Questionnaire Correct answer

It is between liquid and plastic states and it is defined as

1 the lowest water content at which the mass has the capacity liquid limit
to flow as a liquid
It is between the plastic and semisolid states and is defined
2 as the lowest water content at which the mass can be readily plastic limit
molded without crumbling
This is between the semisolid and solid states and is
3 defined as the highest water content at which the mass shrinkage limit
attains its minimum volume but it continues to lose weight
4 This is the difference between the liquid and Plastic Limit plasticity index
5 This is the difference between plastic and shrinkage limit shrinkage index
Weight of soil sample needed for liquid limit
6 100 grams
determination
Weight of soil sample needed for Plastic limit
7 15 grams
determination
Weight of soil sample needed for Shrinkage Limit
8 30 grams
determination
It is the ratio of the weight of water in the soil to the weight
9 of the dry soil after it has been dried to constant weight at a moisture content
temperature of 105 to 1100C.
It is defined as the ratio of the weight in air of a given
10 volume of a material to the weight in air of an equal specific gravity
volume of a standard material at a stated temperature
It is the determination of particle size distribution in soil by mechanical analysis
11
sieve, hydrometer, or a combined analysis.
12 Three major groups of soil coarse grained, fined grained, organic
If the individual particles are visible to the unaided eye, the
13 coarse grained
soil considered to be
The two principal soil types that comprise the coarse
14 gravel and sand
grained soil.
15 If its individual particles are not visible to the unaided eye fine grained soil
16 The two principal soil types that comprises this group clay and silt
This type contain an appreciable amount of decayed animal
17 organic soil
and/or plant matter.
18 The limiting diameter of gravel is 3" to 10" or 75mm to 2mm
19 The limiting diameter of sand is 2mm to 0.074mm
Rock fragments w/c are coarser than the upper limiting size
20 boulders
for gravel are
21 Limiting size for silt 0.074mm to 0.005
22 Limiting size for clay 0.005mm to 0.001mm
23 Those smaller than 0.001 are called colloids
24 The drying time of 225 grams sandy materials 2 hours
The drying time of a plastic, fine grained soil of the same
25 4 hours
weight is
It shall have an even number of equal width chutes but not
26 less than a total of eight for coarse aggregate, or twelve for sample splitter
F.A. w/c discharge alternately to each side
It is widely used in the classification and identification of
soils. It is an important criteria in the classification of
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highway subgrade materials. It is also related to
permeability and capillarity of cohesionless soil.
The size of the portion passing 2mm(#10) or 0.425mm(#40)
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sieve shall be tested for
29 These indicates compressibility and related to permeability plasticity index
30 High PI means high degree of compressibility of soil 1
31 The higher PI, the lower permeability 1
It is performed if the soil is granular, if considerable portion
32 sieve analysis
is retained on the No. 200 sieve (0.074mm)
If the soil is fine-grained or nearly, all its particles are finer
33 hydrometer analysis
than the No.200 sieve.
For efficient compaction, the embankment materials should
34 optimum moisture content
at the time of rolling be at
For a road base coarse, the most preferable materials is one
35 0.8
with CBR value of
36 Peat and Muck are unsuitable soils
 The plasticity index of aggregate base coarses (item 201)
37 6
should be not greater than
38 The natural water content of highly organic soil is more than 100%
39 The most commonly used method of soil exporation core boring
The lowest moisture content at which the soil will flow
40 liquid limit
upon the application of a very small shearing force.
The minimum moisture content at which the soil remains in
41 plastic limit
a plastic state
This is very important to achieve maximum contact between
42
particles and maximum water tightness of base materials.
In general, soils with high value of this and PI are poor as
43
engineering materials
44 Gives indication of clay content in soil
45 Use to evaluate the potential strength of soil/aggregate.
The purpose of this trial is to check the suitability of the
46 materials and the eficiency of the equipment and
construction method which is proposed to be used.
47 The behavior of soil is markedly influence by the amount of
48 It is defined as the weight/mass per unit volume.
This is widely used as a control test in embankment
49
construction to ensure adequate compaction
It involves the application of energy and addition of water
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as lubricant
It is express as the moisture content corresponding to 25
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blows
It increases shearing strength of aggregate of any size,
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shape/gradation.
This is the amount of moisture that allow the compacting
53 force to overcome the frictional resistance and the maximum
density of soil mass is attained
54 Height of fall of 25kg rammer
55 Height of fall of 4.54 kg rammer
56 Moisture content of air dried soil
57 Moisture content of undisturbed soil
The value of this is use in the design and control of
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concrete moisture
This determines the fineness of cement w/c affects the
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strength of cement
This determines the amount of water required to prepare
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hydraulic cement paste for testing
The purpose of this test is to established whether a cement
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complies w/ a specification limit on setting time
This test provides an index of potential delayed expansion
62 caused by the hydration of Calcium oxide (CaO) or
Magnesium Oxide (MgO) or both
This test determines whether or not the hydrauic cement
63 under test meets the air entraining or non-air entraining
requirement of the specs
This is used to determine the compressive strength of
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hydraulic cement that wil be used
This determines the freshness of cement and the amount of
65
moisture present in the cement
This determines the inert materials (acid insoluble material)
66
present in the cement
This determines the amount of gypsum added to the cement
67
to regulate its setting
68 This determines the soundness of cement
69 Natural Pozzolan Cement
70 Artificial pozzolan cement
71 Diameter of sphere used in abrasion test
72 Weight of cast iron spheres
73 Weight of Steel Spheres
Defined as the product obtained by burning to incipient
74 fusion a properly proportioned mixture of argilaceous
and calcareous materials.
This is burnt product w/c is used w/ Gypsum and pulverized
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to form Portland cement
 This react or combined w/ water, one that will harden
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underwater.
This is the heat produced by the chemical reaction between
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cement and water
This is the process in which the cement reacts or combined
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chemically w/ water
Those materials w/c contributes silica (SIO2)
79 Alumina (Al203) and Iron Oxide (Fe2O3) to clinker, it
includes clay, shale or sand, etc.
Those materilas w/c contributes lime (CaO) and Magnesia
80 (MgO) to the clinker, it includes limestone chalk, marls,
marine oyster shells, ec.
81 These type of cement is used for General Construction
These is used where sulfate concentration in ground waters
82 are higher than normal but not severe, generate heat at a
slower rate than normal.
This type develops approximately 190% of the strength of
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Type 1 at 3 days & 90 to 130% at 28 days
This is a special cement for use where the amount and rate
84
of heat generated must be minimized
A special cement intended to be used in structure to prevent
85 damage from severe sulfate action of soils or high alkali
content of H2O
In sub-base & base coarse, this material shall be free from
86 hard lump and shall not contain more than 15% of material
retained on the No. 4 sieve.
87 Concrete deposited in water.
The consistency of the concrete mixture should be checked
88
frequently by this test
89 Slump of Concrete deposited in water
The minimum cement content of concrete deposited in
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water (kg/m3 of concrete)
The maximum distance of the discharge line from the point
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of deposit by pneumatic means
The maximum time needed for consolidation/compaction
92
of structure/concrete. Using internal vibrator
The space interval of inserting vibrator that should be
93 withdrawn vertically to penetrate underlying lift for
homogeneity between lifts.
Minimum time needed for the removal of forms for beams,
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girders, frames, or arches.

