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4. The flow of water shall be uniform and all water should be in the dru1m0.bTyhe concrete samples should be stored in a moist conditioned
the end of the first
a) 45 seconds
b) 30 seconds
minutes from the time the ingredients11. This is used in soil stabilized road surface due to its high
were charged into the mixing drum shall be used.
property, that is, it absorb and retain water.
a) 120 minutes
c) 60 minutes
a) Potassium Chloride
c) Magnesium Chloride
b) 150 minutes
d) 90 minutes
b) Calcium Chloride
d) Sodium Chloride
6. When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water may be12. The mass % wear of soil aggregate used in
cement/lime added to the batch and additional mixing performed to increase the slumprpoportions should not be more than
to meet the specified requirement if permitted by the Engineer, provided all
these operation are performed within
after the initial mixing operation
a) 40 %
b) 50 %
c) 45 %
d) 55 %
a) 1.151 to 1.174
b) 1.250 to 1.178
c) 1.051 to 1.154
d) 1.058 to 1.184
13. The uniform rate at which the movable head of the CBR machine tra2v0e.l The specific gravity magnesium sulfate solution used in
is
.
/ min
b) 0.10 in /min
c) 0.08 in /min
d) 0.09 in /min
14. Cast in place concrete shall not be post tensioned until at least
least
a) Increase the shear strength
b) Decrease permeability
c) Minimize compressibility
d) All of the above
before use.
a) one week
b) 14 days
c) Item 304
d) Item 308
c) two weeks
d) 12 days
34. Asphalt cement shall not be used while it is foaming nor shall be
heated at
a) 107*
b) 159*
28.Unconfined compressive strength test is usually performed o3n5. Moisture content of aggregate in bit mix shall not exceed
.
a) Sandy soils
cth)e time it is introduce into the mixing unit.
Organic soils
a) 1.5 mass %
c) 1 mass %
b) Silty soils
d) Clayey soils
b) 2.0 mass %
29.Consolidation test is usually performed on
samples a) Disturbed
c) Consolidated
b) Undisturbed
d) both a & b
c) 3 %
of
more of its diameter before capping or height less than its diameter
than how many hours?
after capping shall not be tested.
hour
a) 93 %
c) 95 %
3 hours
b) 94 %
d) 96 %
c) Bearing test
d) All of the above
a) 24 hours
c)
b)
d) 72 hours
a) 2.0 mm
c) 2.7 mm
b) 2.2 mm
d) 3.4 mm
40. After concrete has been placed, it is advisable to maintain fully welted
and in position for how many hours?
48. Minimum density of gabions is
.
a) 14 hours
c) 72 hours
a) 1,000 kg/cu. m
c) 1,400 kg/cu. m
b) 24 hours
d) 15 18 hours
b) 1,200 kg/cu. m
d) 1,500 kg/cu. m
b) 10 % after 5 cycles
c) 7 meter
d) 4.5 meter
cement is -------.
a) 5 kg
b) 10 kg
of pigment and
vehicle. a)
c) 79 % & 21 %
d) 80 % & 20 %
c) 200 mm
c) +/- 3 %
d) +/- 4 %
d) 12 % after 5 cycles
c) 28 days
c) 11 % after 5
43. Piles shall not be driven within 7 meters of concrete less than
asphalt
a) 7 days
b) 14 day
c) 200 mm
c) 20 kg
d) 100 kg
52. For how many years does the small Contractor given to
procure necessary testing equipment?
a) 2 years
c) 5 years
b) 4 years
d) 6 years
53. The depth of the weakened joints must not be less than
.
a width of .
a) 40 mm & 6 mm
b) 50 mm & 5 mm
mm
and
c) 40 mm & 5 mm
d) 50 mm & 6
54. Used of bituminous cold mix for potholes patching during rainy/
wet period is acceptable
a) false
b) true
below thepsi/sec
a)p0s.i5/0sec
b) 20 - 50
d) 15 40
56. The test that determine pile bearing capacity by loading one or mor6e3. I n a soil exploration, if the characteristic of rock is
questionable,
pile and measuring settlement under load is
.
the minimum depth of boring into the bedrock should be
a) Vane shear test
c) Pile load test
a) 1.5 m
c) 2.5 m
b) Plate bearing test
b) 2.0 m
d) 3.0 m
57. The weight of disturbed samples from hard auger or split spoon shal6l 4b.eDetermine soil bearing capacity by loading a steel plate
usually
at least
.
a) 1 kg
30 diameter.
c) 10 kg
ab) )Vane shear test
c) Pile load test
20 kg
d) 100 kg
b) Plate bearing test
d) None of the above
58. Submission of sample for testing for cement is
a) 10 kg
c) 15 kg
b) 20 kg
d) 40 kg
c) 20 long
c) 12 hours
d) 24 hours
c) 15 18* C
70. What is the wash loss of fine aggregates in the no. 200 sieve?
a ) 5
72.
c) 7Super plasticizer can increase the strength of concrete up to how m n yb ) 6
percent?
a) 4 0
d) 8
60 %
c) 50 70 %
b) 50 60 %
d) 60 70 %
80. What is the plasticity index of mineral filler?
a) not greater than 4
c) not greater than 8
b) not greater than 6
d) zero
73.
is the moisture in an air dried soil
a) Moisture Content
b) Natural Moisture Content
81. If no core had been taken at the end of each day of operation and
the project has already been completed, a core shall be taken
c) Hygroscopic Moisture Content
.
a)
d) Hydrometer Moisture Content
for every 75 l.m,/lane c) for every 100 l.m/lane
b) for every 150 l.m/lane d) for every 1,000 l.m/lane
74.
is the tolerance of mix in bituminous.
a) 10* C
c) 15* C
b) 12* C
d) 18* C
82.
is the slump of workable concrete if vibrated.
a) 10 20 mm
c) 40 50 mm
75.
Number of measurement taken in a core sample for thicknbe)ss10 40 mm
d) 40 75 mm
determination of the finish asphalt pavement
a) 3
c) 5
83.
Burnt product which is used by Gypsum and pulverized
b) 4
d) 8
to form Portland Cement.
a) Hydraulic cement
c) Fly Ash
76. In the absence of beam mold in site, cylinder mold is allowed by
b) Clinker
d) Volcanic Ash
specification. What is the required strength?
a) 2,500 psi
c) b) 3,000 psi
d) 4,000 psi
92.
a) 0 15
b) 5 20
85.
is a process of breaking down of rocks into small pieces of var9io3u. sIt indicates good subbase materials when G.I. is equal to
size that can range from large boulders to very small clay particles.
a) 0
c) 10
a) Consolidation
c) Weathering
b) 5
d) 20
b) Unconsolidation
a) Poor Subgrade
c) Good subgrade
good subgrade
101.
110.
102.
103.
104.
105.
106.
107.
108.
b) Very
109.
If slag is used, the density of coarse aggregate is
a) 30 100 kg/cu. m
c) 1,120 kg/cu. m
b) 150 kg /cu. m
d) 1,400 kg/cu. m
111.
112.
of water shall be uniform and all water should be in the drum by the
How many days does the emulsified asphalt must be tested after end of the _15_ seconds of the mixing period
delivery at temperature 40*F(4.5*C).
a) 10 days
c) 14 days
124.
The time elapsed from the time water is added to the mix until
b) 12 days
d) 16 days
the concrete is deposited at the site shall not exceed _90_
minutes when concrete is hauled in the truck.
