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The contractor shall submit in writing a job-mix formula for each mixture supported by laboratory test data along with samples and sources
of components and viscosity temperature relationships information to the Engineer for testing and approval at least ____ prior to
production.
a.) 2 weeks
b.) 3 weeks
c.) one weeks
d.) 4 weeks
2. The concrete samples should be stored in a moist condition at a temperature within the range of _____ until the time of test.
a.) 18 deg C to 24 deg C
c.) 14 deg C to 24 deg C
b.) 15 deg C to 18 deg C
d.) 18 deg C to 28 deg C
3. This is used in soil stabilized road surfaces due to its hygroscopic property that is, it absorbs and retain water.
a.) Potassium Chloride
c.) Magnesium Chloride
b.) Calcium Chloride
d.) Sodium Chloride
4. The mass % wear of soil aggregate used in cement/lime stabilizations should not be more than
a.) 40 %
b.) 50 %
c.) 45 %
d.) 55 %
5. The uniform rate at which the movable head of the CBR machine travels
a.) 0.05 in / min.
b.) 0.10 in / min.
c.) 0.08 in / min.
d.) 0.09 in / min
6. Cast in place concrete shall not be post tensioned until at least _____ and until the compressive strength has reached the strength specified.
a.) 7 days
b.) 10 days
c.) 14 days
d.) 20 days
7. The penetration test in an indication of the _____ of asphalt.
a.) Consistency
b.) Softness
c.) Hardness
d.) Flash Point
8. Specification require 1 quality test for every ______ of asphalt.
a.) 20 tons
b.) 200 tons
c.) 50 tons
d.) 40 tons
9. The _____ is the most commonly used method in the design and evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes.
a.) Job Mix Formula
c.) Marshall Stability
b.) Design Mix
d.) Extraction
10. Vibrators shall operate at a frequency of 8.300 to 9,600 impulses per minute under load at a maximum spacing of _____ cm.
a.) 30 cm.
b.) 50 cm.
c.) 60 cm.
d.) 40 cm.
11. _______ is an indication that the asphalt mix is overheated.
a.) Blue smoke
b.) Stiff appearance c.) Rising steam d.) Mix slumps in truck
12. In checking the temperature of the mix the thermometer should be insert into the mix at least ______.
a.) 2 inches
b.) 6 inches
c.) 4 inches
d.) 6.0 mm.
13. Proper compaction of the fill materials is very important as it will
a.) increase the shear strength
b.) decrease permeability
c.) minimize compressibility
d.) all of the above
14. In which DPWH item is emulsified asphalt not suitable.
a.) Item 301
b.) Item 302
c.) Item 304
d.) Item 308
15. Unconfined compressive strength test usually performed on.
a.) Sandy soils
b.) Undisturbed
c.) Consolidated
17. A concrete core sample having a maximum height of less than ______ of its diameter before capping or height of less its diameter after
capping shall not be tested.
a.) 93%
b.) 94%
c.) 95 %
d.) 96%
19. In concrete acceptance, cores will be considered adequate if the average strength of the cores is equal to what?
a.) 80% of specified strength & if no single core is less than 75% of specified
strength
b.) 90% of specified strength & no single core is les than 80% of specified strength
c.) 85% of specified strength & no single core is less than 75% of specified strength
20. Before the cement is to be used, sampling must be done at least _____ before use
a.) one week
b.) 14 days
c.) 2 weeks
d.) 12 days
21. Asphalt cement shall not be used while it is foaming nor shall be heated at ____ at anytime after delivery.
a.) 107 deg
b. 120 deg
22. Moisture content of aggregates in Bit. Mix shall not exceed ______ of the time it is introduce into the mixing unit.
b.) 2 mass %
c.) 1 mass %
b.) 2 %
c.) 3 %
24. ______ is applied on existing bit. Or cement concrete surface with bituminous materials
a.) Bituminous Prime Coat
b.) Bituminous Tack Coat
25. The solution used n the soundness of aggregate shall be cooled to a temperature of 21+ 1deg and maintain at that temperature for at least
a.) 24 hrs
b.) 36 hrs
c.) 48 hrs
d.) 18 hrs
26. Between stage of curing, concrete shall not be exposed for more than how many hours
a.) 24 hrs
b.) 3 hrs
c.) hrs
d.) 72 hrs
27. As a Materials Engr. What will you do with major honeycombed area that consider as defective work.
a.) Plaster
b.) Payment of the concrete will be made an adjustment
c.) Removed and replaced at the expense of the contractor
28. If the strength of control specimen does not meet the requirements and not feasible to obtain cores due to structural consideration as a
materials engineer what will be your decision.
a.) Removed and replaced
b.) Area will not be paid
c.) Payment will be made at an adjusted price
29. After concrete has been placed, it is advisable to maintain fully welded and in position for how many hours
a.) 14 hrs
b.) 24 hrs
c.) 72 hrs
30. Rock shall be excavated to a depth below subgrade within the limit of the road bed.
a.) 100 mm.
b.) 6 meters
c.) 7 meters
32. Piles shall not be driven within 7 meters of concrete less than ______ old.
a.) 7 days
b.) 14 days
c.) 28 days
b.) + 2%
c.) + 3%
d.) + 4%
b.) 10 kgs
c.) 20 kgs
41. For how many years does the small contractor given to procure necessary testing equipment.
a.) 2 years
b.) 4 years
c.) 5 years
d.) 6 years
42. The depth of the weakened joints must not less than ______ & width _______.
a.) 40 mm. & 6 mm.
c.) 40 mm. & 5 mm
43. Use of bituminous cold mix for potholes patching during rainy/wet period is acceptable.
a.) false
b.) true
44. In soil all boring shall be carried to a depth of at least _____ below the proposed grade line.
a.) 0.50 m.
b.) 1.0 m.
c.) 1.5 m.
d.) 1.8 m.
45. The test that determine pile bearing capacity by loading one or more pile and measuring settlement under load.
a.) Vane shear test
46. The weight of disturbed samples from hard auger or split spoon shall be at least.
a.) 1kg.
b.) 20 kgs.
c.) 10 kgs.
b.) 20 kgs.
c.) 15 kgs
d.) 40 kgs.
b.) 18 long
c.) 20 long
49. For small project where quantity of steel bars is 10,000 kg or less basis for acceptance of materials.
a.) No testing
50. Determine the best combination of the material that will produce a potentially stable & durable mixture.
a.) Job mix formula
c.)Marshall Formula
b.) 20 50 psi/sec
c.) 15 40 psi/sec
d.) 15 50 psi/sec
52. In soil exploration, if the character of rock is questionable the min. depth of boring into the bedrock should be ______?
a.) 1.5 mtrs
53. Determine soil bearing capacity by loading a steel plate usually 30 dia.
a.) Vane shear test
c.) Pile load test
54. How many hours does aggregates stockpiles or binned for draining before being batch?
a.) 1 hr.
b.) 6 hrs.
c.) 12 hrs.
d.) 24 hrs.
55. Relative strength of mortar at 7 & 28 days of fine aggregates when tested for the effect of organic impurities is darker than the standard.
a.) not less than 90%
c.) not less than 95%
57. In concrete sampling, paste shall be of normal consistency when the rod settles to a point below the original surface in 30 sec.
a.) 10 + 1 mm
b.) 11 + 1mm
c.) 15 + 1 mm
d.) 20 + 1 mm
b.) 15 18 deg C
c.) 18 24 deg C
59. For fine aggregates the wash loss in the no. 200 sieve
a.) 1%
b.) 2%
c.) 3%
d.) 4%
60. Retarder can delay the setting time of concrete up to how many hours?
a.) 1 hr.
b.) 2 hrs.
c.) 4 hrs.
d.) 8 hrs.
61. Super plasticizer can increase the strength in 24 hours by how many %?
a.) 40 60 %
b.) 50 60 %
c.) 50 70 %
d.) 60 70 %
Moisture content
Natural moisture content
Hygroscopic moisture content
Hydrometer moisture content
b.) 12 deg C
c.) 15 deg C
d.) 18 deg C
64. Measurement taken on a core sample for thickness determination of the finish asphalt pavement
a.) 3
b.) 4
c.) 5
d.) 8
65. In the absence of beam mold in site, cylinder mold is allowed by specification. What is the required strength?
a.) 2,500 psi
b.) 12 hrs.
c.) 24 hrs.
