SET NO. 1 1. These types of paints are used mainly for concrete and masonry surfaces. (September 2019 Exam) A, Latex Paint C. Read Lead B. Enamel Paint D. Oxide Paint 2, These types of paints are used mainly for wood. A, Latex Paint C. Read Lead B, Enamel Paint D. Oxide Paint 3. Which of the following Gauge No. of Galvanized Iron Sheets is the thickest? (September 2019) A.No. 18 C.No. 22 B. No. 20 D.No. 22 4. Which of the following Gauge No. of Galvanized Iron Sheets is the thinnest? (September 2019) A.No. 18 C.No. 16 B. No. 20 D. No. 22 5. Which of the following Schedule No. of Galvanized Iron Pipes is the thickest? A.No. 10 C.No. 5 B. No, 10S D. No. 160 No. of Galvanized Iron Pipes is the thinnest? A.No. 10 C.No. 5 B. No. 10S D. No. 160 7. What is PCCP? A. Portland Concrete Cement Pavement B. Portland Cement Concrete Pavement C. Pozzolan Cement Concrete Pavement D Pozzolan Concrete Cement Pavement 8. At least, how many days the contractor shall notify the engineer before they intend to start top soil stripping operations? A.3 Days B.4 Days C.5 Days D. Not Specified 9. What is minimum Free-Haul distance? A. 350m, C. 600 m B, 400 m D, 500 m 10. This is the rate of dilution for each layer for Item 206. (September 2019) A. 15 to 1:9 C.1:5 to 1:7 B. 1:3 to 1:6 D. 1:3 to 1:9 11. What is sieve no. that separates between coarse and fine aggregates of Item 300, Aggregate Surface Course? (September 2019) A.No. 10 C.No.4 B.No.8 D. No. 16 12. What is minimum penetration of all piles for Bridge Construction? A.3m B. 5m C.6m D. 10m — Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 113. What is the minimum number of rivets and bolts for testing purposes for Item 403, Metal Structures? A3 B.4 cs D.6 14. What is the minimum distance between reinforcing steel bars? B. 45mm. D. 25mm A.40mm c. 35mm. 15, What is the maximum water - cement ratio for Class A concrete? B. 0.58 D.0.49 A.0.55 C.0.53 16, The maximum size aggregate for structural conerete shall be less than __ spacing of the bars. AWS B.2/3 C34 D.1/4 17. What is the maximum rate of application of Curing Compound used for PCCP? A.0.30 Lisqm C.0.50 Lisqm B. 0.40 Lisqm D..0.45L/sqm 18. What is minimum weight of Gravity Hammers used in driving? A. 2,000 kg B, 2,500 kg C. 3,000 kg D.3,500 kg 19. This is the unit of measure for Item 402 — Timber Structures. A. Each C. Span B. Piece D. Length 20. What is the minimum pull ~ offs per system or span of Carbon Fiber Sheets? Al B.2 ica D.4 21. What is the minimum thickness of bedding material beneath the pipe? A. 100mm C. 200mm, B. 150mm. D.250mm 22. What is the Class if the stones are weighing from 60kg to 100kg? A. Class A C. Class C B. Class B D. Class D 23. What is the dimension tolerance for Gabions? A.43.0% C.+10.0% B. +5.0% D.+-8.0% 24, What is the concrete class used for Item 510 — Conerete Slope Protection? A. Class A B, Class B C. Class © D. Class D 25. What is the concrete class used for Item 515 — Mechanically —Stabilized Earth (MSE) Retaining Walls? A. Class A C. Class C B. Class B D. Class D 26. What is the rate of application of Airtol geobinder in terms of kg/hectare? A. 1,000 B. 500 C. 1,500 D. 2,000 27. What is tensile strength of Rubber Water Stops? A. 10 MPa C.15 MPa B. 9.6 MPa D. 17MPa Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 228. As per specifications, what is the spacing of Reflectorized ‘Thermoplastic Rubble strips? ‘A, 150 - 200mm, C. 250 - 500mm B. 50 - 100 mm D. 200 - 500 mm 29. How high above the ground should the chevron signs be installed in rural areas? A.2.20m C.3.50m B.2.50m D.1.50m 30. How high above the ground should the chevron signs be installed in urban areas? A.2.20m. C.3.50m B.2.50m D.1.50m 31. The following are the most commonly packed in paper bags of Item 701— Construction (Hydrated), except; A. 23kg B.12.5kg C.4.5 kg D. 2.30 kg 32. What is minimum sampling requirement for Mineral Filler? B.2.0kg D.3.0kg A.1Skg C.25kg 33. Water-Reducing and Accelerating ‘Admixture is what type of admixture? A. Type B C. Type E B, Type D D. Type F 34. What is the ph Value of water allowed in concrete mix? A.4.0 to 8.0 C.5.5 to 8.5 B. 4.5 to 8.5 D.4.0 to 8.5 35. What is the minimum dry compressive strength of bituminous mixture? B.4.5 MPa D.2.5 MPa A.3.5 MPa C.1.4MPa 36. What is the spacing of “shear keys” that provide inter lock between geofoam blocks? A30-42m C.25-45m B.2.0-4.5m D.3.0-4.5m 37. What is the standard unit weight per meter of 32mm steel bars? A.6314 kg/m C.3.854 kgin B, 4.834 kgim D. 5.926 kg/m 38. What is the maximum tolerance on the mass of one piece of steel bar? A.+-4.0% C.+-6.0% B. +-5.0% D. +-10.0% 39, How many spheres are used in Abrasion Test, Grading C at 500 revolutions? A.12 Bo C6 D.8 maximum Loss of Ignition of cement? A.2% B.3% C.4% D.5% 41. The following are types of slump, except one; A. True Slump CC. Shear Slump B. False Slump D. Collapse Slum 42. What is the test that determines amount of asphalt or bitumen in the bituminous mixture? = Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 3B. Viscosity D. Distillation A. Stability C. Extraction 43. Dial and Armored Stem ‘Thermometer should be inserted in the mixture to a minimum depth of A, 3” B54 ce” D. 10” 44, What do you call that common defect of asphalt pavement which is mainly caused by excess. of, bituminous binder? A. Bleeding C. Raveling B. Upheaval D. Depression 45. What is the ISO Compliance for Portland Cement? A.1S0:9002 B. 1S0:9003 C.1S0:9005 D. 1SO:9001 46. This is the sudden halt of the load indicating pointer. andthe corresponding stress during testing of reinforcing steel bars? B. Yield Point D. Fracture A. Tensile C. Strain Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 47, What is the surface irregularity tolerance of base course? A. 20mm, C.5mm, B. 10mm. D. 6mm, 48. What is the surface irregular tolerance of subbase course? B. 10mm. D. 6mm A. 20mm. C. 5mm 49. What is the most fluid grade of medium curing cutback asphalt? A.MC-30 C. MC-800 B,MC-70 D. MC-3000 50. What is the most fluid grade of rapid curing cutback asphalt? A.RC-30 C.RC-800 B.RC-70 D.RC-3000 51. What is the least fluid grade of slow curing cutback asphalt? A. SC-30 C. $C-800 B.SC-70 D.SC-3000 52. For Pipe Culverts, width of excavation shall be at least__ greater than the horizontal diameter of the pipe? A. 150mm C. 250mm B, 200mm D. 300mm. 53. For earth berms, what is the minimum acceptable Maximum Dry Density (MDD)? A. 90% B9IS% C.97% D. 100% 54, All materials below subgrade level toadepth shall be excavated. B, 200mm, D. 30mm A. 150mm. C. 250mm 55. What is the unit of measure for Item 206? A. cubic meter B. square meter C. liter D. fump sum 56. What is the maximum PI value for Item 202 Crushed Aggregate Base Course? A.12 B.9 C6 D.25 Page 457. What is the um volume per stone to be used for Item 508 — Hand- Laid Rock Embankment in m*3? A. 0.025 C.0.015 B. 0.020 D. 0.030 58. What is Item 509? A. Rubble Concrete B. Shoterete C.Cobble Stone _D. Sheet Piles 59. The entire hydroseeded area shall be grown-in and maintained for how many Calendar Days from the date of the hydroseeding completion? A.30-60 C.60-90 B. 45-60 D.90~ 120 60. For Pre-cast curb and gutter, the width at the top shall not be more than? A.25 em C. 50cm B. 15cm D. 20 em 61. What is the radius of the edges of the sidewalk and transverse cuts? A.25 mm C.50 mm B.15 mm. D.20 mm 62. For Item 603 — Guard Rails, the bolts shall of sufficient length to extend beyond the nuts at least 5 mm but not more than _? A&mm C.15 mm B.10mm D.20 mm. 63. This Item Consist of right-of-way monuments, kilometer posts, and marker and guide posts. A. Item 601 C. Item 605 B. Item 602 D. Item 604 64, What is minimum thickness of aluminum sheeting used for warning, regulatory and informatory signs? B.Smm D.2mm A.3mm C.10mm 65. What is the weather limitations or the minimum ambient temperature in degrees Celsius for Slurry System for Road Surface Treatment? (September 2019) A.32 B.25 cis D.10 66. What is the Specific Gravity of Magnesium Sulfate used —_ for soundness test? A. LISI to 1.174 C. 1.295 to 1.318 B. 1.151 to 1.184 D. 1.295 to 1.308 67. As per specification, what is the maximum decantation value? Al% B.2% C.3% D.5% 68. What is the specific gravity of Portland cement? A.2.15 B. 3.15 C.4.15 D.3.50 69. What is the minimum flexural strength of beam sample when tested by Mid-Point Method? 