95 Minimum bar lapping for tension

96 Minimum bar lapping distance for compression

97 Minimum separation of splices when staggered

Consist of furnishing, placing and finishing concrete in all
98 structures except pavement conforming to the lines, grade
and dimensions.
99 Minimum grouting pressure for bonding tensions.
The mixing time when concrete were mixed in a central
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mixing plant.
Occurs on PCCP when the cutting of weakened plane is
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delayed
When concrete pile cast in place formed by first removing
102
the soil by drilling and filling the void by concrete.
103 Maximum length of tremie pipe and its diameter.

104 Length of tremie pipe that must be submerge into concrete.

105 What is the density of Bentonite to 1 cu.m. of water

Reinforcement that consist of spiral bars coiled outside the
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main longitudinal reinforcements.
107 The usual size of stiffening rings
The minimum spacing of steel bars on bored piles to ensure
108
108 that concrete would still flow outwards to the walls of the
bored piles.
109 Must be w/ in the limit of "water cement ratio" for concrete
110 Required revolution of concrete mixer
111 The minimum number of revolutions for each concrete mix.
112 The minimum interval of concrete pouring to avoid cold joint
Consists of all work elements carried out by the manager or
113 by those in his organization w/c contribute to the quality of
the output of some other organization.
Refers to the process of making tests to determine the
114 degree of compliance of delivered or constructed materials
w/ the specification
The main objective of this design is to determine the
proportion of the ingredients that will produce concrete of
115
the proper workability when fresh and the desired
durability and strength after it has hardened.
These are prescribed in each project based on the estimated
116 quantities, it specify the kind and number of tests for each
work items.
This is prepared by the DPWH for the contractor to comply
117
to facilitate quality control.
This should be done during the first seven days in order
that the expected development of strength will be obtained
118
and the occurrence of plastic cracks will be prevented or
minimized
This is preferable than a good PCCP road due to its lower
119
initial cost and more uniform riding surface.
The proportioning of aggregate and asphalt should be based
120
on this
This formula should be set and strictly followed in all
batches of the asphalt mixes, it should include provisions
121
on grading of aggregates percentage of asphalt and temp. of
mixture at time of compaction.
Use in measuring the thickness or height determination of
122
compacted bituminous paving mixture to the nearest 0.10 cm
Used to determine the grading of aggregates extracted from
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bituminous mixtures.
124 A test to determine the moisture content of soil.
The amount of lime to be added in item 203 (lime Stabilized
125
Road Mix Base Coarse)
The amount of cement to be added in item 204 (Portland
126
cement Stabilized Road Mix Base Coarse)
For Item 505 (Stone Masonry) No. of bags of cement &
127
Fine aggregate / cu.m.
It is a colloidal dispersion of asphalt in water whose color is
128 chocolate-brown before use and turns black when the
emulsion is broken.
What process determines the asphalt content in asphalt
129
mixes
Minimum temperature of Bituminous Concrete when place,
130
measured in the truck prior to dumping.
Minimum temperature of tar when it is used in Bituminous
131
Concrete
132 The bituminous material commonly used in 310
This item consist of preparing and treating an aggregate
133 base coarse preparatory to the const. of the Bituminous
Surface Coarse.
This item consists of preparing and treating an existing
134 bituminous or cement concrete pavement with bituminous
materials
Consist of an application of bituminous materials w/ or w/o
135 an application of aggregate on an existing bituminous
surface coarse.
Consist of either a single application of bituminous material
followed by a single spreading of aggregate or two
application of bituminous materials each followed by a single
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spreading of aggregate or two application of bituminous
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materials each followed by spreading of aggregates (Double

