L ‘The main problem associated with wrong practice of conveying concrete is called 2.) Honeycomb b,) Laitance @© Seategation LE amie Tiegh of wx. @) Cracking ‘The specifications call for a 1:2:4 concrete mix. In a one bagger mixer, which of the following amount of eater is most likely required forthe mix? 20lliters = we .) 5 liters ©) 10 liters 4) 35 liters Quality control testing in the DPWH project is the responsibility of the: a) DPWH @) Contractor =.) DPWH and Contractor 4) Construction supervision consultant In performing a grading test on coarse aggregates fiom Item 311-PCCP, the mass percent passing of the materials for 3” and 2%” sieves is 100%, What is the maximum size of the aggregates? a.) 3 inches b.) 2% inches we 2 ¢) Either aorb 8 None of the above ‘Given: Asphalt content of bituminous mix 5% Weight of specimen in air 200 grams ‘Weight of specimen in water = 700 grams ‘Weight of specimen in SSD = 1205 grams Calculate the bulk specific gravity of the asphalt specimen. 2) 7 sy Mh Ai ee Hy b) L721 Ty He GO ys Ww c.) 1576 ots : 2.376 9. What is the minimum soaked CBR value required for the base materials obtained at the maximum dry density determined by AASHTO T180 Method D? +a) 25 b) so e) 75 @ % The minimum moisture content at which soil can be rolled into a thread of 1/8” in diameter without breaking is known as a) Liquid timit ©) Plastic timit ©.) Shrinkage limit ) Atterberg limit The mortar proportion of stone masonry shall be: @) One part cement, 2 parts sand ’.) One part cement, 3 parts sand <————for vipvp ©.) One part cement, 4 parts sand 4.) One part cement, I parts sand * ‘Why are undisturbed samples used primarily for determining the properties of foundation ‘materials? a.) The retain the structure of materials b.) Because itis easier to obtain undisturbed sample than disturbed sample c.) Because itis easier to test undisturbed sumples that disturbed sample Because it represents the relative of the soil strata when subjected to compression test EEE EE10. Test reports on thirteen (13) concrete beam samples indicate that loading was stopped after reaching the required flexural strength of 550 psi. this practice is: (@) Improper because test procedure provides that the test should be carried out to failure 'b.) Improper because test procedure was stopped without basis c.) Proper because the strength specification for concrete pavement is 550 psi d) Proper because the test should not be carried out to failure since the machine maybe damaged 11, Universal Testing Machines should be calibrated at least: a.) Every three months b.) Every six months Every year d) Every two years 12. Three cores taken from a pavement section poured on a single day were tested to have strengths as follows: Core Strength (psi) 1 3650 2 300 (86% of 3500 psi) 3 2450 (70% of 3500 psi) ‘Average 3033 (87% of 3500 psi) Ifthe required strength is 3500 psi, concrete in the area represented by these cores a.) Maybe accepted, subject to price adjustment .) Is considered adequate peguer DELI IE f= MMOEQURTE G) Isconsidered inadequate &.) May be record, atthe initiative of the DPWH 13, The selection by a standard method of a representative portion of a material for the purpose of ascertaining its characteristics id called: a.) Batching Sampling c.) Quarrying 4) Quartering 14, Which of the following does not fall under the primary responsibility of the materials engineer? a) Sampling ‘b.) Testing .) Inspection Lineal measurements 15. What other type of cement is allowed to be used from Item 311 and 405 in the absence of Portland cement? a) Portland Cement Type 1 b.) Pozzolan Cement Portland Pozzotan Cement Type IP %) Hydraulic Cement 16. A soil compacted dry will reach a certain dry density, If compacted again with the same compactive effort, but this time with water in the soil, the dry density will be higher because: a.) ‘The water lubricates the grains and allows them to slide in a denser structure Airis forced out of the soil ©) More space if left forthe soil solids 4) Allofthe above 17. Emulsified asphalt applied as tack coat prior to laying of bituminous mix is completely cured one it turns to what color? 