MATERIALS ENGINEER EXAMINATION to a slurry consistency and placed on

Instruction: Choose the best answer. 7. The unit pressure greater 13. The most commonly used method in pavement surface.
The Examination is good for two hours. than which progressive settlement the design and evaluation of bituminous a. asphalt emulsion slurry seal
will occur leading to failure: concrete mixes: b. emulsified asphalt
1. What is the physical property of a. Pascal a. Penetration test c. seal coat
concrete that withstand b. force b. compaction test d. tack coat
deterioration due to exposure to c. bearing capacity c. core test d. M
weathering action? d. none of the above arshall stability test1 19. A crack sometimes crescent shaped,
a. Durability that point in the direction of the trust
b. strength 8. Specified or selected materials 4. A layer of an asphalt aggregate of the wheels on the pavement surface
c. Adsorption of designed thickness placed as mixture of variable thickness used to caused by lack of bond between two
d. absorption foundation for pavement. eliminate irregularities in the content pavement layer.
a. sub-base of an existing surface prior to a.
2. Over sanded and under sanded b. base placement of an overlay: raveling
mixtures requires more water in order c. sub-grade a. Asphalt Leveling Course b. reflective crack
to be workable, but making it so well, d. Treated layer b. Asphalt Surface Treatment c. bowl-shape crack
only result in a sacrifice in: c. Asphalt tack coat d. slippage cracks
a. Durability 9. The materials in excavation (cuts) d. all of the above
b. strength embankment (fills) and embankment 20. Any condition that might contribute
c. Adsorption foundation immediate below the layer of 15. An application of low-viscosity to making a pavement slippery
d. absorption sub-base, base or pavement and to such cutback to an absorbent surface or a a. frictionless
depth as may affect the structural mixed-in application of emulsified b. sliding hazard
3. The method used to test on the design: asphalt. It is used only on untreated c.
workability of concrete and the a. sub-base base prior to placement of an asphalt skid hazard
tests are readily made in the field. b. base pavement. d. none of the above
a. Slump test c. sub-grade a. Asphalt Leveling Course
b. core test d. Treated layer b. Asphalt Surface Treatment 21. The uniform rate of flow of
c. dynamic tests c. Asphalt Prime coat concrete cu.m per hour when poured.
d. ball penetration test 10. Specified or selected materials of d. none of the above a.10-15
designed thickness placed as a b.15-20
4. For rich mixes, the strength of foundation for base: 16. The upward movement of asphalt in c.20-
_______ is the controlling factor. a. sub-base an asphalt pavement resulting in the 25
a. Cement b. base formation of a film of asphalt on the d.30-33
b. aggregates c. sub-grade surface.
c. sand d. Treated layer a. bleeding 22. Used to evaluate the potential
d. all of the above b. bowl-shape strength of soil aggregate.
11. A sand used to measure the volume c.cracks aCBR
5. Sampling of Portland Cement should of test hole in FDT: d. corrugation b. Abrasion
be done in accordance with AASHTO __. a. calibrated sand c. immersion-compression
a. T129 b. fine sand 17. A very light application of asphalt d. all of the above
b. T 130 c. very fine sand applied to an existing asphalt or
c. T127 d. all of the above Portland cement surface, used to ensure 23. Test used to determine the hardness
d. none of the above a bond between the surface of property of course aggregates.
12. Provided along the slopes of being paved and the overlaying course a. CBR
6. The practice of artificially high embankments as an erosion control a. Asphalt Leveling Course b. Abrasion
densifying and incorporating definite measure and to improve the stability of b. Asphalt Surface Treatment c. immersion-compression
density into the soil mass the side slopes; with a required c. Asphalt tack coat d. all of the above
rolling, tampering. compaction of 90% AASHTO T99 method C. d. none of the above
a. Soil classification a. Side path
b. soil sampling b. berm 18. A mixture of slow
c. quartering c. stone masonry setting emulsified asphalt, water,
d. compaction d. riprap aggregates and mineral filler produce
24. The stones used for stone masonry 31.In soil engineering the term “SOIL” 38.Scales for weighing a) 30 minutes b) 15 minutes
shall have a thickness of not less includes: aggregates and cement shall be c) 45 minutes d) 60 minutes
than: a. clay b. gravel a c c u r a t e w i t h i n _ _ _ _ % throughout 44. A sample from a bituminous mix
a.200mm the range of use. Scales shall be weighs 1000 grams. At extraction, it
c. sand d. all o
b.25mm inspected and sealed as often as the was found out that the dry aggregate
c.150mm the preceding Engineer may deem necessary to assure weighed 950grams. What is the % of
d.none of the above their continued accuracy. asphalt by weight of mix?
