Materials Engineer Test Reviewer slump to meet the specified requirement if permitted by the Engineer,

provided all these operation are performed within ____ after the initial
1. Scales for weighing aggregates and cement shall be accurate within mixing operation and the water and cement ratio is not exceeded.
____ % throughout the range of use. Scales shall be inspected and a) 30 minutes c) 45 minutes
sealed as often as the Engineer may deem necessary to assure their b) 15 minutes d) 60 minutes
continued accuracy.
a) 1.0 % c) 0.5 % 7. A sample from a bituminous mix weighs 1000 grams. At extraction, it
b) 1.5 % d) 2.0 % was found out that the dry aggregate weighed 950 grams. What is the
% of asphalt by weight of mix?
2. When cement is placed in contact with the aggregate, batches may be a) 5.2 % c) 5.4 %
rejected unless mixed within _____ hours of such contact. b) 5.0 % d) 4.8%
a) 1.5 hours c) 0.5 hours
b) 2.0 hours d) 2.5 hours 8. The minimum penetration of the preservative with the surface of the
timber piles shall be ____
3. When mixed at the site or in a central mixing plant, the mixing a) 150 mm c) 250 mm
time shall not be less than ______ nor more than ____ unless b) 200 mm d) 100 mm
mixer performance test prove adequate mixing of concrete in a
shorter time period. 9. The contractor shall submit in writing a job-mix formula for the mixture
a) 30 seconds nor more than 90 seconds supported by laboratory test data along with samples of resources of
b) 50 seconds nor more than 90 seconds components and viscosity – temperature relationships to the Engineer
c) 60 seconds nor more than 120 seconds for testing and approval at least ____.
d) 90 seconds nor more than 120 seconds a) two weeks c) one week
b) three weeks d) four weeks
4. The flow of water shall be uniform and all water should be in the drum
by the end of the first ____ seconds of the mixing period. 10. The concrete samples should be stored in a moist conditioned
a) 45 seconds c) 15 seconds temperature within the range of ____ until the time of test.
b) 30 seconds d) 20 seconds a) 18* C to 24* C c) 14* C to 24* C
b) 15* C to 18* C d) 18* C to 28* C
5. Concrete not place within ____ minutes from the time the ingredients
were charged into the mixing drum shall be used. 11. This is used in soil stabilized road surface due to its high ____ property,
a) 120 minutes c) 60 minutes that is, it absorb and retain water.
b) 150 minutes d) 90 minutes a) Potassium Chloride c) Magnesium Chloride
b) Calcium Chloride d) Sodium Chloride
6. When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water may be
added to the batch and additional mixing performed to increase the

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12. The mass % wear of soil aggregate used in cement/lime proportions 19. The specific gravity of Sodium Sulfate used in soundness test for
should not be more than ____ . aggregate should be with in the range of ____.
a) 40 % c) 45 % a) 1.151 to 1.174 c) 1.051 to 1.154
b) 50 % d) 55 % b) 1.250 to 1.178 d) 1.058 to 1.184

13. The uniform rate at which the movable head of the CBR machine travel 20. The specific gravity magnesium sulfate solution used in soundness test
is _____ . for aggregate should be within the range of ____ .
a) 0.05 in / min c) 0.08 in /min a) 1.280 to 1.408 c) 1.295 to 1.308
b) 0.10 in /min d) 0.09 in /min b) 1.180 to 1.308 d) 1.195 to 1.318

14. Cast in place concrete shall not be post – tensioned until at least ____ 21. Aggregate accounts for 92 – 95 % of the weight of the bituminous
and until the compressive strength has reached the strength specified. mixture asphalt accounts for 5 – 8 % of the weight of the mix. The exact
a) 7 days c) 14 days percentage to be used is determined by the _____
b) 10 days d) 20 days a) Trial mix c) Job mix
b) Design mix d) Job order
15. The penetration test is an indication of the ____ of asphalt.
a) Consistency c) Hardness 22. _____ is an indication that the asphalt mix is overheated.
b) Softness d) Flash Point a) Blue smoke c) Rising steam
b) Stiff appearance d) Mix slumps in truck
16. Specification requires one (1) Quality test for every ____ of
asphalt a) 20 tons 23. In checking the temperature of the mix, the thermometer
c) 50 tons should be inserted into the mix at least ____.
b) 200 tons d) 40 tons a) 2 inches c) 4 inches
b) 6 inches d) 6.0 mm
17. The ____ is the most commonly used method in the design and
evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes. 24. _____ is applied on existing bit, or cement concrete surface with
a) Job mix formula c) Marshall Stability bituminous materials.
b) Design mix d) Extraction a) Bituminous Prime Coat c) Bituminous Seal Coat
b) Bituminous Tack Coat d) Bituminous Surface Treatment
18. Vibration shall operate a frequency of 8,300 to 9,600 impulses per
minute under load at a maximum spacing of ____ cm. 25. The solution used in the soundness test of aggregate shall be cooled to a
a) 30 cm c) 60 cm temperature of 21 +or – 1* C and maintain at that temperature for at
b) 50 cm d) 40 cm least _____.
a) 24 hours c) 48 hours
b) 36 hours d) 18 hours

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 of specified strength & if no single core is less than 75% of
26. Proper compaction of the fill materials is very important, as it will specified strength
______. a) Increase the shear strength
b) Decrease permeability 33. Before the cement is to be used, sampling must be done at least _____
c) Minimize compressibility before use.
d) All of the above a) one week c) two weeks
b) 14 days d) 12 days
27. In which DPWH item is emulsified asphalt not suitable?
a) Item 301 c) Item 304 34. Asphalt cement shall not be used while it is foaming nor shall be heated
b) Item302 d) Item 308 at ____ at anytime after delivery.
a) 107* c) 120*
28. Unconfined compressive strength test is usually performed on b) 159*
______. a) Sandy soils
c) Organic soils 35. Moisture content of aggregate in bit mix shall not exceed ____ of the
b) Silty soils d) Clayey soils time it is introduce into the mixing unit.
a) 1.5 mass % c) 1 mass %
29. Consolidation test is usually performed on ____ samples b) 2.0 mass %
a) Disturbed c) Consolidated
b) Undisturbed d) both a & b 36. Batching tolerance for Sand and Aggregate is ____.
a) 1 % c) 3 %
30. A concrete core sample having a maximum height of less than b) 2 %
_____ of its diameter before capping or height less than its
diameter after capping shall not be tested. 37. Between stage of curing, concrete shall not be exposed for more than
a) 93 % c) 95 % how many hours? a) 24 hours c) ½
b) 94 % d) 96 % hour b)
3 hours d) 72 hours
31. The cohesion and internal friction of soil is tested by
a) Tri axial shear test c) Bearing test 38. As a Materials Engineer, what will you do with major honeycombed area
b) Direct shear test d) All of the above that is considered as defective work?
a) Plaster
32. In concrete acceptance, core will be considered adequate if the average b) Payment of the concrete will be made an adjustment
strength of the cores is equal to what? c) Removed and replaced at the expensed of the contractor
a) 80% of specified strength & if no single core is less than 75% of
specified strength b) 90% of specified strength & if no 39. If the strength of control specimen does not meet the requirement and
single core is less than 80% of specified strength c) 85% not feasible to obtain cores due to structural consideration, as a

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 Materials Engineer what will be your decision?
a) Removed and replaced 47. Minimum size of galvanized wire mesh is ____________.
b) Area will not be paid a) 2.0 mm c) 2.7 mm
c) Payment will be made at an adjusted price b) 2.2 mm d) 3.4 mm

40. After concrete has been placed, it is advisable to maintain fully welted 48. Minimum density of gabions is ___________.
and in position for how many hours? a) 1,000 kg/cu. m c) 1,400 kg/cu. m
a) 14 hours c) 72 hours b) 1,200 kg/cu. m d) 1,500 kg/cu. m
b) 24 hours d) 15 – 18 hours
49. Soundness loss of field gabions is __________________.
41. Rock shall be excavated to a depth ____ below sub grade within the limit a) 9 % after 5 cycles c) 11 % after 5 cycles
of the roadbed b) 10 % after 5 cycles d) 12 % after 5 cycles
a) 100 mm c) 200 mm
b) 150 mm 50. The heating temperature of reflector zed thermoplastic material during
application is _____
42. Minimum penetration of all piles shall be ____. a) 130 +/- 7* C c) 200 +/- 7* C
a) 3 meter c) 7 meter b) 150 +/- 7* C d) 211 +/- 7* C
b) 6 meter d) 4.5 meter
51. Submission of sample minimum quantity of material for asphalt cement
43. Piles shall not be driven within 7 meters of concrete less than _____ is -------.
old. a) 7 days c) 28 a) 5 kg c) 20 kg
days b) b) 10 kg d) 100 kg
14 day
52. For how many years does the small Contractor given to procure
44. Paint contains _____ of pigment and _____ vehicle. necessary testing equipment?
a) 20 % & 80 % c) 79 % & 21 % a) 2 years c) 5 years
b) 21 % & 79 % d) 80 % & 20 % b) 4 years d) 6 years

45. Minimum thickness of bedding materials beneath the pipe is _____. 53. The depth of the weakened joints must not be less than ____ and a
a) 100 mm c) 200 mm width of ___.
b) 150 mm a) 40 mm & 6 mm c) 40 mm & 5 mm
b) 50 mm & 5 mm d) 50 mm & 6 mm
46. Tolerance of gabion dimension is _________________.
a) +/- 1% c) +/- 3 % 54. Used of bituminous cold mix for potholes patching during rainy/ wet
b) +/- 2 % d) +/- 4 % period is acceptable a) false b) true

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 62. _______ is the rate of loading for concrete cylinder sample subject to
55. In soil, all boring shall be carried to a depth of at least ____ below the compression test a) 20 - 40 psi/sec c)
proposed grade line. 15 – 40 psi/sec
a) 0.50 m c) 1.5 m b) 20 - 50 psi/sec d) 15 – 40 psi/sec
b) 1.0 m d) 1.8 m

56. The test that determine pile bearing capacity by loading one or more
pile and measuring settlement under load is _____. 63. I n a soil exploration, if the characteristic of rock is questionable, the
a) Vane shear test c) Pile load test minimum depth of boring into the bedrock should be _______.
b) Plate bearing test a) 1.5 m c) 2.5 m
b) 2.0 m d) 3.0 m
57. The weight of disturbed samples from hard auger or split spoon shall be
at least ____. a) 64. Determine soil bearing capacity by loading a steel plate usually 30”
1 kg c) 10 kg diameter.
b) 20 kg d) 100 kg a) Vane shear test c) Pile load test
b) Plate bearing test d) None of the above
58. Submission of sample for testing for cement is _____.
a) 10 kg c) 15 kg 65. How many hours do aggregate stockpile or binned for draining before
b) 20 kg d) 40 kg being batch?
a) 1 hour c) 12 hours
59. The length of Shelby Tube of an undisturbed sample is _____. b) 6 hours d) 24 hours
a) 10” long c) 20” long
b) 18” long 66. What is the relative strength of mortar at 7 & 28 days of fine aggregates,
when tested for the effect of organic impurities, which is higher than the
60. For small project where quantity of steel bars is 10,000 kg or less, what standard?
is the basis for acceptance of material? a) not less than 90 % c) not less than 95 %
a) No testing c) Mill certificate b) not less than 80 % d) not less than 98 %
b) P.E, certificate
67. What is the rate of loading for concrete beam tested for flexural stress?
61. ______ determine the best combination of the material that will produce a) 110 – 150 psi/sec c) 125 – 175 psi/sec
a potentially stable & durable mixture. b) 115 – 150 psi/sec d) 130 - 175 psi/sec
a) Job mix formula c) Design of bituminous mix
b) Marshall formula 68. In concrete sampling paste shall be of normal consistency of _____
when the rod settles to a point below the original surface in 30 secs.

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 a) 10 +/- 1 mm c) 15 +/- 1mm 76. In the absence of beam mold in site, cylinder mold is allowed by
b) 11 +/- 1 mm d) 20 +/- 1 mm specification. What is the required strength?
a) 2,500 psi c) b) 3,000 psi d) 4,000 psi
69. What the temperature of a concrete sample?
a) 10 – 15 * C c) 15 – 18* C 77. Prime coat shall be left undisturbed for at least _____.
b) 18 – 24 * C a) 6 hours c) 24 hours
b) 12 hours
70. What is the wash loss of fine aggregates in the no. 200 sieve?
a) 1 % c) 3 % 78. The first phase of rolling the spread bituminous mix is called breakdown
b) 2 % d) 4 % rolling which is carried out by pneumatic roller, temperature requirement
must be _____.
71. Retarder can delay the setting time of concrete up to how many hours? a) 200 – 225* F c) 160 – 180* F
a) 1 hour c) 4 hours b) 190 – 199* F d)150 – 185* F
b) 2 hours d) 8 hours
79. How many gradation ranges for hot plant mix bituminous pavement are
72. Super plasticizer can increase the strength of concrete up to how many there in the blue book?
percent? a) 5 c) 7
a) 40 – 60 % c) 50 – 70 % b) 6 d) 8
b) 50 – 60 % d) 60 – 70 %
80. What is the plasticity index of mineral filler?
73. ___________ is the moisture in an air – dried soil a) not greater than 4 c) not greater than 8
a) Moisture Content b) not greater than 6 d) zero
b) Natural Moisture Content
c) Hygroscopic Moisture Content 81. If no core had been taken at the end of each day of operation and the
d) Hydrometer Moisture Content project has already been completed, a core shall be taken ________.
a) for every 75 l.m,/lane c) for every 100 l.m/lane
74. _________ is the tolerance of mix in bituminous. b) for every 150 l.m/lane d) for every 1,000 l.m/lane
a) 10* C c) 15* C
b) 12* C d) 18* C 82. ________ is the slump of workable concrete if vibrated.
a) 10 – 20 mm c) 40 – 50 mm
75. _________ Number of measurement taken in a core sample for b) 10 – 40 mm d) 40 – 75 mm
thickness determination of the finish asphalt pavement
a) 3 c) 5 83. ________ Burnt product which is used by Gypsum and pulverized to
b) 4 d) 8 form Portland Cement.