2) Brown b) Gry Black ©) None of the above_ I 18, [fone of the measurements of a core specimen taken from a concrete pavement is 23.6 em,, what is the corrected measurement to be used in calculating the average thickness of the pavement if the design thickness is 23.0 em.? a) 236 em. b) 230m. o.com Allesnble eniet 23.5 om. &) 24.0 em, 19, An Inspection Report can be issued as basis for acceptance forthe following except: a) Water b.) Topsoil © Pavement marking —> weet Qua\iy test 4) Sodding meow lity plats inorcar 4» prevent ell ein 20, The purpose of conducting laboratory CBR test on the fll materials for embankment is the check: a) Permeability of the compacted subgrade material b.) Swelling characteristics of the subgrade material © Bearing capacity of subgrade material d) Allof the above 21. When the top surface of a concrete specimen is rough and not truly plane, stress concentrations are introduced and the strength of the concrete is reduced by about: a) % 18 ©) % 4) us 22. Per program of work, the estimated volume of Item 201 materials is 6,200 cum, How many compaction tests are required based on the DPWH minimum testing requirements? -@4 6,122 an T° @ 5 150 0” Te al ©) 20 4) 21 per 23. Cutback asphalt or emulsified asphalt is usually used for: ‘ a.) Prime costing @) Tack Coating ©.) Seal coating 4) Either aor b 24. Under what climatic condition(s) do we use the higher penetration grade or soft asphalts? @ Cold Climate b. Hot climate ©. Both cold and hot climate 4. Rainy weather . 25. What will possibly be the result of using different brands of cement in concrete paving? a) Different strength b.) Different texture © Different color after it has hardened 4) No effect 26. What is the basis for acceptance or rejection of any construction materials? ~2) Minimum Testing Requirement b) Certification of Materials Availability ¢) Certificate of Acceptance @ Matesials Reports jp Tiled => veject 27, The index of the retained strength of the compacted bituminous mixtures is the ration of the compressive strength of immersed and dry bituminous mixtures. What is the minimum index of the retained strength required for bituminous mixtures? a) 40% b) 50% ©) 60% 70% <——tASTR mwintum asta aataaasmiaiaattatlaaaaas, lumii dlaa aaa ese cities ital28, What is the specification range for asphalt content in a bituminous concrete mix for surface course paving? a.) 4 to 10 percent of the total dry aggregates mass weight 5 to8 percent of the total dry aggregates mass weight ©.) 3.5 to 7.5 percent of the total dry aggregates mass weight 4) 4 108 percent of the total dry ageregates mass weight 29, Undersized reinforcing steel bars that satisfy the tensile and elongation requirements may be sccepted provided that its underweight does not exceed: a) 3% b.) 5% © % a.) 10% 30. Which of the following is not 2 purpose of the frial sections for subbase construction? a) To check the suitability of the materials ’b.) To check the efficiency of the equipment to be used ¢.) To check the effectiveness of the proposed construction method To check the quantity of the subbase materials 31. Which of the following is the frequency of sampling of concrete beams required by DPWH specification? a.) Atleast one set of 3 concrete beams every 50 cu.m or fraction thereof +b.) Atleast one set of 3 concrete beams every 500 cu.m or fraction thereof Atleast one set of 3 concrete beams every 75 cu.m or fraction thereof =o 38m” &) Atleast one set of 3 concrete beams every 750 cum or fraction thereof 32, Measurement of concrete materials for Item 405 ~ Structural Concrete shall be by: a.) Weight @) Volume ©.) Quantity 4) Density 33. What documentation should be maintained and kept updated by the materials engineer during project implementation? a) Minimum Testing Requirements Materials Logbook ©.) Quality Contro! handbook - d.) Materials Test results 34, Aggregates for concrete mixes are classified as either fine or coarse aggregates. Which sieve is used to separate fine from coarse aggregates? J No.4 (4.75mm) B.) No. 6 (3.35mm) ©.) No. 8 (2.36mm) 4.) None of the above 35. What is the frequency of core sampling required on the completed bituminous pavement? Every 100 linear meters per lane .) Every 200 linear meters per lane ©.) Every 300 linear meters per lane 1) Every 400 linear meters per lane 36. According to the AASHTO Method of Soil Classification, an A-3 material is classified as: @® Fine sand b.) Coarse sand ©) Silty clay d.) Sandy silt 37, What class of concrete and range of slump will you use in concreting thin reinforced section, Tailings, precast R.C. piles and cribbing? a) Class A with slump 2”.4” b.) Class B with slump 2”-4" © Class C with slump 2”4” d.) Class P with slump 2”-4” aaa aaa ae ea a38. When taking three or more samples of aggregates to be combined for one material sample: a.) The small samples must be packed in separate sample bags ©) The small samples must be obtained from different lots ‘c) The small samples should be of approximately equal size 4) None of the above 39, Where do we take additional cores when the measurement of any core taken from the pavement is deficient in thickness by more than 25 mm? a.) Atno less than 20 meter intervals parallel to the centreline in each direction from the affected location ’.) Atno less than 15 meter intervals parallel to the centreline in cach direction from the affected location .) Atno less than 10 meter intervals parallel to the centreline in each direction ffom the affected location ‘Atno less than 5 meter intervals parallel to the centreline in each direction from the affected Tocation 40. The Standard Penetration testis an in-situ test That measures: 2) Shear resistance - b.) Compressive strength © Depth of soil layer erry: &) Consistency of soil 41, Which of the following bituminous meterials is best reeommended for sealing weakened plane Joints? 