32. The compressibility of a fine a) 1.0 % b.) 1.5 % a) 5.2 % b) 5.0 %
25. The temperature for moist curing of grained soil is: c) 0.5 % d.) 2.0 % c) 5.4 % d) 4.8 %
specimen that gives the best result. a. high
a. 15.5 C to 37.5 C b. low 39. When cement is placed in contact 45. The minimum penetration of the
b. 17.5 C to 39.5 C with the aggregate, batches may be preservative with the surface of the
c. it depends upon the grain size
c. 13.5 C to 35.5 C rejected unless mixed within _____ timber piles shall be ____.
d.13.5 C to 33.5 C hours of such contact. a) 150 mm b) 200 mm
33.Sand has a greater load-carrying a) 1.5 hours b) 2.0 hours c) 250 mm d) 100 mm
26.The maximum size to capacity than clay: c) 0.5 hours d) 2.5 hours
course aggregates required for Item a .true 46. The contractor shall submit in
311 (PCCP) b. false 40. When mixed at the site or in a writing a job-mix formula for the
a. 2 ½ inches c. it depends on gradation central mixing plant, the mixing time mixture supported by laboratory test
b. 3 ½ inches shall not be less than ______ nor more data along with samples of resources of
d. it depends on water content
c. 1 ½ inches than ____ unless mixer performance test components and viscosity – temperature
d. 4 ½ inches prove adequate mixing of concrete in a relationships to the Engineer for
34.The highest moisture content in the shorter time period. testing and approval at least ____.
27.The gradation requirement used for plastic consistency of fine-grained a) 30 seconds nor more than 90 seconds a) two weeks b) three weeks
Hot Mix Bituminous Pavement. soil is the: b) 50 seconds nor more than 90 seconds c) one week d) four weeks
a. grading A a. liquid limit c) 60 seconds nor more than 120seconds
b. grading B d) 90 seconds nor more than 120seconds 47. The concrete samples should be
b. plastic limit
c. grading C stored in a moist conditioned
d. grading D c. shrinkage limit 41. The flow of water shall be uniform temperature within the range of ____
and all water should be in the drum by until the time of test.
28. The placing temp. for bituminous 35.Compaction increases the strength the end of the first ____ seconds of a) 18* C to 24* C
mixture measured in the truck prior to of soil by: the mixing period. b) 15* C to 18* C
dumping. a expelling air from its voids a) 45 seconds b) 30 seconds c) 14* C to 24* C
a. 107 ºC ,min b. forcing soil particles c) 15 seconds d) 20 seconds d) 18* C to 28* C
b. 107 ºC ,max
into more intimate contact
c. 159 ºC, 42. Concrete not place within ____ 48. This is used in soil stabilized road
min d. 159 º c. both a and b minutes from the time the ingredients surface due to its high ____ property,
C, max were charged into the mixing drum shall that is, it absorb and retain water.
36.Indicates a range of moisture be used. a) Potassium Chloride
29. Unsuitable materials are soils with content over which soil is plastic: a) 120 minutes b) 150 minutes b) Calcium Chloride
a liquid limit exceeding. a. plastic limit c) 60 minutes d) 90 minutes c) Magnesium Chloride
a. 80 b. shrinkage limit d) Sodium Chloride
b. 85 43. When concrete is delivered in truck
c. plasticity index
c. 100 mixers, additional water may be added 49. The mass % wear of soil
d. 90 to the batch and additional mixing aggregate used in cement/lime
37.Water content of an undisturbed soil performed to increase the slump to meet proportions should not be more than
30. Unsuitable materials are soils with is called: the specified requirement if permitted ____.
natural water content exceeding. a. optimum moisture content by the Engineer, provided all these a) 40 % b) 50 %
a. 80 b. hygroscopic moisture content operation are performed within ____ c) 45 % d) 55 %
b. 85 after the initial mixing operation and
c. natural water content
c. 100 the water and cement ratio is not
d. 90 exceeded.
50. The uniform rate at which the for aggregate should be within the 64.In which DPWH item is emulsified 71. Asphalt cement shall not be used
movable head of the CBR machine travel range of ____ . asphalt not suitable? while it is foaming nor shall be heated
is _____. a) 1.280 to 1.408 a) Item 301 b) Item302 at ____ at anytime after delivery.
a) 0.05 in/ min b) 1.180 to 1.308 c) Item 304 d) Item 308 a) 107* b) 159*
b) 0.10 in /min c) 1.295 to 1.308 c) 120* d) 140*
c) 0.08 in /min 65. Unconfined compressive strength
d) 0.09 in /min 58. Aggregate accounts for 92 – 95 % of test is usually performed on______. 72. Moisture content of aggregate in
the weight of the bituminous mixture a) Sandy soils bit mix shall not exceed ____ of the
51. Cast in place concrete shall not be asphalt accounts for 5 – 8 % of the b) Silty soils time it is introduce into the mixing
post – tensioned until at least weight of the mix. The exact percentage c) Organic soils unit.