117.
In bituminous mixture asphalt content is 5 8% and 92 - 95%
aggregates, what will be the amount of additives?
125.
When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water may
a) not more than 2%
c) more than 2%
be added to the batch and additional mixing performed to increase
the slump to meet the specified requirement if permitted by the
b) not more than 3%
d) more than 4%
Engineer, provided all these operation are performed within _45_
118.
determines the effect of water on the cohesion of the mimxtiunruetes after the initial mixing operation and the water and
cement
a) Stability Test
c) Distillation
ratio is not exceeded
b) Solubility
d) Immersion-Comprssion Test
126.
Concrete not placed within _90_ minutes from the time the
119.
The distance of the sample by grooving before rotating the brass cupingisredients were charge into the mixing drum should not be use.
.
a)
c)
bT) he completed pavement shall be accepted on a lot basis. A
127.
d) 1
lot shall be considered as _500_ linear meter double lane
116.
120.
The most common method of assessing strength and stiffness 1o2f
Each lot shall be divided into _5_ equal segment and one core
b
oth
8 .
subgrade and pavement is
.
will be obtained from each segment in accordance with AASHTO T24.
a) FDT
c) SPT
b) CBR
d)Non of the above
129.
Aggregate account for 92 95% of the weight of the bituminous
mix while asphalts for 5 8% of the weight of the mix. The exact
121.
How many days do the specimen for CBR soaked?
percentage to be used is determine by the _Trial Mix_.
a) 1 day
c) 3 days
b) 2 days
d) 4 days
130.
_Blue smoke_ is an indication that the asphalt is over heated
122.
When mixed at the site or a in central mixing plant, the mixing1t3im1.e shaTllhe penetrator test is an indication of the _Consistancy_
of the not be less than _50 seconds nor more than _90_ seconds unless mixearsphalt
performance test prove adequate mixing of the concrete in a shorter time
period.
132.
_Marshall Stability Test_is the most common used method in the
design and evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes
123.
The batches shall be so charged into the drum that a portion of the
mixing water shall enter in advance of the cement and aggregate. The flow
133.
the
134.
Cast in place concrete shall not be post-tensioned until at
The lost in weight of rock used in gabions when tested to sodium
least1_4150._
days and until the compressive strength has reached the strength specisfiueldfate, soundness loss shall not exceeds 9%
135.
This is the characteristic generally used for calculation of the
Gabions dimentions are subject to a tolerance limit of _+/- 3%_
v1o4lu6m. e occupied by the aggregate in various mixture containing
aggregates
including Portland Cement concrete, bituminous concrete, and oth1e4r 7.
The pour point of concrete joint sealer shall be at least 11*C
mixtures that are proportioned or analyzed on an absolute volume basis(.20*F) lower than the safe heating temperature, which is the
Answere: Bulk Specific Gravity
maximum temperature to which the material may be heated without
exceeding the permitted flow.
136.
_Apparent Specific Gravity_ pertains to the relative density of the soil The penetration of concrete joint sealer, Hot Poured Elastic Type
material making up the constituents particle not including the
pore14sp8a. ce
within the particles that is accessible to water.
137.
Weight of sandy soil needed for Hydrometer test is _100 grams1_49.
penetration.
138.
Weight of silty or clayey soil needed for Hydrometer test is _501g5r0a.ms_ If the ratio at 5.08 mm (0.21 in ) penetration is
greater, the should be _Rerun_
139.
These are widely used to control the characteristics of soil which are to
be incorporated in roadway. Ans. Liquid and Plastic Limits
151.
If the check test gives a similar result, the ratio at 5.08
mm penetration shall be adopted or used
140.
This is defined as the highest moisture content of which the mass attains
its minimum volume but continues to lose weight /mass. Ans.
The penetration piston of CBR machine should have a uniform
Shrin1k5a2g. e
Limit
penetration at a rate of 1.30 mm/min
141.
_Le Chattelier Flask is an apparatus used in determination o1f 5s3p.ecificDuring soaking maintain the water level in the mold and the
gravity of Hydraulic Cement.
soaking tank is approximately 25.40 mm ( 1.0 in ) above the top of
the specimen
142.
_Autoclave Machine_ is an equipment used in determination of
soundness of Portland Cement
154.
Soak the specimen for _96 hours ( 4days )
143.
0.23
Asphalt shall be homogeneous, free from water, and shall not f1o5a5m. wheTnhe diameter of penetration piston is
heated to _175* C(347* F)_
mm ( 1935 cu m )
156.
157.
158.
159.
160.
161.
162.
is used to determine the settlement characteristic of
1
7
3
.
s o i l.
Consolidation
177.
any
This test classifies the different asphalt into types and the diffe1re8n6t. typeTshe bottom bearing block shall be at least
into grade.
Ans..
Consistency Test
resurfacing operations..
thick after
178.
For liquid asphaltic materials, this test is run on the residue aft1er87.
The curing temperature of a specimen before testing is
distillation..
Ans.. Quality Test
Ans. 18*C to 24*C
179.
This is one of the most important engineering propertie1s8o8f. soil.The apparatus used to determine the flash point of asphaltic
It is defined as its ability to resist sliding along internal surfacematerial is called
Ans. Cleveland Open Cup
within the mass..
Ans.. Shearing Strength of Soil
189.
The asphalt samples for ductility and penetration test should be
subjected to water bath at a temperature of 25*C for
.
This is an arbitrary measurement of consistency and is the basis of Ans.. 11/2 hours
classification of all solid and semi-solid asphalt.
Ans.. Penetration Test of Asphalt
190.
The concrete shall not be left exposed for more than
hour
between stages of curing or during the curing period.
This is a process tomeasure the consistency of liquid asphaltic mateArinasls..
hour to determine their fluidity or resistance to flow.
Ans.. Viscosity Test
191.
The rate of application of bituminous prime coat is
.
a) 1-2L/sq. m.
c) 0.2-1.5L/sq. m.
was developed in order to differentiate bituminous materiabls) 0.2-0.7L/sq. m.
d) 0.5-2L/sq.
m. with respect to hardening characteristic.
Ans.. Thin Film Oven Test
192.
Another name for asphalt joint filler is
.
a) asphalt cement
c) blown asphalt
Plant-mixed bituminous mixtures should be sampled in accordance wb)ithrock asphalt
d) cutback
asphalt the Standard Method of Sampling Bituminous Mixture. A sample not less
than
kg is taken and place in sample bag that would insure
In asphalting work, there are
phase of rolling
1a9g3ai.nst
contamination. This is taken every 75 cu m or 130 tons of mix.
a) 2
c)1
Ans.. 10 kgs
b) 3
d) 4
180.
181.
182.
183.
184.
The bearing blocks of the compression machine should
b19e4a. t
least
greater than the diameter of the specimen.
Ans.. 3.0 %
185.
The
mix.
c)Extraction
b)Bulk Specific Gravity
a) Grading
d) Absorption
a) Coarse
b) Fine
196.
197.
198.
199.
200.
201.
c) Mineral Filler
d) Admixture
203.
204.
205.
202.
The number of specimen samples in testing concrete hollow
The CBR value of aggregate subbase course is not less than
.
blo2c1k0.is
.
a) 6
a) 25%
b)35%
pcs./20,000 units (3 for absorption test and 3 for strength test )
c) 30%
b) 4 pcs./20,000 units
c) 8 pcs./20,000 units
211.
