MATERIALS ENGINEER ACCREDITATION
EXAMINATION 16. A field density result of 88% degree of
March 10, 2007
1. Which of the ff. is not included in determining
moisture content?
a. Beam Balance w/ sensitivity of OIG
b. Oven
c. Moisture Can
d. Extruder
2. The test that determines the purity of asphalt (how
much bitumen is in the asphalt).
Ans. Solubility Test
3. The reflective media for reflectorized paint.
Ans. Glass beads
4. What is the function of emulsifier in emulsified
asphalt?
a. To increase mixing ability w/ aggregates
b. To retain water in asphalt in longer period.
c. To prevent asphalt from hardening
5. Failed samples does not necessarily mean that the
structure represents is defective. Why?
Ans. Maybe sampling is incorrect
6. The use of sea water in reinforced concrete may
_____.
Ans. induce risk and corrosion to steel
7. In item 104 embankment, field density test is
carried out for every_____ sq.m.
Ans. 500 sq. m
8. What greatly influence the service of an asphalt
pavement?
Ans. Grade and quantity of asphalt
9. A non-destructive portable equipment used to
determine concrete strength, presence of voids,
cracks and other impurities.
Ans. Pundit Ultrasonic Concrete Tester
10. Which of the ff. is used to measure pavement
deflection?
a. Falling weight deflectometer
b. Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
c. Benkelmen Beam and Deflection Logger
d. Both a and c
11. The proportion of bituminous material into the
total dry aggregate in item 310.
Ans. 5% - 8%
12. A core specimen taken from a concrete pavement
was measured for thickness determination.The
specified pavement thickness is 23 cm. The
measurements taken were: 23, 24, 23, 23, 24, 24, 24,
23. The measurement at the center is 23 cm. Obtain
the average thickness.
Ans. 23.22 mm
13. Compute the degree of compaction (given: dry
density = 1663 kg/cu.m, max. dry density = 2250 kg/
cu.m)
Ans. 74%
14. The test which determines the asphalt present.
Ans. Extraction Test
15. Sample for CBR test is soaked for ____ hrs.
before subjecting to penetration test.
Ans. 96 hours
compaction obtained on the sub-grade indicates_____
Ans. The sub grade fails and needs
additional compaction
17. What is the upper limit of the sand to be used in
Alterberg limit test?
Ans. No 40 (0.425 mm)
18. In abrasion test using Los Angeles Abrasion
Machine, how many cast iron spheres are used
in grading B?
Ans. 11 spheres
19. Given: Wt. of dry agg. = 950 g, wt. of asphalt =
50 g. What is the % of asphalt by weight of total
mix? Ans. 5% (wt. total = wt. asphalt/wt. dry
agg)x 100%
20. The maximum compacted thickness of any one
layer of aggregate sub-base coarse materials.
Ans. 150 mm
21. The test on asphalt cement consisting of heating
the asphalt in an open cup and passing a small
test flame.
Ans. Flash point
22. If the bulk volume of asphalt specimen is 500 cc
and weight of dry specimen in air is 1200 g. What
is the bulk specific gravity of asphalt specimen?
Ans. 2.40
23. In a penetration test, if the penetration is 9.0mm.
What is the grade of the asphalt?
Ans. 85 - 100
24. Liquid limit is expressed as the moisture
corresponding to how many no. of blows?
Ans. 25 blows
25. What is the required size of calibrated sand used
for field density test?
Ans. Passing No. 10 and retained No.200
26. How many samples should be taken for every
75 cu.m of fresh concrete?
Ans. 1 set consist of 3 cylinders
27. What is the rate of application of bituminous tack
coat? Ans. 0.2 0.7 L/m2
28. If concrete cylinder is not available for a 300 pcs
culverts, how many pipes shall be subjected to
test? Ans. 6 pipes
29. What is the requirement for flexural strength of a
concrete when tested by third point loading?
Ans. 3.80 MPa
30. What is the required mixing for mortar for stone
masonry?