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 a) Hydraulic cement c) Fly Ash a) Coarse grain c) Clayey
b) Clinker d) Volcanic Ash b) Sandy d) Silty

84. When group index = 0, what is the grade of soil? 91. When plasticity index is equal
a) weak soil c) good soil a) Coarse grain c) Clayey
b) poor soil b) Sandy d) Silty

85. ______ is a process of breaking down of rocks into small pieces of 92. _______ is an empirical number used in evaluation for G.I.
various size that can range from large boulders to very small clay a) 0 – 15 c) 0 – 20
particles. a) b) 5 – 20 d) 0 – 25
Consolidation c) Weathering
b) Unconsolidation 93. It indicates good subbase materials when G.I. is equal to _____.
a) 0 c) 10
86. ________ is the limit were further loss of water due to evaporation b) 5 d) 20
which will not result in reduction of volume.
a) Plastic limit c) Shrinkage limit 94. It indicates very poor subbase materials when G.I. is equal to _____.
b) Liquid limit a) 0 c) 10
b) 5 d) 20
87. ________ a classification of soil which 35% or less the particles pass
through no. 200 sieve. a) Grain size soil c) Silty clay 95. ______ indicates the composition of soil.
materials b) a) Atterberg Limit b) Plasticity Index
Granular materials d) Clayey materials
96. The higher the value of PI of the soil, the weaker will be the soil
88. ________ a classification of soil which 35% or more of the particles pass performance as a _____.
through no. 200 sieve a) Course Sand Soil c) Silty-Clay a) True c) Depend
Materials b) b) False d) None of the above
Granular Materials d) Clayey Materials
97. _______ the Plasticity Index of group of soil
89. It evaluate the quality of soil as highway subgrade material. a) 0 c) 10
a) Atterberg Limit c) Group Index b) 6 d) 11
b) Plasticity Index d) Liquid Limit
98. _______ is the minimum percent of A-6 group classification of soil.
90. When soil has plasticity index value of 10, what is the criteria of the a) 0 % c) 35 %
material? b) 25 % d) 36 %

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 99. _______ is the maximum of G.I. of Silty Clay Materials 107. Percent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested for clay lump is
a) 0 c) 20 _____.
b) 25 d) 35 a) 0.1 mass percent c) 0.8 mass percent
b) 0.25 mass percent d) 1.0 mass percent
100. When the value of G.I. is negative, what will be the soil performance?
a) Poor Subgrade c) Good subgrade 108. The mass percent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested in
b) Very good subgrade d) None of the above soft fragment is ____. a) 0.10 c) 3.5
b) 0.25 d) 1.00
101. The weight of Sandy soil for Hydrometer Analysis is ______.
a) 10 grams c) 50 grams 109. If slag is used, the density of coarse aggregate is ______.
b) 25 grams d) 100 grams a) 30 – 100 kg/cu. m c) 1,120 kg/cu. m
b) 150 kg /cu. m d) 1,400 kg/cu. m
102. The weight of Clayey or Silty soil for Hydrometer Analysis is ______.
a) 10 grams c) 50 grams 110. Mass percent loose for fine aggregates when tested in Clay lumps is
b) 25 grams d) 100 grams _____.
a) 0.10 c) 0.80
103. A 25 grams fine grained soil can be dried in about ______. b) 0.25 d) 1.0
a) 1 hour c) 3 hours
b) 2 hours d) 4 hours 111. _________ is a type of cement which shall be transferred to an elevated,
air tight and weather proof bins storage.
104. A 25 grams sandy soil can be dried in about ______. a) Portland Cement c) Bulk Cement
a) 1 hour c) 3 hours b) Pozzolan Cemenr d) None of the above
b) 2 hours d) 4 hours
112. Scales for weighing aggregates and cement shall be accurate within
105. ________ is a type of soil in which most of the soil grains are of the _____.
same size. a) 0.1% c) 0.5%
a) Poorly graded c) Gap graded b) 0.25% d) 1.9%
b) Well graded d) Non of the above
113. The minimum thickness of conventional concrete as the surface course
106. The soil grained are force apart by the water added, thus the grain is in monolithic pavement is _____.
reduced, what is the method used? a) 50 mm c) 100 mm
a) Lubrication c) Swelling b) 75 mm d) 150 mm
b) Welting d) Saturation
114. _____________ determines the resistance of the emulsion to break
when mixed with mineral aggregate.

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 a) Viscosity Test c) Spot test 121. How many days do the specimen for CBR soaked?
b) Distillation Test d) Cement Mixing a) 1 day c) 3 days
b) 2 days d) 4 days
115. _____________ is an instrument used for rapid in – site measurement of
the structural properties of existing road pavement. 122. When mixed at the site or a in central mixing plant, the mixing time shall
a) Pundit Ultra Sonic Concrete Tester not be less than _50__ seconds nor more than _90_ seconds unless
b) Dynamic Core Penetrometer mixer performance test prove adequate mixing of the concrete in a
c) Falling Weight Deflectometer shorter time period.
d) Core Test
123. The batches shall be so charged into the drum that a portion of the
116. How many days does the emulsified asphalt must be tested after mixing water shall enter in advance of the cement and aggregate. The
delivery at temperature 40*F(4.5*C). flow of water shall be uniform and all water should be in the drum by the
a) 10 days c) 14 days end of the _15_ seconds of the mixing period
b) 12 days d) 16 days
124. The time elapsed from the time water is added to the mix until the
117. In bituminous mixture asphalt content is 5 – 8% and 92 - 95% concrete is deposited at the site shall not exceed _90_ minutes when
aggregates, what will be the amount of additives? concrete is hauled in the truck.
a) not more than 2% c) more than 2%
b) not more than 3% d) more than 4% 125. When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water may be
added to the batch and additional mixing performed to increase the
118. ___________ determines the effect of water on the cohesion of the slump to meet the specified requirement if permitted by the Engineer,
mixture provided all these operation are performed within _45_ minutes after the
a) Stability Test c) Distillation initial mixing operation and the water and cement ratio is not exceeded
b) Solubility d) Immersion-Comprssion Test
126. Concrete not placed within _90_ minutes from the time the ingredients
119. The distance of the sample by grooving before rotating the brass cup is were charge into the mixing drum should not be use.
_____.
a) ¼” c) ¾” 127. The completed pavement shall be accepted on a lot basis. A lot shall be
b) ½” d) 1” considered as _500_ linear meter double lane

120. The most common method of assessing strength and stiffness of both 128. Each lot shall be divided into _5_ equal segment and one core will be
subgrade and pavement is _______. obtained from each segment in accordance with AASHTO T24.
a) FDT c) SPT
b) CBR d)Non of the above

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129. Aggregate account for 92 – 95% of the weight of the bituminous mix 140. This is defined as the highest moisture content of which the mass attains
while asphalts for 5 – 8% of the weight of the mix. The exact its minimum volume but continues to lose weight /mass. Ans. Shrinkage
percentage to be used is determine by the _Trial Mix_. Limit

130. _Blue smoke_ is an indication that the asphalt is over heated 141. _Le Chattelier Flask___ is an apparatus used in determination of specific
gravity of Hydraulic Cement.
131. The penetrator test is an indication of the _Consistancy_ of the asphalt
142. _Autoclave Machine_ is an equipment used in determination of
132. _Marshall Stability Test_is the most common used method in the design soundness of Portland Cement
and evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes
143. Asphalt shall be homogeneous, free from water, and shall not foam
133. _Extraction Test_ determines the asphalt content in the bituminous when heated to _175* C(347* F)_
mixes.
144. _Cement Mixing Test of Asphalt_ indicate the rate at which the asphalt
134. Cast in place concrete shall not be post-tensioned until at least _10_ emulsion will break when mix with aggregate .
days and until the compressive strength has reached the strength
specified 145. The lost in weight of rock used in gabions when tested to sodium
sulfate, soundness loss shall not exceeds__9%__
135. This is the characteristic generally used for calculation of the volume
occupied by the aggregate in various mixture containing aggregates 146. Gabions dimentions are subject to a tolerance limit of _+/- 3%_
including Portland Cement concrete, bituminous concrete, and other
mixtures that are proportioned or analyzed on an absolute volume basis. 147. The pour point of concrete joint sealer shall be at least 11*C (20*F)
Answere: Bulk Specific Gravity lower than the safe heating temperature, which is the maximum
temperature to which the material may be heated without exceeding the
136. _Apparent Specific Gravity_ pertains to the relative density of the soil permitted flow.
material making up the constituents particle not including the pore space
within the particles that is accessible to water. 148. The penetration of concrete joint sealer, Hot Poured Elastic Type shall
not exceed_90_
137. Weight of sandy soil needed for Hydrometer test is _100 grams_
149. The CBR is generally selected at _2.54 mm (0.10 in)_ penetration.
138. Weight of silty or clayey soil needed for Hydrometer test is _50 grams_
150. If the ratio at 5.08 mm (0.21 in ) penetration is greater, the should be
139. These are widely used to control the characteristics of soil which are to _Rerun_
be incorporated in roadway. Ans. Liquid and Plastic Limits

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151. If the check test gives a similar result, the ratio at 5.08 mm penetration 162. ________ is used to determine the settlement characteristic of soil.
shall be__adopted or used__ Ans. Consolidation

152. The penetration piston of CBR machine should have a uniform 163. The weight of disturbed samples from hard auger or split spoon shall be
penetration at a rate of __1.30 mm/min__ at least__________ Ans. 1.0 kg

153. During soaking maintain the water level in the mold and the soaking 164. The undisturbed samples from Shellby Tube shall be at
tank is approximately __25.40 mm ( 1.0 in )__ above the top of the least______. Ans.. 18” long
specimen
165. _______ determines the pile bearing capacity by loading one or more
154. Soak the specimen for _96 hours ( 4days )__ piles and measuring settlement under load. Ans. Pile Load Test

155. The diameter of penetration piston is ____ . Ans. 49.63 +/- 0.23 mm ( 166. ________ determines the in-site shear strength of soft to medium clay.
1935 cu m ) Ans. Vane Shear Test

156. The temperature of the asphalt cement delivered to the mixer shall be as 167. _______ determine the soil bearing capacity by loading a steel plate
required to achieve a kinetic viscosity in the range of ______. usually 30 inches in diameter. Ans. Plate Bearing Test
Ans. 150 to 300 cu m/s or 150 to 300 centistokes
168. Laboratory which measures, examines, calibrate or otherwise determine
157. ______ is the viscosity used to grade asphalt cement . the characteristic or performance materials or products. Ans.. Testing
Ans. 149 F ( 60*C ) Laboratory

158. The coarse aggregate used in asphalt mix is ____ . Ans. Retained by 169. Standard technical procedure to determine one or more specified
2.36mm (no 8 sieve) characteristic of material product is called___. Ans. Test Method

159. The application temperature of emulsified asphalt range from ____. Ans. 170. A document which prevents the test results and other information
10-71*C relevant to test is called _____ Ans.. Test Report

160. When the tar is used for seal coats, it shall be heated to free flowing but 171. __________ is a document signed by the Director of BRS issued to
not to exceed ___________. Ans. 149*C Testing laboratory authorizing them to perform the required test in
behalf of DPWH. Ans. Certificate of Accreditation
161. _______ is used to determine the soil strength parameter. Ans.
Unconfined and Tri-Axial Compression Test 172. This test have been developed to measure the loss of cohesion as a
result of water action on the compacted bituminous mixture.
Ans. Film Stripping & Immersion – Compression Test

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 181. This is a process tomeasure the consistency of liquid asphaltic materials
173. This mean porosity or perviousness of the mixture, a dense grade mix to determine their fluidity or resistance to flow.
prevent water from entering the base through the surface. Ans.. Viscosity Test
Ans.. Permeability
182. _________ was developed in order to differentiate bituminous materials
174. This is used in classifying liquid asphalt into grades. It is useful as a with respect to hardening characteristic.
measure to control of consistency, particularly when run at the Ans.. Thin Film Oven Test
temperature of intended application Ans…
Viscosity Test 183. Plant-mixed bituminous mixtures should be sampled in accordance with
the Standard Method of Sampling Bituminous Mixture. A sample not less
175. This test determines the total bitumen content of a asphaltic materials, than ______ kg is taken and place in sample bag that would insure
which is the actual cementing constituent of the asphalt. against contamination. This is taken every 75 cu m or 130 tons of mix.
Ans.. Solubility Test Ans.. 10 kgs

