Materials Engineer Test Reviewer (Asphalt, wood,& steel)

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1. A sample from a bituminous mix weighs 1000 grams. At extraction, it was found out that 8. _____ is an indication that the asphalt mix is overheated. the dry aggregate weighed 950 grams. What is the % of asphalt by weight of mix? a) Blue smoke c) Rising steam a) 5.2 % c) 5.4 % b) Stiff appearance d) Mix slumps in truck b) 5.0 % d) 4.8%

2. The minimum penetration of the preservative with the surface of the timber piles shall be inserted into the mix at least ____.
____ a) 150 mm c) 250 mm b) 200 mm d) 100 mm a) 2 inches b) 6 inches

9. In checking the temperature of the mix, the thermometer should be c) 4 inches d) 6.0 mm

3. The contractor shall submit in writing a job-mix formula for the mixture supported by laboratory test data along with samples of resources of components and viscosity temperature relationships to the Engineer for testing and approval at least ____. a) two weeks c) one week 10. A concrete core sample having a maximum height of less than _____ of its b) three weeks d) four weeks diameter before capping or height less than its diameter after capping shall not be tested. a) 93 % c) 95 % 4. The penetration test is an indication of the ____ of asphalt. b) 94 % d) 96 % a) Consistency c) Hardness b) Softness d) Flash Point 11. In concrete acceptance, core will be considered adequate if the average strength of the cores is equal to what? 5. Specification requires one (1) Quality test for every ____ of asphalt a) 80% of specified strength & if no single core is less than 75% of specified a) 20 tons c) 50 tons strength b) 90% of specified strength & if no single core is less b) 200 tons d) 40 tons than 80% of specified strength c) 85% of specified strength & if no single core is less than 75% of specified strength 6. The ____ is the most commonly used method in the design and evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes. 12. Before the cement is to be used, sampling must be done at least _____ a) Job mix formula c) Marshall Stability before use. b) Design mix d) Extraction a) one week c) two weeks b) 14 days d) 12 days 13. Asphalt cement shall not be used while it is foaming nor shall be heated at 7. Aggregate accounts for 92 95 % of the weight of the bituminous mixture asphalt ____ at anytime after delivery. accounts for 5 8 % of the weight of the mix. The exact percentage to be used is determined

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20. _________ is the tolerance of mix in bituminous. 14. If the strength of control specimen does not meet the requirement and not feasible to 10* C a) c) 15* C obtain cores due to structural consideration, as a Materials Engineer what will be your decision? C b) 12* d) 18* C a) Removed and replaced b) Area will not be paid 21. _________ Number of measurement taken in a core sample for thickness c) Payment will be made at an adjusted price determination of the finish asphalt pavement a) 3 c) 5 b) 4 d) 8 15. Paint contains _____ of pigment and _____ vehicle. a) 20 % & 80 % c) 79 % & 21 % b) 21 % & 79 % d) 80 % & 20 % 22. Prime coat shall be left undisturbed for at least _____. a) 6 hours c) 24 hours b) 12 hours 16. Submission of sample minimum quantity of material for asphalt cement is -------. a) 5 kg c) 20 kg 23. The first phase of rolling the spread bituminous mix is called breakdown b) 10 kg d) 100 kg rolling which is carried out by pneumatic roller, temperature requirement must be _____. a) 200 17. For how many years does the small Contractor given to procure necessary testing 225* F c) 160 180* F equipment? a) 2 years b) 190 199* F d)150 185* F c) 5 years b) 4 years d) 6 years 24. How many gradation ranges for hot plant mix bituminous pavement are there in the blue book? a) 5 c) 7 18. For small project where quantity of steel bars is 10,000 kg or less, what is the basis for 6 b) d) 8 acceptance of material? a) No testing c) Mill certificate 25. If no core had been taken at the end of each day of operation and the b) P.E, certificate project has already been completed, a core shall be taken ________. a) for every 75 l.m,/lane c) for every 100 l.m/lane 19. ______ determine the best combination of the material that will produce a potentiallyb) for every 150 l.m/lane d) for every 1,000 l.m/lane stable & durable mixture. 26. _____________ determines the resistance of the emulsion to break when a) Job mix formula c) Design of bituminous mix mixed with mineral aggregate. b) Marshall formula