____ and until the compressive strength to be used is determined by the _____. d) Clayey soils a) 1.5 mass % b) 2.0 mass %
has reached the strength specified. a) Trial mix b) Job mix c) 1.0 mass % d) 3.0 mass %
a) 7 days b) 10 days c) Job order d) Design mix 66. Consolidation test is usually
c) 14 days d) 20 days performed on ____samples. 73. Batching tolerance for Sand and
59. _____ is an indication that the a) Disturbed b) Undisturbed Aggregate is ____.
52. The penetration test is asphalt mix is overheated. c) Consolidated d) both a & b a) 1 % b) 2 %
an indication of the ____ of asphalt. a) Blue smoke c) 3 % d) 4 %
a) Consistency b) Softness b) Stiff appearance 67. A concrete core sample having a
c) Hardness d) Flash Point c) Rising steam maximum height of less than_____ of its 74. Between stage of curing, concrete
d) Mix slumps in truck diameter before capping or height less shall not be exposed for more than how
53. Specification requires one (1) than its diameter after capping shall many hours?
Quality test for every ____ 60.In checking the temperature of the not be tested. a) 24 hours b) 3 hours
of asphalt. mix, the thermometer should be inserted c) ½ hour d) 72 hours
a) 20 tons c) 50 tons into the mix at least ____. a) 93 % b) 94 %
d) 40 tons b) 200 tons a) 2 inches b) 6 inches c) 95 % d) 96 % 75. As a Materials Engineer, what will
c) 4 inches d) 6.0 mm you do with major honeycombed area that
54. The ____ is the most commonly used 68. The cohesion and internal friction is considered as defective work?
method in the design and evaluation of 61. _____ is applied on existing bit, of soil is tested by a) Plaster
bituminous concrete mixes. or cement concrete surface with a) Tri axial shear test b) Payment of the concrete will be
a) Job mix formula bituminous materials. b) Direct shear test made an adjustment
b) Design mix d) Extraction a) Bituminous Prime Coat c) Bearing test c) Removed and replaced at the
c) Marshall Stability b) Bituminous Tack Coat d) All of the above expensed of the contractor
c) Bituminous Seal Coat
55. Vibration shall operate a frequency d) Bituminous Surface Treatment 69. In concrete acceptance, core will 76. If the strength of control specimen
of 8,300 to 9,600 impulses per minute be considered adequate if the average does not meet the requirement and not
under load at a maximum spacing of ____ 62. The solution used in the soundness strength of the cores is equal to what? feasible to obtain cores due to
cm. test of aggregate shall be cooled to a a) 80% of specified strength & if no structural consideration, as a
a) 30 cm b) 50 cm temperature of 21 +or – 1* C and single core is less than 75% of Materials Engineer what will be your
c) 60 cm d) 40 cm maintain at that specified strength decision?
temperature for at least _____. b) 90% of specified strength & if no s a) Removed and replaced
56. The specific gravity of Sodium a) 24 hours b) 36 hours ingle core is less than 80% of b) Area will not be paid
Sulfate used in soundness test for c) 48 hours d) 18 hours specified strength c) Payment will be made at an adjusted
aggregate should be within the range of c) 85% of specified strength& if no price
____. 63. Proper compaction of the single core is less than 75% of
a) 1.151 to 1.174 fill materials is very important, as it specified strength 77. After concrete has been placed, it
b) 1.250 to 1.178 will ______. is advisable to maintain fully welted
c) 1.051 to 1.154 a) Increase the shear strength 70. Before the cement is to be used, and in position for how many hours?
d) 1.058 to 1.184 b) Decrease permeability sampling must be done at least _____ a) 14 hours b) 24 hours
c) Minimize compressibility before use. c) 72 hours d) 15-18 hours
57. The specific gravity magnesium d) All of the above a) one week b) 14 days
sulfate solution used in soundness test c) two weeks d) 12 days
78. Rock shall be excavated to a depth 87. The heating temperature 94. The particle size distribution c) equal to the actual asphalt