The minimum compressive strength for class A concrete is
.
a) 3,000 psi. ( 20.7 MN/sq.
m )
2,400 psi. ( 16.7 MN/sq. m. )
c) 5,000 psi. ( 37.7 MN/sq. m. )
219.
b)
The solvent used in extraction of bitumen is
a) Diesel oil
b) Gasoline
.
c) Water
212.
What is the significance of determination of the tensile
The percent of bitumen content is computed based on
.
propert2ie2s0o. f
reinforcing steel bars?
a) This method is intended to determine thae) mass of raw sample
b) mass of dry
aggregate yield and tensile strength of the bar as well as its elongation, and is usecd)mtoass of asphalt
classify the bars into grade
b)
This method is intended to evaluate the ductile properties of the re2i2n1fo. rcingThe method used to determine the grading of aggregate
bars
c) None of the above
extracted from bituminous mixture is
.
a) Mechanical analysis of extracted aggregate
213.
A tie bar should be
b) Stability Test
c) Viscosity
a) deformed bar
b) round bar
c) flat bar
214.
215.
222.
c) flat bar
223.
b) Blown Asphalt
c) Joint Filler
227.
228.
229.
230.
231.
232.
233.
234.
Asphalt is defined as
.
a) A petroleum product
235.
Consistency test for asphalt is called
.
b) A dark brown to black cementitious materials whose consistency rangae) Vs iscosity
b) Slump test
c)
from solid to semi-solid and whose main constituent is called bitumen wLhoscshin
ting is either found in nature or as a residue in petroleum refining.
c) None of the above
236.
A process of volatilization test which measures the relative
proportion of asphalt to oil.
a) Distillation
It is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement andb) Extraction
c)Float
Test water with emulsified with pungent odor.
a) Emulsified Asphalt
b) Asphalt Cement
c) Rap2id37C.uringIt is a period wherein the asphalt begins to melt.
Asphalt
a) Softening Point
b)Boiling Point
c)Fire Point
Joint filler in concrete pavement is a
.
a) Blown Asphalt
b) Hot asphalt
c) Liq2u3i8d.
The sampling requirement of asphalt is
.
asphalt
a) 1 sample for every 200 drums or 40 metric tons
b) 1 sample for every 100 drums
A device used to measure the relative hardness of asphalt is
c) 1. sample for every shipment
a) Penetrometer
b) Spectometer
c) Vicat
Apparatus
239.
The component of bituminous mixes which range from 92 to 96%
is called
.
a) Bituminous Blended Aggregate
A property of asphalt cement to stretch without breaking is
b) Concrete Aggregate
called
.
a) Ductility
bc) Sand
Durability
c)Tensile
240.
is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement to
It is a point where the volatile components of asphalt will evaporate.resist deformation or displacement due to impose load or repeated
a) Fire Point
b) Flash Point
c) Centelorading.
a)
Stability
Point
b)Flexibility
c)Tensile
It determines whether asphalt is over heated or not during the 2p4r1oc. ess of
is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement
to manufacture.
a) Spot Test
b) Boil Teresstist disintegration or deterioration due to the action of water,
traffic
c) Extraction Test
and changing climate
a) Durability
b) Flexibility
c)Ductility
242.
244.
The dry molded asphalt sample in the immersion compression
2te5s2t. is
.
b) 4 hours
.
b) 10-11 li/sq. m
c) 2 days
245.
246.
2 5 3 ..
254.
a) 0.9-1.8 li/sq. m
c) 8-9 li/sq. m
255.
The objective of designing the asphalt mixture is determination of
The application of liquid asphaltic material on a prepared untreated base .
a) Type and grade of asphalt,
is
.
a) Pprirmopeortion of coarse, fine and mineral filler, if used and asphalt
Coating
content.
b) Seal Coating
b) To produce a desirable characteristic of pavement which are
c) Tack Coating
stable, durable, flexible and skid resistance.
C) All of the above
248.
The application of liquid asphaltic material to an existing surface is
.
a) Tack Coating
c) Prime Coating
256.
The percent asphalt content in hot laid bituminous mixture range
b) Seal Coating
from
a) 5-8%
b) 4-6%
c) 5-10%
249.
The application of asphaltic material and aggregate to an existing
surface for the purpose of sealing it against the infiltration of wate2r5o7r.
The placing temperature for bituminous mixture measured in
the
surface moisture is called
a) Seal Coating
truck prior to dumping is
.
b) Tack Coating
c) Prime Coating
a) at least 107*C
b) at least 120*C
c) at least 150*C
247.
258.
259.
260.
261.
262.
263.
311 pavement.
b) FDT
determines the thickness and density of compact2e7d1a. sphaTlthe mass percent of wear of coarse aggregates for item
a) Core testwhen tested by AASHTO 96 is not greater than
.
c) X-ray
a) 40%
b) 45%
c) 50%
264.
265.
272. .
273.
278.
279.
280.
281.
282.
c)
.
c)
291.
c)
There are three layers in performing sampling of concrete cylinder. Honoew ( 1 ) set
b) two ( 2 ) sets
three ( 3 ) sets
c ) 35 blows
299.
In a completed pavement, what is the minimum core samples
The formula which determines the proportion of the mix which can mreqeutired before payment is effected? (Assuming that the thickness
23 cm. )
a) Five
294.
b) Boyles Formula
c) P.E.
The minimum testing requirement for every project is indicated30in0.a dulyIn a Barangay road, what is the minimum requirement for
approved
.
a) Quality Control Program
thickness determination of its completed pavement?
b) Program of Work
a) Five holes per km per lane
b) P.E. Certificate
c) Work Schedule
c) One hole
It is prescribed in each project based on estimated quantities a3n0d1.
specifies the kind and number of test for each item of work.
a) Minimum number of work
b) Minimum Testing Requirement
c) Work Schedule
a) True
b)
302.
312.
.
c) unstable soil
d) good subgrade soil
307.
Based on the maximum dry density obtained by laboratory
The fineness modulus is highest of
.
test3,1t4h.e
degree of compaction required for aggregate subbase should be at leasat ) fine sand
c) very coarse sand
.
a) 9b5)%very fine sand
d) coarse
sand c) 100%
b)
98%
d) none of the above
315.
If concrete is continuously moist cured, it will gain strength
beyond 180 days.
308.
Per our present Specification for Highways and Bridges including
a) True
c) it depends on curing temperature
amendments, it is mandatory to open PCCP to traffic not later than
b) False
.
a) 7
days after pouring
b) 21 days after pouring
316.
The quality of paying concrete is usually measured by its
c) 14 days after pouring
d) 28 days after pouring
.
a) compressive
c) flexural
309.
In casting reinforced concrete railings, the concrete used is
b) tensile
d) bond strength
.
a) Class
A1
c) Class C1
317.
Generally speaking, batching of concrete aggregates by volume
b) Class A2
d) any of the preceding classes
is preferable than weight.
a) True
c) False
310.
For efficient compaction, the embankment materials should at the tibm) ethey are the
same of rolling be
.
a)
dry
c) at optimum moisture content
318.
If angular coarse aggregate is used in a concrete mix, it will
b) wet
d) at maximum moisture content
require more
a) water
c) water and fine aggregates
311.
For a road base course the most preferable material is one with CBRbo) fine aggregates
d) neither a and b
.
a) 60
c) 50
31b9)
The most favorable period for curing concrete is
.