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_____________ is an instrument used for rapid in site measurement of the structural Asphalt shall be homogeneous, free from water, and shall not foam when 36. properties of existing road pavement. heated to _175* C(347* F)_ a) Pundit Ultra Sonic Concrete Tester b) Dynamic Core Penetrometer 37. _Cement Mixing Test of Asphalt_ indicate the rate at which the asphalt c) Falling Weight Deflectometer emulsion will break when mix with aggregate . d) Core Test 38. The pour point of concrete joint sealer shall be at least 11*C (20*F) How many days does the emulsified asphalt must be tested after delivery at temperature than the safe heating temperature, which is the maximum temperature lower 40*F(4.5*C). to which the material may be heated without exceeding the permitted flow. a) 10 days c) 14 days b) 12 days d) 16 days 39. ______ is the viscosity used to grade asphalt cement . Ans. 149 F ( 60*C ) In bituminous mixture asphalt content is 5 8% and 92 - 95% aggregates, what will be the amount of additives? 40. The coarse aggregate used in asphalt mix is ____ . Ans. Retained by a) not more than 2% c) more than 2% 2.36mm (no 8 sieve) b) not more than 3% d) more than 4% 41. The application temperature of emulsified asphalt range from ____. Ans. ___________ determines the effect of water on the cohesion of the mixture 10-71*C a) Stability Test c) Distillation b) Solubility d) Immersion-Comprssion Test 42. When the tar is used for seal coats, it shall be heated to free flowing but not to exceed ___________. Ans. 149*C Aggregate account for 92 95% of the weight of the bituminous mix while asphalts for 5 _______ is used to determine the soil strength parameter. Ans. Unconfined 43. 8% of the weight of the mix. The exact percentage to be used is determine by the _Trial Mix_. and Tri-Axial Compression Test _Blue smoke_ is an indication that the asphalt is over heated The penetrator test is an indication of the _Consistancy_ of the asphalt 44. This test have been developed to measure the loss of cohesion as a result _Marshall Stability Test_is the most common used method in the design and evaluation water action on the compacted bituminous mixture. of of bituminous concrete mixes Ans. Film Stripping & Immersion Compression Test

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This mean porosity or perviousness of the mixture, a dense grade mix prevent water fromPlant-mixed bituminous mixtures should be sampled in accordance with 54. entering the base through the surface. the Standard Method of Sampling Bituminous Mixture. A sample not less than Ans.. Permeability ______ kg is taken and place in sample bag that would insure against contamination. This is taken every 75 cu m or 130 tons of mix. This is used in classifying liquid asphalt into grades. It is useful as a measure to control of 20 kgs Ans.. consistency, particularly when run at the temperature of intended application Ans Viscosity Test 55. The apparatus used to determine the flash point of asphaltic material is called ____ Ans. Cleveland Open Cup This test determines the total bitumen content of a asphaltic materials, which is the actual cementing constituent of the asphalt. 56. The asphalt samples for ductility and penetration test should be subjected Ans.. Solubility Test to water bath at a temperature of 25*C for ____. Ans.. 11/2 hours This is an accelerated test to show the loss of volatiles when the sample is heated at 163*C for five hours and the loss due to volatilization is determined. 57. The concrete shall not be left exposed for more than ____ hour between Ans Loss on Heating stages of curing or during the curing period. Ans.. hour This test classifies the different asphalt into types and the different types into grade. Ans.. Consistency Test 58. The rate of application of bituminous prime coat is ____. a) 1-2L/sq. m. c) 0.2-1.5L/sq. m. For liquid asphaltic materials, this test is run on the residue after distillation.. b) 0.2-0.7L/sq. m. d) 0.5-2L/sq. m. Ans.. Quality Test 59. Another name for asphalt joint filler is_______. a) asphalt cement c) blown asphalt This is an arbitrary measurement of consistency and is the basis of classification of allb) rock asphalt solid d) cutback asphalt and semi-solid asphalt. Ans.. Penetration Test of Asphalt 60. In asphalting work, there are _______ phase of rolling a) 2 c)1 This is a process tomeasure the consistency of liquid asphaltic materials to determine b) 3 their d) 4 fluidity or resistance to flow. Ans.. Viscosity Test 61. The _____ test determines the asphalt content in the bituminous mix. a) Grading c)Extraction _________ was developed in order to differentiate bituminous materials with respect b)Bulk Specific Gravity to d) Absorption hardening characteristic. Ans.. Thin Film Oven Test 62. In a bituminous mix, there are 3 kinds of aggregate. What kind of passes the no. 200 sieve? a)