____ below sub grade within the limit of reflector zed thermoplastic of a soil is determined by: content.
of the roadbed material during application is _____. a. liquid limit test
a) 100mm b) 150 mm a) 130 +/- 7* C
b. sieve analysis test 101. Which of the following percent
c) 200 mm d) 250 mm b) 150 +/- 7* C
c) 200 +/- 7* C c. plastic limit test air voids is most preferable in
79. Minimum penetration of all piles d) 211 +/- 7* C d. any of the preceding bituminous mixture
shall be ____. a.0% b.5% c.8%
a) 3 meter b) 6 meter 88. Submission of sample minimum 95. A sample of saturated clay has a
c) 7 meter d) 4.5 meter quantity of material for asphalt mass of 102.8 g. After oven drying, the 102. test determines the bitumen
cement is _______. same soil weighs 73.4 g. If the content of asphalt cement
80. Piles shall not be driven within a) 5 kg b) 10 kg
specific gravity is 2.74, its wet a) Viscosity b) solubility
7 meters of concrete less than _____ c) 20 kg d) 100 kg
old. density, g/ml is c) Flash point d) Extraction
a) 7 days b) 14 days 89. For how many years does the small a. 1.829
c) 28 days d) 32 days Contractor given to procure necessary b. 1.825c.1.827 103. ______is the consistency test
testing equipment? c. 1.830 on solid asphalt.
81. Paint contains _____ of pigment and a) 2 years b) 4 years a) Distillation b) Penetration
_____ vehicle. c) 5 years d) 6 years 96. The dry density, g/ml is c) Viscosity d) Ductility
a) 20 % & 80 % b) 21 % & 79 %
a. 1.310
c) 79 % & 21 % d) 80 % & 20 % 90. The depth of the weakened joints
must not be less than ____ and a width b. 1.306 104. ______ is the bituminous coating
82. Minimum thickness of bedding of ___. c. 1.300 applied to an old concrete pavement to
materials beneath the pipe is _____. a) 40 mm & 6 mm d. 1.309 be used as base.
a) 100 mm b) 150 mm b) 50 mm & 5 mm
a) Tack coat b)
c) 200 mm d) 250 mm c) 40 mm & 5 mm 97. Blown Asphalt are usually used for
d) 50 mm & 6 mm Prime coat c) Seal coat
paving.
83. Tolerance of gabion dimension is
_________________. 91. Used of bituminous cold mix for a. true 105. A Job-mix formula provides for
a) +/- 1% b) +/- 2 % potholes patching during b. false close control of
c) +/- 3 % d) +/- 4 % rainy/wet period is acceptable. c. it depends upon its ductility a. asphalt content
b. aggregate gradation
84. Minimum size of galvanized wire a) false 98. A mixture of asphalt cement and c. both a and b
mesh is ____________. b) true water with emulsifying agent is called
a) 2.0 mm b) 2.2 mm
a. R. C. cutback 106._____is the resistance of an aspha
c) 2.7 mm d) 3.4 mm 92. In the performance of Moisture
b. M. C. cutback lt pavement against weathering.
Density Relations Test, the equipment
85. Minimum density of gabions is c. Asphalt emulsion a) Flexibility b) Durabil
used is
___________. d. Oxidized asphalt ity
a. liquid limit device
a) 1,000 kg/cu. m c) Stability d) Workabi
b) 1,200 kg/cu. m b. sand-cone apparatus
99. The___ compares the compressive lity
c) 1,400 kg/cu. m c. rammer and mold
strength of dry and wet specimens of
d) 1,500 kg/cu. m d. none of the above
asphalt mixes. 107. The temperature of hot mixes being
86. Soundness loss of field gabions is a) Marshall Stability Test delivered should not be less than its
93. Peat and muck are
__________________. b) Immersion-Compression Test a. mixing b. application
a. fair sub-grade soils
a) 9 % after 5 cycles c) Job-Mix formula c. heating d. compaction
b. stable soils
b) 10 % after 5 cycles
c. unstable soils temperature
c) 11 % after 5 cycles 100. The effective asphalt content is
d) 12 % after 5 cycles d. good sub-grade soils
a) lower than 108. A Bituminous Seal Coat is usually
b) higher than applied with aggregate
a. true b. false a. compaction b. stripping c. fine d. very fine, sand. c. 50 d. 60 with
c. it depends on the surface c. stability d. none of the at least one fractured face
application preceding 122.In molding concrete cylinder
specimen, each layer should be rodded. 130. Crushed Gravel Base Course,
109. The maximum specific gravity of an 115. Admixtures are used to _______ a. 25 b. 56 Grading C, shall be compacted in layers
asphalt mix containing 6.0% asphalt a. improve workability c. 60 d. 100 times. of not more than ________.
by weight of mix is 2.6.If the specific b. increase strength a. 10 cm b. 15 cm
gravity of an asphalt is 1.01, the c. retard initial setting 123. Concrete cylinder sample should be c. 30 cm. d.20 cm loose thickness.
specific gravity of the aggregate is d. all of the preceding molded in ______.
equal to a. 1 b. 2 131. An embankment to be constructed to
a. 2.65 b. 2.56 116. Angular coarse aggregate will c. 3 d. 4 equal layers. a height of 65 cm will have a minimum
c. 2.76 d. 2.70 require more _______. of
a. sand b. water 124. Maintaining the water-cement a.4 b.5 c. 6 layers.