Surface Treatment).
What determines the index of retained strength of the
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asphalt mix.
It is the ratio of wet to dry stability of the mix (compressive
138
strength).
139 This measures the resistance to flow of asphalt.
Measures the distance that standard needle will penetrate
140
a sample at a given temperature in a specified time.
141 Measures the ability of asphalt to stretch w/o breaking
It determines the rate of loss of volatile oil of asphalt when
142 heated and the change in penetration caused by excessive
heating
143 Indicates the uniformity of product
144 Indicates the safe heating temperature of asphalt
145 Determines if asphalt is overheated during production
Determines the bitumen content in asphalt that is soluble
146
in petroleum solvent.
147 Determines the asphalt content of liquid asphalt.
Determines the presence of larger globules of asphalt
148
in the emulsion.
Determines the resistance of the emulsion to breakdown
149
on the job.
Detects the tendency of the asphalt globules in the
150
emulsion to settle during storage
It is the basic cementing material, the main constituent of all
151
oher asphalt types also known as hot asphalt
Mixture of asphalt cement, water & emulsifier usually 60%
152
asphalt & 40% water.
153 Blends of asphalt cement and petroleum solution
Asphalt cement with non volatile or slow volatile oils or
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road oil.
155 Asphalt cement w/ kerosene
156 Asphalt cement w/ gasoline
157 Used as joint and crackfiller and for water proofing
158 Gives color and hardness
Composed of resin w/c provides stickness (adhesiveness)
159
and oil w/c influence viscosity of asphalt and in part softness
Portland-Pozzolan cement for use in general/concrete
160
construction.
Portland-Pozzolan Cement for use in concrete const.
161
where high strength at early ages are not required.
Is the solid portion of paint, the finely divided solid particles
162
used in paint.
Are inert materials w/c are added to the paint to increase
163
the volume w/o increasing in the cost.
164 Intended for use on concrete or other masonry surface
A paint made from emulsions of polymer in water as binder
165
with suitable pigment w/c is substantially free from gloss
Intended for used on wood surface, a special type of paint
166
made w/ varnish as the vehicle.
For interior use, a paint made from alkyd resin as binder
167
with suitable pigment .
For exterior use, made from alkyd resin as a binder w/
168
suitable pigment w/c has sheen, shine or luster.
A bright orange-red tetroxide, used as primary constituents
169
of anti-corrosive primers for iron or steel.
170 A pigment mainly of ferric oxide.
This kind of paint is primarily intended for use on steel
171
structure.
For zone marking, traffic lanes, should possess improve
172
visibility at night.
173 This is the liquid portion of the paint.
174 Placing of rip-rap must be
175 Placing of stone masonry must be
176 Minimum spacing of weep-holes and their diameter
A core specimen for thickness determination shall have a
177
177
diameter of
178 Minimum required temp. for asphalt compaction
179 Minimum thickness for asphalt overlay
180 Minimum dry stability compressive strength for item 310
181 Minimum asphalt content for item 310
182 Different test conducted in the field are
183 Thickness tolerance is
184 Surface tolerance for compaction of item 310
185 In casting reinforced concrete railings, the concrete used is
The required maximum dry density obtained by Lab test,
186 and degree of compaction required for aggregate sub-base
should at least.
The specified Flexural strength for paving concrete using
188
midpoint loading is
Per our present specs for hghways & bridges including
189 ammendments, it is mandatory to open PCCP to traffic
not later than
190 The slump test on concrete is a measure of
191 The fineness modulus is highest for
If concrete is continously moist cured, it will gain strength
192
beyond 180 days.
193 The quality of paving concrete is usually measured by its
Generally speaking, batching of concrete aggregate by vol.
194
is preferable than weight
If angular coarse aggregate is used in a concrete mix, it will
195
require more
196 The most favorable period for curing concrete is
197 Lower water cement ratio in concrete mixes improves
When concrete must be placed in a sloping surface, placing
198
should start at the
The maximum % abrasion loss allowed for concrete coarse
199
aggregate is
200 In casting of reinforced concrete piles, the concrete used is
What is the dead load equivalent of loose sand, earth &
201
gravel fill
202 What is the rate of application for curing compound
During coring of completed pavemen, how many cores/km/
203
lane are required as per specs?
204 What is the right proportion for stone masonry (mortar)
205 The most commonly used method of soil exporation is
The flow curved obtained when liquid limit test results are
206
plotted on a semi-log scale is in the form of
What is the effect of increasing th compaction effort in
207
compacting soil
208 The allowable smooth riding quality for PCCp is

209 Test requirement for on-going asphalt pavement.

Minimum test requirement for completed Bituminous

210
Pavement
211 Required thickness for compaction is
212 Mass % of air void of item 310
Mineral filler passing no. 200 sieve used in item 310
213
should have a plasticity index of
214 Rolling of item 310 must begin from
An excavation and utilization of approved material sources
required for the construction of embankment, or for other
215
portion of the work as shown on the plans or on the special
provision
On item 102, rock shall be excavated below sub-grade w/in
216
the limit of the road bed to a depth of
217 Test requirement for selected borrow (topping)
What is the rolling distance extended outside the base
218
coarse and surface coarse on pavement
A concrete where compression is induced before application
219 of working loads so that tension under these working
load is reduced
 The system of pre-stressing wherein the steel tendons are
220 pre-tensioning
tensioned before pacing concrete
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 Correct answer