67. The first phase of rolling the spread bituminous mix is called breakdown rolling which is carried out by pheunamatic roller, temperature
requirement must be
a.) 200 225 deg F
c.) 160 180 deg F
68. How many gradation ranges for hot plant mix bituminous pavement are there in the bluebook.
a.) 5
b.) 6
c.) 7
d.) 8
70. If no core had been taken at the end of each days operation, and the project has already been completed, a core shall be taken
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
72. Burnt product which is used by Gypsum and pulverized to form Portland cement
a.) Hydraulic cement
b.) Clinker
74. A process of breaking down of rocks into small pieces of various sizes that can range from large boulders to very small clay particles
a.) Consolidation
b.) Unconsolidation
c.) Weathering
75. Is the limit were further loss of water due to evaporation, will not result in reduction of volume
a.) Plastic limit
76. Classification of soil which 35% or less the particles pass through No.200 sieve
a.) Grain Size Soil
b.) Silty-Clay Materials
77. Classification of soil which 35% or more the particles pass through No.200 sieve
a.) Coarse Sand Soil
b.) Silty-Clay Materials
79. When soil has PI equal or less than 10, what are the criteria of the materials?
a.) Coarse grained soil
b.) Sandy
c.) Clayey
d.) Silty
c.) Clayey
d.) Silty
b.) Sandy
b.) 5 20
c.) 0 20
d.) 0 25
b.) 5
c.) 10
d.) 20
83. Indicate very poor subgrade materials, when G.I. equal to?
a.) 0
b.) 5
c.) 10
d.) 20
85. The higher the value of G.I. in the given soil, the weaker will be the soil performance as a subgrade
a.) True
b. False
c.) Depend
b.) 6
c.) 10
d.) 11
b.) 25
c.) 35
d.) 36
b.) 25
c) 20
d.) 35
89. When the value of G.I. is negative, what will be the soil performance?
a.) Poor subgrade
c.) Good subgrade
b.) 25 grams
c.) 50 grams
b.) 25 grams
c.) 50 grams
b.) 2 hrs
c.) 3 hrs
d.) 4 hrs
b.) 2 hrs
c.) 3 hrs
d.) 4 hrs
94. Type of soil in which most of the soil grains are the same size
a.) Poorly graded
c.) Gap graded
95. The soil grained are forced apart by the water added, thus the density is reduced, what is the method used?
a.) Lubrication
b.) Wetting
c.) Swelling
d.) Saturation
96. Percent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested for clay clamps
a.) 0.1 mass %
97. Mass percent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested in soft fragments.
a.) 0.1
b.) 0.25
c.) 3.5
d.) 1.0
99. Mass percent loose for fine aggregates when tested in clay clamps
a.) 0.1
b.) 0.25
c.) 0.8
d.) 1.0
100. Cement which shall be transferred to elevated air tight & weather proof bins when storage.
a.) Portland Cement
b.) Pozzolan Cement
101. Scales for weighing aggregates & cement shall be accurate within
a.) 0.1 %
b.) 0.25 %
c.) 0.50 %
d.) 1.0 %
102. In monolithic concrete pavement, the minimum thickness of conventional concrete as the surface course
a.) 50 mm.
b.) 75 mm.
103. It determines the resistance of the emulsion to break when mixed with mineral aggregates
a.) Viscosity Test
b.) Distillation Test
c.)
104. Used for rapid in-situ measurement of the structural properties of existing road pavement
a.) Pundit Ultra Sonic Concrete
b.) Dynamic Core Penetrometer
105. How many days does the emulsified asphalt must be tested after delivery @ temperature 40 deg F (4.5 deg C )
a.) 10 days
b.) 12 days
c.) 14 days
d.) 16 days
106. In bituminous mixture asphalt content is 5 8% and 92 95% for aggregates. What will be the amount of additives?
a.) not more than 2%
b.) not more than 3%
c.) Distillation
d.) Immersion-Compression Test
108. The distance of the sample by grooving before rotating the brass cup.
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.) 1
109. The most common method of assessing strength and stiffness of both subgrades and pavement.
a.) FDT
b.) CBR
c.) SPT
110. How many days does the specimen for CBR soaked
a.) 1 day
b.) 2 days
c.) 3 days
d.) 4 days
111. When mixed at the site or in a central mixing plant, the mixing time shall not be less than ______ seconds nor more than _______ seconds
unless mixer performance test prove adequate mixing of the concrete in a shorter time period.
Ans. 50 sec./ 90 sec.
112. The batches shall be so charged into the drum that a portion of the mixing water shall enter in advance of the cement and aggregates. The
flow of water shall be uniform and all water should be in the drum by the end of the ______ seconds of the mixing period.
Ans. 15 seconds
113. The time elapsed from the time water is added to the mix until the concrete is deposited in place at the site shall not exceed ______
minutes when concrete is hauled in truck mixer.
Ans. 90 minutes
114. When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water may be added to the batch and additional mixing performed to increase the
slump to meet the specified requirement if permitted by the Engineer, provided all these operations are performed within ______ after the
initial mixing operations and the water and cement ratio is not exceed.
Ans. 45 minutes
115. Concrete not placed within _______ minutes from the time the ingredients were charged into the mixing drum shall not be used.
Ans. 90 minutes
116. The completed pavement shall be accepted on a lots basis. A lot shall be considered as _______ lin.mtr, double lane
Ans. 500 linear meters
117. Each lot shall be divided into ______ equal segment and one core will be obtained from each segment in accordance with AASHTO T24.
Ans. 5
118. 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
percentage to be used is determined by the ______.
Ans. + 3 %
136. The pour point of concrete joint seller shall be at least ______ lower than the safe heating temperature, which is the maximum
temperature to which the material may be heated without exceeding the permitted flow.
Ans. 11 deg C (20 deg F)
137. The penetration of concrete joint sealer, Hot Poured Elastic Type shall not exceed.
Ans. 90
138. The CBR is generally selected at ______ penetration.
Ans. 2.54 mm. (0.10 in.)
139. If the ratio at 5.08 mm. (0.21 in.) penetration is greater, the test should be ______.
Ans. Rerun
140. If the check test gives a similar result, the ratio at 5.08 mm. penetration shall be _____.
Ans. Adopted or used
141. The penetration piston of CBR machine should have a uniform penetration at a rate of _______.
Ans. 1.30 mm./min.
142. During soaking maintain the water level in the mold and the soaking tank is approximately _______ mm. above the top of the specimen.
Ans. 25.40 mm.(1.0 in.)
143. Soak the specimen for _____ hrs.
Ans. 96 hrs. (4 days)
144. The diameter of penetration piston.
Ans. 49.63+0.13 mm. (1935 sq.mm.)
145. The temperature of asphalt cement delivered to the mixer shall be as required to achieve a kinetic viscosity in the range of _______.
Ans. 150 to 300 sq.mm./sec or 150 to 300 sentistokes
146. This is the viscosity used to grade asphalt cement.
Ans. Viscosity at 140 deg F (60 deg C)
147. The coarse aggregate used in asphalt mix.
Ans. Retained by the 2.36 mm. (No.8) sieve
148. The application temperature of emulsified asphalt ranges from ______.
Ans. 10 71 deg C
149. When tar is used for seal coats, it shall be heated to free flowing but not to exceed _______.
Ans. 149 deg C
150. This is used to determine the soil strength parameter.
Ans. Unconfined and Tri-Axial Compression Tests
151. This is to determine the settlement characteristic of soil
Ans. Consolidation Test
152. The undisturbed samples from Shelby Tube shall be at least ______.
Ans. 18 long
153. This is to determine the pile bearing capacity by loading one or more piles and measuring settlement under load.
Ans. Pile Load Test
154. This is to determine the n-situ shear strength of soft to medium clay.
Ans. Vane Shear Test
155. The weight of disturbed samples from hard auger or split spoon shall be at least ______.
Ans. 1.0 kg.