176. This is an accelerated test to show the loss of volatiles when the sample 184. The bearing blocks of the compression machine should be at
is heated at 163*C for five hours and the loss due to volatilization is least _____ greater than the diameter of the specimen.
determined. Ans.. 3.0 %
Ans… Loss on Heating
185. The bottom bearing block shall be at least _____ thick when new
177. This test classifies the different asphalt into types and the different types Ans. 1.0” ( 22.50 mm )
into grade. Ans.. Consistency Test
186. The bottom bearing block shall be at least _______ thick after any
178. For liquid asphaltic materials, this test is run on the residue after resurfacing operations.. Ans. 0.9” ( 22.50 mm )
distillation.. Ans.. Quality Test
187. The curing temperature of a specimen before testing is ______.
179. This is one of the most important engineering properties of soil. Ans. 18*C to 24*C
It is defined as its ability to resist sliding along internal surface
within the mass.. 188. The apparatus used to determine the flash point of asphaltic material is
Ans.. Shearing Strength of Soil called ____ Ans. Cleveland Open Cup

180. This is an arbitrary measurement of consistency and is the basis of 189. The asphalt samples for ductility and penetration test should be
classification of all solid and semi-solid asphalt. subjected to water bath at a temperature of 25*C for ____.
Ans.. Penetration Test of Asphalt Ans.. 11/2 hours

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190. The concrete shall not be left exposed for more than ____ hour 198. The apparatus/equipment used in the liquid limit and plastic limit test is
between stages of curing or during the curing period. called___ . a) sieves and chisel c) mortar
Ans.. ½ hour and pestle b)
Atterberg Device and glass plate
191. The rate of application of bituminous prime coat is ____.
a) 1-2L/sq. m. c) 0.2-1.5L/sq. m. 199. _________ is a method of laboratory sampling.
b) 0.2-0.7L/sq. m. d) 0.5-2L/sq. m. a) Mixing c) Proportioning
b) Using mechanical splitter/quartering
192. Another name for asphalt joint filler is_______.
a) asphalt cement c) blown asphalt 200. In laboratory compaction test/moisture density relation test, what is the
b) rock asphalt d) cutback asphalt specification of rammer?
a) 5.5 lb. (2.5 kg) with 12 in drop c) 10 lb. (4.5 kg) in weight with 18
193. In asphalting work, there are _______ phase of rolling in drop b) 8 lb. (3.6 kg) in weight with 16 in drop
a) 2 c)1
b) 3 d) 4 201. What is the specification of mass present passing in sieve 0.075 mm (No.
200 ) grading “A” for aggregate base course.
194. The _____ test determines the asphalt content in the bituminous mix. a) 20-14 c) 0 – 6
a) Grading c)Extraction b) 0 – 12
b)Bulk Specific Gravity d) Absorption
202. The number of specimen samples in testing concrete hollow block is
195. In a bituminous mix, there are 3 kinds of aggregate. What kind of passes _____.
the no. 200 sieve? a) 6 pcs./20,000 units (3 for absorption test and 3 for strength test )
a) Coarse c) Mineral Filler b) 4 pcs./20,000 units
b) Fine d) Admixture c) 8 pcs./20,000 units

196. Liquid asphalt is also called ___________. 203. Is it really necessary to cure concrete specimen?
a) Cutback asphalt c) Blown asphalt a) Yes c) No
b) Emulsion d) Asphalt cement b) None of the two

197. The different test for soil classification are: 204. The kind of test that determines the consistency of concrete is _____.
a) compaction and FDT a) Slump test c) Abrasion test
b) Hydrometer test and moisture content b) Specific Gravity
c) Grading, LL and PL test

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205. What is the dimension of concrete cylindrical sample? b) This method is intended to evaluate the ductile properties of the
a) 6” dia. And 12” high c) 8” dia. And 14 high reinforcing bars c) None of the above
b) 4” dia and 8” high
213. A tie bar should be ______
206. In the absence of concrete beam mold at the project site, are concrete a) deformed bar b) round bar c) flat bar
cylindrical molds allowed by the specification to be used in sampler for
item 311 – PCCP? a) Yes 214. A dowel bar should be ____________.
b) may be a) deformed bar b) round bar c) flat bar
c) No
215. The mortar for masonry shall consist of ________.
207. The minimum percent compaction for embankment is _______. a) one part Portland Cement and 2 parts of sand
a) 92% c) 95% b) one part Portland Cement and 3 parts of sand
c) 97% c) one part Portland Cement and 4 parts of sand

208. The minimum percent compaction for base of the road is ______. 216. The apparatus used to measure the thickness or height of compacted
a) 100% b)110% bituminous paving mixture.
c) 105% a) Ruler b) Vernier Califer c) Steel Tape

209. The CBR value of aggregate base course is not less than ____. 217. It is used in calculating the unit weight of the mixture and the degree of
a) 80% b) 90% compaction of the asphalt pavement.
c) 85% a) Bulk Specific Gravity of compacted bituminous mixtures using
saturated surface dry specimen.
210. The CBR value of aggregate subbase course is not less than ____. b) Dry unit weight of compacted bituminous mixtures
a) 25% b)35% c) Mass of specimen in water
c) 30%
218. The test which covers the quantitative determination of bitumen in hot-
211. The minimum compressive strength for class A concrete is ________. mixed paving mixtures and pavement samples for specification
a) 3,000 psi. ( 20.7 MN/sq. m ) acceptance, service evaluation, control and research. a)
b) 2,400 psi. ( 16.7 MN/sq. m. ) Extraction b) Spot Test Flash Point
c) 5,000 psi. ( 37.7 MN/sq. m. )
219. The solvent used in extraction of bitumen is _____.
212. What is the significance of determination of the tensile properties of a) Diesel oil b) Gasoline c) Water
reinforcing steel bars? a) This method is intended to determine
the yield and tensile strength of the bar as well as its elongation, and is
used to classify the bars into grade

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220. The percent of bitumen content is computed based on ______. 227. Asphalt is defined as _________.
a) mass of raw sample b) mass of dry aggregate a) A petroleum product
c)mass of asphalt b) A dark brown to black cementitious materials whose consistency
range s from solid to semi-solid and whose main constituent is called
221. The method used to determine the grading of aggregate extracted from bitumen which is either found in nature or as a residue in petroleum
bituminous mixture is ____. refining.
a) Mechanical analysis of extracted aggregate c) None of the above
b) Stability Test
c) Viscosity 228. It is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and
water with emulsified with pungent odor.
222. The drying temperature of sample is ________ a) Emulsified Asphalt b) Asphalt Cement c) Rapid
a) 110 +/- 5*C b) 100 +/- 5*C Curing Asphalt
c)100*C
229. Joint filler in concrete pavement is a __________.
223. _______ is a solid asphalt which is a basic constituent of all other a) Blown Asphalt b) Hot asphalt c)
asphalt called as hot asphalt or penetration grade asphalt. Liquid asphalt
a) Asphalt Cement b) Emulsified Asphalt
c) Cutback Asphalt 230. A device used to measure the relative hardness of asphalt is
__________. a) Penetrometer
224. ________ is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt b) Spectometer c) Vicat Apparatus
cement and kerosene.
a) Medium Curing Cutback 231. A property of asphalt cement to stretch without breaking is
b) Asphalt Cement called________. a) Ductility
c) Rapid Curing Cutback b) Durability c)Tensile

225. ________ is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement 232. It is a point where the volatile components of asphalt will evaporate.
and oil. a) Slow Curing Cutback a) Fire Point b) Flash Point c)
b) Emulsified Asphalt Center Point
c) Blown Asphalt
233. It determines whether asphalt is over heated or not during the process
226. ________ is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement of manufacture. a) Spot Test b)
and gasoline a) rapid Curing Cutback Boil Test c) Extraction Test
b) Blown Asphalt
c) Joint Filler

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234. An apparatus used to determine the specific gravity of asphalt is called
______. a) Metal Pycnometer b) 242. ____________ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement adjust
Glass Pycnometer c) any bottle itself to settlement a) Flexibility b) Rigidity
Hardness
235. Consistency test for asphalt is called___________.
a) Viscosity b) Slump test c) 243. These are the factor affecting the workability of bituminous mixes
Loss in ting a) Gradation of aggregate, quality of asphalt, and temperature of mix
b) Surface texture and temperature mix
236. A process of volatilization test which measures the relative proportion of c) Quantity of aggregates and asphalt content
asphalt to oil. a) Distillation b)
Extraction c)Float Test 244. The dry molded asphalt sample in the immersion compression test is
submerged in water for ____.
237. It is a period wherein the asphalt begins to melt. a) 4 days b) 4 hours c) 2 days
a) Softening Point b)Boiling Point
c)Fire Point 245. The percent index retention is computed in the formula ___________.
a) Wet Stability/Dry Stability x 100
238. The sampling requirement of asphalt is _____ . b) Dry Stability/Wet Stability x 100
a) 1 sample for every 200 drums or 40 metric tons c) Wet Stability – Dry Stability/Dry Stability x 100
b) 1 sample for every 100 drums
c) 1 sample for every shipment 246. The sampling requirement of bituminous mixes is _____.
a) 1 sample for every 75 cu. m.
239. The component of bituminous mixes which range from 92 to 96% is b) 1 sample for every 150 cu. m.
called __________. a) Bituminous Blended Aggregate c) 1 sample per delivery per day
b) Concrete Aggregate
c) Sand 247. The application of liquid asphaltic material on a prepared untreated base
is _____.
240. ____________ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement to resist a) Prime Coating
deformation or displacement due to impose load or repeated loading. b) Seal Coating
a) Stability b)Flexibility c)Tensile c) Tack Coating

241. ____________ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement to resist 248. The application of liquid asphaltic material to an existing surface is ____
disintegration or deterioration due to the action of water, traffic and . a) Tack Coating c) Prime
changing climate Coating b)
a) Durability b) Flexibility Seal Coating
c)Ductility

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249. The application of asphaltic material and aggregate to an existing 256. The percent asphalt content in hot laid bituminous mixture range from
surface for the purpose of sealing it against the infiltration of water or ______ a) 5-8% b) 4-6%
surface moisture is called ____ a) Seal Coating c) 5-10%
b) Tack Coating c) Prime Coating
257. The placing temperature for bituminous mixture measured in the truck
250. The rate of application of prime coating using cutback asphalt is ______. prior to dumping is ______.
a) 1-2 liters/sq. m b) 0.5-1 liter/ sq. m c) 2-3 a) at least 107*C b) at least 120*C c) at least 150*C
liters/sq. m
258. The second phase of rolling the spread bituminous mixture is called
251. The rate of application of tack coating using liquid or emulsified asphalt breakdown rolling which is the one responsible to attain the maximum
is __________. density. This rolling is carried out by the use of ______.
a) 0.2-0.7 li/sq.m b) 0.1-0.5 li/sq. m c) 2 li/sq. a) pneumatic roller b) steel roller c) sheepfoot
m. roller

252. The rate of application of seal coat using asphalt cement is ________. 259. The significance of final rolling is to remove the roller marks to previous
a) 0.9-1.8 li/sq. m b) 10-11 li/sq. m c) 8-9 li/sq. rolling in order to have a good finish pavement with a temperature of
m 160*F.
a) True b) False c) Maybe
253. The rate of application of seal coat using cutback asphalt is ________.
a) 1.5-3.0li/sq. m b) 2.0-3.0 li/sq. m c) 1-2 li/sq 260. The proper way of rolling should begin at _____________________.
.m a) the sides and proceeds longitudinally towards the roads center, each
strip overlapping on half the roller width, gradually progressing the
254. The primary quality control mechanism for the production of asphalt crown of the road
mies with high degree of uniformity that will satisfy job requirement is b) the center and proceeding longitudinally toward the side of the road
________________. a) c) any part of the road provided each strip overlapping on half the roller
Job mix formula b) Quality control formula c) Assurance width

255. The objective of designing the asphalt mixture is determination of 261. What is the minimum degree of compaction of asphalt pavement?
______. a) Type and grade of asphalt, a) not lee than 97% of the density of the laboratory compacted
proportion of coarse, fine and mineral filler, if used and asphalt content. specimen b) not less than 100% of the
b) To produce a desirable characteristic of pavement which are stable, density of the laboratory compacted specimen
durable, flexible and skid resistance. c) not less than 85% of the density of the laboratory compacted
C) All of the above specimen