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The solvent used in extraction of bitumen is _____. a) Diesel oil b) Gasoline c) Water The percent of bitumen content is computed based on ______. a) mass of raw sample b) mass of dry aggregate c)mass of asphalt

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What is the significance of determination of the tensile properties of reinforcing 72. bars? steel The method used to determine the grading of aggregate extracted from a) This method is intended to determine the yield and tensile strength of the bar as well as its bituminous mixture is ____. elongation, and is used to classify the bars into grade a) Mechanical analysis of extracted aggregate b) This method is intended to evaluate the ductile properties of the reinforcing bars b) Stability Test c) None of the above c) Viscosity A tie bar should be ______ a) deformed bar b) round bar A dowel bar should be ____________. a) deformed bar b) round bar 73. c) flat bar 74. c) flat bar The drying temperature of sample is ________ a) 110 +/- 5*C b) 100 +/- 5*C c)100*C

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_______ is a solid asphalt which is a basic constituent of all other asphalt called as hot asphalt or penetration grade asphalt. a) Asphalt Cement b) Emulsified Asphalt c) The apparatus used to measure the thickness or height of compacted bituminous paving Cutback Asphalt mixture. a) Ruler b) Vernier Califer c) Steel Tape 75. ________ is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and kerosene. a) It is used in calculating the unit weight of the mixture and the degree of compaction of the Curing Cutback Medium asphalt pavement. b) Asphalt Cement a) Bulk Specific Gravity of compacted bituminous mixtures using saturated surface dry c) Rapid Curing Cutback specimen. b) Dry unit weight of compacted bituminous mixtures 76. ________ is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement c) Mass of specimen in water and oil. a) Slow Curing Cutback b) Emulsified Asphalt The test which covers the quantitative determination of bitumen in hot- mixed pavingc) Blown Asphalt mixtures and pavement samples for specification acceptance, service evaluation, control and research. a) Extraction b) Spot Test Flash Point 77. ________ is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and gasoline a) rapid Curing Cutback

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Asphalt is defined as _________. a) A petroleum product 88. It is a period wherein the asphalt begins to melt. b) A dark brown to black cementitious materials whose consistency range s from solid to semia) Softening Point b)Boiling Point c)Fire solid and whose main constituent is called bitumen which is either found Point in nature or as a residue in petroleum refining. c) None of the above 89. The sampling requirement of asphalt is _____ . a) 1 sample for every 200 drums or 40 metric tons It is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and water with emulsified b) 1 sample for every 100 drums with pungent odor. c) 1 sample for every shipment a) Emulsified Asphalt b) Asphalt Cement c) Rapid Curing Asphalt 90. The component of bituminous mixes which range from 92 to 96% is called Joint filler in concrete pavement is a __________. __________. a) Bituminous Blended Aggregate a) Blown Asphalt b) Hot asphalt c) Liquid asphalt b) Concrete Aggregate c) Sand A device used to measure the relative hardness of asphalt is __________. a) Penetrometer b) Spectometer c) Vicat Apparatus 91. ____________ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement to resist deformation or displacement due to impose load or repeated loading. A property of asphalt cement to stretch without breaking is called________. a) Stability b)Flexibility c)Tensile a) Ductility b) Durability c)Tensile 92. ____________ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement to resist It is a point where the volatile components of asphalt will evaporate. disintegration or deterioration due to the action of water, traffic and changing a) Fire Point b) Flash Point c) Center Point climate a) Durability b) Flexibility It determines whether asphalt is over heated or not during the process of manufacture. c)Ductility a) Spot Test b) Boil Test c) Extraction Test 93. ____________ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement adjust itself An apparatus used to determine the specific gravity of asphalt is called ______. to settlement a) Flexibility b) Rigidity a) Metal Pycnometer b) Glass Pycnometer c) any bottle Hardness Consistency test for asphalt is called___________. a) Viscosity b) Slump test 94. c) Loss in ting These are the factor affecting the workability of bituminous mixes a) Gradation of aggregate, quality of asphalt, and temperature of mix