156. This is to determine the soil bearing capacity by loading a steel plate usually 30 inches in diameter.
Ans. Plate Bearing Test
157. Laboratory which measures, examines, calibrates or otherwise determines the characteristic or performance materials or products.
Ans. Testing Laboratory
158. Standard technical procedure to determine one or more specified characteristics of material or product.
Ans. Test Method
159. A document which presents the test results and other information relevant to test.
Ans. Test Reports
160. A document signed by Director of BRS issued to Testing labs. Authorizing them to perform the required test for in behalf of DPWH.
Ans. Certificate of Accreditation
161. These tests have been developed to measure the loss of cohesion as a result of water action on the compacted bituminous mixture.
Ans. Film Stripping & Immersion Compression Test
162. This means porosity or perviousness of the mixture, a dense grade mix prevent water from entering the base through the surface.
Ans. Permeability
163. This is used in classifying liquid asphaltic into grades. It is useful as a measure an
temperature of intended application.
170. This is to measure of the consistency of liquid asphaltic materials, determining their fluidity or resistance to flow.
Ans. Viscosity Test
171. This was developed in order to differentiate bituminous materials with respect to hardening characteristics.
Ans. Thin Film Oven Test
172. Plant-mixed bituminous mixtures should be sampled in accordance with the Standard Method of Sampling Bituminous Mixtures. A
sample of not less than ______ kg. Is taken and place in sample bag that would insure against contamination. Taken every 75 cu.m. or 130
tones of mixes.
Ans. 10 kgs.
173. The bearing blocks of the compression machine should be at least _______ greater than the diameter of the specimen.
Ans. 3.0%
174. The bottom bearing block shall be at least ______ thick when new.
Ans. 1.0 inch. (25 mm.)
175. And at least ________ thick after any resurfacing operations.
Ans. 0.90 inch. (22.50 mm.)
176. The curing temperature of specimen before testing.
Ans. 18 deg C to 24 deg C
177. The apparatus used to determine the flash point of asphaltic materials.
Ans. Cleveland Open Cup
178. The asphalt samples for ductility and penetration test should be subjected to water bath at a temperature of 25 deg C for _____.
Ans. hour
179. The rate of application in a Bituminous Prime Coat is _______.
a.) 1-2 L/ sq.m.
b.) 0.2-0.7 L/sq.m.
b.) 3
c.) 1
d.) 4
182. The _____ test determines the asphalt content in the bituminous mix.
a.) Grading
b.) Bulk Specific Gravity
c.) Extraction
d.) Absorption
183. In bituminous mix, there are 3 kinds of aggregates. What kind passes the No. 200 sieve?
a.) Coarse
b.) Fine
d.) Admixtures
186. The apparatus / equipment used n the liquid limt and plastic limit tests:
a.) Sieves & chisel
b.) Mortar & pestle
c.) Atterberg Devices & Glass Plate
b.) 0 6
c.) 0 12
b.) No
b.) No
c.) Maybe
b.) 95 %
c.) 97 %
b.) 105 %
c.) 110 %
197. The CBR value of aggregate base coarse is not less than
a.) 80 %
b.) 85 %
c.) 90 %
198. The CBR value of aggregate subbase coarse is not less than
a.) 25 %
b.) 30 %
c.) 35 %
a.) This method s intended to determine the yield and tensile strength of the bar as well as its elongation, and is used to
classify the bars into grade.
b.) This method is intended to evaluate the ductile properties of the reinforcing bars
c.) None of the above
201. A tie shall be
a.) Deformed bar
205. It is used in calculating the unit weight of the mixture and the degree of compaction of the asphalt pavement.
a.) Bulk Specific Gravity of compacted bituminous mixtures using saturated surface dry specimens
b.) Dry unit weight of compacted bituminous mixtures
c.) Mass of the specimen in water
206. The test which covers the quantitative determination of bitumen in hot-mixed paving mixtures and pavement samples for specification
acceptance, service evaluation, control and research.
a.) Extraction
b.) Gasoline
c.) Water
211. It is a solid asphalt which is a basic constituent of all other asphalt called as hot asphalt or penetration grade asphalt.
a.) Asphalt cements
212. It is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and kerosene
a.) Medium curing cutback
b.) Asphalt cement
c.) Rapid curing cutback
213. It is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and oil.
a.) Slow curing cutback
b.) Emulsified asphalt
c.) Blown asphalt
214. It is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and gasoline.
b.) Spectrometer
b.) Durability
c.) Tensile
221. Determine whether asphalt s over heated or not during the process of manufacture
a.) Spot test
c.) Loss in
224. Volatilization test which measures the relative proportion of asphalt to oil.
a.) Distillation
b.) Extraction
b.) Flexibility
c.) Ductility
230. A property of bituminous mixes in pavement the ability of the pavement to adjust itself to the settlement.
a.) Flexibility
b.) Rigidity
c.) Hardness
233. The dry molded asphalt sample in the immersion-compression test is submerged in water for.
a.) 24 hours
c.) 12 hours
238. The application of asphaltic material ad aggregate to an existing surface for the purpose of sealing it against the infiltration of water or
surface moisture.
a.) Seal coat
b.) tack coat
c.) prime coat
239. The rate of application of prime coating using cutback asphalt is
a.) 1 to 2 liters/sq.m
c.) 2 to 3 liters/sq.m
240. The rate of application of tack coating using liquid or emulsified asphalt s
a.) 0.2 0.7 li/sq.m
c.) 2 li/sq.m
241. The rate of application of seal coat using asphalt cement is.
a.) 0.9 1.8 li/sq.m
b.) 10 11 li/sqm.
c.) 8 9 li/sq.m.
c.) 1 2 li/sq.m.
243. The primary quality control mechanism for the production of asphalt mixes with high degree of uniformity that will satisfy job
requirements
a.) Job-mix formula
c.) assurance
a.) 5 to 8 percent
b.) 4 to 6 percent
c.) 5 to 10 percent
246. Placing temperature for bituminous mixture measured in the truck prior to dumping
a.) At least 107 deg C
247. The second phase of rolling the spread bituminous mixture is called breakdown rolling which is the one responsible to attain the
maximum density. The rolling is carried out by the use of
a.) Pneumatic roller
248. The significance of final rolling is to remove the roller marks to previous rolling in order to have a good finish pavement with a
temperature of 160 deg F
a.) True
b.) false
c.) maybe
b.) black
c.) gray
c.) X-ray
b.) potholes
c.) cracks
255. The wearing away of the pavement surface caused by the dislodging of aggregate particle
a.) Raveling
c.) rutting
256. Interconnected cracks forming a series of small blocks resembling an alligators skin or chicken wire.
a.) Alligator cracking
c.) bleeding
257. The type of cement to be used n the DPWH infrastructure projects as indicated in the Blue Book.
a.) Portland cement type I
b.) Pozzoland cement
c.) Portland cement type II
258. In the fine aggregates is subjected to five cycles of sodium sulfate soundness test the weighted loss shall not exceed.
a.) 10 mass %
b.) 5 mass %
c.) 3 mass %
259. If the coarse aggregates is subjected to five cycles of sodium sulfate soundness test the weighted loss shall not exceed
a.) 12 mass %
b.) 15 mass %
c.) 10 mass %
260. Mass percent of wear of coarse aggregates for item 311 when tested by AASHTO 96 is not greater than
a.) 40 %
b.) 45 %
c.) 50 %
261. The design of concrete mix specified by the blue book is based on
a.) Absolute volume method
b.) Area method
c.) American method
262. The minimum flexural strength requirement of beam sample when tested by third point loading method
a.) 3.5 Mpa
263. The minimum flexural strength requirement of beam sample when tested by midpoint method
a.) 4.5 Mpa
b.) admixtures
c.) viscosity
b.) vibrator
b.) wooden
268. The initial setting time of Portland cement is not less than
a.) 30 min.
b.) 60 min.
c.) 90 min.
b.) 24 hrs
c.) 36 hrs
270. The standard sand used in testing the mortar strength of Portland cement
a.) Ottawa sand
271. The apparatus used in determining the fineness of Portland cement by air permeability
a.) Blaine air permeability apparatus
c.) gillmore
273. The apparatus used to determine the initial ad final setting of cement in the laboratory
a.) Gillmore needles
274. The compressive strength of cement mortar samples in seven days is not less than
a.) 19.3 MN/sq.m.
b.) 20 MN/sq.m.
c.) 24 MN/sq.m.