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262. What is the color of asphalt when it is overcook? 270. If the coarse aggregate are subjected to five cycles of sodium sulfate
a) yellowish brown b) black c)gray soundness test, the weighted loss shall not exceed____________.
a) 12 mass percent b) 15 mass percent 10 mass
263. _____________ determines the thickness and density of compacted percent
asphalt pavement.
a) Core test b) FDT c) X-ray 271. The mass percent of wear of coarse aggregates for item 311 when
tested by AASHTO 96 is not greater than ____________.
264. The cored sample of asphalt pavement is measured at ______________. a) 40% b) 45% c) 50%
a) approximately quarter points
b) three points 272. The design of concrete mix specified by the blue book is based on
c) two points ________________.
a) Absolute Volume Method b) Area Method c) American Method
265. Too much asphalt content in the bituminous mixes causes
____________ . a) bleeding b) 273. The minimum flexural strength requirement of beam sample when tested
potholes c) cracks by third point loading method is ____________.
a) 3.5 Mpa b) 3.8 Mpa c) 4.0
266. The wearing away of the pavement surface caused by the dislodging of Mpa
aggregate particle is called ______________.
a) raveling b) alligator crack c) rutting 274. The minimum flexural strength requirement of beam sample when tested
by midpoint method is ____________.
267. Interconnected cracks forming a series of small blocks resembling an a) 4.5 Mpa b) 3.5 Mpa c) 5.0 Mpa
alligator’s skin or chicken wire is called ____________.
a) alligator cracking b) reflection cracking c) bleeding 275. ____________ are additives used in mixing concrete.
a) sodium chloride b) admixtures c)
268. __________ is the type of cement to be used in the DPWH infrastructure curing agent
project as indicated in the Blue Book.
a) Portland Cement Type I b) Pozzolan Cement Portland Cement 276. ____________ determines the consistency of concrete.
Type II a) Slump Test b) consolidation test c)
viscosity
269. If the fine aggregates are subjected to five cycles of sodium sulfate
soundness test, the weighted loss shall not exceed ___________ 277. Equipment used in the consolidation of fresh concrete.
a) 10 mass percent b) 5 mass percent c) 3 mass a) jack hammer b) vibrator c)
percent drilling machine

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278. The prescribed forms to be used in concrete paving is called
____________ a) steel forms 286. What is the appearance of the molded cement paste which fails to meet
b) wooden c) combination of steel and wood the autoclave expansion.______________.
a) crumble b) shiny c) changes color
279. The initial setting time of Portland cement is not less than
_________________. 287. The dimension of beam sample for paving concrete is ___________.
a) 30 min. b) 60 min. c) 90 a) 6” x 6” x 21” b) 6” x 6” x 24” c) 4” x 4”
min. x218”

280. The final setting time of Portland cement Type I is _____________. 288. The critical number of days of curing concrete is ____________.
a) 10 hrs. b) 24 hrs. c) 36 a) first seven days b) first 10 days c) 28 days
hrs.
289. The standard dimension of concrete cylindrical sample is ___________.
281. The standard sand used in testing the mortar strength of Portland a) 6” dia. and 12” tall b) 6” dia. and 6” tall c) 6” dia.
cement is called __________. a) Ottawa Sand b) and 8” tall
Beach Sand c) River Sand
290. There are two layers in performing sampling of beam samples. How
282. The apparatus used in determining the fineness of Portland cement by many number of blows are required per layer?
air permeability is __________ . a) 63 blows b) 75 blows c) 50
a) Blaine Air Permeability Apparatus blows
b) Sieve No. 200
c) Gillmore 291. There are three layers in performing sampling of concrete cylinder. How
many blows are required per layer?
283. A mixture of cement and water is called ____________. a) 25 blows b) 30 blows c ) 35
a) cement paste b) mortar paste c) blows
concrete paste
292. The formula which determines the proportion of the mix which can meet
284. The apparatus used to determine the initial and final setting of cement in the desired strength requirement of concrete is called____________.
the laboratory is _________. a) design of concrete mix b) Boyle’s Formula c) Bernouli’s
a) Gillmore needles b) Bailey needle c) Vicat Formula
apparatus
293. The minimum testing requirement for every project is indicated in a duly
285. The compressive strength of cement mortar sample in seven days is not approved________. a) Quality Control Program
less than _________. a) 19.3 MN/sq. m b) 20 b) Program of Work
MN/sq. m c) 24 MN/sq. m c) Work Schedule

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 a) Five holes per km per lane b) P.E. Certificate c)
294. It is prescribed in each project based on estimated quantities and One hole
specifies the kind and number of test for each item of work.
a) Minimum number of work 301. A qulity test is one of the minimum requirement for item 200 –
b) Minimum Testing Requirement aggregate subbase course. a) True b) False
c) Work Schedule c)optional

295. Embankment materials delivered at the job site was about 12,000 cu. m. 302. There is no CBR test for item 300 – aggregate surface course.
The minimum test requirement calls for 1 – G, P, C for every 1,500 cu. a) True b) False c) optional
m. a) 10 – G, P, C
b) 8 – G, P, C c) 6 – G, P, C 303. In item 311 and 405, grading is perform _______________.
a) for every 75 cu. m.
296. of There is 1 – Q cement required for every _________________. b) for every 300 cu. m.
a) 4,000 bags or fraction thereof c) none
b) 2,000 bags or fraction thereof
c) 10,000 bags 304. For pipe culverts and storm drains, the minimum test is 1 – Pipe for
every 50 pipes. What is the alternative requirement?
297. There is – Q of cement required for every ____________________. a) 1 – set consisting of 3 concrete cylinder samples for not more than 25
a) 20,000 kg or fraction thereof pipes cast in the field and 1 – inspection report for each size for not
b) 10,000 kg or fraction thereof more than 25 pipes cast in the field.
c)115,000 kg or fraction thereof b) inspection report is enough
c) Mill Certificate
298. How many set of beam samples taken for every 75 cu. m. of concrete
poured per day? 305. The minimum test requirement for paint is ______________.
a) one ( 1 ) set b) two ( 2 ) sets a) 1 – sample for every 100 cans or fraction thereof
c) three ( 3 ) sets b) 1 – sample for every 50 cans or fraction thereof
c) Mill Certificate
299. In a completed pavement, what is the minimum core samples required
before payment is effected? (Assuming that the thickness is 23 cm. ) 306. The minimum test requirement for water used in concrete for a
a) Five holes per km per lane b) One hole per 500m questionable source is ______.
c) P.E. Certificate a) P.E. Certificate b) 1 – Quality Test
c) Inspection Report
300. In a Barangay road, what is the minimum requirement for thickness
determination of its completed pavement? 307. Based on the maximum dry density obtained by laboratory test, the
degree of compaction required for aggregate subbase should be at least

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 _______________________. 314. The fineness modulus is highest of _________________.
a) 95% c) 100% a) fine sand c) very coarse sand
b) 98% d) none of the above b) very fine sand d) coarse sand

308. Per our present Specification for Highways and Bridges including 315. If concrete is continuously moist cured, it will gain strength beyond 180
amendments, it is mandatory to open PCCP to traffic not later than days.
___________. a) True c) it depends on curing temperature
a) 7 days after pouring b) 21 days after pouring b) False
c) 14 days after pouring d) 28 days after pouring
316. The quality of paying concrete is usually measured by its
309. In casting reinforced concrete railings, the concrete used is _____________. a) compressive
_____________. c) flexural
a) Class A1 c) Class C1 b) tensile d) bond strength
b) Class A2 d) any of the preceding classes
317. Generally speaking, batching of concrete aggregates by volume is
310. For efficient compaction, the embankment materials should at the time preferable than weight.
of rolling be ______. a) True c) False
a) dry c) at optimum moisture content b) they are the same
b) wet d) at maximum moisture content
318. If angular coarse aggregate is used in a concrete mix, it will require
311. For a road base course the most preferable material is one with CBR of more ________________
____________. a) water c) water and fine aggregates
a) 60 c) 50 b) fine aggregates d) neither a and b
b) 30 d) 80
319. The most favorable period for curing concrete is ______________.
312. Peat and muck are ______________. a) during the first few days or week
a) fair subgrade spoil c) unstable soil b) after 3 days
b) stable soil d) good subgrade soil c) after one week
d) before 28 days
313. The slump test on concrete is a measure ______________
a) strength c) consistency 320. Lower water content ratio in concrete mixes improves
b) unit weight d) durability ________________. a) strength
c) water tightness
b) durability d) all of the preceding

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321. When concrete must be placed in a sloping surface, placing should start a) 4 c) 6
at the __________. a) bottom c) can b) 5 d) 7
be top or bottom b) top
329. What is the correct proportion for concrete masonry work?
322. The maximum percent abrasion loss allowed for concrete coarse a) 1: 2 c) 1: 4
aggregate is __________. a) 30% b) 1: 3 d) 1 : 5
c) 45%
b) 40% d) 50% 330. The opening of No. 4 sieve is bigger than the opening of a ¼ sieve.
a) true b) false c) they are the same
323. The plasticity index of aggregate base course should be not greater than
___________. a) 6 331. The standard compaction test on predominantly fine grained soils is
c)10 performed on soil fraction passing sieve no. ___________.
b) 8 d) 12 a) 200 c) 16
b) 40 d) 4
324. In casting of reinforced concrete pile, the concrete used is
____________. a) A1 332. Which plasticity index would you prefer for the base course of PCCP?
c) C1 a) less than 6 c) 10 to 12
b) D d) C2 b) 6 to 9 d) more than 12

325. The natural water content of highly organic soil is __________. 333. A soil which is classified A-7 by the highway research board method will
a) less than 20 c) between 50 and 100 have a subgrade rating of __________.
b) between 20 and 50 d) more than 100% a) excellent c) fair
b) good d) poor
326. Which of the following dead load is equivalent for loose sand, earth and
gravel fill? 334. The empirical number used in design is ____________.
a) 2,403 tons/cu. m. c) 1,603 tons/cu. m. a) plasticity index b) group index
b) 1,922 tons/cu. m. d) 2,150 tons/cu. m. c) both of the preceding

327. Rate of application for curing compound is _______________. 335. Soil is fully saturated at optimum moisture content.
a) 0.30 li/sq. m. c) 0.15 li/sq. m. a) true b) false c) it depends
b) 0.20 li/sq. m. d) 0.10 li/sq. m. on void ratio

328. During coring of completed pavement, how many cores /km/lane is 336. Water content of soil is generally base on ____________.
required as per specification? a) total weight of soil c) weight of solids
b) total volume of soil d) unit weight test

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 344. Shringkage factor test is _______________.
337. Optimum water content of soil is determined by ______________. a) test to determine pay volume
a) field density test c) compaction test b) test to determine strength characteristic
b) liquid limit test d) unit weight test c) test to determine volume change
d) test to determine maximum density
338. The particle size distribution of soil is determined by
__________________. 345. Soil is fully saturated if the water content is ______________.
a) liquid limit granular c) sieve analysis test a) at optimum amount c) more than 100&%
b) plastic limit test d) any of the preceding test b) 100% d) none of the peceeding

339. Which of the following are most suitable for construction of highway 346. The density to which a soil can be compacted is related to
embankments? ____________. a) compactive effort
a) granular c) plastic c) both a and b b)
b) fine- grained d) clayey water content d) neither a or b

340. The particle size distribution of sandy gravel is determined by ________. 347. Specification require 1 quality test every ___________ of asphalt mix.
a) hydrometer test c) dilantacy test a) 40 ton c) 50 tons
b) sieve test d) any of the preceding test b) 130 tons d) 150 tons

341. The best soil for a road subgrade would behave a group index of 348. All asphalt are _______, they became harder as temperature decreases
___________ and softer as their temperature increases.
a) less than 3 c) 11 to 15 a) thermoplastic c) brittle
b) 5 to 10 d) 16 to 20 b) hyrophobic d) none of the above

342. The highest moisture content in the plastic state of fine grained soil is 349. The viscosity of the asphalt during mixing and lay down is
the ___________. a) liquid limit b) ____________. a) viscosity at 135*C
plastic limit c) viscosity at 60*C
b) viscosity at 125*C d) viscosity at 163*C
343. Which of the following is characterizes unsuitable materials?
a) soil with liquid limit exceeding 80 350. The trial section for compaction for each type of fill materials and type of
b) plasticity index exceeding 55 equipment to be used in the work should have an area of__________.
c) soil with natural water content exceeding 100% a) 500 sq. m. c) 600 sq. m.
d) all of the above b) 335 sq. m. d) 400 sq. m.