110. The weight in air of a core c. both a and b d. coarse ratio, the concrete containing ________
specimen taken from asphalt pavement is aggregate per unit volume of concrete. a. 50.0 mm b. 37.5 mm 132. To give Bituminous Plant Mix
4,128 g. If its SSD weight is4,137 g. c. 19.0 mm d. 12.5 mm Base Course greater to resistance to
and its weight in water is 2,237 117. Slump test could be used to detect maximum size aggregate will water
g. Therefore, its bulk density is a. increase in cement content develop the highest strength. a. ½ to 1% b. 1 ½ to 2%
a. 2.42 b. 1.72 b. increase in water c. 2-3% hydrated lime should be
c. 2.28 d. 2.69 c. increase in volume 125. Paving concrete will need less added during mixing.
d. increase in aggregate a. sand b. water
111. The bulk specific gravity of a c. coarse aggregate d. both a & 133. The type of Bituminous Macadam
sample of bituminous pavement taken 118. Greatest net water is required in b, than that of structural concrete. Pavement is ______.
from a newly rolled section is2.244. If a concrete mix with _____. a. asphalt cement b. asphalt emulsion
the laboratory compacted specific a. very coarse b. coarse 126. The maximum percentage of abrasion c. rock asphalt d. either a or b.
gravity is 2.362 and the c. fine d. very fine, loss allowed for concrete coarse
minimum compaction requirement is 95%, fine aggregate aggregate is 134. Pre-stressed Concrete
the pavement is a. 40 b. 45 Structures use concrete class
a. satisfactorily rolled 119. If the concrete beam specimen is c. 50 d. 50 a. A b. B
b. over compacted ruptured during test outside the middle c. C d. D
c. in need of more rolling third, but within 5% of the span length, 127. For Bituminous Concrete Surface
the formula to be used in computing the Course, if asphalt cement is used, the 135._____ pipes should be taken as sam
112. Concrete specimen molded in a 6” stress is ____. percentage based on the weight of ple to represent 225 reinforced concre
x 6” x 21” beam mold should be rodded a. R = PL/bd2 aggregate should be ____. te pipes
a. 60 b. 61 b. R = 3Pa/bd2 a. 3 to 5% b. 5 to 8% a) 5 b) 9 c) . 3
c. 62 d. 63 times c. R = PLa/bd2 c. 6 to 10% d. 6 to 9%
136. Before placing the asphalt
113. Quality determination of 120. What grade of asphalt has a 128. An aggregate base course of pavement, the gravel base course should
concrete coarse aggregate sample penetration grade of 0 – 30? 21,600 m3 will require ____. be
requires ______. a) emulsified asphalt a. 14 b. 15 a. seal coated b. tack coated
a. abrasion test b. sieve analysis c) blown asphalt c. 72 d. 80 quality tests c. prime coated
c. stability d. both a and b b) asphalt cement
d) none of the above 129. Coarse aggregate for Crushed Stone 137. Concrete used in reinforced
114. Concrete fine aggregate should be 121.The fineness modulus is highest Aggregate Surface Course should have concrete culvert pipe should generally
tested for ______. for not less than have a compressive strength of ____.
a. coarse b. very coarse a. 40 b. 45 a. 16.54 Mpa ( 2400)
b. 27.56 Mpa ( 4000) the above is the method used in 152. During construction of a road d) CBR is the process whereby soil
c. 20.67 Mpa ( 3000) determining the strength of concrete project, if all the materials to be used particles are contained more closely
d. 34.45 Mpa ( 5000) pipes. are tested for quality, inspection is together through a reduction in the air
no longer required voids, generally by mechanical means.
138. Concrete railings, pipes, 145. Pre-stressed concrete a. true b. false
and piles require the use of what class requires the use of Class 160. Soils containing more than 35%
of concrete? a. A b. B 153. The degree of compaction of an passing 0.075mm (#200) sieve are
a. A b. B c. C d. D concrete embankment in our present classified under
c. C d. D Specifications is based on a. silt-clay materials
146. If an asphalt pavement will be a. CBR method b. granular materials
139. Steel bars for concrete constructed over an old existing b. Unconfined compression test c. it depends on the plasticity index
reinforcement is tested for its ______. concrete pavement c. AASHTO Designation T-180
a. prime coat b. tack coat d. Bulk Specific Gravity 161.a) Surface drainage b) chemical ad
a. tensile b. compression c. seal coat d. mixtures c) compaction d)
c. bending d. both a and c mortar coat should be applied to the 154. Under Excavation for Structure, subsoil drainage
concrete pavement. Item 106, the backfilling operation is provided for the purpose of
140. Aggregate Base Course with a shall be done in 20 cm loose layer and counteracting moisture movement within
volume of 112,000m3 will have a minimum 147. For bituminous concrete mixes, the compacted to at least 95 Percent. the structure either by seepage or
number of asphalt material may either be asphalt capillary action.
