61.

The test to indicate the temperature wherein asphalt can be tested without catching fire is called: C
a. loss of heating b. spot test c. flash point d. penetration test

62. It is a single test procedure to determine the suitability of an asphaltic concrete mix. C

a. Penetration b. Extraction c. Marshall Stability d. Immersion Compression

63. The moisture-density curve is different for each soil. Which of the following statements is/are true? D

a. Granular, well-graded soils generally have fairly high maximum densities at low optimum moisture
content (OMC)
b. Clay soils have lower densities at OMC than regular, well-graded soils
c. Granular, well-graded soils have higher densities than uniform soils at OMC
d. All of the above

64. What is the frequency of core sampling required on a completed bituminous pavement? A

a. Every 100 linear meters per lane

b. Every 100 linear meters per lane
c. Every 100 linear meters per lane
d. Every 100 linear meters per lane

65. Quality control testing in a DPWH project is the responsibility of the: B

a. DPWH
b. Contractor
c. DPWH and Contractor
d. Construction supervision consultant
66. What chemical admixture is needed to produce a concrete mix with improved slump without additional C
water?
a. set accelerating admixture
b. set retarding admixture
c. water reducing admixture
d. fly ash
67. Samples of aggregates base course material when tested for quality passed the requirements except D
grading. What will you recommend as Materials Engineer?
a. reject the material
b. replace the material
c. accept the material at an adjusted price
d. reprocess the material by blending

68. Three cores taken from a pavement section poured on a single day were tested to have a strength as C
follows:
Core Strength (psi)
1 3650
2 3000 (86% of 3500 psi)
3 2450 (70% of 3500 psi)
Average 3033 (87% of 3500 psi)

If the required strength is 3500 psi, concrete in the area represented by these cores:
a. is considered adequate
b. maybe accepted, subject to price adjustment
c. is considered inadequate
d. may be record, at the initiative of the DPWH
69. What is the minimum soaked CBR value required for base materials obtained at the maximum dry D
density determined by ASSHTO T180 Method D?
a. 25
b. 50
 c. 75
d. 80
70. An admixture that tends to reduce incidence of thermal cracking and to maintain concrete workability B
during large pours or long ready-mix hauls is a/an:
a. water-reducing admixture
b. retarding water-reducing admixture
c. air-entraining admixture
d. accelerating admixture

71. Which of the following of the frequency of sampling of concrete beams required by DPWH specification? C
a. At least one set of 3 concrete beams every 50 cu m or fraction thereof
b. At least one set of 3 concrete beams every 500 cu m or fraction thereof
c. At least one set of 3 concrete beams every 25 cu m or fraction thereof
d. At least one set of 3 concrete beams every 750 cu m or fraction thereof
72. What is the function of emulsifier in liquid asphalt? D
a. to increase mixing ability with aggregates
b. to retain water in asphalt for longer periods
c. to prevent asphalt from hardening
d. to enabling asphalt and water to mix

73. Cutback asphalt or emulsified is usually used for:

B

a. prime coating
b. tack coating
c. seal coating
d. either a or b

74. The index of retained strength of the compacted bituminous mixtures is the ratio of the compressive
strength of immersed and dry bituminous mixtures. What is the minimum index of retained strength D
required for bituminous mixtures?

a. 40 %
b. 50 %
c. 60 %
d. 70 %

75. The main problem associated with wrong practice of conveying concrete is called: C
a. honeycomb
b. laitance
c. segregation
d. cracking

76. The smaller the value of the fineness modulus the: B

a. coarser the material
b. finer the material
c. the lighter he material
d. the drier the material

77. The specifications call for a 1:2:4 concrete mix. In a one bigger mixer, which of the following amount of
A
water is most likely required for the mix?
a. 20 liters
b. 5 liters
 c. 10 liters
d. 35 liters

78. Compaction trials on embankment and base/sub base are carried cut to determine the: D
a. suitable
b. number of roller passes required
c. suitability of the materials
d. all of the above

79. The optimum moisture content of soil is determined during: A

a. laboratory compaction
b. compaction of a trial section
c. field compaction test
d. any of the above

80. Test pitting conducted on a prepared base showed that the thickness of Item 201 (Aggregates Base B
Course) was deficient by 5 cm. As Materials Engineer, what will you recommend?
a. reject the prepared section
b. rework the section
c. accept the section at an adjusted price due to thickness of deficiency
d. proved sand cushion to attain the thickness requirement

81. When taking three or more samples of aggregates to be combines for one material sample: B
a. the small sample must be packed in separate sample bags
b. the small samples must be obtained from different lots
c. the small samples should be of approximately equal size
d. none of the above

82. A concrete core specimen for thickness determination shall have a diameter of at least: B
a. 75mm b. 100mm c. 125mm d. 150mm