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351. Control slip shall have an area of approximately ____________. 358. Quality of factor – produced reinforced concrete pipes may be best
a) 500 sq. m. c) 600 sq. m. established through what?
b) 335 sq. m. d) 400 sq. m. a) compressive strength test
b) flexural strength test
352. Fine aggregate used in asphalt mix is the one ________________. c) core test
a) passing the no. 8 sieve d) crushing strength test
b) passing the no. 30 sieve
c) passing the no. 200 sieve 359. Result of Immersion – Compression test conducted on a bituminous mix
d) returned the no. 8 sieve sample are as follow: Dry stability + 2,000 Kpa, Wet stability = 1,000
Kpa, What is the resulting Index of Retained Strength?
353. The corrugation produce by brooming is _____________. a) 60% c) 50%
a) 1.5 mm. c) 2.5 mm. b) 55% d) 70%
b) 2.0 mm. d) 1.0 mm.
360. In DPWH Contract Projects, Quality Control is the sole responsibility of
354. The higher the ________, the lower the penetration. ___________.
a) specific gravity c) durability a) the DPWH project personnel
b) viscosity d) solubility b) the government’s Materials Engineer
c) the Contractor
355. The required thickness of the thermoplastic paint in PCCP is
__________. a) 3.2 to 4.8 mm. 361. As Materials Engineer, when is the right time to start sampling and
c) 3.3 to 3.8 mm. testing of materials to be incorporated into the work?
b) 3.0 to 4.5 mm. d) 3.2 to 4.0 mm a) before final payment b) before start of work items
c) before first partial payment
356. What percent of hydrated lime shall be added to the mixture during
mixing operation of asphalt mix? 362. The Spot Test on asphalt is used to determine what?
a) 0.5 to 1.0 mass % c) 0.75 to 1.2 mass % a) cleanliness c) safe working
b) 1.0 to 1.5 mass % d) 0.2 to 0.7 mass % temperature b)overheating during
manufacture d) viscosity of the mix
357. As Materials Engineer, what would you recommend in order to check the
suitability and efficiency of the equipment to used prior to subbase 363. Under what climate conditions do we use higher penetration grade
construction for item 310, Bituminous Concrete Surface Course? asphalt cement? a) hot climate c)
a) make a trial section c) make trial mix cold climate b)
b) establish control strips d) none of the above rainy weather d) none of the above

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364. What is the basis for rejection or acceptance of any construction 371. What is the bitumen obtained from the distillation coal or wood?
materials? a) Certificate of Billing a) rock asphalt c) emulsion
c) Statement of work accomplished b) b) tar d) none of the above
Materials Test Report d) none of the abcve
372. How do you reduce the viscosity of Medium – Curing Cutback Asphalt?
365. Initial rolling of bituminous mixes shall be performed with a ______ By mixing it with _______.
roller. a) vibrator c) a) gasoline c) kerosene
sheepfoot b) diesel d) emulsion
b) pneumatic d) none of the above
373. What establish the exact percent of aggregates and asphalt content in a
366. In abituminous mix sample, what is the % of asphalt by a) weight of bituminous mix _______.
aggregate and by b) weight of mix? Given the following data: Weight of a) design mix c) job mix formula
dry aggregates (after extraction) = 950 grams: Weight of Mix = 1010. b) job order d) extraction formula
A. a) 6.32% b)5.50% c) 6.0% d) none of the
above B. a) 5.50% b) 6.32% 374. What greatly influence the serviceability of an asphalt pavement?
c) 6.0% d) 5.94% a) quality of aggregates and climate
b) penetration grade and quantity of asphalt
367. What grade of asphalt has a penetration grade of 0 – 30? c) density and compaction of completed pavement
a) emulsified asphalt c) blown asphalt
b) asphalt cement d) none of the above 375. In asphalt pavement construction, how is the surface level of the
completed pavement check? a) by T – core test b) by
368. Problems regarding quality of construction materials shall be reported density test c) by the use of 3 meter straight edge
directly by the Contractor’s Materials Engineer to the ____________.
a) DPWH Materials Engineer c) Contractor’s Project Engineer 376. What primarily influence the grade of asphalt to be selected?
b) Contractor d) none of the above a) penetration c) climate
b) class of aggregate d) temperature
369. If the RC pipes in the forgoing problem is not cast in the field, how many
pipes will be required to be subjected to the Crushing Strength test? 377. Who will approve the Job Mix Formula?
a) 75 pcs. b) 70 pcs. c) 100 pcs a) DPWH Project/Materials Engineer
b) Contractor
370. How many concrete cylinder samples are required for 3,500 pcs. of c) Contractor’s Materials Engineer
reinforced concrete pipes? a) 14 sets of 3 c) 75 sets
of 3 b) 140 378. What control during the mixing and compaction of the bituminous
sets of 3 d) none of the above pavement is of great significance in the resulting pavement?

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 a) compaction c) grading of aggregates 386. What test determines the safe working temperature of the asphalt?
b) density d) temperature a) Ductility test b) Flash Point Test c) Stability Test

379. In asphalt pavement construction, there are three phases of rolling; 387. _________________ are usually tested for extraction.
what kind of roller is required to be used for the final compaction and a) Asphalt Mixes b) emulsions c) asphalt cement
smoothing?
a) pneumatic roller b) sheepfoot roller c) tandem- smooth wheeled 388. Steel bars for the concrete reinforcement are tested for their
roller __________ properties. a) tensile and bending b)
compressive c) crushing
380. What is the maximum speed of the roller in compaction of asphalt
pavement? a) 4 kph c) 389. What method is used in determining the strength of concrete pipes?
8 kph a) third point loading method
b) 5 kph d) 6 kph b) center point loading method
c) three edge bearing method
381. What shall be checked after final rolling?
a) degree of compaction b) optimum asphalt content c) 390. How many units shall be tested for strength, moisture and absorption in
quantity of aggregates a lot of 120,000 CHB Ans.. 18 units

382. When is the completed asphalt pavement opened to traffic? 391. For 250 gallons of Reflectorized Traffic Paint, how many samples are
a) when the asphalt has cooled to atmospheric temperature required to be submitted for Quality Testing?
b) when the asphalt has cooled to +/- 10*C of the spreading a) 3 samples b) 2 samples c) 4 samples
temperature c) when asphalt is still hot
392. The bituminous mix should have a mass % of air voids within the range
383. The apparatus used in determining the consistency of asphalt cement is of __________. a) 2 to 3% b) 1 to 4%
___________. a) penetrometer b) viscometer c) 3 to 5%
c) thermometer
393. Traffic paint shall be applied to the pavement at the rate of 0.33 li/sq. m.
384. How is the consistency of liquid asphalt determined? and shall dry sufficiently to be free it from cracking from ___________.
a) viscometer b) Tag open cup c) penetrometer Ans. 150to 30 mins.

385. The Optimum Asphalt Content obtained in Marshall Stability Test is the 394. This is the only class of riprap that may consist of round natural stones.
average asphalt content of the Maximum Stability, Maximum Bulk Ans.. Class A Riprap
Specific Gravity, and _________________. a) 4% Air Voids b)
2 mm flow c) 5% mineral content

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395. The surface of riprap shall not vary from the theoretical surface by more 404. ___________ is a reflector which shall be the short base type having a
than _________ mm. ay any point. maximum base area of 180 mm x 140 mm.
Ans.. 100 mm. Ans. Flash surface reflective stud

396. Fine aggregates of masonry shall all passes the ________ mm. sieve. 405. The pads shall be highly resilient and durable rubber reinforced with
Ans.. 2.36 mm (No. 8 sieve ) canvas and shall have a design life of at least ____________.
Ans. Five ( 5 ) years
397. Mortar that is not used within ______ minutes after the water has been
added shall be discarded. 406. The reflectors shall have the minimum specific intensity value expressed
Ans. 90 minutes as ______ of illumination.
Ans.. Candle power per foot candle
398. Maximum projection of rock faces beyond the pitch lines shall not be
more than _____. Ans.. 50 mm. 407. The reflector shall support a vertical load of _____ when tested.
Ans. 10 KN
399. In hot or dry weather, the masonry shall be satisfactory protected from
the sun and shall be kept wet for a period at least _________ after 408. When raised profile type reflector are specified the approved _______
completion. Ans.. Three epoxy adhesive shall be used .
( 3 ) days Ans. Two ( 2 ) parts

400. For pavement markings, the composition of white paint shall be _______ 409. Expansion joint filler having a nominal thickness of less than ________
pigment and ______% of vehicle mm. shall not be subject to a requirement for water absorption.
Ans.. 42 – 45 % pigment ; 53 – 55% vehicle Ans. 9.5 mm

401. The composition of yellow paint shall be _______ pigment and ______ 410. Expansion joint filler having a nominal thickness of less than ________
vehicle. Ans.. 23% pigment and 77% vehicle mm. shall not be subject to a requirement for compaction.
Ans.. 13 mm.
402. The __________ material shall be of such quality that it will not darken
or become yellow when a thin section is exposed to sunlight. 411. Strip of the joint filler that do not conform to the specified dimension
Ans.. Non volatile material within the permissible variation of ______ mm. thickness ________ in
depth shall be reflected. Ans. +/- 1.6
403. ___________ consist of beads of good quality, optically clear, lead free to – 0 thickness ; +/- 3mm. in depth
glass with not less than 90% reasonably spherical and free from flows.
Ans. Ballotini for reflective road paint 412. These are finely divided residue that result from the combustion of
ground or powdered coal. Ans. Fly Ash

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413. A light spray application of asphalt to an existing pavement as a seal to
inhibit raveling, or seal the surface or both. 421. _____________ is an application of bituminous material applied for an
Ans.. Fog Seal existing, relatively non-absorbent surface to provide a thorough bond
between old and new surfacing. Ans. Tack Coat
414. A light application of bituminous material for the express purpose of
laying and bonding loose dust. 422. ____________ is a bituminous aggregate application to any type of road
Ans.. Dust Binder or pavement surface for the purpose of providing a wearing course, or
surface seal or both.
415. The aggregate that is graded from the maximum size, down to and Ans. Treatment and Seals
including filler, with the object of obtaining a bituminous mix with a
controlled void content and high stability is called. Ans. Dense – 423. ___________ is a bituminous-sand application to an existing pavement
graded aggregate to seal the surface and to function as a light – wearing course.
Ans. Sand Seal
416. The bituminous material used to fill and seal cracks in existing pavement
is called______. Ans. Crack filler 424. ___________ is a spray application of bituminous material used to
temporarily stabilize a recently seeded area. The bituminous material can
417. The application of sprayed bituminous coatings not involving the use of be applied to the soil or to a straw or hay mulch as a tie down.
aggregate is called_____. Ans. Mulch treatment
Ans. Bituminous application
425. ___________ is a combination of bituminous material and aggregate
418. A mixture of bituminous material and mineral aggregate usually prepared that is physically mixed by mechanical means, spread on the job site and
in a conventional hot – mix plant or drum mixer at a temperature of not compacted. Ans. Bituminous
more than ______ and spread and compacted at the job site at a Aggregate Mixtures
temperature above _______.
Ans. 260*F (127*C)/200*F (93*C) 426. __________ is a combination of bituminous material and mineral
aggregate applied at ambient temperature for use in patching holes,
419. __________ is an application of low viscosity bituminous material to an depression and distress area in existing pavement. Ans.
absorptive surface designed to penetrate, bond, and stabilize this Maintenance Mix
existing surface and to promote adhesion between it and the new super-
impose construction. 427. __________ is a pavement construction using essentially one-size
Ans. Prime Coat aggregate which penetrated in place by an application of high viscosity
bituminous material followed by an application of smaller size course
420. A uniform application of a mixture of emulsified asphalt, fine aggregate, aggregate and thoroughly rolled,
mineral filler, and water to an existing pavement , single or multiple Ans. Penetration Macadam
application may be used. Ans. Slurry Seal

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428. The glass beads used in traffic paint shall have a minimum of ______ % = ( 2,145.15/2,250 ) x 100
true spheres. Ans. 70% = 9.34%

429. The glass beads shall have a minimum refractive index of ______ . 438. What is the standard diameter of an orifice in FDT sand cone?
Ans. 1.50 Ans. ½” ( 12.7 mm )

430. The white thermoplastic material shall not exceed a yellowish index of 439. Soil properties can be improved by ____________.
______. Ans. 0.12 a) Adequate compaction c) Maximizing water
content b) Additional binder
431. The thermoplastic material shall have a maximum percent residue of d) Stabilization
_____ after heating at 8 +/- 0.5 hours at 218 +/- 2*C
Ans. 28% 440. As construction progresses, you noticed that the materials delivered at
the project site are different from the one tested and passed the
432. The softening point of thermoplastic paint should be _______. requirement, as Materials Engineer what would you do?
Ans. 102.5+/-9.5*C a) Authorize the use of the materials
b) Conduct immediate retesting of the materials for verification purposes
433. What kind of water shall be used in laboratory test especially if it deals c) Reject materials
with chemical? Ans. Distilled Water d) Replace the materials

434. Liquid limit brass cup with a sample is raised and allowed to drop sharply 441. What is the test criteria for RCPC test with three ( 3 ) Edge Bearing Test?
on the base through a height of what? a) 0.3 mm. c) 0.5 mm.
Ans. 10 mm. b) 0.4 mm. d) 0.6 mm.