275. What is the appearance of the molded cement paste which fails to meet the autoclave expansion
a.) Crumble
b.) shiny
c.) 28 days
278. The standard dimension of a concrete cylindrical sample
a.) 6 dia.and height of 12
b.) 6 dia.and height of 6
c.) 6 dia.and height of 8
279. There are two layers in performing sampling of beam samples. How many numbers of blows are required per layer
a.) 63 blows
b.) 75 blows
c.) 50 blows
280. There are three layers in performing sampling of concrete cylinder samples. How many blows are required per layer
a.) 25 blows
b.) 30 blows
c.) 35 blows
281. The formula which determines the proportion of the mix which can meet the desired strength requirement of concrete.
a.) Design of concrete mix
b.) Boyles formula
c.) Bernoullis formula
282. The minimum testing requirement for every project is indicated in a duly approved
a.) Quality control program
b.) Program of work
c.) Work schedule
283. It is prescribe in each project based on estimated quantities and specifies the kind and number of test for each item of work
a.) Minimum number of work
b.) Minimum testing requirement
c.) Work schedule
284. Embankment materials delivered at the jobsite was about 12,000 cu.m. The minimum test requirement calls for 1=G,P,C for every 1,500
cu.m.
a.) 10 G,P,C
b.) 8 G,P,C
c.) 6 G,P,C
b.) 2 sets
c.) 3 sets
288. In a completed pavement, what is the minimum core samples required before payment s effected? (Assuming that the thickness is 23 cm. )
a.) Five holes per km. per lane
b.) One hole per 500 m.
c.) P.E Certificate
289. In a barangay road, what s the minimum requirement for thickness determination of ts completed pavement?
a.) Five holes per km. per lane
b.) P.E. Certificate
c.) One hole
290. A quality test is one of the minimum requirement for item 200 aggregate subbase coarse
a.) True
b.) false
c.) optional
a.) True
b.) false
c.) optional
296. Based on the maximum dry density obtained by laboratory test the degree of compaction required for aggregate subbase should be at least
a.) 95%
b.) 98%
c.) 100%
297. Per our present, specification for highways & bridges including amendments, it is mandatory to open Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
to traffic not later than
a.) 7 days after pouring
b.) 14 days after pouring
c.) Class C1
d.) any of the preceding classes
299. For efficient compaction, the embankment materials should at the time of rolling be:
a.) Dry
b.) Wet
300. For the road base coarse, the most preferable materials is one with CBR of
a.) 60
b.) 30
c.) 50
d.) 80
c.) consistency
d.) durability
304. If concrete is continuously moist cured, it will gain strength beyond 180 days
a.) True
b.) false
c.) flexural
b.) Tensile
306. Generally speaking batching of concrete aggregates by volume s preferable than by weight
a.) True
b.) false
307. If an angular coarse aggregate is used in a concrete mix, it will require more;
a.) water
c.) both a and b
b.) fine aggregates
d.) neither a and b
308. The most favorable period for curing concrete is
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
310. When concrete must be placed in the sloping surface placing should start at the
a.) Bottom
b.) top
311. The maximum percent abrasion loss allowed for concrete coarse aggregate is
a.) 30 %
b.) 40 %
c.) 45 %
d.) 50%
312. The plasticity index of aggregate base coarse should be not greater than
a.) 6
b.) 8
c.) 10
d.) 12
b.) D
c.) C1
d.) C2
Less than 20
Between 20 and 40
Between 50 and 100
More than 100 percent
315. Which of the following dead load s equivalent for loose sand earth & gravel fill
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
2,403 tons/cu.m.
1,922 tons/cu.m.
1,603 tons/cu.m.
2,150 tons/cu.m.
317. During coring of completed pavement, how many cores/km/lane are required as per specs:
a.) 4
b.) 5
c.) 6
d.) 7
b.)1:3
c.) 1:4
d.) 1:5
320. The flow curve obtained when liquid limit test results are plotted on a semi-log scale in the form of:
c.) parabola
d) hyperbola
321. What is the effect of increasing the compaction effort in compacting soil?
a.) Higher density
b.) Both a and c
322. The opening of a no. 4 sieve is bigger than the opening of a sieve
a.) True
b.) false
323. The standard compaction test on predominantly fine grained soils is performed on soil fraction passing sieve no:
a.) 200
b.) 40
c.) 16
d.) 4
324. Which plasticity index would you prefer for the base coarse of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement?
a.) Less than 6
b.) 6 to 9
c.) 10 to 12
d.) more than 12
325. A soil which is classified A-7 by the highway research board method will have a subgrade rating of:
a.) Excellent
b.) Good
c.) fair
d.) poor
b.) false
331. Which of the following are most suitable for construction of highway embankment:
a.) Granular
b.) Fine-grained
c.) plastic
d.) clayey
333. The best soil for a road subgrade would have a group index of:
a.) Less than 5
b.) 5 to 10
c.) 11 to 15
d.) 16 to 20
334. The highest moisture content in the plastic state of fine grained soils is the:
a.) Liquid limit
c.) 50 tons
d.) 150 tons
340. All asphalt are ______ they became harder as temperature decreases and softer as their temperature increases
a.) Thermoplastic
b.) Hydrophobic
c.) brittle
d.) none of the above
341. The viscosity of the asphalt during mixing and lay down
a.) Viscosity at 135 deg C
b.) Viscosity at 125 deg C
342. The trial section for compaction for each type of fill material and type equipment to be used in the work should have an area of ______.
a.) 500 sq.m.
c.) durability
d.) solubility
348. What percent of hydrated lime shall be added to the mixture during mixing operation of asphalt mix.
a.) 0.5 to 1.0 mass %
b.) 1.0 to 1.5 mass %
349. As Materials Engineer, what would you recommend in order to check the suitability and efficiency of the equipment to be used prior to
subbase construction for item 310, Bituminous concrete surface coarse?
350. Quality of factory-produced reinforced concrete pipes may be best established through what?
a.) Compressive strength test
b.) Flexural strength test
351. Results of Immersion Compression test conducted on a bituminous mix sample are as follows: Dry stability = 2,000 Kpa Wet stability
= 1,000 Kpa. What is the resulting index of Retained Strength?
a.) 60%
b.) 55%
c.) 50%
d.) 70%
356. What is the basis for rejection or acceptance of any construction material?
a.) Certificate of billing
b.) Materials test reports
357. Initial rolling of bituminous mixes shall be performed with a ____ roller.
a.) Vibrator
b.) Pneumatic
c.) sheepsfoot
d.) none of the above
358. In a bituminous mix sample, what is the % of asphalt by A.) weight of aggregates and by B.) weight of the mix? , given the following
data? Weight of dry aggregates (after extraction) = 950 grams; Weight of mix = 1010
a.) 6.32%
b.) 5.50%
c.) 6.0%
a.) 5.50%
b.) 6.32%
c.) 6.0%
d.) 5.94%
360. Problems regarding quality of construction materials shall be reported directly by the Contractors Material Engineer to the ____.
a.) DPWH Materials Engineer
b.) Contractor
361. If the RC Pipes in the foregoing problem is not cast in the field, how many pipes will be required to be subjected to the crushing strength
test?
a.) 75 pcs.
b.) 70 pcs
362. How many concrete cylinder samples are required for 3,500 pcs. of Reinforced Concrete Pipes?
a.) 14 sets of 3
b.) 140 sets of 3
c.) 75 sets of 3
d.) none of the above
363. What s the bitumen obtained from the distillation of coal or wood?
c.) emulsion
d.) none of the above
364. How do you reduce the viscosity of medium-curing cutback asphalt? By mixing it with
a.) Gasoline
b.) diesel
c.) kerosene
d.) emulsion
365. What establishes the exact % of aggregates and asphalt content n a bituminous mix?
a.) Design mix
b.) Job order
c.) climate
d.) temperature
371. In asphalt pavement construction, there are 3 phases of rolling : what kind of roller is required to be used for the final compaction and
smoothing?
a.) Pneumatic roller
b.) Grading of aggregates
c.) Tandem smooth-wheeled roller
372. What is the required maximum speed of the roller?
a.) 4 kph
b.) 5 kph
c.) 8 kph
d.) 6 kph
b.) viscometer
c.) thermometer
c.) penetrometer
377. The Optimum Asphalt Content obtained in a Marshall Stability Test is the average of the asphalt content of the Maximum Stability,
Maximum Bulk, Specific Gravity, and _______.
