)Widening of roadway at horizontal curves is necessary to:
a)Overcome the centrifugal force on vehicle
b)Cover the required space for heavy vehicle rear wheel off-track
c)Attain high speed on curve
d)Sustain heavy vehicle weight
3)Channelization of At-grade intersections is used to achieve the following
objectives:
a)Pleasant view of intersection
b)Increase passing sight distance
c)Control prohibited turns
d)Provide area for bus stop
4)The criteria to determine sag curve length is depend on:
a)Surface water drainage
b)Vehicle Weight
c)Driver comfort
d)(a) and (c)
5)The function of adding climbing lane in the upgrade direction is to:
a)Avoid tracking heavy vehicles by light vehicles
b)Maintain the speed of heavy vehicles at upgrade
c)Increase sight distance
d)Decrease grade length
Q7// List the warrants or conditions that should be considered when
determining if an interchange is justified at a particular site.
Q8// Write the formula to calculate super elevation and sketch the cross
section at control points to attain full super elevation on horizontal curve with
transition curve for two lane highway at mountainous terrain knowing that it
has crown cross section on tangent segments.
Q9// Select the correct answer from the following objective type questions:
1)In Super pave Mix. Design using modify fuller equation…… power gradation
chart:
a)P=100*(d\D)0.45
b)P=100*(d\D)0.5
c)P=100*(D\d)0.45
d)P=100*(D\d)0.5
2. Restricted zone is the region between sieve ….and sieve….
a)No.8 a)No.8
b)No.50 b)No.50
c)No.4 c)No.4
 d)No.10 d)No.10
3. The temperature of binder at time of mixing is …….,the temperature of aggregate
at time of mixing……..,and the difference temperature between aggregate and
binder…….
a)155-177Cº a)155-163Cº a)≤ 14Cº
b)140-150Cº b)140-150Cº b)≤ 20Cº
c)170-180Cº c)160-170Cº c)≤ 10Cº
Q10// a) A sample cut from the completed pavement constructed weights 3538 gm
in air and 1960 gm in water. Calculate the density obtained in the field?
b) The table below shows four different types of aggregate that will be used to
produce a blended aggregate for use in the manufacture of asphaltic concrete.
Determine the bulk specific gravity of the aggregate mix.
Bulk specific gravity Percent by weight Material
2.58 35 A
2.65 40 B
2.60 15 C
2.55 10 D
Q11// According to Super pave Mix. Design procedures; Calculate the initial trial
asphalt binder content for the following data;(Percent of binder=0.05, Sp. Gr. Of
binder=1.02; Bulk Sp. Gr. of agg.=2.703, Apparent Sp. Gr. of agg.=2.7755, the
normal max. size of agg.(19mm)
Q12// Select the correct from the following objective type questions:
1-For performing abrasion test on ballast, the weight of dry stone should be used:
a-5 kg b-7.5 kg c-8.5 kg d-2 kg
2-The thickness design of concrete rigid runways depends mainly on:
a-Gear configuration b-Take off airplane weight c-Wind force d-(a+b+c)
Q13// Answer the following:
A: By the aid of flowchart, show the components of airport system.
B: As per your opinion, write a short note on the development and organizations of
Iraqi railways.
Q14// Write short notes on:
a-Contact stress between rail and wheel
c-Distribution of load under sleeper & Stress distribution under ballast.
Q15// Select the correct answer from the following objective type questions:
1-The chipping of pavement at joints due the entry of grit of deflective construction is
known as :
a-Blow up b-Scaling c-Spalling d-Disintegration of pavement
2-Freezing and accumulation of water under rigid pavements lead to:
a-upward crawling b-Rutting c-pumping phenomenon d-(a+b+c)
3-The waviness in bituminous road surface is due
a-Mud pumping b-Sliding of side slopes
c-Non uniformity of aggregate d-Settlement of sub grade
4-Patching should be done just
a-After rainy season b-After summer season
c-Before winter season d-Before rainy season
5-The circular isolated depression formed on flexible pavement is known as
a-Ruts b-Pot hole c-Frost heaving d-Map cracking
Q16// What are the causes of waves and corrugations formation in flexible
pavements? Suggest remedial measures.
Q17// Complete the following statements:
1-Planning is a process of preparing a scheme or program to accomplish an
………beforehand.
a-Objective b-transportation c-activity
2-The major factors that may influence for urban transport are……..factors
a-Economic b-socioeconomic c-both a and b
3-A set of alternative transport plans is then ……….for the horizon or future year
a-maximum b-equal c-minimum
5-Infrastructure development in transportation system planning has to meet demand
for ……to……years as a range.
a-1 to 2 years b-4 to 6 years c-20 to 30 years
Q18// Give a list of land uses into which urban areas are divided for the purpose of
transportation planning
Q19// Select the correct answer
1.If the field dry density=15.53 KN\m3 and Max. Wet laboratory density=18.45 KN\m3
at optimum moisture content of 15.31% then relative compaction will be
a. 96% b. 97% c. 98% d. 99%
2.For given soil if e=0.65, water content=18% and G=2.72 then degree of saturation
will be equal to
a. 75.32% b. 98.22% c. 43.01% d. 78.93%
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3. A soil has saturated density of 18.90 KN\m , the effective stress at depth of 10 m
will
a. 67 KPa b. 189 KPa c.89 KPa d.184KPa
4. Minimum C.B.R. Value that accepted for Sub grade is
a. 8% b. 10% c. 4% d. 6%
5. Resilient modulus can be deduced indirectly from
a. physical properties b. compressibility characteristics
c. plastic and liquid limit d. from Marshall test
Q20// Answer the following:
a. To study the stability of embankment against failure, what is the main Safety
Factors needed to be evaluated. Mention them with their formulas.
b. In order to find the relative density of a sandy soil, a compaction mould was used
having a mass of 5.225 Kg and a volume of 944 cm3. When the soil was dynamically
compacted in the mould, the total mass of the soil and the mould was 7.289 Kg. And
when the soil was poured loosely, the mass was 6.883 Kg. If the Field dry density of
the soil is 1940 Kg\m3, and Gs=2.7. Find the relative density.