Liquid Limit

Plastic Limit

Shrinkage Limit

Plasticity Index
Shrinkage Index

100 grams

15 grams

30 grams

Moisture Content

Water Content

Specific Gravity

Grain size
Mecnaical Analysis
Coarse grained, Fine Grained, Organic

Coarse grained

Gravel and sand

Fine grained soil

Clay and silt

Organic Soil

3" to 10" or 75mm to 2mm

2mm to 0.074mm

Boulders

0.074mm to 0.005mm
0.005mm to 0.001mm
colloids
2 hours

4 hours

Sample Splitter

Plasticity Index
1
1

Sieve Analysis

Hydrometer analysis

Optimum moisture content

0.8

Unsuitable soils
 6

more than 100%

core boring

Liquid limit

Plastic limit

Gradation

Liquid Limit of Fines

Plasticity Index
CBR

Trial section

Moisture Content
Density

Field density Test

Compaction of soil

Liquid Limit

Compaction

Optimum Moisture Content

12 inches or 305mm
18 inches or 457 mm
Hygroscopic Moisture content
Natural Moisture content

Specific Gravity of cement

Fineness of cement test

Normal consistency test of cement

Time of setting by Gilmore Needle

Soundness test by Patoclave expansion

Air Content Test

Mortar Strength

Loss on Ignition

Insoluble Residue test

Sulfur Trioxide Test

Magnesium oxide test

Volcanic Ash
Fly ash
46.8 mm
390 grams
455 grams

Portland Cement

Clinker
 Hydraulic cement

Heat of Hydration

Hydration

Argillaceous Raw Materials

Calcareous raw Materials

Normal Cement or Type 1

Moderate Sulfate resistant or type II

High Early Strength or Type III

Low Heat of Hydration or Type 4

Sulfate resistant or Type V

Filler material

Seal Concrete

Slump test

10-20cm

400

3 meters

15 seconds

50 - 60cm

14days or 80% of design strength

24bars for grade 40 (404)

20 bars for grade 40

40 bars

structural concrete

0.6894 Mpa or 100psi

50 - 90 seconds

shrinkage cracking

Bored Pile

2.5 meters and 20 cm diameter

2- 6 m w/ bentonite

30 - 100 kg/cu.m.

Transverse reinforcements

2.5 mm

100 mm
 100 mm

0.50 - 0.60
4 - 6 rpm
100 revolutions
30 minutes

Quality Assurance Work

Materials Testing

Design of the Concrete Mixture

Minimum testing requirements

Quality Control Program

Curing of concrete

Asphalt road

Laboratory Trial Mixes

Job Mix Formula

Caliper

Meachanical Analysis of Extracted Aggregates

Calcium Carbide Gas Pressure

3 - 12 mass % of dry soil aggregate

6 - 10 mass % of dry soil aggregate

2 bags/cu.m.
0.17cu.m./cu.m

Emulsified Asphalt

Extraction

1070 C

66 to 1070 C

asphalt cement

Bituminous Prime Coat

Bituminous Tack Coat

Bituminous seal Coat

Bituminous Surface Treatment

Bituminous Surface Treatment

Immersion
Compression Test

Index of retained strength

Viscosity Test

Penetration Test

Ductility test

Loss on Heating Test

Specific Gravity
Flash Point
Spot test

Solubility Test

Distillation Test

Sieve Test

Cement Mixing Test

Storage Stability Test

Asphalt cement

Emulsified Asphalt

Cutback asphalt

slow curing

medium curing
Rapid Curing
Blown or oxidized asphalt
Asphaltene

Maltene

Type IP

Type P

Pigments

Extenders

Latex Paint

Flat Latex Paint

Enamel Paint

Flat wall enamel

Gloss/semi gloss enamel

Red lead

Red Oxide

Aluminum Paint

Reflectorized traffic paint

Vehicle
perpendicular to the slope
parallel to the slope
2 meters on center & 2'' dia.

4"
 4"

1070 C Tolerance +- 100 C

1 inch or 25 mm
1.4 Mpa or 200 psi
5 to 8%
FDT, Slump, T-core, SPT & Test Pit
+ 5 mm & - 25 mm
not to exceed 6 mm
Class C-1

650 psi or 4.5 Mpa

14 days after pouring

consistency
Coarse sand

Flexural strength

water & coarse aggregate

during the first few days or week

strength

bottom

0.4

C2

1.603 tons/cu.m.

0.20 liter/sq.m.