83. Two concrete cylinder A and B are tested in uniaxial compression, and if cylinder A is completely D
separated while cylinder B is dry, which of the following is true?
a. both cylinders will yield the same compressive strength provided that all other factors are the
same
b. whether cylinder A will yield higher compressive strength over cylinder B (or cylinder B over
cylinder A) is unpredictable
c. cylinder A will yield a higher compression strength
D. cylinder B will yield higher compressive strength

84. What is the yielded point and tensile strength in MPa of a 16 mm dia. Deformed steel bar with the
following test data: B
Nominal mass---------------1,552kg/m2
Nominal area----------------199 mm2
Yield Point load--------------15,900 lbs
Tensile load-------------------20,800 lbs
a. 250 MPa and 490 MPa
b. 355 MPa and 465 MPa
c. 380 MPa and 510 MPa
d. None of the above
85. A load bearing Concrete Hollow Block sample was tested to compression with the following test data: B
Width, mm-----------------150
Length, mm----------------394
Height, mm-----------------194
Ultimate load, lbs---------52,300
 What is the Compressive of the sample?
a. 2.8MPa b. 3.9MPa c. 4.2MPa d. None of these

86. Compute the % Variation in mass of a 19 mm dia deformed steel bar with the following laboratory test
B
data:
Length of specimen, mm--------------1000mm
Mass of specimen, mm-----------------2,322
Nominal Mass, kg/m--------------------2,235
Nominal Area, mm2-------------------284

a. 6.0% b. 4.0% c. 3.0% d. None of the above

87. A sample of Reinforced Concrete Pipe has following test data: B

Dimensions:
Actual Internal Diameter, mm-----------------915
Thickness of Wall, mm---------------------------115
Laying length, mm----------------------------------1000
Laying length, m-------------------------------------1
Strength Tests:
Load to produce 0.3mm crack, kg--------------------7,435
Ultimate load, kg------------------------------------------8,160
What is the load to produce 0.3 mm crack and the ultimate load?
a. 84 N/m/mm and 101 N/m/mm
b. 80N/m/mm and 87 N/m/mm
c. 57 N/m/mm
d. None of the above

88. If 330 gallons of points for use in painting of 2-storey school building are delivered in the project, 160
B
gallons are Latex paint and 140 gallons are flat wall enamel paint. How many gallons will you submit
for quality test for each type of paint?
a. 1 gallon each b. 2 gallons each c.4 gallons each d. None of the above

89. In the construction of 2-storey, 6-classroom should building, an estimated 18,800 units of 4’ CHB will be C
used, how many quality tests are you going to perform?
a. 4 QT b. 3 QT c. 2 QT d. None of the above

90. An estimated 15,200 units of corrugated G.I sheets will be used in the construction of resettlement D
housing project, how many quality tests are you going to prepare?
a. 13 QT b. 10 QT c. 9 QT d. None of the above
 MATERIALS ENGINEER’S MARCH 2010 PRE-EXAMINATION REVIEW

1. What is the compressive strength of the concrete cylinder with a 3 inches radius, H= 12inches, if the D
result from the compressive machine is 90,000 lbs?

a. 3,256 psi
b. 3,162 psi
c. 3,360 psi
d. 3, 183 psi

2. The test used to check the consistency of concrete mix. D

a. Abrasion test
b. Air content test
c. Field Density Test
d. None of the above

3. Another name for hot asphalt. A

a. Asphalt cement
b. Cutback asphalt
c. Emulsified asphalt
d. Blown asphalt
4. It is used primarily to control cracking of concrete structure and t maintain the structural integrity of the C
slab between transverse joints.

a. Portland Cement
b. Chemical Admixtures
c. Reinforcing Steel Bars
d. Coarse Aggregates

5. The reflective media for reflectorized paints is called_______________. D

a. Zinc
b. Tin
c. Phosphorus
d. Glass beads

6. Bituminous concrete mixes contain asphalt by weight equivalent to what? B

a. 3 to 5%
b. 5 to 8%
c. 6 to 9%
d. 2 to 3%

7. The most widely used test in embankment control. B

a. Test pitting
b. Field Density Test
c. California Bearing Ratio Test
d. None of the above
8. Soil properties can be improved by ____________________. D

a. Adequate compaction
b. Addition of binder
c. Max. water content
d. Stabilization

9. The minimum CBR value of gravel surface courses should be ______ percent. A

a. 25
b. 70
c. 80
d. 95

10. What does grade of the steel mean? A

a. Yield point
b. Relative density
c. Strain limit
d. Degree of hardness

11. Sampling of freshly mixed concrete should be taken on the _________________ batch discharge o B
transit mixer.

a. First
b. Mid
c. Last
d. Any of the above
12. The sampling requirement for paving concrete for every 75 cu m or fraction thereof A

a. 1 set of 3 concrete beam sample

b. 1 set of 3 concrete cylinder sample
c. 2 set of 3 concrete beam sample
d. 2 set of 3 concrete cylinder sample

