QAQC Testing Training Course – Post-Course Assessment

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1a Why do we need a suitable distribution of aggregate size?

(4 m)

b Name three (3) of the basic tools/instruments used in the particle size distribution for coarse
aggregate.

(3 m)

c What does it mean by percentage retained in particle size distribution?

(3 m)

2a State three (3) types of coarse aggregate.

(3 m)

b Describe two (2)characteristic of aggregate NOT acceptable for road construction

(4 m)

c Name three (3) of the basic tools/instruments used in Aggregate Crushing Value

(3 m)

3a State three (3) steps in conducting Flakiness Index.

(3 m)

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b How does the flakiness of aggregate affect the strength behavior of road base?

(4 m)

C What are the range of size used to conduct Flakiness Index?

(3 m)

4a What are the purpose of conducting Soundness Test?

(4 m)

b What are the three (3) equipment used for conducting Soundness Test?

(3 m)

c State two (2) weaknesses in conducting the Soundness Test.

(3 m)

5a Describe the four (4) steps in conducting slump test for a concrete mix.

(4 m)

b Explain why a shear slump in the concrete slump test could happen.

(3 m)

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c What is the purpose of conducting slump test?

(3 m)

6a How many layers and how many hit are required for making concrete cube?

(4 m)

b Name the three (3) measurements need to be done on the cubes used for concrete cube test.

(6 m)

7a What is the purpose of conducting Marshall Stability Test for asphalt concrete mix?

(2 m)

b What is the size of sample to conduct Marshall Test?

(2 m)

c List three (3) equipment used in conducting Marshall Stability Test.

(6 m)

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8a Define the meaning of steel yield strength

(2 m)

b Name three (3) measurements taken during steel tensile test.

(6 m)

c What are two (2) differences between mild steel and high tensile steel.

(2 m)

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