.30
d) 80
a) during the first few days or week
b) after 3 days
c) after one week
d) before 28 days
320.
a) 4
c) 6
b) .5
d) 7
329.
What is the correct proportion for concrete masonry work?
a) 1: 2
c) 1: 4
321.
When concrete must be placed in a sloping surface, placing should sbta) r1t: 3
d)
1 : 5 at the
.
a) bottom
c) can be top or
bottom
b) top
330.
The opening of No. 4 sieve is bigger than the opening of a
sieve.
a) true
b)
322.
The maximum percent abrasion loss allowed for concrete coarse
false
c) they are the same
aggregate is
.
a) 30%
c) 45%
b) 40%
d) 50%
331.
The standard compaction test on predominantly fine grained soils
is performed on soil fraction passing sieve no.
.
323.
The plasticity index of aggregate base course should be not greater ath) a2n00
c) 16
.
a) 6
c)10
b) 40
d) 4
b) 8
d) 12
332.
Which plasticity index would you prefer for the base course of
324.
In casting of reinforced concrete pile, the concrete used is
PCC. P?
a) less than 6
a) A1
c) C1
c) 10 to 12
b)
b) D
d) C2
6 to 9
d) more than 12
325.
327.
328.
333.
335.
337.
.345.
338.
346.
339.
340.
341.
342.
343.
344.
354.
355.
a) 60%
b) 55%
.
360.
361.
c) 50%
d) 70%
362.
Mix = 1010.
A. a) 6.32%
B. a) 5.50%
367.
368.
369.
370.
371.
c) 6.0%
c) 6.0%
382.
383.
384.
385.
386.
387.
a) Asphalt Mixes
388.
Steel bars for the concrete reinforcement are tested for their 397.
Mortar that is not used within
properties.
a) tensile and bending
b) compressive
been added shall be discarded.
c) crushing
Ans. 90 minutes
389.
What method is used in determining the strength of concrete
Maximum projection of rock faces beyond the pitch lines shall not
p3ip9e8s.?
a) third point loading method
be more than
.
Ans.. 50 mm.
b) center point loading method
c) three edge bearing method
399.
In hot or dry weather, the masonry shall be satisfactory protected
from the sun and shall be kept wet for a period at least
390.
How many units shall be tested for strength, moisture and absorptioanftienr completion.
Ans..
a lot of 120,000 CHB
Ans.. 18 units
Three ( 3 ) days
400.
401.
402.
403.
404.
405.
406.
407.
408.
409.
426.
is a bituminous aggregate application to any type 4o3f 0ro. ad oTr he white thermoplastic material shall not exceed a
yellowish pavement surface for the purpose of providing a wearing course, or surfiancdex of
.
Ans. 0.12
seal or both.
Ans.
Treatment and Seals
431.
The thermoplastic material shall have a maximum percent
residue of
after heating at 8 +/- 0.5 hours at 218 +/- 2*C
423.
is a bituminous-sand application to an existing pavementAntos. 28%
seal the surface and to function as a light wearing course.
Ans. Sand Seal
432.
The softening point of thermoplastic paint should be
.
Ans. 102.5+/-9.5*C
424.
is a spray application of bituminous material used to
temporarily stabilize a recently seeded area. The bituminous mate4ri3a3l .can bWe hat kind of water shall be used in laboratory test
especially if it
applied to the soil or to a straw or hay mulch as a tie
deals with chemical?
Ans. Distilled Water
down. Ans. Mulch treatment
434.
Liquid limit brass cup with a sample is raised and allowed to drop
425.
is a combination of bituminous material and aggregate thshaat rips ly on the base through a height of what?
physically mixed by mechanical means, spread on the job site and
Ans. 10 mm.
compacted.
Ans. Bituminous
Aggregate Mixtures
435.
How many rotation per second will the crank of a liquid limit
device be rotated?
Ans. 2 rotation per seconds
436.
437.
What is the degree of compaction of soil having a maximum dr4y4d4e.nsityIf the soil is properly compacted at MDD it will
. of 2,250 kg/cu. m. and wet density of soil from hole is equivalent to 2,33a5) increase stability/strength
kg/cu. m. and average moisture content of 8.85%?
b) minimize future settlement
Ans. % degree of compaction = (dry density/Max. dry density ) x 100 c) decrease permeability
d) all of the above
= [2,335/(1+8.85/100)] / 2,250 x 100
= ( 2,145.15/2,250 ) x 100
= 9.34%
445.
Asphalt construction, compaction must be completed before the
mixture cools to
.
a) 165*F ( 60*C )
c) 185*F ( 71*C )
438.
What is the standard diameter of an orifice in FDT sand cone?
b) 175*F ( 65*C )
d) 195*F ( 76*C )
Ans. ( 12.7 mm )
439.
440.
441.
442.
443.
446.
Which contractor are required by DPWH to own the minimum
.
c) Maximizing water contentmaterial testing equipment for pre-qualification purposes?
d) Stabilization
a) small
c) large
b) medium
d) all of the above
As construction progresses, you noticed that the materials delivered at
the project site are different from the one tested and passed the 447.
As percent asphalt increases in Marshall stability test, the % Air
requirement, as Materials Engineer what would you do?
voids
.
a) increases
c) remains
a) Authorize the use of the materials
constant
b)
b) Conduct immediate retesting of the materials for verification purposedsecreases
d) a or
b c) Reject materials
d) Replace the materials
448.
The aggregate component contribute to shear strength and
stability of bituminous mixture . The desirable shape and
surface
What is the test criteria for RCPC test with three ( 3 ) Edge Bearing Ttesxt?ure of aggregate is
.
a) 0.3 mm.
c) 0.5 mm.
a) round and smooth surface
c) round and rough
b) 0.4 mm.
d) 0.6 mm.
texture
b) angular and smooth surface
d) angular and rough texture
The Immersion Compression test is prepared to determine
.
a) ductility
c) stability
449.
You can classify a soil sample in accordance to AASHTO through
b) solubility
d) flexibility
.
a) Grain size analysis
c) both a and b
b) Atterberg
The use of sea water in reinforced concrete is not allowed due to
limit
d) none of the above
.
a) no effect
Soil properties can be improved by
a) Adequate compaction
b) Additional binder
450.
451.
452.
453.
454.
455.
456.
457.
Who should take samples of materials and bring them to the la4b5o8ra. toryIn what item of work emulsified asphalt and cut back asphalt
for acceptance purposes?
used?
a) Tack Coat
a) DPWH Materials Engineer
c) Contractors Project Engineerc) Seal Coat
b)
b) Contractors Materials Engineer
d) DPWH Project Engineer
Prime Coat
d) Bituminous Surface Course HotLaid
How do you determine the diameter of RSB?
a) by Vernier Caliper
b) by unit weight
459.
What is the boundary between Coarse and Fine aggregates used
in concreting.
a) passing No. 3/8 sieve
Cement which has been in storage for so long period that there is c) passing No. 6 sieve
b)
already doubt as to its quality should be
.
passing No. 4 sieve
d) passing No. 8 sieve
a) retested prior to use
c) authorized to use
b) not to used
460.
The purpose of trial section is to check
.
a) the suitability of materials
In abrasion test, a sample of 5,000 grams was subjected to abrasionb, )athe efficiency of the equipment
2,000 grams sample was retained in no. 12 sieve after washing, what isct)htehe construction method proposed to be used
abrasion loss?
a) 50
d) all of the above
c) 60
b) 40
d) 30
461.