378. What test determines the safe working temperature of the asphalt?
a.) Ductility test
b.) emulsions
380. Steel bars for concrete reinforcement are tested for their ________ properties
a.) Tensile and bending
b.) compressive
c.) crushing
b.) 1 to 4 %
c.) 3 to 5 %
384. For 250 gallons of reflectorized traffic paint, how many samples are required to be submitted for Quality Testing?
a.) 2 samples
b.) 3 samples
c.) 4 samples
385. Traffic paints shall be applied to the pavement at the rate of 0.33 L/sq.m. and shall dry sufficiently to be free from cracking in from
Ans. 15 to 30 minutes
386. This is the only class of riprap that may consist of round natural stones.
Ans. Class A Riprap
387. The surface of riprap shall not vary from the theoretical surface by more than ______ mm. at any point.
Ans. 100 mm.
388. Fine aggregate of masonry shall all passes the _____ mm. sieve.
Ans. 2.36mm. (No.8) sieve
389. Mortar that is not used within ______ minutes after the water been added shall be discarded
Ans. 90. Minutes
390. Maximum projection of rock faces beyond the pitch lines shall not be more than _____>
Ans. 50 mm.
391. In hot and dry weather, the masonry shall be satisfactory protected from the sun and shall not be kept wet for a period of at least _______
after completion.
Ans. 3 days
392. For pavement markings, the composition of white paint shall be ______ pigments and ______ % vehicle.
Ans. 42 45 % pigment
58 55 % vehicle
393. The composition of yellow paint shall be ______ pigment and ______ vehicle
Ans. 23 % pigment and 77 % vehicle
394. The ______ material shall be of such quality that it will not darken or become yellow when a thin section is exposed to sunlight
428. How many rotation per second will the crank of a liquid limit device be rotated?
Ans. 2 rotation per second
429. What is the required size of calibrated sand used for FDT?
Ans. Any clean, dry, free flowing, uncemented sand passing # 10
retained # 200 sieve
and
430. What is the degree of compaction of soil having a maximum dry density of 2,250 kg/cu.m. and wet density of soil from hole is equivalent
to 2,335 kg/cu.m. and an average moisture content of 8.85%
Ans. % Degree of Compaction = Dry density X 100
Mass Dry density
= 2,335/(1+8.85/100) X 100
2,250
= 2,145.15 X 100
2,250
= 95.34 %
431. What is the standard diameter of an orifice in FDT sand cone?
Ans. (12.7 mm. )
432. Soil properties can be improved by:
a.) Adequate compaction
b.) Additional binder
433. As construction work progress, you noticed that the materials delivered at the project site are different from the one tested and passed the
requirement, as Material Engineer what would you do?
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
434. What are the test criteria for RCPC tests with three (3) Edge Bearing Test?
a.) 0.3 mm.
c.) stability
d.) flexibility
436. The use of sea water in reinforced concrete is not allowed due to:
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
Has no effect
Causes reduction in ultimate strength of concrete
Induce risk of corrosion of RSB
B and C
438. Asphalt construction, compaction must be completed before the mixture cools to:
a.) 165 deg F (60 deg C)
b.) 175 deg F (65 deg C)
439. Which contractor are required by DPWH to own the minimum material testing equipment for pre-qualification purposes
a.) Small
b.) Medium
c.) large
d.) all of the above
440. As percent asphalt increase in Marshall Stability test, the % air voids
a.) Increases
b.) Decreases
441. The aggregate component contributes internal friction to shear strength and stability of bituminous mixture. The desirable shape and
surface texture of aggregate
a.) Round and smooth surface
b.) Angular and smooth surface
443. Who should take samples of materials and bring them to the laboratory for acceptance purposes?
a.) DPWH Material Engineer
b.) Contractors Material Engineer
445. Cement which has been in storage or so long a period that there is already doubt as to its quality should be
a.) Retested prior to use
b.) Not be used
446. In abrasion test, a sample of 5,000 grams was subjected to abrasion, a 2,000 grams sample was retained in No. 12 sieve after washing,
what is the abrasion loss?
a.) 50
b.) 40
c.) 60
d.) 30
b.) + 20 mm.
c.) + 5 mm.
d.) + 15 mm.
c.) 6 to 10
d.) 3 to 5
451. In what term of work emulsified and cut back asphalt used?
a.) Tack coat
b.) Prime coat
452. What is the boundary between coarse and fine aggregates used in concreting
a.) Passing 3/8 sieve
b.) Passing No. 4 sieve
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
455. What is the average compressive strength of the load bearing concrete hollow blocks (CHB)
a.) 1000 psi
456. The surface condition of tack coat before the next coarse should be applied is
a.) Wet
b.) sticky
c.) dry
d.) plastic
457. The contractor shall give the Engineer at least _______ days notice prior to the beginning of work at the mill or shop where the metal
structures has been manufactured or fabricated, so that the required inspection maybe made
a.) 14 days
b.) 17 days
c.) 21 days
d.) 15 days
458. The request for recoring shall be made by the contractor within _______ week/s after the official result of the coring test has been release
if the structure/s failed to meet the strength requirement
a.) One week
b.) Three weeks
459. A revised design strength for concrete works was set forth from 14 days to 7 days for concrete pavements for national roads ______ days
for major interchanges and busy intersections thus minimizing occurrence of road congestions.
a.) Seven days
b.) Three days
460. Compressive strength for mortar samples tested at 3 days and 7 days can be considered for acceptance provided the strength of samples at
7 days is not less than _____ MPa which is 85 % of the compressive strength for 28 days.
a.) 22.08 MPa.
b.) 24.84 MPa
461. The use of fly ash in concrete mix as mineral admixture in PCC and as _____ % replacement of Portland cement in concrete mix.
a.) 15 %
b.) 20 %
c.) 25 %
d.) 10 %
462. This is an instrument used to measure pavement deflections resulting from vehicle wheel loadings. The results of the elastic deformation
tests are used to evaluate the structural condition of roads, and to help in the design of road strengthening measures and road capacity
improvements.
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
463. This is an equipment which is used to measure differential deflection between joints of a concrete pavement, to determine the modulus of
the existing slabs for use in the design of an overlay:
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
464. Vibrators shall not be operated longer than ______ seconds in any one location.
a.) 10 seconds
b.) 20 seconds
c.) 15 seconds
d.) 25 seconds
465. How many rotating per second will the crank of liquid limit device be rotated?
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
466. What is the required size of calibrated sand used for field density test (FDT)
a.) Passing sieve No. 30 retained No. 200
468. In PCCP coring, what is the specified thickness of an individual measurement that shall not be included in the average?
a.) less than 20 mm.
c.) less than 25 mm.
b.) more than 25 mm.
d.) more than 20 mm.
469. This is the wearing away of the pavement surface caused by the dislodging of aggregate particles.
a.) Rutting
b.) Raveling
c.) shoving
d.) corrugation
470. This is the stage in compaction in which all free air is expelled and replaced by water, if further pressure is applied to the soil mass, the
tendency is to reduce its volume
a.) Wetting stage
b.) Swelling stage
c.) saturation
d.) none of the above
471. In this stage additional water replaces some of the entrapped air and the soil particles move closer together with a resulting increase in
density.
a.) Wetting stage
b.) Swelling stage
472. All boring during soil exploration survey shall generally be carried to a depth of at least ______ meters below the proposed grade line.