70. What is the weight of the hammer used for AASHTO T-180 (Modified Proctor Test)? A.4.5 Ibs C.2.5 Ibs B. 5.5 Ibs D. 10.0 Ibs I, Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page S71. What is the soaking time of the sample tested for California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Test? A. 96 hours C. 48 hours B. 24 hours D. 12 hours 72. What sieve No. is the maximum particle passing for Sand used in Field Density Test? (September 2019) A. Sieve No. 40 C. Sieve No. 10 B. Sieve No. 4 D. Sieve No. 60 73. The following are the benefits of compaction, except one; a, Increase Shear Strength B. Minimize Permeability C. Minimize Compressibility D. Increase Permeability 74, What is the ability of asphalt pavement to bend without breaking? A. Stability C. Durability B. Flexibility D. Permeability 75. What is the device that measures the relative hardness of asphalt? A. Pyrometer C. Penetrometer B. Pycnometer D. Viscometer 76. For Thickness determination using core asphalt, how many measurements should be taken on its quarter points on the periphery? AD B4 Gs D8 77. What is the minimum average compressive strength of load bearing concrete hollow block (CHB)? A. 800 psi C. 1,000 psi B. 600 psi D. 500 psi 78. What is the frequency for Certificate of Quality Control Assurance (CQCA) report? A. daily C. monthly B. weekly D. yearly 79. What is the frequency for Status of Tests report? A. daily C. monthly B. weekly D. yearly 80. Approximately, how many psi is equivalent to 1 MPa? A. 145.038 psi C. 155.038 psi B. 135,038 psi D. 245.038 psi 81. What sieve no. is equivalent to 1.70mm sieve opening? A. Sieve No. 20 C. Sieve No. 8 B, Sieve No. 12 D. Sieve No. 16 82. The optimum asphalt content is the average of the 3 asphalt contents at Maximum — Stability, Maximum Unit Weight and 5 A. 4% Air Voids C. 5% Air Voids B. 2% Air Voids D. 3% Air Voids 83. Branches of trees extending over roadbed shall be trimmed to give a clear height of above road surface. A.Sm B. 9m C. 6m D.8m 84. What is the PI for embankment? A. max, of 6 C. max. of 12 B. Min, of 6 D. Min, of 12 I Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 685. What is the maximum horizontal thickness per layer for embankment subject for compaction? A. 150mm c. 250mm. B, 200mm D. 300mm. 86. Compaction of embankment shall continue until a uniform density of not less than of the maximum dry density is obtained. A.95% B.97% C. 100% D. 98% 87. Polymer-based chemical soil additive shall be less than __ by weight of soil. (September 2019) AS% B.4.5% C.2% D.3% 88, What is the CBR Value for Item 200? A. 25% B. 30% C. 50% D. 80% 89. What is the maximum abrasion loss for Lime Stabilized Road Mix Base Course? A. 25% B. 30% C. 50% D.80% 90. For Item 204, what is the amount of cement to be added to the soil — aggregate by mass percent of the dry soil? A.3-12% C.6-10% B.5-8% D.4-7% 91. What is the minimum Plasticity Index for Aggregate Surface Course? A3 B.4 cs D.6 92. What is the minimum uniform density of crushed slag used for PCCP in kilogramv/eubic meter? A. 960 B. 1,210 C.2,120 D.1,120 93. What is the rate of application for Bituminous Tack Coat? A. 1-2 Vsqm C.0.2-0.7 Vsqm B.0.9-1.8Vsqm D. 1.5 -3.0 Vsqm 94, What is the rate of application for Bituminous Prime Coat? A.1-2Vsqm B.0.9— 1.8 Vsqm €.0.2-0.7 sqm — D.1.5-3.0 Vsqm 95. What is the unit of measure for Item 307 — Bituminous Plant-Mix Surface Course General? A. cubic meter B. square meter C. liters D. lump sum 96. What is the amount of Hydrated Lime to be added to the Bituminous mixture? A.0.5-1.0% C.1.0-2.0% B.5=8% D.4-10% 97. What is the slump of workable concrete when not vibrated? A. 40—75mm C.10-75mm B.10-40mm D. 45 - 75mm A CR Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 798, Concrete not in place within __ shall not be used / discarded. A. 1.5 hours C.45 minutes B. 1.0 hour D. 120 minutes 99. What is the coefficient of friction of the hardened concrete surface pavement? A.0.25 B.0.20 C.0.30 D.0.35 100. The following are trees that can be used as Timber Guard Rails except one; A. Ipil-Ipil C. Mahogany B. Molave D. Yacal 101. What is the minimum lapping length of the chain link fence fabric? A. 50mm, C. 250mm B. 100mm. D. 200mm 102. What is the unit of measure for Item 410 — Treated and Untreated Timber? A. cubic meter B, square meter C. meters D. each 103. The compressive stiffness of each elastomeric bearing pad tested shall be not differ from (k) by more than _? A. 25% B. 20% C.15% D.10% 104. What is the minimum time allowed for the removal of forms/falsework? A.lday C.3 days B. 2 days D.5 days 105. What is the Young’s Modulus of Elasticity of Carbon Fiber Sheet? (March 2018) A. 230 KN/mm*2 C. 200 kN/mm*2 B, 250 kN/mm*2 D. 240 kN/mm*2 106, If the bedding of the Pipe culverts and Storm Drains was not specified, what bedding class shall be used? A. Class A C. Class C B Class B D. Class D 107. What is the maximum water absorption of individual cores taken from Man Holes, Inlets and Catch Basins units? A5% B.10% C.™% D.9% 108. What is minimum thickness of stones to be used for Stone Masonry? A. 250mm. C. 150mm B, 200mm. D. 100mm 109. What is the maximum surface irregularity tolerance of Bituminous pavement? A. 6mm, C.10mm B. 5mm, D. 15mm 110, What is the opening in mm of Sieve No. 30? A.0.300mm, C.0.450mm END OF SET NO. 1 B.0.600mm D. 0.500mm Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME: Page 8Pr SET NO. 2: PROBLEM SOLVING 1. Given the following data from Marshall Stability Test, calculate the Optimum Asphalt Content. Air Voids = 4.50% VMA = 12% Maximum Stability = 4.60 Maximum Unit Weight = 5.67 4% Air Voids = 5.78 A535 B. 5.55 C553 D. 5.38 2. If the dry stability is 1,300 psi, wet stability of 1,250 psi and air voids of 3%, what is the index of retained strength (IRS)? A. 104.0% C. 3.85% B. 96.25% D. 96.15% 3. What is your evaluation with your answer in question no. 2? A. Yes, it passed! C. Maybe B. No, it failed! D. I don't Know! The following are the data from the Three- Edge Bearing Test of Reinforced Concrete Pipe: Laying Length = 1.0m Thickness of the wall = 125 mm Actual Internal Diameter = 950 mm. Load produce 0.30mm crack = 8500 kg Ultimate Load = 9520 kg 4. What is the load to produce 0.30mm crack? A. 87.77 Nim/mm B. 88.77 Nim/mm C. 87,87 N/m/mm D. 87.88 Nim/mm, 5. What is the ultimate load? A. 98.03 N/m/mm B. 88.77 N/n/mm. C. 98.30 N/m/mm D. 87.88 N/m/mm. 6. Calculate the moisture content given the following data: Original Weight = 150 grams Oven Dried Weight = 145.50 grams A.3.90% B. 3.09 % C. 3.00% D.3.19% The following are the data from the Three- Edge Bearing Test of Reinforced Conerete Pipe: Laying Length = 1.0m Thickness of the wall = 125 mm. Actual Internal Diameter = 950 mm. Load produce 0.30mm crack = 4250 kN Ultimate Load = 4500 KN 7. What is the load to produce 0.30mm crack? A. 19.90 N/m/mm B. 199.0 N/m/mm. C. 29.90 Nim/mm D. 299.0 Ném/mm 8. What is the ultimate load? A. 21.07 N/m/mm B. 210.7 N/m/mm C. 20.17 Nim/mm D. 201.7 N/m/mm 9. What is the degree of compaction of soil if the maximum dry density is 1,880 kg/m*3, wet density is 2,100 kg/m‘3 with actual moisture-content 0f 9.50%? A, 102.01% C. 103.01% B. 101.01 % D. 101.02% en Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 910. How many layers will you compact and what is the minimum compaction requirement of embankment with a thickness of 1.2meters? A. 6 layers with 95% compaction req B. 8 layers with 95% compaction req C. 6 layers with 90% compaction req D. 8 layers with 90% compaction req. 11, Embankment material has Plastic Limit of 34 and Liquid Limit of 30, what is the Plasticity Index? A. 64 B.4 C.88% D. 113% 12. How many compaction tests must be conducted for Item 104 with a volume of 5, 000 cubic meters? Ad B.6 C7 D.3 13. How many CBR tests must be conducted for Item 200 with a volume of 6, 000 cubic meters? A2 B.3 C4 D.5 14. How many Grading Test tests must be conducted for Item 300 with a volume of 6, 000 cubic meters? A.20 B.30 c.40 D.50 15, How many Fractured Face must be conducted for Item 300 with a volume of 6, 000 cubic meters? A2 B.3 C4 D.S 16. What is the abrasion loss if the original weight of the sample is 10,000 g.and the weight retained in Sieve No. 12s 9,240 g. A.8.22% C. 76% B. 7.6% D. 82.2% 17. Compute the variation of Mass of a 16mm diameter reinforcing bar a mass of specimen 1.420 kg/m. A. 10.07%. C. 11.29% B. 11.19% D. 10.01% 18. Did the specimen of #17 passed the specifications as to variation of mass? A. Yes B.No C. Almost D. Maybe 19. Compute Fineness Modulus: Sieve Size Percent Passing 3.8” 100 No.4 95 Nos 87 No.16 56 No.30 35 : No.50 45 No. 100 4 No. 200 2 A.2.68 B.2.78 C.3.76 D.4.22 20. What is the percent of asphalt by weight of total mix if the weight of dry aggregates is 960 kg and the weight of asphalt is 75 kg? A. 7.25% C.7.35% B. 7.52% D. 7.53% Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 1021. What is the degree of compaction of soil if the dry unit weight in the field is 1550 kg/m*3 and the laboratory dry maximum density is 1870 kg/m*3? A, 82.99% C. 120.65% B. 82.89% D. 120.56% 22. What is the specific gravity of the mixture with the following data: %By _ | Specific Weight of | Gravity total mix ‘Asphalt 5.50 1.03 Aggregates 94.5 2.60 A. 2.04 B.2.40 €.2.50 D.2.55 23, What is the specific gravity of the mixture of No. 22 if there are