Module 2 - Exam

Speakers : Cris Alger C. Soroño and Joel Vincent M. Deodor

Part 1- Concrete

1. Three concrete cores taken from a pavement section poured on a single day were
tested to have strengths as follows:

Core Strength (psi)

1 3720
2 3150 (90% of 3500 psi)
3 2500 (71% of 3500 psi)
Average 3123 (89% of 3500 psi)

If the required strength is 3500 psi, concrete in the area represented by these
cores:
a. Maybe accepted, subject to price adjustment
b. Is considered adequate
c. Is considered inadequate
d. May be recorded, at the initiative of the DPWH

2. The main problem associated with wrong practice of conveying/depositing

concrete is called:

a. Cracking
b. Honeycomb
c. Laitance
d. Segration

3. A concrete beam was tested at third-point loading method and broke at an

applied load of 6850 lbs. what is the resulting flexural strength?

a. 550 psi
b. 570 psi
c. 600 psi
d. 625 psi

4. Where do we take additional concrete cores when the measurement of any core
taken from the pavement is deficient in thickness by more than 25mm?

a. At no less than 20 meter intervals parallel to the centerline in each direction

from the affected location
b. At no less than 15 meter intervals parallel to the centerline in each direction
from the affected location
c. At no less than 10 meter intervals parallel to the centerline in each direction
from the affected location
d. At no less than 5 meter intervals parallel to the centerline in each direction
from the affected location
5. An admixture that tends to reduce incidence of thermal cracking and to maintain
concrete workability during large pours or long ready-mix hauls is a/an:
a. Water-reducing admixture
b. Retarding water-reducing admixture
c. Air-entraining admixture
d. Accelerating admixture

6. The minimum cement content per cubic meter of Seal Class of Concrete in Structural
Concrete is:
a. 364 kg. (9.1 bags)
b. 440 kg. (11 bags)
c. 380 kg. (9.5 bags)
d. None of the above
7. Slump test is the measure of workability of concrete mixture. Which is not the type of
concrete slump?
a. Shear slump
b. Collapse slump
c. True slump
d. False slump

8. Number of measurement taken in core samples of Concrete pavement for thickness

determination:
a. 2
b. 4
c. 8
d. 9
9. What is the boundary between Coarse and Fine Aggregates for Item 405?
a. Passing sieve 3/8”
b. Passing No. 4 sieve
c. Passing No. 6 sieve
d. None of the above

10. The Contractor wish to pour concrete for pavement but he run-out of 2” maximum
size aggregates and the available are ¾”. Would you approve the concrete pouring
request?
a. Yes, provided the concrete meets the required strength
b. No, until the 2” maximum size aggregates are available
c. Yes, provided the Contractor is willing to increase the cement factor
d. None of the above
11. Is a mixture of cement, water and aggregates in which the cement and water have
combined to bind the aggregate particles together to form a monolithic whole.
Concrete

12-13.. The Concrete Mix is composed of _____ % of paste and _______ % of

aggregates. 30 % and 70 % ( cannot be inter change!)

14. The FF. are Advantages of Concrete, Except. .

a. Ability not to be Cast

b. Aesthetic properties
 c. Fire resistant
d. Inertness
15. The FF. are the Limitations of Concrete, Except

a. Low strength-to-weight ratio

b. Low tensile strength
c. Volume stability
d. Low ductility

16. The amount of mechanical work or energy required to produce full compaction of
the concrete without segregation or bleeding. Workability

17. capability of being handled and of flowing into formwork and around any
reinforcement, with assistance of compacting equipment. Fluidity or consistency

18. Elapsed time between obtaining the first and final portions of composite fresh
concrete samples shall not exceed ____________. 15 Minutes

19. The consistency of the concrete mixture should be checked frequently by the
________ . Slump test

20. The Rate of Loading using Flexural Machine is bet.

a. 0.9 and 1.2 Mpa/sec

b. 125 and 175 psi/min
c. 0.9 and 1.2 psi/min
d. 125 and 175 psi/sec

21. The rate of loading using Compressive Machine is bet.

a. 0.14 to 0.34psi/sec
b. 20 to 50 psi/min
c. 0.14 to 0.34MPa/min
d. 20 to 50 psi/sec

22. Using truck mixers, the time elapsed (in minutes) from the time water is added to the
mix per batch until the concrete mix is deposited in place at the site shall not exceed
________.
90 minutes

23. In concrete, rich mix means:

a.) more water in the mix
b.) more aggregate in the mix
c.) more cement in the mix
d.) higher water-cement ratio

24. Which of the following is the frequency of sampling of concrete beams required by
DPWH
specification?
a. At least one set of 3 concrete beams every 50 cu.m. or fraction thereof
b. At least one set of 3 concrete beams every 500 cu.m. or fraction thereof
c. At least one set of 3 concrete beams every 75 cu.m. or fraction thereof
 d. At least one set of 3 concrete beams every 750 cu.m. or fraction thereof

25. When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water maybe 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 operation are performed
within ____after the initial mixing operation and water and cement ratio is not exceeded.

a. 30 minutes b. 15 minutes c. 45 minutes d. 60 minutes

26. 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 _____________ of the
mixing period.