4.) Asphalt Cement ».) Emulsified Asphalt ©.) Cutback Asphalt @ Joint Filler Asphalt or Btwn ASPHALT 42. When Testing cement samples, the lead time required to test them should be considered to prevent delays in project implementation. How long does it normally take to test cement samples? a) 15 days b) 21 days -© 2 aeys @). 35 days 43. Quality of factory-produced reinforced concrete pipes may be best established through: a.) Engineer's certification bb.) Inspection report ¢.) Test of concrete cylinder samples -@ Test of concrete pipe samples 44. As materials engineer, what is the area of the trial section that you would recommend to check the suitability of the materials and efficiency of the equipment to be used for Item 310, Bituminous Concrete Surface Course? 8.) About 100 sq.m. b.) About 400 squm. © About 500 sqm. ~> FER THAL SeeTION 4.) About 1000 sqm 45. A well-graded aggregate for base course has proper proportioning of: ~a) Sand and gravel jand-gravel and silty-clay > use at binder c) Sand-silt-clay x 4.) Sand-gravel and deleterious material 46. What chetaical admixture is needed to produce a concrete mix with improved slump without additional water? a) Set accelerating admixture +b.) Set retarding admixture © Water reducing admixture @.) Fly ash pePilopeeation Lema Te TPL © Otek Derm oF ORME Nuclear Densometer 53. Ifthe lab. Density of Bituminous mix is 2.33, what is the degree of compaction of a 5 cm. Asphalt pavement, if the field density obtained is 2.10? a) 45 a) ss 80 ) 100 54. The Ratio of the weight/mass of the water in the soil to the weight’mass of the dry soil after has been dried to constant weight/mass at a temperature of 110°C + 5. a.) Field density b) Lab. Compaction Moisture content :) None of the above 55, SKID Resistance to asphalt a) Gradation Texture .) Hardness d) Density 56, Density ~ Voids Analysis a) Void Mineral b.) Centrifugal — Kerosene 2.) Hocem Mix Design @ Marshall method‘The behavior of the soil is influenced by the amount of? a) Voids b) Grading, Moisture - G) Plasticity Index 58. The transition from plastic to liquid to liquid state? +a) Shrinkage limit Liquid limit ©) Plastic limit 4.) All of the above 59. The moisture content in percent, required to close a distance of 12.5 mm along the bottom of the groove after 25 blows. .) The existing surface shall be graded and finished as required. By having a trial section ?) By using a 3-m straight edge 62. Surface inegularty for subbase materials measured by a 3-m straight edge. a) Smm 20mm ) 10mm 3 6mm 0 wane Casprat) 63. Which of the following information does not contain in a Job Mix formula? a.) Percentage of aggregates passing each specified sieves, b) Delivery temperature of mixture ‘The amount of mixing water to the aggregates ) Kind and percentage of mineral filler to be used. 64. The surface tolerance for departure from the correct cross-section of the sufficiently hardened concrete should not exceed ‘otherwise; the pavement should be removed & replaced at contractor's expense. a) 1Smm b) 2mm c) 20mm 25mm 65, The Clay lumps or shale contain after washing fine aggregate shall not be more than. a.) 3 mass percent b) 2mass percent 1 mass percent ) 4 mass percent 66. Stones, for grouted riprap shall be laid with close, broken joints and shall be firmly bedded into slope and against the adjoining stones, each stone shall be laid, ) With their longest faces horizontal in full beds of mortal and should be parallel to faces of the ‘wall be laid. Each stone shall be laid with each longest axis perpendicular to the slopes. ©.) All of the above 67. The Variation of the surface on finished asphalt pavement from the testing edge using 3-m ae edge applied at right angles between contract with the surface shall not exceed, a) Smm b) 8mm ASHAT 6mm ) 4m 68, Portland cement shall be rejected. a.) Ithas partially set b) Itcontains lumps of cake cement ne ce69, The speed of the roller for the mitial and final compaction shall not exceed. 