air voids 0f 4.5%? A. 1.948 c.2.292 B. 2.388 D. 2.435 Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 24, A 3.5-meter width single lane pavement has a shoulder with of 2.5 meters on each side. The combined thickness of subbase and base course shall be 425mm, How many layers of Compaction of the subbase and base courses must be carried out if the thickness of the subbase is 225mm? ‘A.2 layers over full width of 4.5m B. 2 layers over full width of 3.5m C.3 layers over full width of 4.5m D. 3 layers over full width of 3.5m 25, A 3.35-meter width single lane pavement has a shoulder with of 3.0 meters on each side. The combined thickness of subbase and base course shall be 400mm. How many layers of Compaction of the subbase and base courses must be carried out if the thickness of the subbase is 200mm? A. 2 layers over full width of 4.35m B. 2 layers over full width of 3.35m. C.3 layers over full width of 4.35m D. 3 layers over full width of 3.35m 26, If there are 555 pieces of reinforced pipe culverts, how many samples shalll be taken for testing? AD Bll C13 D.12 27. What is the compressive strength of the 6” diameter cylinder sampl it fails 105,100 Ib? A. 3,720 psi C. 3, 730 psi B. 3,710 psi D.3,725 psi 28, What is the compressive strength of the 6” diameter cylinder sample if it fails 450 kilonewton? A. 3,560 psi C. 3,580 psi B. 3,590 psi D. 3,550 psi 29. The Design thickness of a concrete core taken for _ thickness determination is 300mm and the measured thickness are the following: 305, 310, 315, 290, 295, 290, 300, 300 and 265. What is the average thickness? A. 296.66 C. 298.75 B, 297.66 D, 299.75 Page 1130. The Design thickness of a concrete core taken for thickness determination is 300mm and the measured thickness are the following: 302, 315, 299, 300, 308, 285, 305, 300 and 295. ‘What is the average thickness? A. 299.55 C. 299.65 B. 295.99 D, 299.99 31. How many quality tests are required for aggregate base course of 35, 750 cubic meters? AIS QT C.25 QT B.24 QT D. 120 QT 32.How many quality tests are required for corrugated galvanized iron sheets if the total quantity to be used in the project is 35, 750 units? A.72QT c.24QT B.36QT D.18 QT. 33. How many quality tests are required for Conerete Hollow Blocks (CHB) if the total quantity to be used in the project is 35, 750 units? A.36QT C.8QT B.10QT D.4Qr 34, How many pieces of CHB is required for No. 33 for laboratory testing? A. 24 pieces C. 6 pieces B. 30 pieces D. 12 pieces 35. How many quality tests are required for each type of paint if in a certain project, it requires 335 Gallons of paint and which 160 gallons are Latex paint and the rest are enamel paint? A. 2Gal each C. 4 Gal each B. 3 Gal each D.5 Gal each 36. With the following data below, determine the tensile strength and yield point of a 16mm Non-Weldable reinforcing steel bars. Yield Point Load Tensile Point Load 20,250 Ib, 25,850 Ib_| A. 458 & 572 MPa B. 458 & 527 MPa C. 448 % 562 MPa D. 448 & 572 MPa 37. What is the compressive strength of a CHB if the dimensions area given below and during testing, its ultimate load is 45 kips? Width 200mm Length 400mm, Height 250mm A.3.5 MPa B. 2.5 MPa C.4.5 MPa D. 5.5 MPa oT, Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 1238. During a certain concreting of PCCP, the total volume of concrete reaches 550 cubic meters, how many set of cylinder test specimens should be needed for sampling and testing purposes? AT B.8 cu D.12 39, For a certain bridge projects, the total number of elastomeric bearing pads needed are 52, what is the imum number must be selected as samples for testing and inspection? A3 B.6 C5) D.7 40. If the total asphalt content is 5.35 by weight of the mix and the asphalt absorbed by the aggregates is 0.85, what is the effective asphalt content by weight of the mixture? A.A SS B. 6.55 C.5.55 D.4.45 41, Whatiis the bulk specific gravity of the specimen given the following data result of the compacted bituminous sample? We. ofSampleinair_[ 1,150g ‘Wt. of Sample in water | 950g Wt. of Sample in SSD_|_1,200g Air Voids 3.5% A64 BAG C50 D.6.0 42. The total number of reflectorized thermoplastic rubble strips of a certain project is 134 bags; how many kilograms of samples should be taken for testing? A. 20 B.2 c.10 D.14 43. Ina certain PCCP concreting with thickness of 0.23m, 450 square meters was paved in I-day operation, how many set of concrete beam samples should be taken for strength determination? A2 BI C3 D.4 44. How many core samples will be conducted on a 1,200-m concrete pavement? A. 6 cores C. 12 cores B. 4 cores D. 5 cores 45, How many set of field density tests are required per layer of a 2,500- square meter of base course? A. 6 sets C. 12 sets B. 4 sets D. 5 sets END OF SET NO. 2: PROBLEM SOLVING Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME- Page 13,SET NO. 2: PROBLEM SOLVING: SOLUTION 1. Optimum Asphalt Content (OAC) OAC is just the average of Maximum Stability, Maximum Unit Weight and 4% Air Voids. 4.6 + 5.67 + 5.78 _ se oat 5.35 2. Index of retained strength (IRS) Wet Seablt 1a 2 100 = 2250 s100 = 96.5, IRS = Dry Stability “1° = 7300 3. Yes it passed since the minimum IRS is 70% only. Don’t forget that wet stability is always greater than the dry stability Data for #4 and 5 Laying Length = 1.0m Thickness of the wall = 125 mm Actual Internal Diameter = 950 mm Load produce 0.30mm crack = 8500 kg Ultimate Load = 9520 kg 4, Load to produce 0.30mm crack For this type of questions, always remember: 1 kN = 224.809 lb*force and always convert kilogram load to Newton or Kilonewton and follow the formula: P Load Taying tengthainternal diameter Load 85000281 — 87.77N/im/mm boad = 350 5. Ultimate load 95209981 _ ium Load = *2035! = 98, 30N/m/n 6. Moisture Content (MC) ec = Weriginat-Woven sry «199 - 3.999% W original 7. Load to produce 0.30mm crack Load—Hsi02 1000 19.90 N/m/mm 8. Ultimate Load Load=28208 1000 = 21.07 N/m/mm -48,)(001)(4500) oe Load 2950 21.07 Ninv/mm 9, Degree of Compaction _ Dry Density _ {095 MC=—“vpp = 18801 = 102.01% 10, Maximum, compaction per layer of embankment shall be 200mm with 95% compaction requirement. Divide the total thickness with 200mm. ‘The answer should be 6 layers. Ml, PISLL-PL PI=34-30=4 12. For Compaction Test, 1 Compaction Test for Every 1,500-cubic meter and fraction there of; (Item 104, Item 200, Item 201, Item 300) ,000/1,500 13. For California Bearing Ratio, 1 CBR for Every 2,500-cubic meter and fraction there of; (Item 104, Item 200, Item 201, Item 300) Answer =2.40 =3 -000/2,500 Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME~ Page 14r 14. For Grading and Plasticity Test, 1 Test for Every 300-cubic meter and fraction there of; (Item 104, Item 200, Item 201, Item 300) Answer 6,000/30 0 15. For Fractured Face, 1 FC for Every 1,500-cubic meter and fraction there of Answer = 6,000/1,500 =4 Worg-wi12 tary 100 16. Abrasion Loss = Abrasion Loss = 7.60% 17. Variation of mass = Wnominal-Wspecimen 1 4g ~~ wnominal mass Unit weight of 16mm = $2 x100 = 1.579 ‘Variation of Mass = 10.07% 18, No! Because the allowable variation in mass is only +-6.0%. Therefore, re-bars are substandard 19. Compute Fineness Modulus: 21. Degree of Compaction of Soil (September 2019) , ‘ pe = Dry Unit Weight (Field) 4, Sieve Size [% Passing | % Retained MDD (Lab) 3.8" 100 0 1550 Nod 95 5 Ta70 No® 87 3 = 82.89% No.16 56 44 No.30 35, 65 22. Specific Gravity of the Mixture No.50 45 35 ‘No. 100 4 96 100% %Asphalt %Agg. No. 200 2 98 SGMix SgAsphalt~ SGAgg. FM is just the summation of the percentage retained from sieve 3/8” to Sieve No. 100 divided by 100. FM=2.78 20, Percent of asphalt content by Weight of Mix, % Asphalt Weight of Asphale __75kg = 960kg + 75kg = 7.25% % Asphalt = x100 x100 100 55 945 60 xX 1.03 Shift Solve, find X which is 2.40 Specific Gravity of Mix is 2.40 23. Specific gravity of the mixture with Air voids SG with air voids = 2.40245) = 2.292 Note: Base on Department Order No. 70 series of 2016, base and subbase courses shall be compacted with an extension of 0.5m on each side thus the carriageway will be 1.0m greater than the design width. And follow the RE Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 15,compacted thickness per layer as per specifications. 24, Full Width = 3.5 + 1.0 m = 4.5m Base and Subbase course should be compacted at a maximum thickness of 200mm. Therefore; Subbase = 28 = 91 jase = F5q = 2 layers layer Total no. of layer is 3. 3 layers over full width of 4.50m 25, Full Width = 3.35 + 1.0 m= 4,35m Base and Subbase course should be compacted at a maximum thickness of 200mm. Therefore; 200 Subbase = 555 = Layers layer Total no. of layer is 2. 