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
473. What is the factor will influence the construction of stabilized road.
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
475. In sampling bituminous materials, the composite sample taken from a number of drums should have a size sufficient for testing and
should not be less ______ item _______ as called for in the guidelines on the submission of samples
a.) 5 liters
b.) 4 liters
c.) 10 liters
d.) 6 liters
476. For semi solid materials, samples should be taken at the center of the containers at least ______ mm. below the surface and 75 mm. from
the sides with the aid of a clean hatchet or fatty knife
a.) 100 mm.
b.) 85 mm.
c.) 75 mm.
d.) 50 mm.
477. This test classify the different asphalts into types and the different types into grades
a.) Quality test
b.) Consistency test
478. This is the most important volatilization test on liquid asphaltic products, it gives information as to the actual amount of constituents
removed at definite temperature.
a.) Extraction test
b.) Evaporation test
c.) solubility
d.) ductility
480. This the most important factor which influence the stability of bituminous mixture
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
481. The principal factor that affects the flexibility of bituminous mixture is
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
483. Concrete deposited in water shall be class A concrete with a minimum cement factor of ______ per cubic meter of concrete.
a.) 12 bags per cu.m.
b.) 10 bags per cu.m.
484. The fine aggregate used in stone masonry mortar shall all pass No. _____ sieve
a.) No. 40 sieve b.) No. 30 sieve
c.) No. 8 sieve
d.) sieve
485. A tremie shall consist of a tube having a diameter of not less than _____ mm. constructed in sections having flanged couplings fitted with
gasket with hopper at the top
a.) 200 mm.
487. As Material Engineer, will you permit the use of salvage soil aggregate for lime stabilized road mix base coarse.
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
Yes
No
It depends
Let the DPWH Project Engineer decide
488. Is the accredited private testing laboratories owned by companies involved in the supply of construction materials for DPWH project be
allowed to test their own products
a.) Yes
b.) It depends
c.) no
d.) either a or c
489. For small projects where the quantity of steel bars is less than 10,000 kgs., what may be required as a basis of acceptance
a.) P.E. Certificate
b.) Mill Certificate
490. Lumber is considered well seasoned when its moisture contents is between _____ %
a.) 10 to 16 %
b.) 14 to 18 %
c.) 10 to 14 %
d.) 16 to 20 %
491. Flushing of bitumen to the surface after belting or screeding the hot mixture denotes rich mixture.
a.) True
b.) false
492. Unsuitable materials are those materials containing detrimental quantities of organic materials, such as grass, roots & sewerage and those
that is
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
493. The set of cylinder for each project shall be numbered consecutively beginning with 1 and the three specimens should be identified as A,
B and C. At the early stage of the pouring the laboratory should be requested to break the A cylinder at 7 days to check what?
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
494. The field specimens should be cured from 4 to 7 days at the project under moist conditions obtained by
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
495. The cured cylindrical samples shall be transported to the Regional Laboratory or any testing laboratory accredited by the DPWH in a
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
On top of sand
Carefully packed and crated surrounded with damp sawdust or palay straw
On boxes with sand surrounding the cylinders
All of the above
496. The penetration grade of concrete joint sealer, hot poured elastic type is
a.) 80 100
b.) Below 90
498. A soil or aggregate that has a CBR value of 20 means that in the condition tested, the resistance to penetration of the standard piston was
____ % of the standard resistance of a compacted soil or aggregates
a.) 40 %
b.) 20 %
c.) 10 %
d.) 80 %
499. For liquid asphaltic materials, these tests are run on the residue after distillation
a.) Consistency test
b.) Quality test
500. The basic aim of compaction is to produce a soil mass that will satisfy what criteria
a.) Settlement
b.) Stability
c.) permeability
d.) all of the above
501. When do the embankment become friable in dry weather, ravel at the edges and abrade severely under traffic and will become dusty in
service and much of the binder soil is simply blown away during the dry season.
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
502. When the embankment tends to soften in wet weather, and PCCP constructed such material develop ruts under traffic and may shift and
above to develop a wash board surface, the plasticity index of such material is _____.
a.) P.I. is to high
b.) P.I. is to low
b.) 85 100
505. The spraying application temperature of all grades of asphalt cement should not be more than ______.
a.) 211 deg C
506. What is the rate of application of bituminous prime coat using cutback asphalt?
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
507. What is the weight of boulders required for Class A grouted riprap
a.) 10 to 25 kg.
b.) 15 to 25 kg.
c.) 15 to 30 kg.
d.) 20 to 30 kg.
508. Based on the maximum dry density obtained by laboratory test, the degree of compaction required for aggregate subbase should be at least
a.) 95 %
b.) 98 %
c.) 100 %
d.) 90 %
509. Where to determine the amount of mixing water to use when compacting the soil in the field to attain maximum density
a.) Trial section
b.) FDT
c.) control strip
d.) lab. Compaction test
510. For soil classification purposes as in AASHTO M45, what is not required
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
511. This is widely used to control the characteristics of soil which are to be incorporated in roadways
a.) The limit test
b.) The soil classification
512. In direct shear test, the soil is sheared to failure by moving one part of the soil sample relative to the other part along a pre-determined
plane. When several tests are made on a soil under the different normal loads and the results are plotted in arithmetic scales, the resulting line is
made in the form of ______.
a.) Straight line
b.) Hyperbola
c.) parabola
d.) semi-elliptical
513. In conducting soil exploration survey, what equipment you will use in obtaining undisturbed samples.
a.) Split spoon sampler
b.) Thin walled sampler
514. Bituminous stabilization is the process of mixing intimately pulverized soil and bituminous material. What is the minimum bearing
capacity ( soaked CBR ) of the mixture?
a.) 80 %
b.) 100 %
c.) 98 %
d.) 95 %
515. Portland cement stabilized road mix base coarse is an intimate mixture of pulverized soil, Portland cement and water which is thoroughly
compacted while in a moist condition to form a structural road material when the cement hydrates and crystallizes. What is the mass percent
wear of soil aggregate used in this stabilization.
a.) 40 %
b.) 45 %
d.) 50 %
516. This is a new method of soil stabilization being introduced to improve the properties of soil which is effective and at the same time
cheaper
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
517. For a rich mixture of cement in concrete, what determine the flexural strength of the concrete?
518. As per Guidelines on Submission of Samples, laboratory trial mixes should be made on aggregates which are proposed to be used for the
first time, in this case what is the weight of fine aggregates to be submitted for testing
a.) 100 kg.
b.) 50 kg.
c.) 70 kg.
d.) 80 kg.
519. The phosphorus content of reinforcing steel bars shall not exceed _______.
a.) 0.10 %
b.) 0.06 %
c.) 0.08 %
d.) 0.05 %
520. The permissible variation of reinforcing steel bars bigger than 9.0 mm. shall not exceed _______
a.) 10 %
b.) 5 %
c.) 8 %
d.) 6 %
521. A cement that sets and hardens by chemical interaction with water and is capable by doing so under water
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
Portland cement
Hydraulic cement
Air-entraining Portland cement
All of the above
522. The spacing center to cement of circumferential reinforcing of all pipes shall not exceed its wall thickness and shall in no case exceed
____mm.
a.) 150 mm.
b.) 200 mm.
c.) 100 mm.
d.) 250 mm.
523. Oversanded and undersanded concrete mixtures require more water in order to be workable but will only result to
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
524. For every lean mixes or low cement content of mixture. What determines the flexural strength of the concrete?
a.) The strength of aggregate
b.) The water cement ratio
525. This is a method of determining in-place density of soils that can be used satisfactorily in moist, cohesive fine grained material only. The
sample is obtained by forcing a small thin-walled cylinder into material with a driving head and hammer or other suitable apparatus.
Ans. Drive Cylinder Method
526. This method of test is intended to determine the density of cohesive soil and stabilized soil by measuring the weight and volume of
undisturbed samples.
Ans. Block, Chunk or Core Sampling
527. This method covers the determination of the density in-place of compacted or firmly bonded soil by using a flexible membrane and liquid
that can be used to measure the volume of a test hole soil with an accuracy within 1.0 %
Ans. By Rubber Balloon Method
528. This method covers that determination of the total or wet density of soil and soil aggregate in-place by the attenuation of gamma rays
where the gamma detector, or both, remains at or near the surface.