a. 74 b. 75 cement or asphalt emulsion 155. Soils are natural aggregates
c. 56 d. a. true b. false of minerals connected by strong and 162. A sub-grade soil with a
374 quality tests. permanent cohesive forces CBR value of
148. Coarse Aggregate for Bituminous a. true a) 5% b) 15%
141. Which plasticity index is most Macadam Pavement should be ______. b. false c) 30% d) 3%
suitable for aggregate base course? a. crushed gravel or stone will require a thicker layer of sub-
a. 5 b. 10 b. natural gravel 156. The boundary between sand and base and base course.
c. 15 d. 50 c. both a and b gravel is
d. none of the above a.0.425 mm (#40) b.4.750 mm (#4) 163.
142. The specified flexural strength c.2.00 mm (#10) d.0.075 mm (#200) a) Particle arrangement
for paving concrete is _____. 149. Tests for coarse aggregate include b) sodding or sprigging
a. 350 b. 400 a. abrasion b. mortar strength 157. A a) sandy clay b) clayey sand c) c) paving
c. 525 d. 300 c. absorption d. all of sand clay d) none of the preceding is a d) flattening is one of the methods
the preceding soil which exhibits the properties of a of stabilizing inferior soils.
143. The sample of 12.5 mm diameter clay but contains an appreciable amount
steel bar to be submitted for test 150. Tests for fine aggregate for of sand. 164. The physical and engineering
should be at least ____. concrete include properties of soils may be improved by
a. 20 cm b. 40 cm a. gradation b. mortar strength 158. Plasticity test is done on soils a. compaction b. stabilization
c. 100 cm d. none of the above c. abrasion d. all of passing c. both a and b d. neither a nor b
the preceding a. 0.425 mm (#40)
b. 2.00 mm (#10) 165. Water content of soils is
144. a) Third point loading 151. Unless otherwise specified in the c. 0.075 mm (#200) sieve. generally based on the
b) Three-edge bearing test special provision, the type of Portland a. total weight of soil
c) Mid-span loading cement used in paving concrete shall be 159. a) Soil compaction b) b. total volume of soil
d) none of a. Type I b. Type II mechanical analysis c) In-place unit c. weight of solids
c. Type III d. Type IV weight d. none of the preceding
166. The density to which a soil can be 173. It is preferable for bituminous 180.____ is the best type of asphalt to c. it depends on the type of
compacted is related to ______. prime coat. be used for hot mixes. bituminous material.
a. compactive efforts a) Solid b) liquid a) Asphalt cement
b. water content c) Blown d) hot asphalt b) emulsified asphalt 186. The apparatus used in determining
c. both a and b c) Rapid curing the consistency of liquid asphalt is
d. none of the preceding 174. It is the test used in d) medium curing cut-back . the
determining amount of asphalt cement in a. flow meter b. viscometer
167. Disturbed samples may be used a liquid asphalt. 181. A bituminous coating applied in an c. penetrometer d. pycnometer
for a) Distillation b) Extraction existing road prior to laying of a
a. sieve test b. liquid limit c) Penetration d) Solubility bituminous surface overlay is _____. 187. _______ is preferable for
c. compaction test d. any of a. prime coat bituminous prime coat.
the preceding 175. a) Asphalt cement b) cut-back asphalt b tack coat a) Solid b) liquid
c) asphalt mixes c. seal coat c) blown d) hot asphalt
168. A soil with a Group Index of 5 is d) asphalt emulsion are usually tested
stronger than another with a Group for extraction. 182. The distance traveled 188. ______ is the test used
Index of 10 by a standard penetration needle on in determining
a. true 176. Extraction test is the procedure a prepared sample of the amount of asphalt cement in a
b. false used for separating asphalt under conditions for liquid asphalt.
c. it depends on the water content a. the asphalt from water in emulsified asphalt normal penetration is 8.6 mm. The a) Distillation b) Extraction
b. asphalt from mineral aggregates material is c) Penetration d) solubility
169. a) Water content b) void ratio c. asphalt from kerosene solvent a. 40 – 50 b. 85 – 100
c) degree of saturation d) porosity d. asphalt from gasoline solvent c. 120 – 150 d. 200 – 300 189. _________ are usually tested for
determines the relative amount penetration grade. extraction.