2 layers over full width of 4.35m. 26. RCPC Sampling Note: As per specifications, there must be 1 sample for testing for every 50 pipes and the fraction there of. 555 No.of sample =" = 11.1 = 12 27. Compressive Strength of Cylinder __Ultimate Load _ 105,100 ~ Cross —Sect.Area 1 (37) = 3,717.15 psi cs Pavement Thickness Tolerance Note: In calculating the average thickness of the pavement, individual measurements which are more than the specified thickness by more than Smm will be considered as the specified thickness plus 5mm andthe measurements which are less than the specified thickness by more than 25 mm shall not be included in the average. 29, Design Thickness is 300mm =3, 720 psi ‘Actual_| Variation [ Corrected ] 305mm_[~_Smm [305mm _| Note: The answer should be reported at 310mm _| 10mm | _305mm_| the nearest 0.1mpa or 10psi 315mm _|_15mm_ | 30Smm_| 290mm_|_-10mm_|_290mm_| 28. Compressive Strength of Cylinder 295mm | _-Smm | 295mm 290mm_|_-10mm__|_290mm __Load _ 450 +224.809 so are ome 300eR Area 1 (37) 300mm | Omm. 300mm, = 3,577.95 psi 265mm_| -35mm__| (excluded) | Therefore, the average thickness is just =3, 580 psi 298.75 mm. Note: 1 KN = 224.809 Ib*force i ne Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 16r 30. Design Thickness is 300mm pieces per quality test 3 for absorption and 3 for compression Actual Variation_| Corrected 302mm_|__2mm_—_| 302mm 35,750 315mm_|__15mm_| _30Smm| QT = Fh000 = 3878 = 407 299mm -imm 299mm 300mm | __Omm 300mm 34. 4 QT x 6 pieces/QT = 24 pieces 308mm. 8mm. 305mm. 385mm | 15mm [285mm 35. Quality tests for Paints Note: 1 QT 305mm | smm | 305mm for every 100 gallons and the fraction 300mm. Omm 300mm_ thereof. 295mm_|_-Smm | 295mm Therefore, the average thickness is just = 17S enamel _ | 55 2 0r 299.55 mm. 100 31. Quality Test for Base Course edie =160=2Q7 Note: 1 QT for every 1, 500 cubic meters of Base Course 35,750 = Teoo = 2383 = 24 Qr 32. Quality Test for G.I Sheets Note: 1 QT for every 1, 000 units and the fraction thereof, Qr eoveus 35.75 = 36 “"t,000 7 "" ~ 33. Quality tests for CHB Note: 1 QT for every 10, 000 pieces and the fraction thereof and there will be 6 en anarmueree Page 17 Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Therefore, there must be 2 QT for each type of paint 36. Strength of Re-Bars *Always remember that is just Force over Area and a little conversion of units and here are my favorites: 1 KN =224.809 Ib*force 145.038 psi= 1 MPa Solution #1 yield point 20,2501b Z24B0IIb + Force’ (82) = 448 MPa x1000.N tensile strength 25, 8501b Z2EBOMD + Force “1000 N (8) = 572 MPa Solution #2 iit c20.2501(01) ‘n(8?) yield point = =448 MPA itg(as asowy(oas) yield point = — =572 MPA37. Compressive strength of CHB Given: Ultimate Load = 45 kips Width 200mm Length 400mm. Height 250mm. Solution: 1 kip = 1,000 Ib Note: if the dimension of the CHB in the question is written like 200 x 250 x 400mm, is just the same as saying Width x Height x Length. __ _ qitéa(4s.000(981) _ oe 200mmx400mm oe 45,0001b Z2EBOTD « Force *1000 N 200x400 mm*2 = 2.50 MPa cs 38. As per specifications, there must be 1 set of 3 cylinders sample for a maximum of 75 cubic meter. Therefore: No, of Set==2 = 7,33 = 8 sets 39. As per specifications, there must be 3 pieces of elastomeric bearing pad for every lot of 50 pieces BUT every additional from 50 pieces requirement shall be the number of additional pieces for testing and inspection. In this case, a lot is equel to 52 pieces therefore, the minimum number of samples to be taken shall be 3 +2=5. 40. Effective Asphalt Content by weight of the mixture (EAC) EAC = asp.cont— CHOTA PHA 09 ap. content) EAC =5.35 ~ G2)(100 -5.35) = 4.55 41. Bulk specific gravity of the bituminous sample Wt.air ~ Wt.SSD —Wt.Water 1,150 ~ 7200 — 0950 BS 6 42. Reflectorized thermoplastic rubble strips: For sampling, there should be 10 kilograms for every 100 bags and the fraction there of: In this case, 134 bags should have 20 kilograms of sample. 43. As per specification, there shall be 1-set of 3 beam samples for every 75- cubic meter or 330 square meter of pavement with 0.23m thickness for each day's operation. Therefore, in this case, 450 square meters shall have only 2 sets of beam samples. 44, As per specification, 1 -core sample for every 100-linear meter PCCP per lane. 1.200 2@00) No. of cores = = 6 cores; 2lanes 45. Field Density Tests: 1 Set of FDT for every 500-square meter = 10m wide x 50m long Therefore, 2,500-square meter of base course shall have 5 sets of FDT. END OF SET NO. 2: PROBLEM SOLVIN SOLUTION Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 18SET NO. 3: 1. What are the laboratory tests for steel bars? (March 2018) B. Tensile D. Both B and C A. Compressive C. Bending 2. Paint is composed of __ pigment and __ vehicles. A.21%, 79% C.79%, 21% B. 81%, 19% D. 19%, 81% 3.Non-Liquid Admixture is packed in how many kilograms per container? B.25 kg D.10kg A.20kg C. 15 kg. 3.1 Liquid Admixture is packed in the following amount in liter per container, except one? A4L B.20L C.50L D.200L 4. Carbon Fiber Sheet Pull Off bond strength in dry and wet shall have minimum conerete failure of A.0.5 MPa C. 1.5 MPa B. 1.0 MPa D. 2.0 MPa 5. The application of coal tar asphalt sealer of a surface treatment on an asphalt concrete pavement shall be from 21 to___ degrees Celsius. A. 25 B.35 c.20 D.40 6. Non-Shrink Grout shall be placed in ___ minutes and will be discarded if unused within 20 minutes. A. 30 minutes B. 45 minutes C. 60 minutes D. 90 minutes 7. Cement mortar for stone masonry shall be used within ___ minutes of preparation. A. 30 minutes B. 45 minutes C. 60 minutes D. 90 minutes 8. Cement mortar for Curb and Gutter shall be used within minutes of preparation. A. 30 minutes B. 45 minutes C. 60 minutes D. 90 minutes 9. Shoterete shall be applied within of adding cement to the mixture. B. 45 minutes D. 90 minutes A. 30 minutes C. 60 minutes 10. What is the ratio of Mortar used for Stone Masonry? Portland Cement: Sand AJL m12 a13 Dz. 1.5:2.0 11. What is the ratio of Mortar used for Grouted Riprap? Portland Cement: Sand ALL B12 C13 D.15:2.0 12. What is the ratio of Mortar used for cobble stone or wet stone masonry, as to water: Portland Cement: Sand B. 1:2:4 D. 1:26 A123 ©. 1:2:5 Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME- Page 1913. What is the typical slurry ratio for Lime Stabilized Road Mix Base Course? Tons Lime: m*3 water ALL B.1:2 C13 D.1.5:2.0 14. What is the minimum vertical load that the reflective pavement studs shall support during testing? A. SKN C.1SKN B.10kN D.20 KN 15. What is the test that determines the strength of concrete pipes? A. Normal Consistency B. Nuclear Density Gauge Test C. Two Edge Bearing Test, D. Three Edge Bearing Test 16. What is the maximum layer thickness of each _shoterete application? A.30mm B.20mm C. 40mm D. 50mm 17. What is the minimum and maximum temperature during the application of Stone Mastic Asphalt? B. 135 — 170°C D. 135 ~ 180°C A. 125 150°C C. 125-160 °C 18. What is the test criterion for RC Pipe compressive strength test? B. 0.20mm crack D. 0.40mm erack A.0.10mm crack C. 0.30mm crack 19. Grade designation of the reinforcing steel bar is also called _? A. Tensile Strength B. Yield Point CC. Elongation D. Unit Weight 20. What is the minimum penetration of the preservatives within the surface of timber piles? B. 100mm, D. 250mm A. 50mm, C. 200mm 21. What is the minimum length of Coco-Net used for Bio-engineering solutions? A. 10.0m C. 20.0m. B.25.0m D.15.0m 22. What is the minimum thickness of Coco-Net used for Bio-engineering solutions? B. 25.0mm D. 15.0mm. A. 10.0mm C. 200mm, 23. What is the diameter of the Coconut coir fiber materials in fabrication of coconut geonets in microns? B14 D.9-14 A. 12-14 C.10-14 24, As per specifications, what is the minimum diameter of the Galvanized Wire used for both Gabions and Mattress with a variation of +-10mm? B, 2.10mm D.2.30mm, A. 2.00mm, C.2.20mm, 25.What is the thickness requirement for — reflectorized thermoplastic pavement markings? B.22-45 mm D.2.2-4.8mm A3.2-45 mm C.3.2-4.8 mm 26. What is the unit of measure for Item 609 ~ Sprigging? A. 50 sqm C. 100 sqm B. 75 sqm D. 150 sqm a A Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 2027. What is the ratio of length to diameter of the coconut coir fiber materials in fabrication of coconut geonets? A.25 B.35 C.30 D.20 28, What is the standard center to center spacing between trees along national roads? B.10-20m D.10-25m A. 10— 15m C.15~20m, 29. What item consists of planting shade, flowering trees and evergreen trees less than 150mm diameter on the areas and arranged as plan? A. Item 611 C. Item 609 B. Item 610 D. Item 620 30. The fiber shall also be hygroscopic with moisture content of 10-12% at 68% humidity and __ at 95% relative humidit A.22-55% B. 32-55% C.22- 65% D.32-65% 31. What is the tensile strength of the plastic water stops? A. 10 MPa B. 9.6 MPa C. 15 MPa D.17 MPa 32. What is the maximum water absorption of rubber water stops? A.2% B.5% C.