15 seconds

27. Specimens for compressive or flexural strength tests shall be removed from the molds
at the end of ______ hours and stored in a moist condition until the time of test. 24

28. The data’s are collected in concrete core specimen, Compute for the Corrected
Average Thickness of the sample having 29.8cm, 29.2cm, 29.9cm, 29.7cm, 29.3cm,
29.5cm, 29.7cm, 29.6cm for the sides and 29.4cm for the center and the required
thickness 28.5cm. 29.0cm

29. – 30. If the Rupture of Concrete Beam Sample tested in Flexural Strength Test were
outside the middle-third, We should measure the average distance “a” at the ______
side/face and to the __________.

Tension side/face and to the nearest support.

31. . If beam samples taken from a newly paved section failed to meet the strength
requirement and it is not advisable to obtain cores from the structure due to structural
considerations, as Materials Engineer what will you do if the deficiency in strength of the
concrete specimens is 15%?
a. reject the section represented by the failed specimens
b. rework the section represented by the failed specimens
c. accept the section at an adjusted price due to strength deficiency
d. modify the concrete design mix

32. The concrete has been tested for consistency. After the test, the height of concrete
was measured at 178mm. what is the slump of the concrete?
a. 122 mm b. 172 mm c. 222 mm d. 272 mm

33. If the minimum compressive strength for concrete Class “C” is 20.7MPa, what is the
minimum compressive strength for concrete Class “B”?
a. 16.5 MPa b. 20.7 MPa c. 28.5 MPa d. 37.7 MPa
34. . A set of three core samples has the following compressive strengths: 4000 psi, 3500
psi and 2600 psi. If the required strength is 3500 psi the area represented by the core is:
a) acceptable
b) not acceptable
c) acceptable but with adjustment in payment
d) subject to monitoring within the warranty period.
35. Which of the following factors does not affect the strength of concrete cores drilled
from the structures?
a. Diameter of the core
b. Length to diameter ratio
c. Manner of drilling
d. None of the above

36. 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:
a. 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

37. A transit mixer for road construction was found to have a 6” slump of fresh concrete
instead of the required 3”. What will you recommend if you are the assigned Materials
Engineer?
a. add Portland cement to attain the required 3” slump
b. add Portland cement and fine aggregate to attain the required 3” slump
c. reject the concrete mixture
d. let the concrete mix diverted for pouring on a prepared column for retaining
wall of the same project

38. The purpose of capping concrete cylinders prior to testing for compression is to:
a. protect the ends of the cylinder from premature breaking resulting from
improper application of load
b. provide smooth, flat ends that are perpendicular to the y-axis of the sample
c. prevent cylinder from tilting
d. to maintain the verticality of the cylinder

39. In concrete pouring, large variations in the concrete cylinder test results were
observed. This shall be remedied by:
a. taking the average test result and ensure it is above the specifications
requirement
b. checking the calibration of the compression machine
c. reviewing the mix design, materials quality and aggregate condition in the
batching process
d. all of the above
40. Which of the following are generally true in the production of high-strength concrete?
a. Coarse aggregates should be obtained from crushed rock to give the best
cement/particle bond
b. Smaller-size aggregates are preferred as more area is available for cement
bonding
c. Admixtures include superplasticizers and retarders
d. All of the above

50. A concrete cylinder (6”) fails at 92,000 lb. The compressive strength of the sample is:
a. 21.5 Mpa b. 22.44 Mpa c. 21.45 Mpa d. 22.24 Mpa

51. The following are the measurements (in cm.) of a concrete core taken for thickness
determination at Sta. 0+100: 23, 24, 23, 23, 24, 24, 24, 23. Actual measurement of the core
at the center is 23 cm. What is the average thickness of the core if the design thickness is
23 cm.
a. 23.50 cm. b. 23.44 cm. c. 23.25 cm. d. 23.22 cm.

52. The correctness/effectiveness of all concrete mix design can be checked by

conducting a:
a. core test b. trial mix c. strength test d. soundness test

53. In tamping the succeeding layer of Concrete Beam Sampling, What is the minimum
penetration of the tamping rod to the previous layer? ½ inch or 0.5 inch