Ans. Nuclear Method
529. What are the three (3) major group of soil?
Ans. Granular soil
Fine grained soil
Organic soil
530. What are the common laboratory test required for soil?
Answer
a.) Sieve analysis and hydrometer test
b.) Plastic and liquid limit test
c.) Compaction test (moisture-density relation)
d.) California bearing ratio
e.) Abrasion test (mass % of wear)
passing sieve #
543. What is the difference between T-99 and T-180 compaction test method?
Ans. T-99 uses 2.5 kg. (5.5 lbs) rammer with a drop of 12 height while T-180 uses 4.54 kg (10 lbs) rammer with a drop of 18
height.
544. What is particle size analysis?
Ans. It is the determination of particle size distribution in soils by sieve hydrometer, or combined analysis
545. What are the other terms or particle size analysis?
Ans. Sieve analysis, Mechanical analysis and Grading test/analysis
546 What is liquid limit?
Ans. It is the lowest moisture content at which the soil will flow upon the application of a very small shearing force
547. The liquid limit is expressed as the moisture content corresponding to what number of blows?
Ans. 25 blows
580. What is the required total wt. of sample for abrasion test of coarse aggregate grading A with 12 numbers of spheres?
Ans. 5000 grams + 25 grams
581. What is the significance of abrasion test?
Ans. It evaluates the structural strength of coarse aggregate
Gives an indication of quality as determined by resistance to impact and
Wear
It determines whether the aggregates will have degradation during traffic or
rolling
582. Quality test for cement is represented by how many bags of cement?
Ans. 2000 bags or fraction thereof
583. What is the sieve use in sieving materials from abrasion machine?
Ans. Sieve no. 12 (1.70 mm)
584. Testing machine should be calibrated once every six (6) months if possible but of it is not possible, what is the required time should the
machine be calibrated?
Ans. Once a year
585. Percent tolerance of error in calibrating the machine?
Ans. + 1%
586. What is the sample for concrete pavement?
Ans. Concrete beam sample
587. How many sample should be taken for every 75 cu.m. fresh concrete?
Ans. 3 pcs. sample or 1 set sample
588. What is the sample for structural concrete?
Ans. Concrete cylinder sample
589. What is the test use to determine the consistency of concrete?
Ans. Slump test
590. How to compute for the slump of concrete?
Ans. Slump = height of slump cone height of fresh concrete after subsidence
591. How to compute for the compressive strength of concrete cylinder sample?
Ans. CS = P
A
592. At what age should a concrete beam sample be tested for flexural test?
Ans. 4 days
593. How to compute the flexural strength for third point loading test?
Ans. R = PL = P (18)
=P
Bd 6X6X6 12
Where: R = modulus of rapture
P = load in lbs or tons
L = span length in inches
B = base in inches
D = depth in inches
594. What is the minimum flexural strength for third point loading test?
Ans. 3.8 Mpa (550psi)
595. What is the minimum flexural strength for center point loading test?
647. Where do we take additional cores when the measurement of any core taken from the pavement is deficient in thickness by more than 25
mm.
Ans. At no less than 5 meter intervals parallel to the centerline in each direction from the affected location
648. The result of the immersion-compression test conducted on an asphalt mix sample are as follows:
Dry stability = 2,000 Kpa
Wet stability = 1,000 Kpa
What is the resulting index of retained strength? Does it meet the specification requirement of item 310, bituminous concrete surface coarse?
Ans. Index of retained strength or IRS = wet stability x 100
Dry stability
= (1,000 Kpa / 2,000 Kpa) x 100
= 50 %
No it does not meet the specification of item 310 since the specification of IRS is 70% minimum while the resulting IRS here is
only 50%.
649. Quality control testing in a DPWH project is the responsibility of the ______?
Ans. DPWH and Contractor Materials Engineer
650. As materials engineer, when is the right time to start sampling and testing aggregate of the coarse materials?
Ans. Before the coarse materials be incorporated in the project
651. The spot test on asphalt is used to determine what?
Ans. Overheating during manufacture
652. Under what climate condition(s) do we use the lower penetration grade or hard asphalt?
Ans. Hot climate
653. Sampling of the freshly mixed concrete should be taken on the ______batch discharge of the transit mixer?
Ans. Middle
654. Soft and unstable soils were encountered during the coarse of subgrade preparation. If you were the materials engineer assigned to the
project what is the most effective and cheaper method that you would recommend to stabilize the soil prior to the construction of the subbase
coarse?
Ans. Geotextiles
655. How many times per layer should a concrete specimen molded in a 6x 6x 21 beam mold be rodded?
Ans. 63 blows
656. What is the basis for acceptance or rejection of any construction materials?
Ans. Materials test reports
657. In testing concrete cylinder sample the load applied should be continuous without shock at a constant rate within the range of ______ per
second.
Ans. 0.14 to 0.034 Mpa per second or 20 to 50 psi per second
658. During the application of the first half of the anticipated load a ______rate of loading shall be permitted.
Ans. Higher rate
659. Initial rolling in bituminous mixes shall be performed with a ______ roller.
Ans. Pneumatic-tire roller
660. Final rolling in bituminous mixes shall be performed with a _____ roller.
Ans. 3-wheel or tandem type steel wheel roller
661. Rolling of bituminous mix shall discounted whenever it begin to produce excessive _____ or ______.
Ans. Pulverizing of the aggregate or displacement of the mixture
662. Final rolling shall be continued until roller marks are eliminated and a minimum of _____ mass percent of the density of the laboratory
compacted specimens prepared in accordance with AASHTO T 160 has been obtained.
Ans. 95 mass percent
663. Sample from compacted bituminous mix shall be nearly cut be a saw or core drill. Each sample shall be at least_____.
Ans. 150mm. x 150mm. or 100mm. diameter full depth
664. For surface tolerance the surface (bituminous mix) will be checked by the use of a _____ at sites selected by the engineer.
Ans. 3-m straight-edge
665. What is the sample requirement for paving concrete for every 75 cu.m. or fraction thereof
Ans. One (1) set (consisting of 3 pcs) concrete beam sample
666. In testing bituminous mix sample for immersion-compression stability is soaked in water batch for ______ days.
Ans. 4 days
667. Given:
Wt. of dry aggregate = 950 grams
Wt. of asphalt
= 50 grams
What is the total % of asphalt by weight of total mix?
Ans. Wt. of total mix = wt. of dry agg. + wt. of asphalt
= 950 g. + 50 g. = 1000 g
Therefore: (50 g. / 1000 g.) x 100 = 5 %
668. Does the percent asphalt in problem # 667 meet the required specification for percent asphalt in bituminous mixes? Why?
Ans. Yes, because the standard specification for percent asphalt in bituminous mixes is 5 to 8 %
669. If the actual percent asphalt in problem # 667 is 5% and the percent asphalt in a job-mix 5.6% did it pass the required tolerance? Why?
Ans. No, because the required tolerance for % asphalt in a job-mix formula is + 0.4%
670. Which is not duty or responsibility of a materials engineer?
Ans. Quantity of construction materials
671. Which is the duty or responsibility of a materials engineer?
Ans. Quality of construction materials
672. Problems regarding quality of construction materials shall be reported directly by the contractors materials engineer to the _______.
Ans. DPWH Materials Engineer
673. How many concrete cylinder is required for 3,000 pcs. reinforced concrete culvert pipe (RCCP)?
Ans. 120 sets (consisting of 3 pcs. concrete cylinder per set)
674. If concrete cylinder is not available for 3,000 pcs. culvert pipes, how many pipes shall be subjected to test?
Ans. 60 pcs. culvert pipes
675. What kind of test that requires calibrated sand in filling the hole in order to determine the volume of the hole?
Ans. Field density test (FDT)
676. What test that is using a rammer and mold?
Ans. Moisture density relation test or compaction test
677. What kind of asphalt that has a penetration grade of 0 to 30 mm.?
Ans. Blown asphalt
678. If there is a necessary to add water to the concrete mix in order to increase its workability (provided concrete does not exceed specified
slump), how many minutes after the initial of the mixing does adding of water be permitted?