™% D. 10% 33. What is standard height of Reflectorized Thermoplastic Rubble Strips? A.4-13mm C.3.2-4.8 mm B.5-13mm D.2.2-4.8mm. 34. Reflective sheeting for Chevron Signs shall perform effectively for a minimum of __ years from date of fabrication and retain at least __ of its original brightness. A. 6 years, 60% C. 5 years, 50% B. 7 years, 70% D. 8 years, 80% 35. What is the minimum coating thickness of bituminous coated iron steel pipe for under drains? A.0.25mm, C.0.75mm, B. 0.50mm_ D. 0.80mm_ 36. What is the recommended length of road section where Reflectorized Rubble strips are to be installed? A. 10~20m, C.15-25m, B.20-30m D. 15-30m 37. Water-Reducing High Range Admixture is what type of admixture? A. Type C C. Type E B. Type D D. Type F 38, Geo-textiles shall be spliced together only at a support post with a minimum overlap. A. 250mm B. 100mm C. 50mm D. 150mm 39. The Pattern of Reflectorized Rubble strips shall finish within __ of any hazard it is associated with. A. 250m C. 50m B. 100m D. 150m Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 2140. Which of the following is not a drilling slurry provided in the Blue book? A. solvent B. water CC. mineral D. polymer 41. What is the minimum differential head that shall be obtained so that the hydrostatic pressure is greater inside the borehole to prevent entry of ground water formation? AS C05 B.1.0 DLS 42. What is the maximum dimension tolerance criteria for Geofoam? A+25% B. +-1.0% C.+0.5% D. +-1.5% 43. What is the minimum required thickness of the sand bedding of Geofoam? A. 250mm. Cc. 50mm. B, 100mm. D. 150mm. 44, What is the minimum thickness of glass railing? B. 6mm D.12mm A.Smm C.10mm 45, What is the minimum required end lap for Pre-Painted metal sheets? B. 100mm. D. 150mm A. 250mm. .. 50mm 46. The top layer of material buried shall be covered with at least __ of earth. A. 250mm. B. 300mm, C.350mm D.450mm 47, Whatis the maximum Liquid limit for embankment? A6 Bo C12 D.30 48. What is the surface irregularity tolerance for subgrade preparation? B.+20mm D. -20mm A.-30mm_ C.+25mm. 49. If the mean density of the control is less than __ of the density of laboratory compacted specimen, take another control strip. A. 98% C. 100% B.97% D.95% 50. What is the unit of measurement of Overhaut’ B. cubic meter D. m‘3*km A. square meter CC. m’3*meter 51. What item is consisting of furnishing and placing of aggregate in stockpiles? A. Item 208 B. Item 209 C. Item 207 D. Item 204 52. What is the maximum liquid limit for Aggregate Base Course? A.35 B.45 C.25 D.30 53. What is the maximum liquid limit for Aggregate Sub-Base Course? A.35 B.45 c.25 D.30 ne Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 2254. What is the maximum mass percent of wear for Aggregate Surface Course? A.35 B.45 C.25 D.30 55. What is the maximum moisture content of Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB)? A.35% B. 45% C.25% D. 30% 56. What is the length of the G.I Pipe to be used for sampling and testing? Aa” B.4” la D.3.5” 57. What do you call the selection by standard method of a representative portion of a material for ascertaining its characteristics? A. sampling C. verification B. testing D. validation 58. What kin of soil is used to perform Consolidation Test? A. Disturbed C. Silt & Clay B. Undisturbed D. Colloids 59, What is the rate of application of curing seal of Portland cement Treated Plant Mix Base Course? A.0.5—1.0 L/sqm C. 1.0-2.0 Lsqm B.S —8L/sqm 4-10 Lisqm 60. What is the amount of asphaltic material to be added to the soil — aggregate for Asphalt Stabilized Road Mix Base Course? 4-™% B.3-12% C.5-8% D.8- 13% 61. What is the minimum uniform density of crushed slag when used for Macadam pavement and Bituminous Seal Coat? A. 1,120 kg/m’3 C. 1,210 kgim3 B. 960 kg/m*3 D. 1,400 kg/m*3 62. The rock asphalt as furnished shall contain between of Bitumen. A.4-™% B.3-12% 5-8% D.8-13% 63, What is the other name of Asphalt cement? A. Cutback Asphalt B, Blown C.Hot Asphalt, Emulsified 64, What do you call the reflective media for reflectorized paints? A. Pigment B. Vehicles C. Glass Beads D. 65, Bituminous concrete mixes contain asphalt by weight equivalent to? A.4-1% C.5-8% B.3-12% D.8-13% 66. The length and thickness of bituminous pavement core is obtained from how many measurements? A4 B.S C9 D.12 67. What is the required minimum depth of the weakened joint of concrete pavement? B. 50mm D. 30mm A. 25mm. C.75mm. Soe nner tg gnc pi ere enn Soe ech gems Spent arcana Soa Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 2368. What is the slump of a workable concrete when not vibrated? A.40- 75mm C.10-75mm B.10-40mm, D.45—75mm 69. What is the maximum temperature of asphalt cement to be used for bituminous mixtures? A. 107°C C. 159°C. B. 160°C D. 169°C 70. Sampling of cement should be at ast how many days prior to usage? ‘A. 14 days C. 10 days B. 12 days D.7 days 71. What is the roller speed when compacting the newly laid bituminous mixture? A. 1-4 kph C.4—7 kph B.4—6 kph D.5-7kph 72. Dressed lumber shall be kiln dried and shall not have a moisture content more than? A.14% B.12% C. 10% D.7™% 73. What is the maximum height of fall of concrete mix or height of the chute? B. 1.0m D.1.5m A.2.5m, C.0.5m, 74. In the production of asphalt mixture, What is the range of tolerance of the _ bituminous materials? A. 40.5% B. +0.3% C.+0.4% D. +-0.2% 75. PCCP Forms shall not deviate from true line by more than __at any point? A.2.5em C.0.5em B. L.0cm D. 15cm 76. Vibrators shall not operate longer than __ seconds in any one locations. A. 25 seconds C. 5 seconds B. 10 seconds D. 15 seconds 77. What is the maximum width of the Transverse Contraction Joint? A.4mm C. 6mm, B. 5mm, D. 7mm 78. Transverse Construction Joint is constructed when there is an interruption of more than _ minutes in the conereting operations and shall not be constructed within __m of an expansion, contraetion or plane joints. A.30min, 1.5m B. 30 min, 2.5m C.45 min, 1.5m D. 45 min, 2.5m 79. What is the class of concrete used for RC Piles? A. Class A C. Class C B. Class B D. Class D 80. What is the unit of measurement for Item 402 — Timber Structures? B. meter D. each A. linear meter C. span Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 2481. What is the minimum compressive strength of a Class Seal at 28 days? A. 20.7 MPa C.37.7 MPa B. 16.5 MPa D. 24.1 MPa 82. Whatis the minimum compressive strength of a Class P at 28 days? A. 20.7 MPa C.37.7 MPa B. 16.5 MPa D.24.1 MPa 83. Whatis the minimum compressive strength of a Class B at 28 days? A.20.7 MPa C. 37.7 MPa B. 16.5 MPa D. 24.1 MPa 84, What is the minimum cement content per cubic meter of a Class A concrete? All B. 165 C91 D.9.5 85. What is the minimum cement content per cubie meter of a Class C conerete? All B.165 Co D.9.5 86. What is the minimum dry compressive strength of a bituminous mixture? A. 150 psi C. 100 psi B. 200 psi D. 300 psi 87, What is the maximum international roughness Index (IRI) for both asphalt and concrete pavements? A.1Snvkm C.2.5 m/km B.2.0 mv/km D.3.0 m/km 88. The following are the phases of rolling operations. in asphalt pavement; except one: A Initial B. Breakdown C. Intermediate D. Final 89. What is the required lapped length of splices of rebars when the splice type is compression and the reinforcement is grade 40? A.24D B.36D c.20D D.40D 90. What is the required lapped length of splices of rebars when the splice type is tension and the reinforcement is grade 602 A.24D B. 36D C.20D D. 40D 91. What is the minimum required lapped length of splices of re-bars? A. 150mm C. 100 mm B. 200 mm D. 300 mm 92. This is a type of admixture that can reduce water content by 25 to 35 %? B. accelerator D. Calcium Nitrate A. plasticizer C. retarders 93. For item 503 Drainage Steel Grating with Frame, what is the magnitude of Class C Test Load? A. 150 KN C.10kN B. 210 KN D. 900 KN a Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 2594, The following are the 3 Classes of Grates of Item 503; except one. B. Box D. Trench A. Sump C. Drains 95. What is the shape of mesh formed by gabion’s steel wire? A.circle C. octagon B. pentagon D. hexagon 95. What is the shape of mesh formed by gabion’s steel wire? A. circle C. octagon B. pentagon D. hexagon 96. What is the maximum dimension of the concrete slab used for Item 510 — Concrete Slope Protection? B. 2mx2m D. SmxSm A.3mx3m C.4mx4m_ 97. As per specifications, what is the minimum length of the mattress? A3m C.4m B.2m D. 5m 98, What is the density of the rock fill for both gabions and mattress? B. 1,300 kg/m*3 D. 1,500 kg/m"3 A. 1,200 kg/m"3 C. 1,400 kg/m*3 99, What is the soundness loss of the rock fill for both gabions and mattress after 5 cycles? A% B.8% C.9% D. 10% 100. What is the color of Turf Reinforcement Mats? B. Black D, Dark Blue A. White C. Gray 101. As per observation, what is the longevity of Turf Reinforcement Mats? A. S years C. 8 years