13. If there is necessity for increasing the slump, how many minutes/hours the water should be added? B

a. 30 min
b. 45
c. 50
d. 90

14. The measurement of the thickness of asphalt core using a Vernier Caliper is based on ___________. A

a. 4 sides
b. 6 sides
c. 9 sides
d. 8 sides

15. In testing bituminous mix sample for Immersion-Compression stability is soaked in a water bath for C
__________ days.

a. 2 days
b. 3 days
c. 4 days
 d. 5 days

16. In the repair of an existing pavement which of the following is applied prior to overlaying? B

a. Prime coat
b. Tack coat
c. Seal coat
d. Epoxy Coat
17. Given: A
Wt. of dry aggregates-950 g
Wt. of asphalt- 50 g

What is the % of asphalt by the weight of total mix?

a. 5.0%
b. 5.26%
c. 5.55%
d. 6.0%

18. How many samples should be taken for an asphalt mix for one full day operation? A

a. 1 core sample but not to the exceed 3 core samples

b. 1 set pf three sample but not more than three samples
c. 2 core samples but not to exceed 4 core samples
d. 1 set samples but not to exceed 3 core samples

19. Penetration Test for asphalt cement is to determine ____________________. A

a. Consistency
b. Fluidity
c. Solubility
d. Ductility
20. It measures the thickness of complete concrete pavement and verify strength of concrete in-place that is B
considered deficient.

a. Test pitting
b. Core test
c. Rebound hammer test
d. None of the above
21. How many samples shall be submitted for quality test if 800 drums of Bituminous Tack coat is to be used C
in the Project?

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
22. A reinforcing steel bar is considered sub-standard is it is underweight by ________________. B

a. 3.0%
b. 6.0%
c. 9.0%
d. 10.0%
23. The universal testing machine is to be calibrated every ____________. A
 a. 1 year
b. 3 months
c. 2 years
d. 4 years
24. Failed samples do not necessarily mean that the structure it represents is defective if ____________. A

a. sampling is incorrect
b. sampling is correct
c. curing is correct
d. testing is correct
25. Temperature of the mix is with a dial and armored stem thermometer being placed in the asphalt mix at C
________ inches.

a. 2 inches
b. 4 inches
c. 6 inches
d. 8 inches
26. The length of thickness of bit pavement core is obtained from _______________ measurements. C

a. 8 sides
b. 9 sides
c. 4 sides
d. 5 sides
27. What type of admixture when using pumpcrete for pouring concrete in very difficult structures like D
columns and beams?

a. Plasticizer
b. Retarder
c. Air-retaining admixture
d. Super-plasticizer
28. Prime coat should be left undisturbed for ________ hours.
A

a. 24
b. 48
c. 72
d. 90
29. What is the significance of quantitative extraction of bitumen from bituminous paving mixtures? D

a. To determine the asphalt content

b. To determine gradation of aggregates
c. To determine the composite of aggregates
d. Both a and b
30. Not part of concrete production control. A

a. degradation or breakage of aggregates

b. measuring scales should be calibrated
c. measurement of aggregates, water and cement should be checked closely
d. moisture content of aggregate should be determined constantly for mix adjustment
31. The coarse aggregates used in bit mix those usually retained at sieve no. _____________. A

a. 8
b. 10
c. 30
d. 200
32. It is the moisture of air-dried soil sample
B

a. Natural moisture content

b. Hygroscopic moisture content
c. Air-dried moisture content
d. None of the above
33. The design of Bituminous Mix called? C

a. Design of concrete mix

b. Design of asphalt mix
c. Job-mix formula
d. Stability mix formula
34. Length of Reinforcing Steel bar for testing
B
a. 0.5 m
b. 1.0 m
c. 1.5 m
d. 2.0 m
35. The test results from specimen taken from a recently rolled asphalt pavement showed that its ttal B
asphalt content is 5.45% by wt. of mix. If the asphalt absorbed by the aggregates is 0.95%, the effective
asphalt content by wt. of mix is _______________.

a. 4.8%
b. 4.50%
c. 5.10%
d. 4.5%
36. It is impractical for testing the pipe since the place is a remote area. What testing are you going to C
require?

a. Mill Certificate
b. Inspection Report
c. Concrete Cylinder Samples
d. 1 pipe for strength test
37. What is the maximum height of fall of concrete mix? B

a. 10 m
b. 1.5 m
c. 2.0 m
d. 2.5 m