55

1:2
Core boring

straight line

Higher density

3 mm

1 but not more than 3 samples

1 sample every 100 lin.m./lane

150 mm/layer
5 - 7%

not greater than 4%

the sides

Borrow excavation

150 mm

201 PI > 6% & LL > 25

30 cm

Pre-stressed concrete
Pre-tensioning
1. In soil Engineering, the term soil includes
a. sand and gravel c. both a and b
b. mud and muck d. neither a nor b

2. Clay can be distinguished from silt by

a. dilatancy test c. either a or b
b. plasticity test d. neither a nor b

3. The particle size distribution of a sandy gravel

is determined by
a. hydrometer test c. dilatancy test
b. sieve test d. any of the preceding test

4. The Atterberg Limits Tests are performed on

the soil fraction passing sieve no.
a. 4 c. 40
b. 16 d. 200

5. Disturbed soil samples may be used for

a. sieve test c. compaction test
b. liquid limit test c. any of the preceding test

6. Optimum water content of a soil is determined by

a. compaction test c. either a or b
b. field density test d. neither a nor b

7. An undisturbed soil sample is needed for

a. consolidation test c. both a and b
b. direct shear test d. neither a nor b

8. Liquid limit is numerically

a. less than plastic limit c. either a or b
b. greater than shrikage limit d. neither a nor b

9. Moisture content of soils is generally based on

a. total weight of soil c. density
b. weight of solids d. degree of saturation

10. A-7 soils have a higher Group Index than A-1 soils
a. true c. it depends on gradation of soil
b. 0

11. Sandy soils have a higher plasticity index than clayey soils
a. 1 c. it depends on gradation of soil
b. false

12. The best soils for a road structure would have a Group Index of
a. less than 5 c. 11 to 15
 b. 5 to 10 d. 16 to 20

13. The porosity of a soil which has a void ratio of one (1) is
a. 50% c. 75%
b. 80% d. 25%

14. Upon what depends the density to which any soil can be compacted
a. Moisture content c. Both a and b
b. Compactive energy d. Neither a nor b

15. Which void ratio will you prefer for a soil after compaction in the road?
a. 1/4 c. 3/4
b. 1/2 d. 1

16. The degree of compaction of a rolled subgrade is determined by

a. compaction test c. consolidation test
b. density test d. compression test

17. For a given compactive energy, the maximum density of a soil is obtained
when its water content is
a. at the optimum amount c. higher than the optimum
b. lower than the optimum d. almost zero

18. Which percent silt and clay content would you prefer for base
coarse of an asphalt road?
a. 5 c. 50
b. 25 d. 75

19. The porosity of a certain soil will increase if there is an increase

in the void ratio
a. 1 c. it depends on the moisture content
b. 0

20. If 95% of a soil passes the No. 200 sieve, its particle size distribution
is best determined by
a. hydrometer test c. either a or b
b. sieve test d. neither a nor b

21. The density of a certain soil will increase if

the void ratio decreases
a. 1 c. it depends on porosity
b. 0

22. A soil which is classified A-7 by the Highway Research Board

Method will have a subgrade rating of
a. excellent c. fair
b. good c. poor

23. Which plasticity index would you prefer for the base coarse
 of a Portland Cement Concrete Pavement?
a. less than 6 c. 10 to 12
b. 6 to 9 d. more than 1

24. The standard compaction test on predominantly fine-grain soils is

performed on soil fraction passing sieve no
a. 200 c. 16
b. 40 d. 4

25. The flow curve obtained when liquid limit test results are plotted
on semi-log scale in the form of
a. straight line c. parabola
b. arc d. hyperbola

26. The soil particles remaining in suspension one hour after sedimentation
starts in hydrometer test will be predominantly
a. clay c. silty sand
b. silt d. sand

27. The opening of a No. 4 sieve is bgger than the opening of a 1/4" sieve.
a. 1 c. they are the same
b. 0

28. What is the effect of increasing the compactive effort in compacting a soil?
a. higher density c. both a and b
b. lower optimum water content d. neither a nor b

29. Sand has a greater load carrying capacity than clay

a. 1 c. it depends on water content
b. 0 d. it depends on gradation

30. The most commonly used method of soil exploration is

a. core boring c. electrical resistivity
b. plate bearing

31. A fine-grained soil will decrease in volume if water content decreases

while the soil is in the
a. plastic state c. both of the preceding
b. semi-solid state

32. The empirical number used in design is

a. plasticity index c. both of the preceding
b. group index

33. The degree of compaction of soil affects the CBR

a. 1 c. it depends on the void ratio
b. 0

34. A soil is fully saturated at optimum moisture content

 a. 1 c. it depends on the void ratio
b. 0

35. Shrinkage limit is the minimum volume of a soil when dried

a. 1 c. it depends on the porosity
b. 0

36. High cohesion makes the soil more desirable for a roadbase
or subbase
a. 1 c. it depends on specific gravity
b. 0

37. Sand has a faster rate of consolidation than clay

a. 1 c. it depends on in-place density
b. 0

38. Fine-grained soils are preferable than coarse grained soils for a
construction of highway embankments.
a. 1 c. it depends on grading
b. 0

39. ______________ determines the relative amount of water

in the voids.
a. water content c. degree of saturation
b. void ratio d. porosity

40. In soil engineering the term "soil" includes

a. clay c. sand
b. gravel c. all of the preceding

41. Water content of soils is generally based on the

a. total weight of soil c. weight of solids
b. total volume of soil d. unit weight

42. A soil is fully saturated if the water content is

a. at optimum content c. more than 100%
b. 100% c. fills all the void spaces

43. Which property of soil is not to be disturbed in undisturbed

samples?
a. structure c. moisture content
b. density c. all of the preceding

44. The particle size distribution of a soil is determine by

a. liquid limit test c. sieve analysis test
b. plastic limit test d. any of the preceding test

45. _____________ soils are most suitable for the construction

of highway embankments
 a. Granular c. Plastic
b. Fine-grained d. Clayey

46. The density to which the soil can be compacted is related to

a. compactive effort c. both a and b
b. water content d. neither a nor b

47. Void ratio is numerically greater than porosity

a. 1 c. It depends on water content
b. 0

48. ____________ is an asphalt formed by natural process

of evaporation.
a. Rock asphalt c. Asphalt cement
b. Asphalt emulsion d. Cut-back asphalt