Ans. Not exceeding 45 minutes and that water cement ratio is not exceed
679. What is the % weight of aggregates (coarse, fine and mineral filler) in the mixture of bituminous concrete surface coarse?
Ans. 92 to 95%
680. What is the percent weight of asphalt in the bituminous mixture?
Ans. 5% to 8%
681. How can we establish the exact percentage to be used in the bituminous mixture?
Ans. Job-mix formula
682. What are the two types of bitumen that are commonly used in bituminous concrete surface coarse?
Ans. Tar is a viscous liquid obtained from distillation of coal or wood
Petroleum asphalt are the products of the distillation of crude oil
683. What are the three (3) major petroleum asphalt products?
Ans. 1.) asphalt cement produced in various viscosity grade the most common penetration grade are 200/300, 120/150,
85/100, 40/50
2.) cutback asphalt are asphalt mixed with solvents to reduce their viscosity
3.) emulsified asphalt (asphalt emulsion) are mixture of asphalt cement and water with emulsifying agent
684. What are the solvents for cutback asphalt?
Ans. Gasoline for rapid curing (RC) type
Kerosene for medium curing (MC) type
Diesel fuel for slow curing (SC) type
685. Emulsified asphalt are either ______ and _______.
Ans. Cationic emulsion which work better with wet aggregates and in cold
Weather.
Anionic emulsion which adhere better to aggregates which have positive
Charges
686. What is the bituminous material commonly used in item 310?
Ans. Asphalt cement (AC)
687. What greatly influenced the service of an asphalt pavement?
Ans. Grade and quantity asphalt
688. What influenced primarily the grade of asphalt selected?
Ans. Climatic condition
689. The lower penetration grade or hard asphalt is used in ______.
Ans. Hot climate
690. The higher penetration grade or softer asphalt is used in _______.
Ans. Cold climate
691. How many weeks does a producer of asphalt mix or the contractor shall submit the job-mix formula?
Ans. Three (3) weeks prior to production
692. Who will approved the job-mix formula?
Ans. DPWH Project Engineer and Materials Engineer
693. The job-mix formula contains provisions on the following:
Ans. Grading aggregates
Percentage and type of asphalt
Temperature of aggregates and asphalt
Temperature of mixture upon delivery or at a time of compaction
694. What is the primary quality control mechanism for the production of asphalt mixture?
Ans. Job-mix formula which shall conform to the following ranges of tolerance
Passing # 4 and larger sieves = + 7%
Passing # 8 to # 100 sieves = + 4 %
Passing # 200 sieves = + 2 %
Bituminous materials = + 0.4 %
Temperature of mixture = + 10 deg C
695. What is the minimum dry compressive strength of the mixture?
Ans. 1.4 Mpa (200 psi)
696. The mixture shall have a mass percent air-voids with the range of ______.
Ans. 3.0 %
697. What is the index of retained strength of the mixture?
Ans. 70 %
698. What is the commonly used method in the design and evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes?
Ans. Marshall stability method
699. The quality control tests for asphalt mixture the following?
Ans. Immersion-compression test determine the index of retained strength of the mix
Extraction and grading test determines the asphalt content and particle size distribution of coarse and fine aggregates
Laboratory density test determines the degree of compaction
700. The tar is used, what is the temperature that the mixture shall be placed?
Ans. 66 deg C to 107 deg C
701. What is the correct temperature that the mixture shall be placed as measured in the truck just prior to dumping into the spreader?
Ans. 107 deg C
702. When is the compaction be done in order to attain the required density?
Ans. When the mixture is still hot and workable
703. What is to be done in order to determine the number of passes that would attain the required density?
Ans. Trial section
704. What control during the mixing and compaction is of great significance in the strength of the resulting pavement?
Ans. Temperature
705. What kind of roller should be used for the initial or breakdown compaction?
Ans. Pneumatic smooth wheeled roller (not less than 10 tons)
706. What is the speed of the roller?
Ans.5 tons / hour
707. How is the rolling be done?
Ans. It should begin from the side and proceed longitudinally parallel toward the road center line, each trip overlapping one
half the rollers width
708. After the final rolling what should be checked?
Ans. Degree of compaction
709. The compacted pavement shall have a density equal to or greater _____?
Ans. 97 % of the laboratory compacted density
728. How many sets of sample shall be taken from330 sq.m. of pavement?
Ans. 1 set consisting of 3 concrete beam test specimen or fraction thereof
729. If the lane concrete separately what kind of joint in a form of key or keyway is used?
Ans. Longitudinal construction joint
730. What kind of bars are placed perpendicular to the joint stated in # 729?
Ans. Deformed steel tie bars
731. What is the other name of transverse construction joint?
Ans. Weaken plane joint
732. What is the depth of the weaken plane joint when sawed with a concrete saw?
Ans. Not less than 50 mm.
733. The width of the weaken plane joint is ______?
Ans. Not more than 6 mm.
734. When is the right time to saw the weaken plane joint?
Ans. Within 24 hours as soon as concrete has hardened sufficiently
735. What shall be done if cracks appear at or near the joint prior to the time of sawing?
Ans. Sawing shall be omitted
736. Tie bars shall not be coated or painted with ______?
Ans. Asphalt or other materials
737. What is the metal device that is used as a load transfer device held in a position parallel to the surface and center line of the slab of
pavement?
Ans. Dowels
738. To protect dowels from corrosion and to facilitate sliding in concrete, it shall be coated with _____?
Ans. Thin film of bitumen
739. The surface of the pavement shall be roughened by means of ______?
Ans. Brooming
740. What is the depth of the corrugation produced by brooming in the surface of the pavement?
Ans. 1.5 mm.
741. The surface of the newly placed concrete when it is sufficiently set shall be cured for a period of ______?
Ans. 72 hours
742. The curing of the pavement is done on the following:
Ans. 1.) by covering the concrete with mats saturated with water
2.) thoroughly wetting the pavement
3.) by ponding
4.) by applying curing compound immediately after finishing of the surface
743. When is the right time the joint be sealed?
Ans. After the curing period or before it is opened to traffic
744. What is item 504 in a DPWH Specification?
Ans. Grouted riprap
c.) 50 deg C
d.) 10 deg C
749. This the most fluidest and lightest of all the grades of medium curing cut-back asphalt
a.) MC 30
b.) MC 800
c.) MC - 70
d.) MC 3000
750. The only kind of asphalt that can be use in all bituminous items of work.
a.) Asphalt cement
b.) Emulsified asphalt
751. Retempering of concrete or mortar which has partially hardened, will be permitted with the addition of cement, aggregate or water.
a.) Yes
b.) No
752. What is the minimum number of representative cores that shall be taken from each member area of concrete in place that is considered
deficient?
a.) 3 core
b.) 4 core
c.) 5 core
d.) core must be taken at 5 m. interval backward and
Forward of the designed station
753. The strength level of the concrete will be considered satisfactory if the average of all sets of three (3) consecutive strength test results
equal or exceed the specified strength and no individual strength test result is deficient by more than how many percent?
a.) 25 %
b.) 20 %
c.) 15 %
d.) 10 %
754. For major interchanges and busy intersections, PCCP will be allowed to open on the _____ days to minimize occurrence of road
congestion.
a.) 14 days
b.) 10 days
c.) 12 days
d.) 7 days
755. This is the empirical indicator of the clay fraction of a binder material in a stabilized soil mixture.
a.) Group index
b.) liquid limit
c.) plasticity index
d.) plastic index
756. 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 requirements for uniformly and desired slump of concrete are met. The drum shall be turned on additional ______
revolution or more.
a.) 10 revolution
b.) 45 revolution
c.) 30 revolution
d.) 15 revolution
757. Job-mix formula submitted for approval shall propose definite single values for excepts.
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
758. For small contract project of the DPWH located in remote areas where the quantity 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 what?
759. The primary objective of a sub-surface exploration is to determine the following except one.
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
760. How many shall the engineer be notified in advance of the date that the treating process will be performed in order that the untreated
timber the treatment process and the finished treatment timber may all be inspected.
a.) 15 days
b.) 21 days
c.) 10 days
d.) 7 days