435. How many rotation per second will the crank of a liquid limit device be 442. The Immersion – Compression test is prepared to determine_________.
rotated? Ans. 2 rotation per seconds a) ductility c) stability
b) solubility d) flexibility
436. What is the required size of calibrated sand used for FDT ?
Ans. Any clean, dry, free- flowing, uncemented and passing # 10 and 443. The use of sea water in reinforced concrete is not allowed due to
retained # 200 sieve ____________. a) no effect
b) cause of reduction in ultimate strength of concrete
437. What is the degree of compaction of soil having a maximum dry density c) induce corrosion of R.S.B
of 2,250 kg/cu. m. and wet density of soil from hole is equivalent to d) b and c
2,335 kg/cu. m. and average moisture content of 8.85%?
Ans. % degree of compaction = (dry density/Max. dry density ) x 100 444. If the soil is properly compacted at MDD it will __________.
= [2,335/(1+8.85/100)] / 2,250 x 100 a) increase stability/strength

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 b) minimize future settlement
c) decrease permeability 451. How do you determine the diameter of RSB?
d) all of the above a) by Vernier Caliper b) by unit weight

445. Asphalt construction, compaction must be completed before the mixture 452. Cement which has been in storage for so long period that there is
cools to _______. already doubt as to its quality should be _____________.
a) 165*F ( 60*C ) c) 185*F ( 71*C ) a) retested prior to use c) authorized to use
b) 175*F ( 65*C ) d) 195*F ( 76*C ) b) not to used

446. Which contractor are required by DPWH to own the minimum material 453. In abrasion test, a sample of 5,000 grams was subjected to abrasion, a
testing equipment for pre-qualification purposes? 2,000 grams sample was retained in no. 12 sieve after washing, what is
a) small c) large the abrasion loss? a) 50
b) medium d) all of the above c) 60
b) 40 d) 30
447. As percent asphalt increases in Marshall stability test, the % Air
voids____________. a) increases c) 454. Different brand of cement should not be allowed because
remains constant _____________. a) different in texture
b) decreases d) a or b c) varies in strength b)
different in color when dried
448. The aggregate component contribute to shear strength and stability of
bituminous mixture . The desirable shape and surface texture of 455. An apparatus used for field density test is called ___________.
aggregate is _________. a) round a) Sand cone c) Nuclear density meter
and smooth surface c) round and rough texture b) Rubber balloon d) all of the above
b) angular and smooth surface d) angular and rough
texture 456. Thickness tolerance in the construction of sub- base course is
____________. a) +/- 10 mm.
449. You can classify a soil sample in accordance to AASHTO through c) +/- 5 mm.
_________. a) Grain size analysis b) +/- 20 mm. d) +/- 15 mm.
c) both a and b b)
Atterberg limit d) none of the above 457. PH value of water used in concrete is ___________.
a) 4 to 6 c) 6 to 10
450. Who should take samples of materials and bring them to the laboratory b) 6 to 8 d) 3 to 5
for acceptance purposes?
a) DPWH Materials Engineer c) Contractor’s Project Engineer 458. In what item of work emulsified asphalt and cut back asphalt used?
b) Contractor’s Materials Engineer d) DPWH Project Engineer a) Tack Coat c) Seal Coat

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 b) Prime Coat d) Bituminous Surface Course Hot- a) 14 c) 21
Laid b) 17 d) 15

459. What is the boundary between Coarse and Fine aggregates used in 465. The request for recoring shall be made by the contractor within
concreting. a) passing No. 3/8 sieve _________ weeks after the official result of the coring test has been
c) passing No. 6 sieve b) released if the structure failed to meet strength requirement.
passing No. 4 sieve d) passing No. 8 sieve a) one ( 1 ) c) three ( 3 )
b) two ( 2 ) d) four ( 4 )
460. The purpose of trial section is to check ___________________.
a) the suitability of materials 466. A revised design strength for concrete works was set forth from 14 days
b) the efficiency of the equipment to 7 days for concrete pavement for national roads and _____ days for
c) the construction method proposed to be used major interchanges and busy intersection thus minimizing occurrence of
d) all of the above road congestion.
a) seven ( 7 ) c) six ( 6 )
461. In FDT, the volume of hole is determined by what? b) three ( 3 ) d) four ( 4 )
a) Sand to fill hole over unit weight of dry sand
b) Total material taken from hole over volume of hole 467. Compressive strength for mortar samples test at 3 days and 7 seven
c) Wet unit weight over 1 + MC/100 days can be considered for acceptance provided the strength of the
d) Dry unit weight over MDD x 100 samples at 7 days is not less than ________ Mpa which is 85% of the
compressive strength for 28 days
462. What is the average compressive strength of the load bearing concrete a) 22.08 c) 23.45
hollow blocks? a) 1,000 psi c) 600 b) 24.84 d) 21.53
psi
b) 800 psi d) 1,200 psi 468. The use of Fly Ash concrete mix as mineral admixture in PCCP and as
______ % replaces the Portland cement in concrete mix.
463. The surface condition of tack coat before the next course should be a) 15 c) 25
applied is _______. a) wet c) b) 20 d)10
dry
b) sticky d) plastic 469. This is an instrument used to measure pavement deflections resulting
from vehicle wheel loading. The results of the elastic deformation test
464. The contractor shall give the Engineer at least _______ days notice prior are used to evaluate the structural condition of roads, and to help in the
to the beginning of work at the mill or shop where the metal structure design of road strengthening measure and road capacity improvement
has been manufactured or fabricated, so that the required inspection a) Dynamic Cone Penetrator
may be made. b) Falling Weight Deflectometer

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 c) Three ( 3 ) Meter Straight Edge c) passing sieve No. 10 retained No. 200
d) Benkelman Beam d) None of the above
475. When placing concrete, what is the required temperature of concrete?
470. This an equipment which is used to measure differential deflection a) less than 29*C c) less than 30*C
between joints of a concrete pavement to determine the modulus of b) less than 28*C d) less than 31*C
the existing slabs for use in the design of an overlay. 476. In PCCP coring, what is the specified thickness of an individual
a) Dynamic Cone Penetrometer measurement that shall not be included in the average?
b) Falling Weight Deflectometer a) less than 20 mm. c) less than 25 mm.
c) Benkelman Beam b) more than 20 mm. d) more than 25 mm.
d) Merlin Road Roughness Measuring Device 477. __________ is the wearing away of the pavement surface caused by the
dislodging of aggregate particles.
471. In the foregoing illustration determine the average thickness of PCCP. a) Rutting c) Shoving
Position Actual Measurement b) Raveling d) Corrugation
1 23.4 478. This is the stage in compaction in which all free air is expelled and
2 23.5 replaced by water, if further pressure is applied to the soil mass, the
3 23.6 tendency is to reduce its volume. a)
4 23.6 wetting stage c) saturation stage
5 23.4 b) swelling stage d) none of the above
6 23.3 479. In this stage, additional water replaces some of the entrapped air and
7 23.3 the soil particles move closer together with a resulting increase in
8 23.4 density. a)
9 23.4 wetting stage c) lubricating stage
a) 23.433 b) 23.43 c) 23.4 d) b) swelling stage d) all of the above
23.4333 480. All boring during soil exploration survey shall generally be carried to a
472. Vibrator shall not be operated longer than ______ seconds in any one depth of at least ______ meter below the proposed grade line.
location. a) 10 c) 20 a) one ( 1 ) c) 0.30
b) 15 d) 25 b) two and half ( 2 ½ ) d) 0.50
473. How many rotation per second will the crank of a liquid limit device be 481. What is the factor that will influence the construction of stabilized road?
rotated? a) three ( 3 ) rotations per second a) Depletion of the supply of economically available materials
b) two and a half (2 ½ ) rotations per second b) High cost involved in the construction of the conventional types of
c) two ( 2 ) rotations per second road c) If the road structure may be built
d) one and a half ( 1 ½ ) rotations per second by stages, and a properly designed road might function briefly as a
474. What is the required size of calibrated sand used for FDT? wearing course
a) passing sieve No. 30 retained No. 200 d) All of the above
b) passing sieve No. 20 retained No. 200

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482. What is the meaning of ASTM? b)the quality of mineral filler
a) American Standard for Testing Materials c) temperature susceptibility of the binder
b) American Standard for Testing and Materials d) all of the above
c) American Society for Testing Materials 490. The application temperature of emulsified asphalt ranges from
American Society for Testing and Materials ___________. a) 66* to 107*C
483. In sampling bituminous materials, the composite samples taken from a c) 20* to 66*C
number of drums should have a size sufficient for testing and should not b) 10* to 71*C d) 15* to 66*C
be less _____ as called for in the guidelines on the submission of 491. Concrete deposited in water shall be Class “A” concrete with a minimum
samples. cement factor of _______ per cubic meter of concrete.
a) 5 liters c) 10 liters a) 12 bags per cu. m. c) 11 bags per cu. m.
b) 4 liters d) 6 liters b) 10 bags per cu. m. d) 9 bags per cu. m.
484. For semi solid materials, samples should be taken at the center of the 492. A tremie shall consist of a tube having a diameter of not less than
containers at least _____ mm. below the surface and 75 mm. from the ______ mm. constructed in section s having flanged couplings fitted with
sides with the aid of a clean hatcher or patty knife. a) 100 gasket with a hopper at the top. a) 200
c) 75 c) 250
b) 85 d) 50 b) 300 d) 150
485. __________ test classify the different asphalts into types and the 493. The fine aggregate used in stone masonry mortar shall all pass No.____
different types into grades. a) Quality test sieve. a) 40 c) 30
c) Ductility test b) 8 d) 3/8
b) Consistency test d) All of the above 494. The coarse aggregate used in Bituminous Concrete is _________.
486. This is the most important volatilization test on liquid asphalt products, a) retained on a 2.36 mm. ( No. 8 sieve )
its gives information as to the actual amount of constituents remove at b) retained on a 4.75 mm (No. 4 sieve )
definite temperature. a) Extraction test c) retained on a 19.00 mm. ( No. ¾ sieve )
c) Evaporation test d) both a and b
b) Distillation test d) Softening test 495. As Materials Engineer, will you permit the use of salvage soil aggregate
487. This test indicate the purity of asphalt. for lie stabilized road mix base course?
a) Specific Gravity c) Solubility a) Yes c) It depends
b) Viscosity d) Ductility b) No d) Let the DPWH Project Engineer to decide
488. This is the most important factor which influence the stability of 496. Is the accredited private testing laboratories owned by companies
bituminous mixture. a) Gradation of mineral aggregate involved in the supply of construction materials for DPWH project be
b) Shape and surface texture of aggregate allowed to test their own products? a) Yes
c) Hardness of aggregate particles c) It depends
d) All of the above b) No d) Either a or c
489. The principal factor that effect the flexibility of bituminous mixture is 497. For small projects where the quantity of steel bars is less than 10,000
_______. a) the quality of bituminous binder kgs. What may be required as a basis of acceptance.

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 a) P.E. Certificate c) Inspection Report straw c) on boxes with sand surrounding the
b) Mill Certificate d) All of the above cylinders d)
498. Lumber is considered well seasoned when its moisture content is all of the above
between _________. a) 10 to 16% 504. The penetration grade of concrete joint sealer, hot poured elastic type is
c) 10 to 14% _________ a) 80 - 100 c)
b) 14 to 18% d) 15 to 20% 100 - 120 b)
499. Flushing of bitumen to the surface after belting or screeding the hot below 90 d) 40 – 60
mixture denotes rich mixture. 505. The CBR is generally selected at what penetration?
a) true b) false neither of the two a) 5.08 mm. c) 2.54 mm.
500. Unsuitable materials are those materials containing detrimental b) 3.1 mm. d) 3.50 mm.
quantities of organic materials, such as grass, roots, and sewerage and 506. A soil aggregate that has a CBR value of 20 means that in the condition
those that is _____________. tested, the resistance to penetration of the standard piston was ______
a) high organic soils of the standard resistance of a compacted soil or aggregate.
b) soils with liquid limit exceeding 80 and / or PI > 55 a) 40% c) 10%
c) soils with very low density, 800kg/cu. m. or below b) 20% d) 80%
d) all of the above 507. For liquid asphaltic materials, these are run on the residue after
501. The set of cylinders for each project shall be numbered consecutively distillation. a) consistency test
beginning with 1 and three specimens should be identified as A, B, and c) ductility test
C. At the early stage of pouring, the laboratory should be requested to b) quality test d) cement mixing test
break the “A” cylinders at 7 days to check what? a) 508. The basic aim of compaction is to produce a soil mass that will satisfy
If the structure should be put in service at early stage what criteria? a) settlement c)
b) to check the mix design permeability
c) To check if there is unusual development when admixture is used b) stability d) all of the above
d) All of the above 509. When do the embankment become friable in dry weather , ravel at the
502. The field specimen should be cured from 4 to 7 days at the project edges and abrade severely under traffic and will become dusty in service
under moist conditions obtained by __________. and much of the binder soil is simply blown away during the dry season.
a) covering with wet sand a) the embankment is non- plastic
b) covering with saw-dust b) the embankment lacks compaction
c) covering with palay-strw c) materials fails CBR test
d) all of the above d) none of the above
503. The cured cylindrical samples shall be transported to the Regional 510. When the embankment tends to soften in wet weather, and PCCP
Laboratory or any testing laboratory accredited by the DPWH in constructed of such material develop ruts under traffic an d may shift
________________. a) on and shove to develop a wash board surface, the plasticity index of such
top of sand material is ____________.
b) carefully packed and crated surrounded with damp sawdust or palay

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 a) P.I. is too high c) P.I. is too low 518. For soil classification purposes as in AASHTO M45, what is not required?
b) neither a & b d) both a & b a) combined sieve and mechanical analysis
511. What is the allowable smooth riding quality of PCCP? b) sieve analysis
a) 5.00 mm. c) 3.00 mm. c) the wash test
b) 8.00 mm. d) 6.00 mm. d) none of the above

512. What is the penetration grade of bitumen prime coat? 519. This is widely used to control the characteristics of soil which are to be
a) 60 – 70 c) 85 – 100 incorporated in roadways.
b 120 – 150 d) none of the above a) The Limit Test c) The Group Index
b) The soil classification d) all of the above
513. The spraying application temperature of all grades of asphalt cement
should not be more than ________. 520. In direct shear test, the soil is sheared to failure by moving one part of
a) 211*C c) 135*C the soil sample relatively to the other part along a pre-determined plane.
b) 159*C d) 204*C When several test are made on a soil under different normal loads and
the results are plotted in arithmetic scales, the resulting line is made in
514. What is the rate of application of bituminous prime coat using cut back the form of ____________.
asphalt? a) 0.5 to 0.7 liters/sq. m. c) 1.0 a) straight line c) parabola
to 1.1 liters/sq. m. b) b) hyperbola d) semi-elliptical
1.0 to 2.0 liters/sq. m. d) 1.10 to 2.0 liters/sq.m.
521. In conducting soil exploration survey, what equipment you will use in
515. What is the weight boulders required for class A grouted riprap? obtaining undisturbed samples.
a) 10 to 25 kgs c) 15 to 30 kgs. a) split spoon sampler c)screw type soil auger
b) 15 to 25 kgs. d) 20 to 30 kgs. sampler b) thin-walled sampler
d) Post-hole auger sampler
516. Based on the maximum dry density obtained by laboratory test, the
degree of compaction required for aggregate subbase should be at least 522. Bituminous stabilization in the process of mixing intimately pulverized soil
_____________. a) 95% and bituminous material. What is the minimum bearing capacity (soaked
c) 100% CBR ) of the mixture? a) 80%
b) 98% d) 90% c) 98%
b) 100% d) 95%
517. Where to determine the amount of mixing water to use when
compacting the soil in the field to attain maximum density. 523. Portland cement stabilization roadmix base course is an intimate mixture
a) Trial Section c) Control Strip of pulverized soil, Portland cement and water which is thoroughly
b) Field Density Test d) Lab. Compaction Test compacted while in a moist condition to form a structural road material
when the cement hydrates and crystallizes. What is the mass percent

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 wear of soil aggregate used in this stabilization? a) Portland Cement b) Hydraulic Cement
a) 40% c) not more than 40% c) Air-Retaining Portland Cement d) All of the above
b) 45% d) 50%
530. The spacing center to center of circumferential reinforcement of all pipes
524. For a rich mixture of cement in concrete, what determines the flexural shall not exceed its wall thickness and shall in no case exceed
strength of the concrete? a) Mortar strength c) both a _______________. a) 150
&b b) the mm. b) 200 mm.
strength of aggregate d) the water/cement ratio c) 100 mm. d) 250 mm.