Ans. 1 part cement to 2 parts sand with
sufficient water
31. How many samples of bituminous cement
(item 310) shall be taken for each full day
operation?
Ans. At least 1 but not more than 3
32. The apparatus used in determining the initial
setting of hydraulic cement.
Ans. Vicat Apparatus

33. The minimum weight of sample of cement for
testing.
Ans. 10 kg
34. Which of the ff. factors does not affect the
workability of bituminous mixes.
a. Gradation of aggregates
b. Quality of Asphalt
c. Temperature of Mix
d. Shape and texture of aggregates
35. Which of the ff. does not affect the compressive
strength of concrete core?
a. manner of drilling
b. L-d ratio
c. diameter of core
d. none of the above
36. The smaller the fines modulus, the ______ the
materials.
Ans. The finer the materials
37. If theres a necessity to add water to the concrete you do?
mix in order to increase its workability (provided that
concrete does not exceed specified slump). How
many minutes after the initial time of mixing does
adding of water be permitted?
Ans. 45 minutes
38. What is the latest state of the art equipment used
in the measurement of moisture content of soil?
Ans. Nuclear Density Gauge
39. Which part of the batch for fresh concrete should
the sample be taken from a stationary mixer?
Ans. Middle batch
40. Which of the ff. is considered unsuitable material
for embankment?
a. Soil w/ LL of 50%
b. Soil w/ density of 1200 kg/ cu.m
c. Organic soils
d. Soil w/ PL of 60%
41. Which of the ff. is considered suitable material
for embankment?
a. Highly Organic Soils
b. Soil that cannot be compacted
c. Soil w/ PL of 60%
d. None of the above
42. The minimum compaction trial for embankment.
Ans. 500 sq. m
43. Concrete sample shall be molded from the
cylinder mold after ____ hrs, from mixing.
Ans. 24 hours
44. What should be the condition of soil before it is
subject to compaction?
Ans. At optimum moisture content
45. The net stability of a soil is 2400 Kpa and its dry
stability is 3000 Kpa. What is its index
retained strength?
Ans. 80%
46. What is the sampling requirement for compaction
of item 201?
Ans. 1 sample per 1500 cu.m
47. The moisture density curve is different for each
soil, which of the ff. statement is true?
48. As construction work progresses, youve notice
that the delivered matls are different from the
one tested and passed. If you are in doubt,
what will you do?
Ans. conduct immediate re - testing
49. Which of the ff. need not inspection report?
a. Water
b. Top soil
c. Pavement Markings
d. Sodding
50. The type of asphaltic material that is being
referred to by penetration grade.
Ans. asphalt cement
51. If the length of the project is 1 km and the width
is 10m, how many FDT should be
conducted for item 104?
Ans.
52. As a materials engineer, you have found out that
there is a 15% deficiency in strength of
concrete specimen and it is not feasible or
not advisable to obtain cores from the structure
due to structure considerations, what will
Ans. Recommend payment at an adjusted
price
53. In asphalt cement, 60-70 refers to what?
Ans. Penetration grade
54. The rate of loading in the determination of
compressive strength of cylindrical concrete
specimen is at a constant rate within the
range of____
Ans. 20psi 50 psi
55. What will be the condition of soil that can obtain
100% compaction?
Ans. At optimum moisture content
56. What is the penetration grade of sealing asphalt in
PCCP?
Ans, 0 - 30
57. Core test is performed to_____.
Ans. To determine the density and
thickness of pavement
58. In FDT, how do we compute the volume of the
hole?
Ans.
59. It is equally as important as testing, and the
sampler shall use every
Ans. sampling
60. In Slump test, the aggregates are molded into
_____ equal layers.
Ans. 3 equal layers
61. Clay can be made plastic by_______.
Ans. adding water
62. In the slip form method of paving, the allowable
slump is_____.
Ans. Almost zero
63. What admixture is used to reduced thermal
cracking?
Ans.
64. An experienced materials engineer, what methods
can you apply in easily determining the
plasticity of soil?
Ans. Hand feel test