of water in the voids. 177. The optimum asphalt content a) Asphalt cement b) Cut-back asphalt
obtained in a Marshall Stability test 183. The maximum specific gravity of an c) Asphalt mixes d) Asphalt emulsion
170. It is an asphalt formed by is the average of the asphalt content asphalt mix containing 6.0% asphalt by
natural process of evaporation _____. of the Maximum Stability, Maximum weight of mix is 2.5.if the specific 190. Extraction test is the procedure
a) Rock asphalt density and gravity of the asphalt is 1.01, the used for separating
b) Asphalt emulsion a. Maximum flow b. Maximum air voids specific gravity of the aggregate is a. the asphalt from water in emulsified asphalt
c) asphalt cement c. 4% air voids d. 4% flow equal to b. asphalt from mineral aggregates
d) cutback asphalt a. 2.65 b. 2.56 c. asphalt from gasoline solvent
178. Are inter granular void spaces c. 2.76 d. 2.70 d. asphalt from kerosene solvent.
171. Uncrushed aggregates are between aggregate particles.
preferable than crushed aggregates for a) VMA b) Air voids 184. _______ is an asphalt formed by 191. ________ indicated the safe
bituminous mixtures c) Permeable voids natural process of evaporation. working temperature of the asphalt.
a. true b. false a) Rock asphalt a) Distillation b) Viscosity
c. it depends on the type of 179. The main difference between a bulk b) asphalt emulsion c) Flash point d) Softening point
bituminous material measured specific gravity of a c) Asphalt cement
bituminous mixtures and its maximum d) Cut-back asphalt
172. The apparatus used in determining measured specific gravity is the
the consistency of liquid asphalt is a. weight of the voids 185. Uncrushed aggregates 192. The optimum asphalt content
the b. weight of the asphalt are preferable than crushed aggregates obtained in a Marshall Stability Test
a. flow meter b. viscometer c. volume of the voids for bituminous mixtures is the average of the asphalt content
c. penetrometer d. pycnometer d. volume of the aggregates a. true of the Maximum stability, maximum
b false density and
a. maximum flow b. maximum air voids
c. 4% air voids d. 45 flow c. 4 d. 1 percent c. 90 percent of the maximum dry
of material passing the 0.075mm sieve density determined in accordance with 212. An aggregate base course of 21,600
193. __________ are inter granular by washing. AASHTO T-180,Method D has been m3 will require
void spaces between aggregate attained. a. 14 b. 25
particles. 200. The degree of compaction required c. 72 ? d. 40
a) VMA b) Air for embankment is at least 206. The maximum percentage wear
voids c) Permeable voids a. 100 b. 90 allowed for Aggregate sub-base Course 213. An embankment to be constructed to
c. 95 d. 85 in a coarse portion retained on a a height of 600mm will have a minimum
194. _________ is the best type of percent of the maximum density 2.00mm (No. 10)sieve is number of
asphalt to be used for hot mixes. as determined by AASHTO T-90 Method. a. 45 b. 50 a. 4 b. 5
a) Asphalt cement c. 40 d. c. 3 d. 6 layers.
b) Emulsified asphalt 201. Requirement of PCCP Construction 55 percen
c) rapid curing cut-back a. opening to traffic after 14 days t by Los Angeles Abrasion Test 214. The service performance of an
d) medium curing cut- back the concrete was placed Determined by AASHTO T-96. asphalt pavement is greatly influenced
b. opening to traffic after 28 days by:
195. The field density of a bituminous the concrete was placed 207. In manufacture of culvert pipes, a. grade of asphalt
pavement shall not be less than c. a compressive strength of 25.08 MPa or the class of concrete used is b. quantity of asphalt
a. 92 b.95 % more a. Class “C” b. Class “B” c. a and b
c. 98 % of the specific gravity of d. none of the above. c. Class “A” d. Class “P” d. none of the above
the laboratory compacted specimen.
202. Roadway embankment in earth 208. For Bituminous Concrete Surface 215. In bituminous mixture, aggregates
196. For ITEM 311 PCC pavement, coarse material shall be placed and compacted Course, if Asphalt cement is used, the account for 92 % to 95 % of the weight
aggregate shall have a mass percent of in horizontal layers not exceeding percentage based on the weight of of the mixture, while asphalt ( the
wear not exceeding ______ loose requirement, before the aggregate should be binder of the aggregates ) accounts for
a. 50 % next layer is placed. a. 3 to 5 % b. 5 to 8 % a. 3 – 5 % b. 5 – 8 %
b. 40 % a. 150 mm b. 200 mm c. 6 to 10 % d. 4.5 to 8 % c. 5 - 10% d. 7 - 10 %
c. 45 % c. 100 mm d. 250 mm dry aggregate, shall be from 5.0 to 8.
d. 60 % when tested by AASHTO T-96. 209. Coarse aggregate for Crushed stone 0 mass percent.