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The rate of application of seal coat using asphalt cement is ________. a) 0.9-1.8 li/sq. m b) 10-11 li/sq. m c) 8-9 li/sq. m The dry molded asphalt sample in the immersion compression test is submerged in water for ____. 104. The rate of application of seal coat using cutback asphalt is ________. a) 4 days b) 4 hours c) 2 days a) 1.5-3.0li/sq. m b) 2.0-3.0 li/sq. m c) 1-2 li/sq .m The percent index retention is computed in the formula ___________. a) Wet Stability/Dry Stability x 100 b) Dry Stability/Wet Stability x 100 c) Wet Stability Dry Stability/Dry Stability x 100 The sampling requirement of bituminous mixes is _____. a) 1 sample for every 75 cu. m. b) 1 sample for every 150 cu. m. c) 1 sample per delivery per day 105. The primary quality control mechanism for the production of asphalt mies with high degree of uniformity that will satisfy job requirement is ________________. a) Job mix formula b) Quality control formula c) Assurance The objective of designing the asphalt mixture is determination of ______. a) Type and grade of asphalt, proportion of coarse, fine and mineral filler, if used and asphalt content. b) To produce a desirable characteristic of pavement which are stable, durable, flexible and skid resistance. C) All of the above

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The application of liquid asphaltic material on a prepared untreated base is _____. a) Prime Coating b) Seal Coating 107. The percent asphalt content in hot laid bituminous mixture range from c) Tack Coating ______ a) 5-8% b) 4-6% c) 5-10% 9. The application of liquid asphaltic material to an existing surface is ____ . a) Tack Coating c) Prime Coating 108. The placing temperature for bituminous mixture measured in the truck b) Seal Coating prior to dumping is ______. a) at least 107*C b) at least 120*C c) at least 150*C 00. The application of asphaltic material and aggregate to an existing surface for the purpose of sealing it against the infiltration of water or surface moisture is called ____ 109. The second phase of rolling the spread bituminous mixture is called a) Seal Coating b) Tack Coating c) Prime Coating breakdown rolling which is the one responsible to attain the maximum density. This rolling is carried out by the use of ______. 01. The rate of application of prime coating using cutback asphalt is ______. a) pneumatic roller b) steel roller c) sheepfoot roller a) 1-2 liters/sq. m b) 0.5-1 liter/ sq. m c) 2-3 liters/sq. m 110. The significance of final rolling is to remove the roller marks to previous 02. The rate of application of tack coating using liquid or emulsified asphalt is __________. rolling in order to have a good finish pavement with a temperature of 160*F. a) 0.2-0.7 li/sq.m b) 0.1-0.5 li/sq. m c) 2 li/sq. m. a) True b) False c) Maybe

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In a completed pavement, what is the minimum core samples required before payment is effected? (Assuming that the thickness is 23 cm. ) a) Five holes per km per lane b) One hole per 500m c) P.E. 125. CertificateWhat grade of asphalt has a penetration grade of 0 30? a) emulsified asphalt c) blown asphalt 18. Specification require 1 quality test every ___________ of asphalt mix. b) asphalt cement d) none of the above a) 40 ton c) 50 tons b) 130 tons d) 150 tons 126. How do you reduce the viscosity of Medium Curing Cutback Asphalt? By mixing it with _______.

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The Optimum Asphalt Content obtained in Marshall Stability Test is the average asphalt content of the Maximum Stability, Maximum Bulk Specific What establish the exact percent of aggregates and asphalt content in a bituminous mix Gravity, and _________________. a) 4% Air Voids b) 2 mm flow _______. c) 5% mineral content a) design mix c) job mix formula b) job order d) extraction formula 136. What test determines the safe working temperature of the asphalt? a) Ductility test b) Flash Point Test c) Stability Test What greatly influence the serviceability of an asphalt pavement? a) quality of aggregates and climate 137. _________________ are usually tested for extraction. b) penetration grade and quantity of asphalt a) Asphalt Mixes b) emulsions c) asphalt cement c) density and compaction of completed pavement 138. Steel bars for the concrete reinforcement are tested for their __________ In asphalt pavement construction, how is the surface level of the completed pavement properties. a) tensile and bending b) compressive check? a) by T core test b) by density test c) by the use of 3 meter c) crushing straight edge 139. The bituminous mix should have a mass % of air voids within the range of What primarily influence the grade of asphalt to be selected? __________. a) 2 to 3% b) 1 to 4% a) penetration c) climate c) 3 to 5% b) class of aggregate d) temperature