49. Uncrushed aggregates are preferable than crushed aggregates

for bituminous mixtures.
a. 1 c. it depends on type of
b. 0 bituminous materials

50. The apparatus used in determining the consistency of liquid

asphalt is the
a. flowmeter c. penetrometer
b. viscometer d. pycnometer

51. ___________ is preferable for bituminous prime coat

a. Solid asphalt c. Blown Asphalt
b. Liquid Asphalt d. Hot Asphalt

52. ___________ is the test used in determining the amount

of asphalt cement in a liquid asphalt
a. Distillation c. Penetration
b. Extraction d. Solubility

53. ____________ emulsion are usually tested for extraction

a. Asphalt cement c. Asphalt mixes
b. Cut-back cement d. Asphalt emulsion

54. Extraction test is the procedure used for separating

a. the asphalt from water in emulsified asphalt
b. asphalt from mineral aggregates
c. asphalt from gasoline solvent
d. asphalt from kerosene solvent

55. ___________ indicates the safe working temperature

of the asphalt
a. Distillation c. Flashing point
b. Viscosity d. Softening point
56. The optimum asphalt content obtained in a Marshall Stabiity
Test is the average of the asphalt content of the Maximum
Stability, Maximum density and
a. Maximum Flow c. 4% Air Voids
b. Maximum Air Voids d. 4% Flow

57. ___________ are intergranuarvoid spaces between aggregate

particles.
a. VMA c. Permeable Voids
b. Air Voids

58. The main difference between a bulk measured specific gravity

of a bituminous mixtures and its maximum measured
specified gravity is the
a. weight of the voids
b. weight of the asphalt
c. volume of the voids
d. volume of the aggregates

59. ____________ is the best type of asphalt to be

used for hot mixes
a. Asphalt cement c. Rapid Curing Cut-back
b. Emusified Asphalt d. Medium curing Cut-back

60. The field density of a bituminous pavement shall not be

less than ______ of the specific density of the laboratory
compacted specimen.
a. 92% c. 98%
b. 95%

61. A bitumionus coating applied in an existing road prior to

laying of a bituminous surface overlay is
a. prime coat c. seal coat
b. tack coat

62. The distance travelled by a standard penetration needle

on a prepared sample of asphalt cement under conditions
for normal penetration is 8.6mm. The material penetration
is __________ penetration grade.
a. 40-50 c. 120-150
b. 85-100 d. 200-300

63. The maximum specific gravity of an asphalt mix containing

6% asphalt by weight of mix is 2.5. If the specific gravity of
the asphalt 1.01, the specific gravity of the aggregate is
equal to
a. 2.65 c. 2.76
b. 2.56 d. 2.70
64. A job-mix Formula provides for close control of
a. asphalt content c. both of them
b. aggregate gradation d. neither of htem

65. The desired property of fresh concrete is

a. strength c. workability
b. durability d. water tightened

66. The sieve used in the separation of aggregate after the

abrasion test is
a. 0.425mm (No. 40) c. 1.70 mm (No. 12)
b. 4.75mm (No. 4) d. 0.075 mm (No. 200)

67. Normally, concrete mix with _______ water cement ratio

will develop the lowest strength.
a. 0.75 c. 0.50
b. 0.35 d. 0.45

68. The most important single factor which affects the quality
of concrete is
a. cement content c. water-cement ratio
b. aggregate gradation d. aggregate quality

69. Paving concrete will need less _________ than that

of structure concrete.
a. sand c. coarse aggregate
b. water c. both a and b

70. Concrete specimen molded in a 6" x 6" x 21" beam mold

should be rodded _______ times per layer.
a. 60 c. 62
b. 61 c. 63

71. Quality determination of concrete coarse aggregate

sample requires.
a. abrasion test c. stability
b. sieve analysis c. both a and b

72. Concrete mix should be in place __________ after the

cement is added into the aggregate and water.
a. 100 min c. 15 min
b. 120 min c. 90 min

73. Concrete beam specimens for paving concrete

are molded in
a. 2 equal layers c. 4 equal layers
b. 3 equal layers d. 4 equla layers
74. A minimum cement factor of ______ bags per cubic meter
of concrete is required for paving concrete. (based on
94 Ib bag of cement)
a. 7.5 c. 9.5
b. 8.5 d. 10

75. The volume of the ______ can be calculted by performing

the unit weight test on the fresh concrete.
a. concrete c. air
b. cement c. all of the preceding

76. The use of manufactured fine aggregate will generally

require more
a. mixing water c. coarse aggregate
b. fine aggregate d. both a and b

77. The two major components of concrete are

a. paste and mineral aggregates
b. cement and water
c. water and coarse aggregates

78. The coarser the fine aggregate, the higher the

fineness modulus
a. yes c. depends on the grading test
b. no

79. The more the concrete is exposed, the greater the range
of movement.
a. 1 c. it depends on the type
b. 0 of cement

80. The samples of reinforcing steel bar to be submitted

for a test should be at least.
a. 20 cm c. 100 cm
b. 40 cm

81. For efficient compaction, the embankment material should

at the time of rolling be
a. dry c. at optimum moisture
b. wet content

82. __________ of 12.5mm diameter steel bar for concrete

reinforcement is the maximum quantity that a sample
can represent.
a. 15000 kg c. 5000 kg
b. 10000 kg