In FDT, the volume of hole is determined by what?
a) Sand to fill hole over unit weight of dry sand
Different brand of cement should not be allowed because
b) T. otal material taken from hole over volume of hole
a) different in texture
c) varies in strength
c) Wet unit weight over 1 +
b) different in color when dried
MC/100 d) Dry unit weight over
MDD x 100
An apparatus used for field density test is called
.
a) Sand cone
c) Nuclear density meter
462.
What is the average compressive strength of the load
b) Rubber balloon
d) all of the above
bearing concrete hollow blocks?
a) 1,000 psi
c) 600 psi
Thickness tolerance in the construction of sub- base course is
b) 800 psi
d) 1,200 psi
.
a) +/- 10 mm.
463.c) +/-The surface condition of tack coat before the next course should
5 mm.
b) +/- 20 mbema.pplied is
.
a) wet
c)
d) +/- 15 mm.
dry
b) sticky
d) plastic
PH value of water used in concrete is
.
a) 4 to 6
c) 6 to 10
464.
The contractor shall give the Engineer at least
days notice
b) 6 to 8
d) 3 to 5
prior to the beginning of work at the mill or shop where the metal
structure has been manufactured or fabricated, so that the required
inspection may be made.
a) 14
b) 17
c) 21
d) 15
470.
475.
476.
477.
478.
479.
480.
481.
482.
483.
491.
Concrete deposited in water shall be Class A concrete with a5m0i0n.imumUnsuitable materials are those materials containing
detrimental
cement factor of
per cubic meter of concrete.
quantities of organic materials, such as grass, roots, and sewerage
a) 12 bags per cu. m.
c) 11 bags per cu. m.
and those that is
.
b) 10 bags per cu. m.
d) 9 bags per cu. m.
a) high organic soils
492.
A tremie shall consist of a tube having a diameter of not less
b) soils with liquid limit exceeding 80 and / or PI > 55
than
mm. constructed in section s having flanged couplings fitted with gaskect ) soils with very low density, 800kg/cu. m. or below
with a hopper at the top.
a)
d) all of the above
200 c) 250
501.
The set of cylinders for each project shall be numbered
b) 300
d) 150
consecutively beginning with 1 and three specimens should be
493.
The fine aggregate used in stone masonry mortar shall all pass No. identified as A, B, and C. At the early stage of pouring, the laboratory
sieve.
a) 40
c) 30
should be requested to break the A cylinders at 7 days to check
b) 8
d) 3/8
what?
a) If the structure should be put in service
494.
The coarse aggregate used in Bituminous Concrete is
.
at early stage
b) to
a) retained on a 2.36 mm. ( No. 8 sieve )
check the mix design
b) retained on a 4.75 mm (No. 4 sieve )
c) To check if there is unusual development when admixture is used
c) retained on a 19.00 mm. ( No. sieve )
d) All of the above
d) both a and b
502.
The field specimen should be cured from 4 to 7 days at the
495.
As Materials Engineer, will you permit the use of salvage soil aggregpartoeject under moist conditions obtained by
.
for lie stabilized road mix base course?
a) covering with wet sand
a) Yes
c) It depends
b) covering with saw-dust
b) No
d) Let the DPWH Project Engineer to decide
c) covering with palay-strw
496.
Is the accredited private testing laboratories owned by companies d) all of the above
involved in the supply of construction materials for DPWH project b5e03a.lloweTdhe cured cylindrical samples shall be transported to the
Regional
to test their own products?
a) Yes
Laboratory or any testing laboratory accredited by the DPWH in
c) It depends
b) No
.
a) on top of
d) Either a or c
sand
497.
For small projects where the quantity of steel bars is less than 10,00b0) carefully packed and crated surrounded with damp sawdust or
kgs. What may be required as a basis of acceptance.
palay straw
c) on boxes with sand
a) P.E. Certificate
c) Inspection Report
surrounding the cylinders
d) all of the above
b) Mill Certificate
d) All of the above
498.
Lumber is considered well seasoned when its moisture content5i0s 4.
The penetration grade of concrete joint sealer, hot poured
elastic
between
.
a) 10 to 16%
c) 1ty0pteois
a) 80 - 100
14%
b) 14 to 18%c) 100 - 120
b)
d) 15 to 20%
below 90
d) 40 60
499.
Flushing of bitumen to the surface after belting or screeding
The CBR is generally selected at what penetration?
th5e0h5o. t mixture denotes rich mixture.
a) 5.08 mm.
c) 2.54 mm.
a) true
b) false
neither of the two
b) 3.1 mm.
d) 3.50 mm.
506.
507.
508.
509.
510.
511.
512.
A soil aggregate that has a CBR value of 20 means that in the conditaio) n211*C
c)
135*C tested, the resistance to penetration of the standard piston was
obf)t1h5e9*C
d) 204*C standard resistance of a compacted soil or aggregate.
a) 40%
c) 10%
514.
What is the rate of application of bituminous prime coat using cut
b) 20%
d) 80%
back asphalt?
a) 0.5 to 0.7 liters/sq. m.
c)
For liquid asphaltic materials, these are run on the residue after
1.0 to 1.1 liters/sq. m.
b) 1c.)0 to 2.0 liters/sq. m.
d) 1.10 to 2.0 liters/sq.m.
distillation.
a) consistency test
ductility test
b) quality
test
d) cement mixing test
515.
What is the weight boulders required for class A grouted riprap?
The basic aim of compaction is to produce a soil mass that will satisfay) 10 to 25 kgs
c) 15 to 30 kgs.
what criteria?
a) settlement
c)
b) 15 to 25 kgs.
d) 20 to 30 kgs.
permeability
b) stability
d) all of the above
516.
Based on the maximum dry density obtained by laboratory test,
When do the embankment become friable in dry weather , ravel at tthe degree of compaction required for aggregate subbase should be
edges and abrade severely under traffic and will become dusty in servicaet least
.
a) 95%
and much of the binder soil is simply blown away during the dry seasonc. ) 100%
a) the embankment is non- plastic
b) 98%
d) 90%
b) the embankment lacks compaction
c) materials fails CBR test
517.
Where to determine the amount of mixing water to use when
d) none of the above
compacting the soil in the field to attain maximum density.
When the embankment tends to soften in wet weather, and PCCP a) Trial Section
c) Control Strip
constructed of such material develop ruts under traffic an d may shift anbd) Field Density Test
d) Lab. Compaction Test
shove to develop a wash board surface, the plasticity index of such material
is
.
a)5P1.8I . is toFoor soil classification purposes as in AASHTO M45, what is not
high
c) P.I. is too low
required?
a) combined sieve and
b) neither a & b
d) both a & b
mechanical analysis
What is the allowable smooth riding quality of PCCP?
b) sieve analysis
a) 5.00 mm.
c) 3.00 mm.
c) the wash test
b) 8.00 mm.
d) 6.00 mm.
d) none of the above
What is the penetration grade of bitumen prime coat?
a) 60 70
c) 85 100
b 120 150
d) none of the above
519.
520.
521.
522.
523.
524.
525.
more
In direct shear test, the soil is sheared to failure by moving one partco)fBituminous
stabilization the soil sample relatively to the other part along a pre-determined planed.) Lime
stabilization
When several test are made on a soil under different normal loads and the
results are plotted in arithmetic scales, the resulting line is made in52t6h.e formAs per guidelines on submission of samples, laboratory trial
mixes
of
.
should be made on aggregates which are proposed tube used for the
a) straight line
c) parabola
first time, in this case what is the weight of fine aggregates to be
b) hyperbola
d) semi-elliptical
submitted for testing?
a) 100 kgs.
c) 50 kgs.