B. 7 years D.10 years 102. What is the diameter of PVC pipe used for shoterete? (September 2019) A. 40mm 75mm B. 50mm D. 25mm. ¢ minimum sand th _ for Shotcrete equivalent value aggregates? B.50 A.40 7 eas D.25 inimum cement 104, What is the mini content per cubic meter of Shoterete? B. 350 ae .325 m strength of 105. What is the minim’ Shoterete at 28 44Y5? Cer 2019) B. 28 MPa & ie Me D.20.7 MPa END OF ee SET NO.3 ——————— Page 26 Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME~SET NO. 4 OUT OF THE BLUE BOOK 1. Whatis the color code for Grade 60 Reinforcing steel bars? A. White C. Green B. Yellow D. None 2, Whatis the color code for Weldable Grade 40 reinforcing steel bars? A. Red B. Yellow +Red C. Green + Red D. Silver 3. What is the maximum phosphorus content of reinforcing steel bars? A. 0.06% C. 6.0% B. 0.60% D. 60.0% 4, What is the reagent used in Specific Gravity Test for concrete aggregates? A. kerosene C. detergent B. gasoline D. crude oil 5. What is the weight of each spheres of Los Angles Abrasion Machine? (September 2019) A. 309-465 g C. 390-445 g B. 309-455 g D.390-455 g 6. What is the speed of the Los Angeles Abrasion Machine during Abrasion Test? B, 31 — 33 pm D.30~31 mpm A.30-33rpm C.30-32 pm. 7. How many spheres are used during Abrasion Test - Grading B at 500 revolutions? A.12 BL XC) D.6 8. This is a test that determines an aggregate's resistance to disintegration by weathering and freeze-thaw cycle. B. Abrasion D. Decantation A. Soundness C. Durability 9. What is the maximum Insoluble Residue of Portland Cement? A.0.45% C.0.50% B. 0.65% D.0.75% 10. What is the standard specific gravity of the cement? ALBIS B.4.15 C.3.25 D. 4.25, 11, What is the rate of loading of compression machine —_ during compression test of cylinder samples? A.20-50 psi/see _B. 20-50 psi/min C. 125-175psi/min D.125-175psi/see 12, What is the rate of loading of compression machine during flexural test of beam samples? A.20-50 psi/sec —B. 20-50 psi/min C. 125 -175psi/min D.125-175psi/sec 13. Compressive and Flexural Test Result should be reported nearest to: ALL psi C.5 psi B. 10 psi D.10 MPa Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 2714. What is the standard size of the beam sample? A. 150x150x525mm_B. 6x6x21” C.EitherAorB ——D.6"x12” 15, What is the standard size of the Cylinder sample? A. 150x150x525mm_B. 6x6x21” C.EitherAorB — D.6"x12” 16. What is the soaking time of the samples subject for California Bearing Ratio (CBR)? A. 48 hours C. 96 hours B. 72 hours D. 24 hours 17, What do you call that cutback asphalt which is a combination of asphalt cement and gasoline? A. Slow curing B. Medium Curing C. Rapid Curing D. Super Slow Curing 18. What do you call that cutback asphalt which is a combination of asphalt cement and kerosene? A. Slow curing B. Medium Curing C. Rapid Curing D. Super Slow Curing 19. What is the minimum individual strength for non-load bearing hollow blocks? A. 350 psi C. 800 psi B. 500 psi D. 900 psi 20. What is the standard oven temperature for drying aggregate and soil samples? B. 105+-5°C D.110+-10°C 21, This measures consistency of juid asphalt ad used in classifying liquid —asphalts into grades? A. Distillation C. Stability B. Viscosity D. Extraction 22. This test determines the temperature during manufacturing of the bituminous mixture A. Flash Point C. Penetration B. Solubility D. Spot Test 23. This test determines the total bitumen content of an asphaltic material using trichloro -ethylene. A. Flash Point C. Penetration B. Solubility D. Spot Test 24, This test measures tendency of asphalt to form a flammable mixture with air and indicates safe working temperature of asphalts without catching fire. A. Flash Point C. Penetration B. Solubility D. Spot Test 25, This test measures consistency and hardness of asphalt and basis of classification of all solid and semi- solid asphalts. A. Flash Point B. Solubility C. Penetration D. Spot Test 26. This is the indication that asphalt mixture is overheated. A. Blue Smoke C. White Smoke B. Black Smoke D. Gray Smoke 27. What is color of the asphalt when over cooked i RN Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME Page 28A. Blue C. White B. Black D. Gray 28. What is the dividing coarse between fine and coarse aggregate for bituminous mixture or composite aggregates? ‘A. Sieve No. 10 C. Sieve No. 4 B, Sieve No. 8 D. Sieve No 200 29. What is the dividing coarse between fine and coarse aggregate for PCCP or concrete aggregate? A. Sieve No. 10 C. Sieve No. 4 B, Sieve No. 8 D. Sieve No 200 30. What is the dividing coarse between fine and coarse aggregate for Soil Aggregates? A. Sieve No. 10 C. Sieve No. 4 B. Sieve No. 8 D. Sieve No 200 31. What is the dividing coarse between fine and coarse aggregate for Stone Mastic Asphalt? A. Sieve No. 10 C. Sieve No. 4 B. Sieve No. 8 D. Sieve No 200 32, What test determines the particle size distribution of fine-grained soils passing 75 pt sieve or sieve No. 200? A. Hydrometer C.CBR B. Tri-Axial Test D. Decantation 33. This test assessed the strength of sub-grade / bearing capacity of the fill. B, Tri-Axial Test D. Decantation A. Hydrometer C.CBR 34. What is the Maximum Size ‘Aggregate (MSA) for Compaction ‘Test — Method C? (September 2019) B, 19mm D.12.5mm_ A.4,75mm. C. 25mm 35, What is the Maximum Size ‘Aggregate (MSA) for Compaction Test — Method A? A.4.75mm C.25mm. B. 19mm D, 12.5mm 36. What is the curve formed when graphing, Optimum —_ Moisture Content and Maximum Dry Density? A. Hyperbola B. Straight Line C.Parabola_D. None 37. When graphing the Optimum Moisture Content and Maximum Dry Density, where should you place the omc? A. y-axis B. x-axis C. abscissa D. zaxis, 38. This test determines the right amount of mixing water in compacting a soil fill to obtain maximum density. A. Consolidation C. Dry Density B. Compaction D. Atterberg Test 39. What is the maximum passing sieve No. of soil samples used for Atterberg Limit Test? A. Sieve No. 10 C. Sieve No. 40 B, Sieve No. 20 D. Sieve No. 60 40. For Particle Size and Sieve analysis of soil samples, solution to be used is Sodium Hexametaphosphate which is Page 29 Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, MEdiluted to a I-liter distilled water for every __ Sodium Hexametaphosphate. ‘A. 20 grams C. 40 grams B. 30 grams D. 50 grams 41. What is the ratio of the weight of water to the weight of the oven dry soil? A. Moisture Content B. Void Ratio C. Liquid Limit _D. Porosity 42, What is the length of the Shelby tube of an undisturbed sample? A.8” B18” c. 28” D. 38” 43. What is the minimum weight of disturbed sample from hard auger or split spoon? A. Ike B.2kg C.0.5 kg D.3kg 44. Group A-8 on the Soil Classification by AASHTO T145-91 are considered? B. Fine Sand. D. Silty Clay A. organic soil C. inorganic soil Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 45. Group A-l, A-2, A-3 on the Soil Classification by AASHTO 145-91 are considered? B. Fine Sand D. Silty Clay A. organic soil C. inorganic soil 46. What supporting power of the subgrade soil? measures relative A. Plasticity Index B. Consistency Index C. Fineness Modulus D. Group Index 47. These are the types of soil that contains more than 35% passing sieve No, 200. B. Inorganic D. Silty Clay A. organic soil C. Granular Soil 48. These are the types of soil that contains less than 35% passing sieve No. 200. A. organic soil C. Granular Soil B. Inorganic D. Silty Clay 49, Statement: The higher the Group Index (GD), the poorer the material, A. True C. Maybe B. False D. No Idea 49.1 Statement: There are no such thing as negative Group Index (GD. ‘The minimum GI is only Zero. A. True C. Maybe B, False D. No Idea 50. What sieve No. Separates Gravel and Sand? A. Sieve No. 10 C. Sieve No. 4 B. Sieve No. 8 D. Sieve No 200 51. What sieve No. Separates Sand and Silt Clay? A. Sieve No. 10 C. Sieve No. 4 B. Sieve No. 8 D. Sieve No 200 52, How many hours should core sample be submerged in water prior to testing? A. 48 hours C. 96 hours B. 72 hours D. 40 hours 53. What is the standard diameter of steel ball in the compression machine? Page 30A.48 mm C. 28mm, B. 38mm D. 18mm, 54. What is the diameter size of cast iron spheres used in Abrasion Test? A.48 mm C. 28mm B. 38mm D. 18mm, 55. How many hours does fine aggregates tested for specific gravity and absorption be soaked in water? A. 15 —19hours C. 24 hours B, 15 — 24 hours D. 16-19 hours 56. What is the standard diameter of an orifice in Field Density Test Sand Cone? Aw BL“ cir D.2/3” 57. What is the highest point in moisture density curve of the moisture density relation tests or compaction test of soil represents? A.MDD C. MDD & OMC B.OMC D.OMC & PI 58. What is the test that determines the consistency of fresh concrete? B. Yield D. Trial Mix ‘A. Slump Test, C. Design Mix 59. What is the sieve use in sieving materials from abrasion machine? B, Sieve No. 12 D. Sieve No 30 A. Sieve No. 10 C. Sieve No. 16 60. What is the least frequency per year should the testing machines be calibrated? A. once a year C. every 4 months B. every 2 years D. every 6 month 61. What determines the proportion of the ingredients that will produce concrete of proper workability? B. Yield D. Marshall Mix A. Slump Test C. Design Mix 62. What is the main factor affecting the strength of concrete? A. Strength of aggregates B, Proper Consolidation C. Water-Cement Ratio D. Admixture 63. What is the size of the tamping rod used in sampling concrete? A. 5/8” dia, 24” long B. 5/8 dia, 25” long C. 7/8” dia, 24” longD. 