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The pads shall be highly resilient and durable rubber reinforced with canvas and shall c) Hardness of aggregate particles have a design life of at least ____________. d) All of the above Ans. Five ( 5 ) years 152. The principal factor that effect the flexibility of bituminous mixture is _______. a) the quality of bituminous binder The reflectors shall have the minimum specific intensity value expressed as ______ ofb)the quality of mineral filler illumination. c) temperature susceptibility of the binder Ans.. Candle power per foot candle d) all of the above 153. The application temperature of emulsified asphalt ranges from The reflector shall support a vertical load of _____ when tested. ___________. a) 66* to 107*C Ans. 10 KN c) 20* to 66*C b) 10* to 71*C d) 15* to 66*C When raised profile type reflector are specified the approved _______ epoxy adhesive Concrete deposited in water shall be Class A concrete with a minimum 154. shall be used . cement factor of _______ per cubic meter of concrete. Ans. Two ( 2 ) parts a) 12 bags per cu. m. c) 11 bags per cu. m. b) 10 bags per cu. m. d) 9 bags per cu. m. Expansion joint filler having a nominal thickness of less than ________ mm. shall not be Lumber is considered well seasoned when its moisture content is between 155. subject to a requirement for water absorption. _________. a) 10 to 16% c) 10 to Ans. 9.5 mm 14% b) 14 to 18% d) 15 to 20% In sampling bituminous materials, the composite samples taken from a number 156. of drums The set of cylinders for each project shall be numbered consecutively should have a size sufficient for testing and should not be less _____ as called for in the beginning with 1 and three specimens should be identified as A, B, and C. At guidelines on the submission of samples. the early stage of pouring, the laboratory should be requested to break the A a) 5 liters c) 10 liters cylinders at 7 days to check what? a) If the structure b) 4 liters d) 6 liters should be put in service at early stage This is the most important volatilization test on liquid asphalt products, its gives b) to check the mix design information as to the actual amount of constituents remove at definite temperature. c) To check if there is unusual development when admixture is used a) Extraction test c) Evaporation test d) All of the above b) Distillation test d) Softening test 157. The penetration grade of concrete joint sealer, hot poured elastic type is This test indicate the purity of asphalt. _________ a) 80 - 100 c) 100 a) Specific Gravity c) Solubility 120 b) below 90 b) Viscosity d) Ductility d) 40 60 This is the most important factor which influence the stability of bituminous mixture. 158. The CBR is generally selected at what penetration? a) Gradation of mineral aggregate a) 5.08 mm. c) 2.54 mm. b) Shape and surface texture of aggregate b) 3.1 mm. d) 3.50 mm.

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How can we establish the exact percentage to be used in the bituminous mixture? 206. The higher penetration grade or softer asphalt is used in____________. Ans. Job-mix formula Ans. cold climate What are the two types of bitumen that are commonly used in bituminous concrete surface 207. How many weeks does a producer of asphalt mix or the contractor shall course? submit the job-mix formula? Ans. 1) Tar- is viscous liquid obtained from distillation of coal or wood Ans. three (3) weeks prior to production 2) Petroleum Asphalt are the product of the distillation of crude oil 208. Who will approved the job mix formula? What are the three major petroleum asphalt product? Ans. DPWH Project Engineer and Materials Engineer Ans. 1) Asphalt cement produced in various viscosity grade, the most common penetration 209. The job-mix formula contains provisions on the following: grade are, 200/300, 120/150, 85/100, 40/50 Ans. 1) grading 2) percentage and type of asphalt 3) temp. of agg. and 2) Cut-back asphalt are asphalt mixed with solvents to reduce their viscosity 4) temp. of mixture upon delivery or at time of 3) Emulsified Asphalt are mixture of asphalt cement and water with emulsifying agent asphalt compaction What are the solvents for cut back asphalt? 210. What is the primary quality control mechanism for the production of Ans. 1) gasoline for rapid curing type asphalt mixture? Ans. Job-mix formula which shall conform to 2) kerosene for medium curing type the following ranges of tolerance: Passing No. 4 and 3) diesel fuel for slow curing type larger sieves +/- 7% Emulsified asphalt are either _____ and _________. Passing No. 8 to No. 100 sieves +/- 4% Ans. 1) cationic emulsion which work better with wet agg. And in cold weather Passing No. 200 +/- 2% 2) anionic emulsion which adhere better to agg. Which have positive charges Bituminous Materials +/- 0.4% Temperature of mixture +/- 10*C What is the bituminous material commonly used in item 310? Ans. Asphalt cement (AC) 211. What is the minimum dry compressive strength of the mixture? Ans. 1.4 Mpa (200 psi) What greatly influence the service of an asphalt pavement? Ans. grade and quantity of asphalt 212. The mixture shall have a mass percent air voids with the range of _________. Ans. 3.0% - 5% What influence primarily the grade of asphalt selected? Ans. Climatic condition 213. What is the Index of Retained Strength of the mixture? Ans. 70% The lower penetration grade or hard asphalt is used in ____________. Ans. hot climate