In conducting soil exploration survey, what equipment you will use inb) 70 kgs.
d) 80
kgs. obtaining undisturbed samples.
a) split spoon sampler
c)screw type soil auger
The phosphorous content of reinforcing steel bars bigger than 9.0
s5a2m7p. ler
b) thin-walled sampler
d) Post-hole auger sampler
mm shall not exceed
.
a) 0.18%
b) 0.06%
Bituminous stabilization in the process of mixing intimately pulverizecd) 0.08%
d) 0.05%
soil and bituminous material. What is the minimum bearing capacity (soaked
CBR ) of the mixture?
a) 80%
528. c) The permissible variation of reinforcing steel bars bigger than 9.0
98%
b)mm. shall not exceed
.
a) 10%
100%
d) 95%
b) 5%
c)
8%
d) 6%
Portland cement stabilization roadmix base course is an intimate mixture
of pulverized soil, Portland cement and water which is thoroughly 529.
A type of cement that sets and hardens by chemical interaction
compacted while in a moist condition to form a structural road material with water and is capable of doing so underwater.
when the cement hydrates and crystallizes. What is the mass percent wae) aPrortland Cement
b) Hydraulic Cement
of soil aggregate used in this stabilization?
c) Air-Retaining Portland Cement d) All of the above
a) 40%
c) not more than 40%
b) 45%
d) 50%
530.
The spacing center to center of circumferential reinforcement of
all pipes shall not exceed its wall thickness and shall in no case
For a rich mixture of cement in concrete, what determines the flexureaxlceed
.
a) 150
strength of the concrete?
a) Mortar strength
c) both a &mbm.
b) 200 mm.
b) the strength of aggregate
d) the water/cement ratio
c) 100 mm.
d) 250 mm.
This is a new method of soil stabilization being introduced to im5p3r1o.ved Oversanded and undersanded concrete mixtures require
the properties of soil which is effective and at the same time cheaper. water in order to be workable but will only result to
a) Stabilization by the use of Geotextiles
a) good surface texture
b) water tightens
b) Cement stabilization
c) weak strength
d) all of the above
532.
For every lean mixes or low cement content of the mixture, Wh5a3t9.
What are the common field test?
determines the flexural strength of the concrete.
Ans. To determine the degree of compaction of soil or it is a control
a) The strength of aggregate
b) The mortar
test in embankment construction to ensure adequate compaction
strength c) The water cement ratio
d) All of the
above
540.
What is moisture content?
533.
This is a method of determining in-place density of soil that can be uAsnesd. It is the amount of water present in the
soil satisfactorily in moist, cohesive fine grained material only. The sample is
obtained by forcing a small thin walled cylinder into the material
What is the different between natural moisture content with
w5it4h1.a
driving head and hammer or other suitable apparatus.
Ansh. ydroscopic moisture content?
Ans. Natural moisture content
Drive Cylinder Method
is the moisture of undisturbed soil sample while hydroscopic
moisture content is the moisture of air-dried soil sample.
534.
This method of test is intended to determine the density of cohesive soil
and stabilized soil by measuring the weight and volume of undistu5rb4e2d.
What is the formula used for moisture content determination?
samples.
Ans. Block, Chunk orAns. Moisture Content = (wt. Of water/wt. Of oven dried sample) x
Core Sampling
100
535.
This method covers the determination of the density in-place o5f 43.
Weighing hot sample is not advisable as it affects the accuracy
of compacted or firmly bonded soil by using a flexible membrane and liquirdesult.
Ans. True
that can be used to measure the volume of a test hole soil with an accuracy
within 1.0%.
544.
What are the methods use in reducing samples from the field to
Ans. By Rubber Balloon Method
testing size?
Ans. 1) sample splitter
2) quartering
536.
This method covers the determination of the total or wet density of soil What is the required temperature for oven drying the soil sample?
and soil aggregate in-place by the attenuation of gamma rays,
whe5r4e5t. he
gamma detector, or both, remains at or near the surface.
Ans. Nuclear Method
537.
538.
How can you determine if the soil sample is already oven dried?
Ans. dried if it reached its constant weight
547.
How to prepare or to come up with air-dried soil sample?
What are the common laboratory test required for soil?
Ans. air dry the sample under the heat of the sun
Ans. a) sieve analysis b) plastic and liquid limit test c) compaction test
(moisture-density relation) d) CBR e) Abrasion Test (Mass percen5t48of.
If impossible to air-dry the sample under the heat of the sun
what
Wear) f) Unit weight g) Moisture Content
alternative should be used?
Ans. oven dry the sample at 60*C
549.
550.
551.
552.
553.
554.
555.
556.
557.
558.
569.
570.
571.
572.
573.
574.
Ans. All particle size will pass a sieve 75 mm. or 3 square opening andmn.oat nd an average moisture content of 8.85%?
more than 15% will pass 0.075 mm. (No. 20) AASHTO 11
Ans. % Degree of Compaction = (Dry density/Max. dry density) x 100
Where ; Dry density = Wet density/(1+MC/100)
W. et density = wt of soil filled in a hole/volume of hole
P.I. requirement for item 104 (selected common borrow) is
% degree of compaction = {(2,335)/[1+(8.85/100)] x 100}/2,250
Ans. 6 maximum
= (2,145.15/2,250) x 100
=
95. .34%
L.L. requirement for item 104 (selected common borrow) is
Ans. 30 maximum
579.
Is the soil for No.45 passed the item 104 requirement for %
Ans. G or Grading = 2
What is the LL requirement for item 200 (aggregate subbase course)degree of compaction?
P or Plasticity = 2
passing sieve # 40?
Ans. 12 maximum
C or Compaction = 2
Coarse portion retained on sieve # 10 (2.00 mm.) of item 200 shall hDaover Density = three in-site density test/500
sq. m. a mass percent of wear by Los Angeles Abrasion test of
.
580.
What are the test and number of test needed for 2,960 cu. m.
Ans. 50% maximum
Aggregate Base Course?
Ans. sand cone, jug (at least
4
liters),
guide
plate,
moisture
cans,
sand,
weighing scale, oven with
The required CBR value for item 300?
temperature
control,
chisel
or
digging
tools,
plastic bags and labeling
Ans. 25% minimum (AASHTO T 180 method D)
materials (tag number)
What is the minimum percent field density or degree of compaction for
581.
What is the standard diameter of an orifice in FDT sand cone?
item 104 (embankment)?
Ans. inch (12.7 mm.)
Ans. 95% minimum
abrasion
request
585.
What is the maximum mass % of wear by Los Angeles
Abrasion59T5e.st?
Ans. 40% maximum
concrete?
Ans. 3 pcs. sample or 1 set
sample
586.
What is the required speed of Los Angeles Abrasion Machine per minute?
Ans. 30 to 33 rpm
596.
What do you call the sample for structural concrete?
Ans. Concrete cylinder sample
587.
What is the size or diameter and weight of cast-iron spheres use in
abrasion?
Ans. Approximately 46.8 mm 5d9ia7..and What is the test use to determine the consistency of concrete?
weighing between 390-455 grams
Ans. Slump test
588.
What is the required total wt. of sample for abrasion test of coa5r9s8e.