83. Per our present Specifications for Highway and Bridges,

including amendments, it is mandatory to open portland
 cement concrete pavements to traffic not later than
a. 7 days after pouring c. 21 days after pouring
b. 14 days after pouring d. 28 days after pouring

84. For 850 cu.m. of concrete paved in one day, _______ sets of
concrete beam samples should be taken and tested for
strength (thickness of pavement is 0.23m)
a. 3 c. 12
b. 2

85. For 8050 cu.m. concrete coarse aggregate, _______ samples

should be submitted for quality test.
a. 6 c. 3
b. 5 d. 4

86. The coarse aggregate of item 201, Aggregate Base Coarse

shall have a percentage of wear not more than _______
as determined by Los Angeles Battled Test.
a. 40% c. 50%
b. 45% d. 60%

87. The rate of application of Bituminous Material used as

Bituminous Prime coat is _______ per square meter.
a. 0.5 to 1.0 L c. 1.0 to 2.0 L
b. 1.0 to 1.5 L

88. Steel bars for concrete reinforcement is tested for

its _________ properties.
a. tensile c. bending
b. compression c. both a and c

89. For 250 gallons of Red Lead Paint ______ samples

should be submitted for quality tests.
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2

90. The number samples of structural steel (reduce section)

required for 30,000 kgs is
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2

91. _________ is the method used in determining the strength

of concrete pipes.
a. Fold-point loading c. Three Edge Bearing
b. Midspan Loading

92. An aggregate base coarse of 23,750cu.m. require ________

quality test.
a. 80 c. 20
 b. 50 c. 16

93. The plasticity index of aggregate base coarse should

be not greater than
a. 12 c. 10
b. 6 d. 8

94. Concrete hollow blocks are tested for its

a. compression c. tensile
b. absorption and dimension c. both a and b

95. Item 306 is called

a. Bituminous Surface Treatment
b. Bituminous Road Mix Surface Coarse
c. Bituminous Plant Mix (Stockpile Maintenance Mixtures)
d. Bituminous Penetration Macadam Pavement

96. In the preparation of asphalt design mix intended for item

310, the proportion of Bituminous material (asphalt cement)
on the basis of total dry aggregates shall be from
a. 4 to 8% c. 5 to 7%
b. 3 to 5% c. 5 to 8%

97. Item ______ includes general requirements that are

applicable to all types of Bituminous Plant Mix surface
coarses irrespectives of gradation of aggregates of kind
and amount of bituminous material.
a. 306 c. 308
b. 307 d. 310

98. ________ is the resut of asphalt layer instability of

granular base or subgrade weakness. The pavement
usually twist out of shape.
a. Disintegration c. Distortion
b. Upheaval d. Bleeding

99. __________ the localized upward displacement of a

pavement due to swelling of the subgrade or some portion
of the pavement structures.
a. Upheaval c. Ravelling
b. Edge cracking d. Depression

100. Item ______ consists of furnishing and placing one or more

coarses of graded aggregates and one or more application
of bituminous material followed by a seal coat with cover
aggregates constructed in a prepared base is
a. 303 c. 305
b. 304 d. 306
101. All asphalt cement submitted in the laboratory for quality
test should always have a corresponding
a. Job Mix Formula c. Sample Card
b. Test Report d. Minimum Testing requirement

102. The compressibility of a fine grained soil is

a. High c. It depends upon the grain size
b. Low

103. The highest moisture content in the plastic cconsistency

of fine grained soil is the
a. Liquid Limit c. Shrinkage Limit
b. Plastic Limit

104. Compaction increases the strength of a soil by

a. Expelling air from its voids
b. Forcing soil particles into more intimate contact
c. Both a and b

105. _________ indicates a range of moisture content

over which a soil is plastic
a. Plastic Limit c. Plasticity Index
b. Shrinkage Limit

106. Water content of an undisturbed soil is called

a. Optimum Moisture Content c. Natural Water Content
b. Hygroscopic Moisture Content

107. In the performance of Moisture Density Relations Test,

the equipment used is
a. Liquid Limit Device c. Rammer and Mold
b. Sand Core Apparatus d. None of the Above

108. Peat and Muck are

a. Fair subgrade soils c. Unstable soils
b. Stable soils d. Good subgrade soils

109. To prevent intrusion of soft subgrade material into the

aggregate base or subbase ______ maybe used.
a. Reinforced Earth c. Gabions
b. Rock Buttress d. Geo Textile

110. The CBR value is generally selected at _________

penetration
a. 0.10 c. 0.05
b. 0.0375 d. 0.20

111. _______ is one of the method in improving the properties

of a soil to make it suitable for a particular purpose.
 a. Particle rearrangement c. Paving
b. Sodding or sprigging d. None of the preceding

112. A sample of saturated clay has a mass of 102.8 grams.

After oven drying, the same soil weighs 73.4 grams. If the
specific gravity is 2.74, its wet density g/ml is.
a. 1.829 c. 1.827
b. 1.825 d. 1.830

113. The dry density, g/ml is.

a. 1.310 c. 1.300
b. 1.306 d. 1.309

114. For item 311 PCC Pavement, Coarse Aggregates shall have
a mass percent of wear not exceeding ______ when tested
by AASHTO T-96.
a. 50% c. 35%
b. 40% d. 60%