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What is the most commonly used method in the design and evaluation of bituminous 223. How is the rolling be done? concrete mixes? Ans. It should begin from the side and proceed longitudinally parallel toward Ans. Marshall Stability Method the road centerline, each trip overlapping one half the rollers width The quality control test for asphalt mix are the following: 224. After the final rolling what should be checked? Ans. Ans. degree of compaction 1) Immersion-Compression Test determines the index of retained strength of the mix 225. 2) Extraction and Grading Test determines the asphalt content and particles size distributionThe compacted pavement shall have a density equal to or greater than ___________. Ans. 97% of the laboratory compacted of coarse and fine aggregates density 3) Laboratory density test determines the degree of compaction 226. What is the correct temperature that the mixture shall be placed as measured in the truckWhat is the dimension of the samples taken full depth from the finish pavement for thickness determination? just prior to dumping into the spreader? Ans. 150 mm. or 100 mm diameter Ans. 107*C When tar is used, what is the temperature that the mixture shall be placed? Ans. 66*C to 107*C When shall the compaction be done in order to attain the required density? Ans. when the mixture is still hot and workable 227. 228. How is the sample taken from the finished pavement? Ans. by means of core drill or saw How is the surface level of the finished pavement being check? Ans. by the use of 3 meters straight edge

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230. What control during the mixing and compaction is of great significance in the strength of Penetration and ductility test of asphalt are done in __________ temperature. a) 60*C b) the resulting pavement? 25*C c) Ans. temperature 50*C d) 10*C 21. What kind of roller should be used for the initial or breakdown compaction? 231. This is the most fluidest and lightest of all the grade of Medium Curing Ans. Pneumatic smooth wheeled roller (not less than 10 tons) Cut-back Asphalt. a) MC 30 b) MC 70 22. What is the speed of the roller? c) MC 800 d) MC 300 Ans. 5 km/hr

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How many days shall the Engineer be notified in advance of the date that the treating process will be performed in order that the untreated lumber, the treatment process and the finished treatment timber may all be inspected? a) 15 days b) 10 days 33. What is the minimum number of representative cores that shall be taken from each c) 21 days d) 7 days member area of concrete in place that is considered deficient? a) 3 cores b) 4 cores c) 5 cores d) core must be taken at 5 meter interval backward & forward of the designed sta. The width of the weaken plane joint is __________. Ans. not more than 6 mm. When is the right time to saw the weaken plane joint? Ans. within 24 hrs. as soon as concrete has hardened sufficiently What shall be done if cracks appear at or near the joint prior to the time of sawing? Ans. sawing shall be omitted Tie bars shall not be coated or painted with ____________. Ans. asphalt or other materials What is the metal device that are used as a load transfer device held in a position parallel to the surface and centerline of the slab of pavement? Ans. dowels To protect dowel from corrosion and to facilitate sliding in concrete, it shall be coated with _________. Ans. thin film of bitumen for, except _____. a) % of aggregate passing each specified sieve b) temperature of the mixture delivered on the road c) Percent of bituminous materials to be added d) mixing time of the mixture in the batching plant

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