7/8” dia 25” long 64. What is the top diameter of the of the slump cone mold? Aa” B.S” ce" D.4” 65. What is the volume of the slump cone mold? A.0.0055m"3 C.0.55 m3 B. 0.055 m3 D. 0.00055 m3 66. This is a common defect of PCCP characterized by breaking, chipping or cracking of discrete picces of concrete especially at the transverse joint. A. Scaling C. Rutting B. Spalling D. Cracking EE Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME~ Page 3166.1 This is a common defect of PCCP characterized by _longitudinal depression that forms in the wheel paths of a road under traffic loading. A. Scaling C. Rutting B. Spalling D. Cracking 67. This is a high technology equipment containing ra source that can read density or moisture content. in-place A. Pycnometer B, Dynamic Cone Penetrometer C. Nuclear Density Gauge D. Seismic Density Gage 68. These materials are generated when asphalt pavements are removed for reconstruction, resurfacing, or to obtain access to buried utilities. “Note: this is the only question from the latest ME Exam (September 2019) that is not on my reviewer — manual A. Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) B. Removed asphalt pavement (RAP) C. Recovered asphalt pavement (RAP) D. Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) 69. When testing rebars using UTM, mark in the center of the specimen an __ inches gage length. Aa” B.8” 12" D. 10" 70. This is the maximum extent to which a solid may be stretched without permanent alteration of size or shape when material go back to its original shape. A. Fracture C. Elastic B. Proportional Limit D. Strain 71. What is the sieve opening in mm for Sieve No. 60? A.0.20mm C.0.30mm, B.0.150mm D. 0.60mm 72. What documents attests that the materials incorporated into project works corresponds to the quantity accomplished and conform with specifications? A. Status of Test C.CQCA B.QcP D. Summary Test 73. What determines and updates the test done within a month, includes description of works, estimated quantities, minimum test required, and percentage of _— work accomplished? A. Status of Test ©.CQCA B.QCP D. Summary Test 74, What is the average strength of Non-Load Bearing Concrete Hollow Blocks? B, 600 psi D. 800 psi A. 500 psi C. 700 psi 75. How long is the validity of Accreditation of Private Testing Laboratories? A. L year C. 3 years B. 2 years D.4 years 76. This is the department order that states, “no acceptance and final payment shall be made from incomplete concrete and asphalt pavement unless core test for thickness determination —_is conducted”. a SS a Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME Page 32A. D.O No. 119 Series of 1992 B. D.O No. 129 Series of 1992 C. D.O No. 253 Series of 2003 D. D.O No. 235 Series of 2003 77. Department order for the accreditation of asphalt and PCC Batching Plants. A. D.O No. 119 Series of 1992 B. D.O No. 129 Series of 1992 C.D.O No. 253 Series of 2003 D. D.O No. 235 Series of 2003 78. Statement: ME Exam taker should acquire 80% passing grade of the written exam to qualify for the Materials Engineer II Practical Exam A.Yes B.No C. Maybe D. No Idea 79. The following are the Galvanized Iron Pipe Walll Thickness, except one; A. Standard B. Extra Strong C. Double Standard D. Double Extra Strong 80. Statement: The Higher the Schedule No. = The Thicker A. Yes B.No C. Maybe D. No Idea 81. Statement: The Lower the Gauge No. = The Thicker A. Yes B.No C. Maybe D.No Idea 82: Statement The Higher the Schedule No. = The Thinner A. Yes B.No C. Maybe D.No Idea 83. This test determines the thickness and density of compacted asphalt pavement. A. Nuclear Density gage B. Seismic Density Gage C. Core Test D. None of the above 84, This is the wearing away of the asphalt pavement surface caused by the dislodging of aggregates particles and loss of binder. A. Scaling C. Raveling B. Shoving D. Rutting 85. This is the wearing away of the concrete pavement surface caused by the dislodging of aggregates particles and loss of binder. A. Scaling C. Raveling B. Shoving D. Rutting 86. What apparatus is used in determining consistency of liquid asphalt? A.Penetrometer —_B. Pyrometer C. Viscometer D. Pycnometer 87. What is the minimum degree of compaction of bituminous pavement? A. 90% B. 95% C.97™% D. 100% 88. What is the minimum degree of compaction of earth berm? A. 90% B.95% C.97% D. 100% rE Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RC! Page 3389. This is Emulsified Asphalt with negatively charge. B, Anionic D. Asionic A. Cationic C. Casionic 90. This is a type of asphalt which was © ized and mainly used as joint fillers. A. oxidized B. Hot C. Liquid D. Blown 91. An example of a Natural Asphalt. A. Rock C. Boulders B. Stone D. Falls 92. Where can you find the largest natural asphalt deposit in the world? A. Pitch Rock C. Pitch Pie B. Pitch Lake D. Pitch Stone 93. This is the porosity or perviousness of the asphalt mixture. A. Permeability C. Stability B. Durability D. Resistivity 94. This is the loss of cohesion in the mix & resistance to displacement of compacted mix. A. Permeability C. Stability B. Durability D. Resistivity 95. What is the minimum Depth of Boring for Bridge? A9.0m C.15.0m B. 10.0m D. 20.0m 96. What is the minimum Depth of Boring for Building? A9.0m C.15.0m. B. 10.0m. D.20.0m 97. The Base Plate used for Field Density Test is round/square with minimum of ___ larger than the funnel or sand cone. Aa” Ba" crsa D.2” 98. What is the weight of Silty S sample for Hydrometer Test? B. 100 grams D. 250 grams A. 50 grams C.75 grams 99, What is the weight of Sandy Soil sample for Hydrometer Test? ‘A. 50 grams C.75 grams B. 100 grams D. 250 grams 100, This is the relative amount of water in the voids. Aair voids B. void ratio C. degree of saturation D. Porosity END OF SET NO. 4: OUT OF THE BLUE BOOK Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME- Page 34SET NO. 5: 1, What will happen to the asphalt when the air void decreases in the Marshall Stability Test? A. Either C or B C. decreases B. stays the same D. increases 2. This is the minimum mass of composite sample of a concrete non- liquid admixture. A. 23kg C45 kg B.2.3kg D.1LS kg 3. How much is the reduction of the concrete strength when the stress concentration is introduced when the top surface of a conerete specimen is rough and not truly plane? A. %or 75% C.% 01.25% B. 1/5 or 20% D. None 4, This of concrete for all superstructures. (September 2019) the most recommended class A. Class A C. Class P B. Class B D, Class A&B 5. What is the best thing to do after pouring of concrete to minimize cracking and ensure —_ proper development of the —_ concrete strength? A. Sawing of Joints B. Grooving C. Curing D. asphalting 6. What is the maximum time that a concrete vibrator shall be inserted in a vertical position? A. 10 seconds B. 15 seconds C. 20 seconds D. 30 seconds 7. In conducting plastic limit test, what is the diameter of the thread soil samples to be rolled by hands? A. 3.2mm C42mm B.23 mm D.25mm 8. This test determines the crushing of strength of aggregates to ensure that coarse aggregates will not degrade to smaller ones. A. Grading C. Abrasion B. Decantation D.CBR 9. In accepting completed concrete pavement poured by lane thickness determination shall come out by obtaining one core from every _? A. 1,000m C. 500 mm B. 100 m. D. 200 m. 10. What is the flexural strength of the beam samples? A. 3.8 MPa C. 650 psi B.4.5 MPa D. 200 psi 11. What do you call the third test which will be conducted whenever the first two tests have the same results? A. Decision Test _B. Referee test C. Tie Breaker Test D. Final Test 12, The following 3 cores with strength test results were taken from a pavement section, If the design strength is 3,000 psi, the concrete represented by the cores are: Core Strength 1 2,600 psi 2 3,400 psi 3 3,000 psi NE Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 35A. Considered Adequate B. Considered Inadequate C. Accepted with price adjustments D, Subject for Re-Core 13. What do you call the application of asphaltic material and aggregate to an existing surface for sealing it against the infiltration of water surface moisture? A. Prime Coat C. Seal Coat B. Tack Coat D. A&C 14, What is the minimum placing temperature for bituminous mixture measured in the truck prior to dumping? A. 1S7'C C. 169°C B. 159°C D. 107°C 15. When is the sand is very coarse, what is range of its fineness modulus? A. Highest B. Lowest C. Zero D. Negative 16. What is the range of percent asphalt content in hot laid bituminous mixture? A. 58% C.3-12% B. 35% D. 3-8% 17. What is the tolerance of plain surface for compression test specimen that needs capping? A. Within 0.10mm B. Within 0.05mm D. Within 0.15mm D. Within 0.12mm 18. With the following water-cement ratio, which will produce the lowest strength of concrete, considering the same number of bags of cement and proportion of aggregates? A. 0.40 B.0.50 C.0.60, D. 0.45 19. What is the reason why there is a need to conduct testing of cylinder samples prior to 28 days curing time? A. Determine the design mix B. Determine the strength development ‘C. Measures consistency of mix D. For no valid reason 20. There is 1-QT reinforcing steel bars required for every 3 A. 5,000 kg, C. 15, 000 kg B, 10, 000 kg D. 20,000 kg 21. What is the maximum ambient temperature during the placing of concrete? A. ITC €.32°C B.23°C D. 25°C 22, What is the dimension tolerance of Gabions? AL +5% C.