How to compute for the slump of concrete?
aggregate grading A with 12 number of sphere?
Ans. Slump = Ht. Of slump cone ht. Of fresh concrete after
Ans. 5,000 grams +/- 25 grams
subsidence
589.
603.
604.
605.
Which part of the batch for fresh concrete should the sample
What is the common components of house paint?
b6e1t5a.ken
from a stationary mixers, revolving drum truck mixers or agitators?
Ans. pigment and vehicle
Ans. two or more regular intervals during discharge of middle portion of the
batch
616.
What is this construction material that is dark brown to black
cementatious material in which the predominating constituent are
606.
What is the size of tamping rod use in sampling concrete?
bitumen?
Ans. 16 mm. (5/8 inches) diameter and 610 mm. (24 inches) long with tAhnes.
Asphalt tamping end rounded to a hemispherical tip of the same dia. as the rod
617.
What asphalt is commonly called hot asphalt?
607.
Concrete Masonry (hollow blocks) if subject to test, how many sampAleniss. Asphalt
cement required?
Ans. 6 pcs./10,000 units
12 pcs. if more
than 10,000 units
618.
What are liquid asphalt?
Ans. Cut-back asphalt and Emulsified Asphalt
What is the use of blown asphalt or hard asphalt?
608.
What is the strength requirement for load bearing concrete masonry
units?
Ans. individual = 5.5 Mpa
(80061p9si.)
minimum
Average(for 3 samples) = 4.14 Mpa (600 psi) minimum
620.
SS-1 or SS-1h is what kind of asphalt?
What is the significance of testing reinforcing steel bars?
Ans. Slow Setting Emulsified Asphalt
Ans. to determine the yield and tensile strength of the bar as well as its
elongation and is used to classify the bars into grade
621.
What are the three (3) kinds of Emulsified Asphalt?
Ans. Rapid Setting, Medium Setting and Slow Setting
610.
What is the required length of RSB for testing?
Ans. 1 meter/10,000 kgs./size/shipment
622.
What asphalt contains water?
Ans. Emulsified Asphalt
611.
What is the significance of bending test for RSB?
Ans. to evaluate the ductile properties of RSB
623.
What is the penetration grade for blown asphalt?
Ans. 0 to 30
612.
What is the required size of test specimen for G.I. sheets?
Ans. 60 mm. x 60 mm. ( 3pcs. from one sheet/100 sheets
609.
624.
What is the ideal penetration grade of asphalt use in Tropical
R6e3g5io. n?
Ans. 85 to 100 (but some uses 60 to 70)
One set (3 pcs ) concrete cylinder sample shall be taken for every
how many pieces of RCP?
Ans. 25 pcs.
625.
Tack coat is used in an existing bituminous or concrete paveme6n3t6..
In submitting samples for testing, what particular form is
being
Ans. True
accomplished?
Ans. sample card
626.
627.
628.
637.
638.
For how many hours or how long shall a bituminous prime coat left
undisturbed?
Ans. 24 hrs.
639.
629.
630.
640.
641.
How to determine the asphalt content of bituminous mix?
No tack coat or prime coat shall be applied when the weather is foggAynso.r by means of extraction
test rainy.
Ans. True
642.
In an extraction test, aside from the asphalt what other materials
632.
What kind of asphalt is used as tack coat?
being extracted?
Ans. Aggregates or composite
Ans. cut-back asphalt (rapid curing) or emulsified asphalt
aggregates ( minerals of fine & coarse aggregates)
631.
633.
634.
If concrete cylinder sample for RCP is not available for compres6s4io4n. testAll records regarding quality control such as
accomplishment, one (1) whole piece RCP for every 50 pcs. RCP will be submitted for quadliatyily activities, weather etc. are recorded in
a
.
Ans. Materials Log Book
test.
Ans. True
645.
The standard penetration test (SPT) is an in-site test that meas6u5re4s.
Where do we take additional cores when the measurement
of any
what?
Ans. depth of soil layer
core taken from the pavement is deficient in thickness by more than
25 mm?
Ans.
646.
Which of the following bituminous material is best recommended forAt no less than 5 meters intervals parallel to the centerline in each
direction from the affected location
sealing weakened plane joints?
Ans. Joint Filler Asphalt (commonly called hard asphalt)
655.
The results of Immersion-Compression test conducted on an
647.
The main problem associated with wrong practice of conveying concarseptehalt mix sample are as follows: Dry stability = 2,000 Kpa
Wet stability = 1,000 Kpa
is called
.
Ans. Segregation
What is the resulting index of retained strength? Does it meet the
648.
The specification call for 1:2:3 concrete mix. In one bagger mixer, wshpicehcification requirement of item 310 Bituminous Concrete
Course?
Ans. Index of Retained strength = (Wet stability/Dry stability) x 100
of the following amount of water is most likely required for the
= (1,000 Kpa/2,000 Kpa) x 100
mix? Ans. 20 i\liters
= 50%
649.
A one lane road, with a pavement width of 3.5 meters and shoulder No it does not meet the specification of item 310 since the
width of 0.5 meter on each side of the pavement, was designed to havespecification of IRS is 70% minimum while the resulting IRS is only
subbase and base courses with a combined thickness of 300 mm. If the 50%
thickness of the subbase is a 125 mm. the spreading and compaction of the
656.
Quality Control testing in a DPWH project is the responsibility of
subbase and base course shall be carried out in
.
the
.
Ans. DPWH and Contractors
Ans. 3 layer over the full width of 4.5 m.
Materials Engineers
650.
as Material Engineer, what is the area of trial section that you would
As Material Engineer, when is the right time to start sampling and
recommend to check the suitability of the materials and
efficiency6o5f7t.he
equipment to be used for item 310, Bituminous Concrete Surface coursete? sting aggregates of the course materials?
Ans. before the course materials be incorporated in the project
Ans. about 500 sq. m.
651.
Per program of work, the estimated volume of item 201
The spot test on asphalt is used to determine what?
materi6a5ls8i.s
7,500 cu. m. How many grading and plasticity test are required based oAnns. overheating during
manufacture the DPWH minimum testing requirements?
Ans. 25 grading and 25
659.
Under what climatic condition(s) do we use the lower penetration
plasticity
grades or hard asphalt?
Ans. hot climate
652.
Bituminous concrete mixes contain asphalt by weight equivalent to
660.
Sampling of the freshly mixed concrete should be taken on the
what?
Ans. 5 to 8%
batch discharge of the transit mixer.
653.
Quality of factory-produced reinforced concrete pipes may be best Ans. middle
established through what?
Ans. Test of concrete pipe samples
661.
662.
663.
664.
665.
666.
667.
668.
the
Soft and unstable soils were encountered during the course of 6su7b0g. radesample from compacted bituminous mix shall be
neatly cut by preparation. If you were the Materials Engineer assigned to the project, swahwator core drill. Each sample shall be at least
.
is the most effective and cheaper method that you would recommend toAns. 150 mm. x 150 mm. or 100mm diameter full depth
stabilized the soil prior to the construction of the subbase course?
Ans. Geotextiles
671.
For surface tolerance the surface (bituminous mix) will be check
by the use of a
at sites selected by the Engineer.
How many times per layer should a concrete specimen molded in a Ans. 3 meter straight edge
6x6x21 beam mold be rodded?
Ans. 63 times
672.
What is the sample requirement for paving concrete for every 75
cu. m. or fraction thereof?