115. Plasticity index for aggregate surface coarse is

a. Not greater than 6 c. 4 to 9
b. Not greater than 25 d. 12

116. At least one (1) set of 3 concrete cylinder sample shall

be taken from ______ cubic meter
a. 60 c. 100
b. 75 d. 150

117. Fine aggregates used in concrete pavement shall

contain not more than ______ percent of material passing
the 0.075mm sieve by washing.
a. 1 c. 3
b. 1.5 d. 4

118. The degree of compaction required for embankment is

at least _____ percent of the maximum density as
determined by AASHTO 99 Method C.
a. 100 c. 95
b. 90 d. 85

119. Requirement of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement

Construction
a. opening to traffic after 14 days the concrete was
placed
b. opening to traffic after 28 days the concrete was
placed
c. a comressive strength of 3500 psivor more
d. none of the above
120. Roadway embankment in earth material shall be placed
and compacted in horizontal layers not exceeding
_____ loose measurement, before the next layer
is placed.
a. 150 mm c. 100 mm
b. 200 mm d. 250 mm

121. Steel bars for concrete reinforced is tested for its

a. tensile c. yield
b. cmpressive c. both a and c

122. To give Bituminous Concrete Surface Course greater

resistance to water _____ hydrated lime should
be added.
a. 2 - 3% c. 1/2 - 1%
b. 1-1/2 - 2% d. 4 - 5%

123. In Aggregate Subbase Coarse, the degree of compaction

of each layer shall continue until a field density of at
least _____ percent of the maximum dry density
determined in according with the AASHTO T-180, Method.
a. 100 c. 90
b. 95

124. The maximum percentage wear allowed for Aggregate

Subbase Course in a coarse portion retained on a 2mm
(No. 10) sieve is _______ percent by Los Angeles Abasion
Test determined by AASHTO T-96.
a. 45 c. 40
b. 50 d. 55

125. In manufacture culvert pipes, the Class of concrete

used is
a. Class "C" c. Class "A"
b. Class "B" d. Class "P"

126. For Bituminous Concrete Surface Course, if Asphalt

Cement is used, the percentage based on the weight
of Aggregate should be
a. 3 - 5 % c. 6 - 10 %
b. 5 - 8 % d. 4.5 - 9%

127. Coarse Aggregate for Crushed stone, Aggregate

Surface Course should have a mass percent of not
less than _____ of the particles retained on the
4.75mm (No. 4) sieve and shall have at least
one (1) fractured face.
a. 30% c. 60%
b. 45% c. 50%
128. Before placing the asphalt pavement the gravel
base coarse should be
a. seal coated c. prime coated
b. tack coated

129. Prestressed concrete structures used concrete

of class
a. A c. C
b. B c. P

130. In concrete base course of 22,500 cu.m. will require

_____ quality test.
a. 15 c. 40
b. 72

131. An embankment to be constructed to a height of

500 mm will have a minimum number of _____ layers.
a. 4 c. 3
b. 5 d. 6

132. ______ pipes should be taken as sample to represent

225 reinforced concrete pipes.
a. 4 c. 6
b. 5

133. Aggregate base coarse with a volume of 83,000

will have a minimum number of ______ tests.
a. 75 c. 40
b. 56 d. 47

134. Soils are natural Aggregates of mineral connected by

strong & permanent cohesive forces.
a. 1 c. none of the above
b. 0

135. The boundary between sand and gravel is _____

sieve.
a. 0.425mm (No. 40) c. 2.00mm (No. 10)
b. 4.75 mm (No. 4) d. 0.075 mm (No. 200)

136. A ______ is a soil which exhibits the properties of a clay

but contains an appreciable amount of sand.
a. sandy clay c. sand clay
b. clayey sand d. none of the preceding

137. Plasticity test is done on soils passing _______ sieve.

a. 0.425 mm (No. 40) c. 0.075 mm (No. 200)
b. 2.0 mm (No. 10)
138. ______ is the process whereby soil particles are contained
more closely together through a reduction in the air
voids, generally by mechanical means.
a. Soil compaction c. In place Unit weight
b. Mechanical Analysis d. CBR

139. Soils containing more than 35% passing 0.075mm (No.200)

sieve are classified under
a. silt-clay materials c. it depends on the
b. granular materials plasticity index

140. _________ is provided for the purpose of cunteracting

moisture movement within the structure either ny
seepage or capillary action.
a. Surface drainage c. Compaction
b. Chemical admixtures c. Subsoil drainage

141. A subgrade soil with a CBR value of _____ will require

a thicker layer of subbase and base degree.
a. 5% c. 30%
b. 15% c. 3%

142. ________ is one of the methods of stabilizing

inferior soils.
a. Particle arrangement c. Paving
b. Sodding or sprigging d. Flattening

143. The physical and engineering properties of soils

may be improved by
a. compaction c. both a and b
b. stabilization d. neither a nor b

144. Water content of soils is generally based on the

a. total weight of soil c. weight of solids
b. total volume of soil d. none of the preceding

145. The density to which a soil can be compacted is

related to
a. compactive efforts c. both a and b
b. water content d. none of the preceding

146. Disturbed samples may be used for

a. sieve test c. compaction test
b. liquid limit c. any of the preceding

147. A soil with a Group Index of 5 is stronger than

another with a Group Index of 10.
a. 1 c. it depends on the water
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