+-10% B.+-3% D. +-8% 23. What is the maximum density deficiency of the asphalt pavement for it to be accepted? A. 3.0% B.2% C.1.0% D. 5% Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 3624, What do you the Interconnected cracks forming a series of small blocks resembling alligator’s skin or chicken wire? A. crocodile C. reflection B. alligator D. deflection 25. In a slip form construction, what is the slump of concrete used? A. Nearly Zero C.1t03” B.2to3” D.4t05” 26. What sieve no. / opening in mm that divides between coarse and fine aggregates of Soil? A. 0.075mm C.12.5mm B. 19mm D. 2.00mm 27. What kind of asphalt is used as joint filler in concrete pavement? A. hot B. cold C. blown, D. cutback 28. What solvent is used in extraction of bitumen? B. Gasoline D. Kerosene A. Diesel C. Wate 29. What is the other term for liquid asphalt? A. hot B. cold C. blown D. cutback 30. The bearing blocks of the compression machine should be at Teast greater than the diameter of the specimen. A. 3.0% B.2% C.1.0% D. 5% 31. Each lot shall be divided into ____ equal segment and one core will be obtained from each segment in accordance with AASHTO T24. AB B.2 Cl DS 32. What is the accuracy of the scales for weighing aggregates and cement? A. 0.30% C. 0.10%. B.0.20% D. 0.50% 33. What is the — subgrade performance, when the calculated value of G.L. is negative? A. poor C. good B. very poor D. moderate 34, How many gradation ranges for hot plant mix bituminous pavement are there in the blue book? AT B.6 C8 D. 5 35. How many classes of admixture are there in the blue book? AT B.6 C8 DS 36. How many classes of concrete are there in the blue book? AT B.6 C8 D.5 37. What is the maximum compacted thickness per layer for both aggregate subbase and base courses? (March 2017) B. 15cm D. 25cm A. 10cm C. 20cm, ee Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 3738, Where is the proper location for sampling of stockpiled aggregates? (March 2017) A. Top, mid, bottom B. Mid Only C. Top and Bottom D. anywhere 39. How many bags of cement per cubic meter of Class Seal Concrete? (September 2018) ALO Bl C95 D.8 40. What is the maximum water cement ratio of Class Seal Concrete? A. 0.53 B.055 C058 D. 0.60 AL. In concrete sampling, paste shall be of normal consistency of when the rod settles to a point below the original surface in 30 seconds. A. 5+-Imm, C. 15+-1mm B.10+-1mm D. 20+-1mm. 42. What is the minimum application thickness of non-shrink grout? (March 2019) A. 13mm C. 50mm. B. 25mm D. 10mm 43. What is the uniform rate of the movable head of California Bearing Ratio Machine in in/mm? A. 0.05 B.0.10 C.0.15 D. 0.20 44, What is the maximum mass percent weighted loss, if the fine aggregates are subjected to five cycles of sodium sulfate soundness test? A. 5% B. 10% C.12% D. 15% 45. What is the maximum mass percent weighted loss, if the coarse aggregates are subjected to five cycles of sodium sulfate soundness test? A. 5% B. 10% C.12% D. 15% 46. What is the maximum application of coal tar asphalt sealer of a surface treatment on an asphalt pavement? AC C.34°C B.32°C D. 35°C 47. What is the Shear Angle of Internal Friction of Mechanically — Stabilized Earth (MSE) Retaining Walls? A. 23° B, 32° C.34" D.35° 48. Test for sulfate and chloride content are no longer needed when resistivity is greater than ohm-centimeter of Mecha Stabilized Earth (MSE) Retaining Walls. A. 3,000 C. 10,000 B. 5,000 D. 15,000 49. What is the minimum Wet/Dry Pull-off Bond Strength to Concrete at concrete failure of Carbon Fiber Sheet? A. 3.0 MPa C. 1.0 MPa B. 5.0 MPa D. 1.5 MPa 50. How many number of blows are required per layer when sampling 6°x6"x 36” beam? A. 63 blows C. 108 blows B. 56 blows D. 25 blows Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 Page 3851. How many blows are required per layer when sampling concrete cylinder? A. 63 blows B. 56 blows C. 108 blows D. 25 blows 52. What is the minimum lean concrete compressive strength? A. 13.8 MPa C.16.5 MPa B. 20.7 MPa D.17.2 MPa 53. What is the maximum mass percent of wear of coarse aggregates for Portland Cement _ Concrete Pavement? A. 45 B. 40 c. 50 D.70 54. What is the minimum thickness of the outer fender skin of rubber dock fenders? A. 23mm C. 50mm B. 32mm. D. 70mm. 55. What is the minimum design life / warranty for Noise Barriers from the date of initial Certification and Performance Acceptance? Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RCE, ME-1 A. 2years C. 5 years B.3 years D.7 years 56. As per specification of Corrugated Asphalt Roofing, each roof in position shall withstand up to of wind pressure? A. 200 khp B. 300 kph C. 500 kph D. 700 kph 57. Coring of Structural Concrete Injection and Crack Repair shall be done for every. A. 10m B. 15m Cc. 20m D. 50m 58. How many types of Hydrated Lime are there in the blue book? Aa B.4 C5 D.1 59. How many grading tests shall be conducted in a 1,500-cubic meter of embankment? A3 B4 cs D.1 60. What is the minimum test requirements for asphalt mix or Bituminous mixture? A. IQT for every 130 tons or 75 m’3 B. 1QT for Every 40 tons or 200 drums. C. 1QT for every 100 Galloons D. IQT for every delivery / shipment requirements for asphalt material such as asphalt cement and cut back asphalt? A. 1QT for every 130 tons or 75 m3 B. 1QT for Every 40 tons or 200 drums C.1QT for every 100 Gallons D. 1QT for every delivery / shipment END OF SET NO. 5 Page 39SET NO. 6: DECISION MAKING 1. What will you do when the aggregate sample material such as base course passed the requirements of quality tests except for Grading? ‘A. Obtain another set from a different source B. Reject the material and the source C. Just accept the material, its just Grading only. D. Process again the aggregate material by blending 2. During asphalting work, what will you do when you found out that bituminous mixture delivered at the project site is 15°C lower than the required compaction temperature of the job mix formula. A. Adjust the Job Mix Formula B. Reject the material C. Accept and continue the work D. Spread and compact the Mix at a thin layer 3. Since Philippines is a tropical country (Hot Climate) what penetration grade or hard asphalt will you used? A. Low Penetration Grade B, High Penetration Grade C. Moderate Penetration Grade D. Depends on the availability 4, As materials Engineer, how can you improve the properties of soil by not spending too much? ‘A. Doing stabilization on tae soil B. Doing more compaction C. Minimizing Permeability D. Provide soil chemical additives 5, During Testing, it was found that ‘out of 3 PCCP concrete specimens, 1- failed by more than 27% of the specified Pe, As ME of the contractor side, what are you going to do? A. Pay the Laboratory Technician B. Get the average of the 3 test results and if the average is equal or higher than the fe, conclude that the set passed. C. Conclude that the set failed and conduct Coring 6. As materials engineer, where can you obtain the permit for the procurement of the chemicals to be used for laboratory testing such as sodium hexametaphosphate? A.NBI C.LTO B. PDEA D. BFAD 7. As ME of the contractor’s handling DPWH Projects, are you allowed to performed testing on the LGU — Testing Laboratories? A. Yes, of course! B. No, definitely! C. Yes, I’ll just pay the Dpwh team D. Maybe 8. During spreading and compacting of aggregate base course, only 85% of the density was attained after compaction, what are you going to do? A. Provide addition binder B, Use Vibratory roller with higher comp active effort C. Do the watering and compact again D. Alll of the above ET Engr. Mark Lowill Almeda, RC! Page 40