Ans. One (1) set (consisting of 3
What is the basis for acceptance or rejection of any construction
pcs.) concrete beam sample
materials?
Ans. Materials Test Report
673.
In testing bituminous mix sample for Immersion-Compression
In testing concrete cylinder sample the load applied should be
Stability the sample is soaked in water bath for
days.
continuous without shock at a constant rate within the range of
Apenrs. four (4)
second.
Ans. 0.14 to 0.34
Mpa per second or 20 to 50 psi per second
674.
Given: Wt. of dry aggregate = 950 grams
Wt. of asphalt
= 50 grams
During the application of the first half of the anticipated load a
What is the total % of asphalt weight of total mix
rate of loading shall be permitted.
Ans. Wt. of total mix = wt. of dry agg. + wt. of asphalt
Ans. higher rate
= 950 + 50 = 1,000 grams
therefore: (50grams/1,000grams) x 100 = 5%
Initial rolling in bituminous mixes shall be perform with a
roller.
Ans. Pneumatic Tire Roller
675.
Does the percent asphalt in problem above meet the
required specification for percent asphalt in bituminous mixes?
Why?
Final rolling in bituminous mixes shall be perform with a
roAllenrs.. yes, because standard specification for percent asphalt in
Ans. 3-wheel or Tandem type steel wheel
bituminous mixes is 5 to 8%
roller
Rolling of bituminous mix shall be discounted whenever it begi6ns76to.
678.
679.
Problem regarding quality of construction materials shall be
rep6o8r8t.ed
directly by the contractors Materials Engineer to the
.
Ans. DPWH Materials Engineer
687.
689.
What are the two types of bitumen that are commonly used in
How many concrete cylinder is required for a 3,000 pcs. reinforced bituminous concrete surface course?
concrete pipe culvert?
Ans. 120 sets (consisting of 3 pcs. concreAtens. 1) Tar- is viscous liquid obtained from distillation of coal or
cylinder per set)
wood
2) Petroleum Asphalt are the
product of the distillation of crude oil
681.
If the concrete cylinder is not available for a 3,000 pcs. culvert pipes,
how many pipes shall be subjected to test?
690.
What are the three major petroleum asphalt product?
Ans. 60 pcs. culvert pipes
Ans. 1) Asphalt cement produced in various viscosity grade, the
most common penetration grade are, 200/300, 120/150, 85/100,
682.
What kind of test that requires calibrated sand in filling the hole in o4r0d/e5r0
2)
Cut-back asphalt are asphalt mixed with solvents to reduce their
to determine the volume of hole?
viscosity
3) Emulsified Asphalt are mixture of
Ans. Field Density Test (FDT)
asphalt cement and water with emulsifying agent
683.
What do you call the test using a rammer and a mold?
691.
What are the solvents for cut back asphalt?
Ans. Moisture Density Relation Test or Compaction Test
Ans. 1) gasoline for rapid curing type
2) kerosene for medium curing type
684.
What kind of asphalt has a penetration grade of 0 to 30 mm.?
3) diesel fuel for slow curing type
Ans. Blown Asphalt
680.
695.
696.
704.
7 05.
The mixture shall have a mass percent air voids with the range7o1f2.
What kind of roller should be used for the initial or breakdown
.
Ans. 3.0% - 5%
compaction?
Ans. Pneumatic smooth
wheeled roller (not less than 10 tons)
713.
714.
715.
724.
726.
716.
The compacted pavement shall have a density equal to or grea7t2e7r .than What kind of form used in item 311?
.
Ans. 97% of the laboratory compacted denAsnisty. steel forms and a depth equal to the thickness of the
pavement
717.
When is the traffic be permitted to enter the pavement?
728.
How long shall the forms remain undisturbed after concrete
Ans. when the pavement has cooled to atmospheric temperature
pouring?
Ans. 24 hrs.
718.
719.
720.
721.
722.
723.
How many samples shall be taken for each full days operation?729.
What is the difference between item 504 and item 505?
Ans. at least one but not more than three (3) core
Ans. placement of stone or boulders and the ratio of cement and fine
samples
sand
What is the dimension of the samples taken full depth from the finish
pavement for thickness determination?
730.
What is the ratio of fine aggregates to number of bags of cement
Ans. 150 mm. or 100 mm diameter
for grout in item 504 and 505?
Ans. for item 504 its one part
cement to three part fine sand (1:3)
How is the sample taken from the finished pavement?
for item 505 its one part cement to two parts fine sand (1:2)
Ans. by means of core drill or saw
731.
Penetration and ductility test of asphalt are done in
How is the surface level of the finished pavement being check?
temperature.
a) 60*C
Ans. by the use of 3 meters straight edge
b) 25*C
c) 50*C
d) 10*C
The variation of the surface from the testing edge of the straight
732.
This is the most fluidest and lightest of all the grade of Medium
between contacts with the surface shall not exceed
..
Curing Cut-back Asphalt.
a) MC 30
b) MC
Ans. 6 mm.
70
c)
What determine the thickness and density of compacted asphalt
MC 800
d) MC 300
pavement?
Ans. core test
733.
The only kind of asphalt that can be used in all bituminous item74o1f .work.Tie bars shall not be coated or painted with
.
a) Asphalt Cement
b) Cut-back Asphalt
Ans. asphalt or other materials
c) Emulsified Asphalt
d) All of the above
742.
What is the metal device that are used as a load transfer device
734.
Retempering of concrete or mortar, which has partially hardened, wihlleblde in a position parallel to the surface and centerline of the
slab of
permitted with the addition of cement, aggregate or water.
pavement?
a) yes
b) no
Ans. dowels
c) it depends on the condition of concrete
d) check the slump
743.
To protect dowel from corrosion and to facilitate sliding in
735.
What is the minimum number of representative cores that shall be tcaoknecnrete, it shall be coated with
. from each member area of concrete in place that is considered deficientA?ns. thin film of bitumen
a) 3 cores
b) 4 cores
c) 5 cores
d) core must be taken at 5 meter
The surface of the pavement shall be roughened by means of
i7n4te4r.val
backward & forward of the designed sta.
.
Ans. brooming
736.
737.
738.
Ans.
1) by covering the concrete with mats saturated with water
2) thoroughly wetting the pavement
3) by ponding
4) by applying curing compound after finishing of the surface
739.
748.
749.
What is item 504 in DPWH specification?
A
740.
What shall be done if cracks appear at or near the joint prior to the t imnse. Grouted
Riprap of sawing?
Ans. sawing shall be omitted
750.
15 days
c) 21 days
b) 10 days
d) 7 days
751.
752.
When water is added to the mixture to bring the slump within required
limit, it shall be injected into the mixer under such pressure and direction of
flow that the requirement for uniformity and desired slump of concrete are
met. The drum shall be turned on additional
revolution or more.
a) 10 revolutions
b) 45 revolutions
c) 30 revolutions
d) 15 revolutions
753.
754.
For small contract project of the DPWH located in remote areas where
the quality of cement to be used is too small and where there are no
accessible testing laboratory to check the quality of materials, exception in
the requirements for performance of laboratory test in cement prior to use
may be allowed provided that the trial mixes be done for every
.
a) deformation characteristic of soil
b) Engineering properties of the underlying soils
c) Arrangement of soil strata
d) Field Density of soil
755.
How many days shall the Engineer be notified in advance of the date
that the treating process will be performed in order that the untreated
lumber, the treatment process and the finished treatment timber may all be
inspected?
a)