6 kph 5 kph ©) 10 kph d) 8 kph 70. Filled gabions shall have a minimum density of a) 1500ke/m? 1400 kg/m? ©) 1600 kg/m? 4) 1800 kgf? 71. Rock gabions shall be generally uniform graded in sizes ranging from? 50mm — 100mm 100mm - 200mm —4, 4°-@" ©) 200mm — 400mm 4) 200mm ~ 300mm 72. Department Order series of 1999 Re-guidelines of the accreditation of contractors and consultant's materials engineers a) DO. #155 b) D.O. #180 e) DO. #15 DO. #184 73. Weep holes shall be placed at the lowest points where free outlets for water can be obtained and shall be spread not more than? 2.) 1 meter center to center bb.) 3 meter center to center 2 meter center to center @) 2 Ymeter center to center 74. The maximum Average deficient thickness per lot of core specimens where 100% payment is, recommended? Taras a) 6mm omareke goutunet b) 10mm g) 25mm 3mm 75. To non-load bearing concrete masonry shall have a minimum individual compressive strength. a) 4.14 Mpa 7 i Sie ee xe (ve) or ©) 5.50 Mpa 4) 3.0Mpa 76, Concrete in the area represented by the cores will be considered adequate if the average strength of the cores is equal to 85% of the specified strength of f'c and no single cope is less than’? 2) 85%Po b) 80% Pe 73% Pe ) 100% fe 77. Minimum weight of samples for moisture content determination for materials passing 50mm (2”) sieve, a) 100 grams b.) 500 grams g.) 600 grams 1000 grams 78. Soil classification is determined by? a.) Hydrometer test ~b.) Grading or sieve analysis test 8 Atterberg limit test ov liquid \owit BEC —~——_ 79. Cabions dimensions arc subjected to a tolerance limit on manufactures stated sizes, a) £2% £3% ©) 1% a) $4% 80. Minimum tensile strength of tendons 2.) 300,000 psi @) 270,000 psi 200,000 psi EE81, Soil can be compacted to 100 % if? a) Itis dry b.) Iris wet ¢) Itis not too dry or too wet 6 It is at optimum moisture content : 82. In preparing samples of aggregates using quartering method, done on a hard clean and level surface, the reduced size of sample should be taken from? a.) One Quarter b.) Two Adjacent quarter 4G) Two opposite quarter Ti a.) Three quarter reject one 4 4 83. Which of the following are engineering properties of fined grain soils? 2) Poor load bearing quality ’.) impermeable c.) Compressible under sustained load All of the above 84, Adequate compaction for sub-base/base will result to? a) Greater stability .) Decrease in thickness Greater resistance to water adsorption A&C 85, Which of the engineering properties of the soils does not belong to the granular soil? a.) Good load bearing quality b,) Permeable @) Subject to change in strength & volume due to variation in water content d) A&B 86. Kind of soils which are susceptible o strength and volume due fo change in water content. a.) Coarse gram soil b,) Sandy soil c) Residual soil Fine-Grained soil 87. % of moisture for timber to be seasoned, used in pile driving. a) 10-15% b) 16-20% 12-18% ) 20-25% 88. Economical way of treating an embankment with weak spot. ‘Removal of unsuitable materials (b) Using gootextile ©) By stabilization 4) None of the above 89, The 300mm thick subbase materials should compacted in how many layers layer 2 layer ce) 3 layer 4) 4 layer 90, The three sores samples has the strength of 3000, 2450 & 260 psi respectively and the required strength is 3,500 psi as a Materials Engineer, What should you recommend? a.) Acceptable Not acceptable ©) Reduce the payment 4) No payment 91. Determine the bulk specific gravity of compacted mix. Wt. of sample in air = 1250 We of sample in water= 710 fae ciseanls ‘Wt. of sample in ssd= 1255 Cap - Wa ted a) 2.201 b) 2341 2.294 ) 2.260 9. oe the temperature in which the asphalt maybe heated without the danger of catching fire, a) Float b,) Distillation sown mak Ale93, Measure on how much oil (Volatile) is lost is asphalt and also determine on how fat asphalt cement will become harder. a) Flash Point Loss on heating ©) Ductility ~> pM sTeeTANY ASPIILT 4) Distillation 94, A kind of asphalt formed by natural process of evaporation a.) Asphalt Cement ’.) Cut back asphalt c,) Emulsified Asphalt Natural or native asphalt 95. X requirement specifying the kind and no. of test prescribed in each project based on estimated ‘quantities 2.) Materials report ~ b,) Standard specifications .) Materials Logbook Minimum testing requirement 96. The amount of sample used to determine CBR test? 20kg 35 kg ~c) S0kg a) 55kg 97. Materials finer than 0.075 mm can best be separated from larger particles through +a) Mechanical shaker b) Grading Wet sieving @) Dry sieving 98, Test used to determine the resistance of aggregates to disintegration by saturated solution. a.) Chemical Test Soundness Test ©) Atterberg Limit 4) None of the above 99. What is the basis for the acceptance or rejection of any construction materials a.) Quality control program -b,) Minimum testing requirement Cortificate of quality control assurance Materials test reports 100. Which of the following are the components of asphalt? a.) Asphaltenese b) Oil ) Resins G) Allof the above