525. This is a new method of soil stabilization being introduced to improved 531. Oversanded and undersanded concrete mixtures require more water in
the properties of soil which is effective and at the same time cheaper. order to be workable but will only result to ______________.
a) Stabilization by the use of Geotextiles a) good surface texture b) water tightens
b) Cement stabilization c) weak strength d) all of the above
c) Bituminous stabilization
d) Lime stabilization 532. For every lean mixes or low cement content of the mixture, What
determines the flexural strength of the concrete.
526. As per guidelines on submission of samples, laboratory trial mixes should a) The strength of aggregate b) The mortar strength
be made on aggregates which are proposed tube used for the first time, c) The water cement ratio d) All of the above
in this case what is the weight of fine aggregates to be submitted for
testing? 533. This is a method of determining in-place density of soil that can be used
a) 100 kgs. c) 50 kgs. satisfactorily in moist, cohesive fine grained material only. The sample is
b) 70 kgs. d) 80 kgs. obtained by forcing a small thin walled cylinder into the material with a
driving head and hammer or other suitable apparatus.
527. The phosphorous content of reinforcing steel bars bigger than 9.0 mm Ans. Drive Cylinder Method
shall not exceed _______.
a) 0.18% b) 0.06% 534. This method of test is intended to determine the density of cohesive soil
c) 0.08% d) 0.05% and stabilized soil by measuring the weight and volume of undisturbed
samples. Ans. Block,
528. The permissible variation of reinforcing steel bars bigger than 9.0 mm. Chunk or Core Sampling
shall not exceed _____. a) 10% b)
5% 535. This method covers the determination of the density in-place of
c) 8% d) 6% compacted or firmly bonded soil by using a flexible membrane and liquid
that can be used to measure the volume of a test hole soil with an
529. A type of cement that sets and hardens by chemical interaction with accuracy within 1.0%.
water and is capable of doing so underwater. Ans. By Rubber Balloon Method

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536. This method covers the determination of the total or wet density of soil 545. What is the required temperature for oven drying the soil sample?
and soil aggregate in-place by the attenuation of gamma rays, where the Ans. 110*C +/- 5*C
gamma detector, or both, remains at or near the surface.
Ans. Nuclear Method 546. How can you determine if the soil sample is already oven dried?
Ans. dried if it reached its constant weight
537. What are the three major groups of soil?
Ans. 1) granular 2) fine grained 3) organic 547. How to prepare or to come up with air-dried soil sample?
Ans. air dry the sample under the heat of the sun
538. What are the common laboratory test required for soil?
Ans. a) sieve analysis b) plastic and liquid limit test c) compaction test 548. If impossible to air-dry the sample under the heat of the sun what
(moisture-density relation) d) CBR e) Abrasion Test (Mass percent of alternative should be used? Ans. oven dry the sample at 60*C
Wear) f) Unit weight g) Moisture Content
549. Sample for compaction test should pass to what sieve?
539. What are the common field test? Ans. method A & B use sample passing sieve #4; method C & D use
Ans. To determine the degree of compaction of soil or it is a control test sample passing #3/4
in embankment construction to ensure adequate compaction
550. What is the difference between T-99 and T-180 compaction test
540. What is moisture content? method? Ans. T-99 uses 2.5kg.(5.5lbs.)
Ans. It is the amount of water present in the soil rammer with a drop of 12” height, while T-180 uses 4.54kg.(10 lbs.)
rammer with a drop of 18” height
541. What is the different between natural moisture content with hydroscopic
moisture content? Ans. Natural moisture content is the moisture 551. What are the particle size analysis?
of undisturbed soil sample while hydroscopic moisture content is the Ans. It is the determination of particle size distribution in soil by sieve,
moisture of air-dried soil sample. hydrometer, or combined analysis

542. What is the formula used for moisture content determination? 552. What are the other terms or particles size analysis?
Ans. Moisture Content = (wt. Of water/wt. Of oven dried sample) x 100 Ans. 1) sieve analysis 2) mechanical analysis 3) grading test/analysis

543. Weighing hot sample is not advisable as it affects the accuracy of result. 553. What is the liquid limit?
Ans. True Ans. it is the lowest moisture content at which the soil will flow upon the
application of a very small shearing force.
544. What are the methods use in reducing samples from the field to testing
size? Ans. 1) sample splitter 2) 554. The liquid limit is expressed as the moisture content corresponding to
quartering what number of blows? Ans. 25 blows

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555. What test are used in soil classification? 565. What is the maximum depth of roadway embankment per horizontal
Ans. 1) grading or sieve analysis 2) plastic and liquid limit layer in loose measurement?
Ans. 200 mm. ( 8” )
556. What is plastic limit?
Ans. It is the minimum moisture content at which the soil can be 566. What item of work is embankment?
readily molded without breaking or crumbling Ans. Item 104

557. What kind of water shall be used in laboratory test especially if it deals 567. What is the kind of material used for item 200?
with chemicals? Ans. Distilled water Ans. Aggregate subbase course

558. Liquid limit brass cup with sample is raised allowed to drop sharply on 568. What is the required particle size for selected borrow for topping under
the base through a height of what? item 104 (embankment)?
Ans. 10 mm. Ans. All particle size will pass a sieve 75 mm. or 3” square opening and
not more than 15% will pass 0.075 mm. (No. 20) AASHTO 11
559. How many rotation per second will the crank of a liquid limit device be
rotated? Ans. 2 rotations per second 569. P.I. requirement for item 104 (selected common borrow) is __________.
Ans. 6 maximum
560. In doing a plastic limit test, to what diameter shall the soil thread began
to break? Ans. 3.2 mm. ( 1/8” ) 570. L.L. requirement for item 104 (selected common borrow) is
____________. Ans. 30 maximum
561. What is the formula for plastic limit?
Ans. PL = (Wa – Wb)/Wb x 100 571. What is the LL requirement for item 200 (aggregate subbase course)
Where: Wa = original wt of crumbled soil thread passing sieve # 40? Ans. 12 maximum
Wb = wt of oven dried crumbled soil
572. Coarse portion retained on sieve # 10 (2.00 mm.) of item 200 shall have
562. What is Plastic Index (PI)? a mass percent of wear by Los Angeles Abrasion test of
Ans. It is the difference between the liquid limit and the plastic limit; PI _______________.
= LL-PL Ans. 50% maximum

563. What is specific gravity? 573. The required CBR value for item 300?
Ans. It is a gravimetric-volumetric relationship in soils (or defined as the Ans. 25% minimum (AASHTO T 180 method D)
ratio of the wt in air of an equal volume of water at a stated temp.)
574. What is the minimum percent field density or degree of compaction for
564. What is the approximate area for density control strip? item 104 (embankment)?
Ans. 335 sq. m. Ans. 95% minimum

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575. What is the minimum degree of compaction for item 200 and 201? 581. What is the standard diameter of an orifice in FDT sand cone?
Ans. 100% minimum Ans. ½ inch (12.7 mm.)

576. What is the highest point in moisture density curve of the moisture 582. How many hours does a fine aggregates tested for specific gravity and
density relation test or compaction test of soil represent? absorption be soaked in water?
Ans. MDD(Maximum Dry Density) and OMC (Optimum Moisture Ans. 15 to 19 hrs.
Content)
583. How will you determine if the fine aggregates reaches the saturated
577. What is the required size of calibrated sand used for FDT? surface dry condition? Ans. It is determine by the use of cone test
Ans. Any clean, dry, free-flowing uncemented sand passing # 10 and for surface moisture and if the molded shape of fine aggregate slump
retained # 200 sieves slightly it indicates that it has reached a surface-dry condition.

578. What is the degree of compaction of soil having a maximum dry density 584. What are the test required for concrete aggregates?
2,250kg/cu. m. and wet density of soil from hole equivalent to Ans. 1) Fine Agg: Grading, specific gravity, absorption, dry unit wt.
2,335kg/cu. m. and an average moisture content of 8.85%? 2) Coarse Agg: grading, specific gravity, absorption, dry unit wt, and
Ans. % Degree of Compaction = (Dry density/Max. dry density) x 100 abrasion Note: soundness is also tested as per
Where ; Dry density = Wet density/(1+MC/100) request
Wet density = wt of soil filled in a hole/volume of hole
% degree of compaction = {(2,335)/[1+(8.85/100)] x 100}/2,250 585. What is the maximum mass % of wear by Los Angeles Abrasion Test?
= (2,145.15/2,250) x 100 Ans. 40% maximum
= 95.34%
586. What is the required speed of Los Angeles Abrasion Machine per minute?
579. Is the soil for No.45 passed the item 104 requirement for % degree of Ans. 30 to 33 rpm
compaction? Ans. G or Grading = 2
P or Plasticity = 2 587. What is the size or diameter and weight of cast-iron spheres use in
C or Compaction = 2 abrasion? Ans. Approximately 46.8 mm dia.
D or Density = three in-site density test/500 sq. m. and weighing between 390-455 grams

580. What are the test and number of test needed for 2,960 cu. m. Aggregate 588. What is the required total wt. of sample for abrasion test of coarse
Base Course? Ans. sand cone, jug (at least 4 liters), aggregate grading A with 12 number of sphere?
guide plate, moisture cans, sand, weighing scale, oven with temperature Ans. 5,000 grams +/- 25 grams
control, chisel or digging tools, plastic bags and labeling materials (tag
number) 589. What is the significance of abrasion test?
Ans. It evaluate the structural strength of coarse aggregates
- gives an indication of quality as determined by resistance to impact and

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 wear - it determines whether the aggregate 599. How to compute for the compressive strength of concrete cylinder
will have degradation during traffic or rolling sample? Ans. CS = P/A where: P =
loads, lbs. A = area, sq. m.
590. Quality test for cement is represented by how many bags of cement? A = [rD(sq)] / 4 = 28.27 sq. m
Ans. 2,000 bags or fraction thereof
600. At what age should a concrete beam sample be tested for flexural test?
591. What is the sieve use in sieving materials from Abrasion Machine? Ans. 4 days
Ans. Sieve # 12 (1.70 mm.)
601. How to compute the flexural strength for third point loading test?
592. Testing machine should be calibrated once every six (6) months if Ans. R = (PL)/(bxdxd) = P(18”)/(6” x 6” x 6”) = P/12
possible but if it not possible what is the required time should the where: R = modulus of rupture
machine be calibrated? P = Load in lbs. or tons
Ans. Once a year L = span length in inches
b = base in inches
593. What is the percent tolerance of error in calibrating the machine? d = depth in inches
Ans. +/- 1%
602. What is the minimum flexural strength for third point loading test?
594. What do you call a sample for concrete pavement? Ans. 3.8 Mpa (550 psi)
Ans. Concrete beam sample
603. What is the minimum flexural strength for center point loading test?
595. How many sample should be taken for every 75 cu, m. of fresh Ans. 4.5 Mpa (650 psi)
concrete? Ans. 3 pcs. sample or 1 set
sample 604. How to compute for flexural strength at center point loading?
Ans. R = (3PL)/(bxdxd) = 3P(18)/2x9x6x6
596. What do you call the sample for structural concrete?
Ans. Concrete cylinder sample 605. Which part of the batch for fresh concrete should the sample be taken
from a stationary mixers, revolving drum truck mixers or agitators?
597. What is the test use to determine the consistency of concrete? Ans. two or more regular intervals during discharge of middle portion of
Ans. Slump test the batch