203. Steel bars for concrete reinforced Aggregate Surface Course should have a
197. Plasticity Index for Aggregate is tested for its mass percent of not more than 216. In asphalt pavement, prior to
Surface Course is a. tensile b. compressive a. 40 % b. 45 % acceptance, a sample of full depth,
a. not greater than 6 c. yield d. both a and c. c. 60 % d. 50 % 150mm x 150mm or 100mmdiameter shall be
b. not greater than 25 of the particle retained on the 4.75mm taken by a saw or core drill for ______
c. 4 to 9 204. To give Bituminous Concrete (No.4) sieve and shall have at least test.
d. 12. Surface Course greater resistance to one (1)fractured face. a. thickness determination b. density
water ____ hydrated lime c. stability d. a and b
198. At least one (1) set of 3 concrete should be added. 210. Before placing the asphalt
cylinder samples shall be taken from a. 2 - 3 % b. 1 ½ - 2 % pavement, the gravel base course should
a. 50 b. 75 c. ½ - 1 % d. 4 – 5 % be
c. 100 d. 150 a. seal coated b. tack coated 217. In an asphalt pavement
cubic meter of each class of concrete 205. In Aggregate sub-base Course, the c. prime coated construction, after spreading
or fraction thereof, placed each day. degree of compaction of each layer bituminous mix, compaction will follow
shall continue until a field density of 211. Pre-stressed Concrete structures where rolling shall begin at the sides
199. Fine aggregates used in concrete at least uses concrete of class and proceed longitudinally parallel
pavement shall contain no more than a. 100 b. 95 a. A b. B toward the road centerline, each trip
a. 1.5 b. 3 c. C d. P overlapping ______ of the roller width,
gradually progressing to the crown of 223. An asphalt cement can be a good 229. Which of the Engineering
the road. bituminous binder material for Item: properties of soil does not belong to
a. ½ b. 1.0 a. 301 b. 302 Granular soil?
a. good load bearing capacity
c. 1 ½ d. 2.0 c. 308 d. 310
b. permeable
c. subject to changes in strength and
218. The control of temperature during 224. Which of the following bituminous volume due to variation in water
the mixing and compaction is of great material is best recommended for content
significance in the ______ of the sealing weakened plane and construction
resulting pavement. joints of the PCCP. 230. A moisture content present in
a. strength b. skid resistance a. asphalt cement undisturbed sample.
a. natural moisture content
c. flexibility d. all of the above b. emulsified asphalt
b. artificial moisture content
c. cutback asphalt c. hydroscopic moisture content
219. Based on the minimum testing d. joint filler asphalt
requirements for Item 309, Bituminous 231. The lowest moisture content in
Plant Mix, General, one quality test 225. The primary quality control which soil upon the application of a
for asphaltic material requires for mechanism for the production of asphalt very small shearing force.
every ____ tones or fraction thereof. mixtures which will have a high degree a. plastic limit test
a. 40 b. 50 b. shrinkage limit test
of uniformity that will satisfy job
c. liquid limit test
c. 60 d. 70 requirements is called:
a. Marshall stability test 232. The lowest moisture content in
220. The test in emulsified asphalt b. job mix formula which further loss of water due to
which determines the resistance of the c. immersion – compression stability test evaporation does not result in the
emulsion to break when mixed with d. a and b reduction of volume.
mineral aggregates. a. liquid limit b. plasticity
index
a. solubility b. sieve test 226.When a completed asphalt pavement c. shrinkage limit
c. cement mixing d. storage exhibits too much voids, it is usually
stability caused bythe following except of: 233.
a. rolling the mixture below the
221. What Item in the DPWH standards temperature requirements
and specification is Bituminous Tack b. too much coarse aggregates
Coat? c. too little binder
a. 301 b. 302 d. too much fine aggregates
c. 303 d. 304
227. Vibration shall operate a
222. In identifying project location frequency of 8,300 to 9,600 impulses
intended for asphalt pavement, which of per minute under load at a maximum
the following criteria is not spacing of _____ cm. http://www.scribd.com/doc/36655099/Mat
a. 30 cm b. 50 cm erials-Engineer-Test-Reviewer-1
appropriate to recommend?
c. 60 cm d. 40 cm
a. drainage facilities is well-
maintained 228. A moisture content present in an
b. location is not a typhoon air dried sample.
belt area a. natural moisture content
c. existing base course is stable b. hydroscopic moisture content
d. flood-prone section c. none of the above