598. How to compute for the slump of concrete? 606. What is the size of tamping rod use in sampling concrete?
Ans. Slump = Ht. Of slump cone – ht. Of fresh concrete after Ans. 16 mm. (5/8 inches) diameter and 610 mm. (24 inches) long with
subsidence the tamping end rounded to a hemispherical tip of the same dia. as the
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607. Concrete Masonry (hollow blocks) if subject to test, how many sample is 617. What asphalt is commonly called hot asphalt?
required? Ans. 6 pcs./10,000 units 12 pcs. if Ans. Asphalt cement
more than 10,000 units
618. What are liquid asphalt?
608. What is the strength requirement for load bearing concrete masonry Ans. Cut-back asphalt and Emulsified Asphalt
units? Ans. individual = 5.5 Mpa (800
psi) minimum 619. What is the use of blown asphalt or hard asphalt?
Average(for 3 samples) = 4.14 Mpa (600 psi) minimum Ans. Use as joint filler or water proofing

609. What is the significance of testing reinforcing steel bars? 620. SS-1 or SS-1h is what kind of asphalt?
Ans. to determine the yield and tensile strength of the bar as well as its Ans. Slow Setting Emulsified Asphalt
elongation and is used to classify the bars into grade
621. What are the three (3) kinds of Emulsified Asphalt?
610. What is the required length of RSB for testing? Ans. Rapid Setting, Medium Setting and Slow Setting
Ans. 1 meter/10,000 kgs./size/shipment
622. What asphalt contains water?
611. What is the significance of bending test for RSB? Ans. Emulsified Asphalt
Ans. to evaluate the ductile properties of RSB
623. What is the penetration grade for blown asphalt?
612. What is the required size of test specimen for G.I. sheets? Ans. 0 to 30
Ans. 60 mm. x 60 mm. ( 3pcs. from one sheet/100 sheets
624. What is the ideal penetration grade of asphalt use in Tropical Region?
613. What is the required sample for paint? Ans. 85 to 100 (but some uses 60 to 70)
Ans. 1 can ( gal. or pail )/100 cans (gal. or pail )
625. Tack coat is used in an existing bituminous or concrete pavement.
614. What kind of paint had reflectance in the form of beads? Ans. True
Ans. Reflectorized Traffic Paint
626. What is the rate of application of bituminous tack coat?
615. What is the common components of house paint? Ans. 0.2 to 0.7 liter/ sq. m.
Ans. pigment and vehicle
627. What is the rate of application of bituminous prime coat?
616. What is this construction material that is dark brown to black Ans. 1 to 2 liters/sq.m.
cementatious material in which the predominating constituent are
bitumen? 628. For how many hours or how long shall a bituminous prime coat left
Ans. Asphalt undisturbed? Ans. 24 hrs.

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629. What kind of asphalt is used as prime coat? 640. How to determine the thickness of pavement?
Ans. Cut-back asphalt (medium curing or rapid curing) Ans. by means of concrete core

630. Bituminous prime coat is use to treat surface of base course. 641. How to determine the asphalt content of bituminous mix?
Ans. True Ans. by means of extraction test

631. No tack coat or prime coat shall be applied when the weather is foggy or 642. In an extraction test, aside from the asphalt what other materials being
rainy. Ans. True extracted? Ans. Aggregates or composite aggregates
( minerals of fine & coarse aggregates)
632. What kind of asphalt is used as tack coat?
Ans. cut-back asphalt (rapid curing) or emulsified asphalt 643. What is being determined in a core sample from asphalt pavement/
Ans. thickness of pavement and density of pavement
633. Where should the bituminous seal coat be used?
Ans. on an existing bituminous surface course with or without an 644. All records regarding quality control such as accomplishment, daily
application of aggregates activities, weather etc. are recorded in a ________.
Ans. Materials Log Book
634. If concrete cylinder sample for RCP is not available for compression test
one (1) whole piece RCP for every 50 pcs. RCP will be submitted for 645. The standard penetration test (SPT) is an in-site test that measures
quality test. Ans. True what? Ans. depth of soil layer

635. One set (3 pcs ) concrete cylinder sample shall be taken for every how 646. Which of the following bituminous material is best recommended for
many pieces of RCP? Ans. 25 pcs. sealing weakened plane joints?
Ans. Joint Filler Asphalt (commonly called hard asphalt)
636. In submitting samples for testing, what particular form is being
accomplished? Ans. sample card 647. The main problem associated with wrong practice of conveying concrete
is called ______. Ans. Segregation
637. as a Materials Engineer of the project what is the report accomplished
every week? Ans. Quality Control Assurance Report 648. The specification call for 1:2:3 concrete mix. In one bagger mixer, which
of the following amount of water is most likely required for the mix?
638. What do you call the report to be submitted at end of the month? Ans. 20 i\liters
Ans. Monthly Materials Report
649. A one lane road, with a pavement width of 3.5 meters and shoulder
639. How to determine the proportion of cement , water, fine aggregates and width of 0.5 meter on each side of the pavement, was designed to have
coarse aggregates? Ans. by means of Concrete Design subbase and base courses with a combined thickness of 300 mm. If the
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 the subbase and base course shall be carried out in ______. 656. Quality Control testing in a DPWH project is the responsibility of the
Ans. 3 layer over the full width of 4.5 m. ___________. Ans. DPWH and Contractor’s Materials
Engineers
650. as Material Engineer, what is the area of trial section that you would
recommend to check the suitability of the materials and efficiency of the 657. As Material Engineer, when is the right time to start sampling and testing
equipment to be used for item 310, Bituminous Concrete Surface course? aggregates of the course materials?
Ans. about 500 sq. m. Ans. before the course materials be incorporated in the project

651. Per program of work, the estimated volume of item 201 materials is 658. The spot test on asphalt is used to determine what?
7,500 cu. m. How many grading and plasticity test are required based on Ans. overheating during manufacture
the DPWH minimum testing requirements? Ans. 25 grading
and 25 plasticity 659. Under what climatic condition(s) do we use the lower penetration grades
or hard asphalt? Ans. hot climate
652. Bituminous concrete mixes contain asphalt by weight equivalent to
what? Ans. 5 to 8% 660. Sampling of the freshly mixed concrete should be taken on the _______
batch discharge of the transit mixer.
653. Quality of factory-produced reinforced concrete pipes may be best Ans. middle
established through what? Ans. Test of concrete pipe samples
661. Soft and unstable soils were encountered during the course of subgrade
654. Where do we take additional cores when the measurement of any core preparation. If you were the Materials Engineer assigned to the project,
taken from the pavement is deficient in thickness by more than 25 mm? what is the most effective and cheaper method that you would
Ans. At no less than 5 meters intervals parallel to the centerline in each recommend to stabilized the soil prior to the construction of the subbase
direction from the affected location course?
Ans. Geotextiles
655. The results of Immersion-Compression test conducted on an asphalt mix
sample are as follows: Dry stability = 2,000 Kpa 662. How many times per layer should a concrete specimen molded in a
Wet stability = 1,000 Kpa 6”x6”x21” beam mold be rodded?
What is the resulting index of retained strength? Does it meet the Ans. 63 times
specification requirement of item 310 Bituminous Concrete Course?
Ans. Index of Retained strength = (Wet stability/Dry stability) x 100 663. What is the basis for acceptance or rejection of any construction
= (1,000 Kpa/2,000 Kpa) x 100 materials? Ans. Materials Test Report
= 50%
No it does not meet the specification of item 310 since the specification 664. In testing concrete cylinder sample the load applied should be
of IRS is 70% minimum while the resulting IRS is only 50% continuous without shock at a constant rate within the range of _______

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 per second. Ans. 673. In testing bituminous mix sample for Immersion-Compression Stability
0.14 to 0.34 Mpa per second or 20 to 50 psi per second the sample is soaked in water bath for ______ days.
Ans. four (4)
665. During the application of the first half of the anticipated load a _______
rate of loading shall be permitted. 674. Given: Wt. of dry aggregate = 950 grams
Ans. higher rate Wt. of asphalt = 50 grams
What is the total % of asphalt weight of total mix
666. Initial rolling in bituminous mixes shall be perform with a _____ roller. Ans. Wt. of total mix = wt. of dry agg. + wt. of asphalt
Ans. Pneumatic Tire Roller = 950 + 50 = 1,000 grams
therefore: (50grams/1,000grams) x 100 = 5%
667. Final rolling in bituminous mixes shall be perform with a _________
roller. Ans. 3-wheel or Tandem type 675. Does the percent asphalt in problem above meet the required
steel wheel roller specification for percent asphalt in bituminous mixes? Why?
Ans. yes, because standard specification for percent asphalt in
668. Rolling of bituminous mix shall be discounted whenever it begins to bituminous mixes is 5 to 8%
produce excessive ______ or ________.
Ans. pulverizing of the aggregate or displacement of the mixture 676. If the actual percent asphalt in the problem above is 5% and the percent
asphalt in a job-mix 5.6% did it pass the required tolerance? Why?
669. Final rolling shall be continued until roller marks are eliminated and a Ans. No, because the required tolerance for % asphalt in a job-mix
minimum of _____ mass percent of the density of the laboratory formula is +/-0.4%
compacted specimens prepared in accordance with AASHTO T160 has
been obtained. 677. Which is not the duty or responsibility of Materials Engineer?
Ans. 95 mass percent Ans. quantity of construction materials

670. sample from compacted bituminous mix shall be neatly cut by saw or 678. Which is the duty or responsibility of a Materials engineer?
core drill. Each sample shall be at least ____________. Ans. quality of construction materials
Ans. 150 mm. x 150 mm. or 100mm diameter full depth
679. Problem regarding quality of construction materials shall be reported
671. For surface tolerance the surface (bituminous mix) will be check by the directly by the contractor’s Materials Engineer to the __________.
use of a _____ at sites selected by the Engineer. Ans. DPWH Materials Engineer
Ans. 3 meter straight edge
680. How many concrete cylinder is required for a 3,000 pcs. reinforced
672. What is the sample requirement for paving concrete for every 75 cu. m. concrete pipe culvert? Ans. 120 sets (consisting of 3 pcs.
or fraction thereof? Ans. One (1) set (consisting of 3 pcs.) concrete cylinder per set)
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681. If the concrete cylinder is not available for a 3,000 pcs. culvert pipes, 690. What are the three major petroleum asphalt product?
how many pipes shall be subjected to test? Ans. 1) Asphalt cement – produced in various viscosity grade, the most
Ans. 60 pcs. culvert pipes common penetration grade are, 200/300, 120/150, 85/100, 40/50
2) Cut-back asphalt – are asphalt mixed with solvents to reduce their
682. What kind of test that requires calibrated sand in filling the hole in order viscosity 3) Emulsified Asphalt – are mixture of
to determine the volume of hole? asphalt cement and water with emulsifying agent
Ans. Field Density Test (FDT)
691. What are the solvents for cut back asphalt?
683. What do you call the test using a rammer and a mold? Ans. 1) gasoline – for rapid curing type
Ans. Moisture Density Relation Test or Compaction Test 2) kerosene – for medium curing type
3) diesel fuel – for slow curing type
684. What kind of asphalt has a penetration grade of 0 to 30 mm.?
Ans. Blown Asphalt 692. Emulsified asphalt are either _____ and _________.
Ans. 1) cationic emulsion – which work better with wet agg. And in cold
685. If there is a necessary to add water to the concrete mix in order to weather 2) anionic emulsion – which adhere
increase is workability (provided concrete does not exceed specified better to agg. Which have positive charges
slump). How many minutes after the initial of the mixing does adding of
water be permitted? 693. What is the bituminous material commonly used in item 310?
Ans. not exceeding 45 minutes and that water cement ratio is not Ans. Asphalt cement (AC)
exceeded
694. What greatly influence the service of an asphalt pavement?
686. What is the percent weight of aggregates (coarse, fine and mineral filler) Ans. grade and quantity of asphalt
in the mixture of bituminous concrete surface coarse?
Ans. 92 to 95% 695. What influence primarily the grade of asphalt selected?
Ans. Climatic condition
687. What is the percent weight of asphalt in the bituminous mixture?
Ans. 5 to 8% 696. The lower penetration grade or hard asphalt is used in ____________.
Ans. hot climate
688. How can we establish the exact percentage to be used in the bituminous
mixture? Ans. Job-mix formula 697. The higher penetration grade or softer asphalt is used in____________.
Ans. cold climate
689. What are the two types of bitumen that are commonly used in
bituminous concrete surface course? 698. How many weeks does a producer of asphalt mix or the contractor shall
Ans. 1) Tar- is viscous liquid obtained from distillation of coal or wood submit the job-mix formula?
2) Petroleum Asphalt – are the product of the distillation of crude oil Ans. three (3) weeks prior to production

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699. Who will approved the job –mix formula? distribution of coarse and fine aggregates
Ans. DPWH Project Engineer and Materials Engineer 3) Laboratory density test – determines the degree of compaction

700. The job-mix formula contains provisions on the following: 707. What is the correct temperature that the mixture shall be placed as
Ans. 1) grading 2) percentage and type of asphalt 3) temp. of agg. measured in the truck just prior to dumping into the spreader?
and asphalt 4) temp. of mixture upon delivery or Ans. 107*C
at time of compaction
708. When tar is used, what is the temperature that the mixture shall be
701. What is the primary quality control mechanism for the production of placed? Ans. 66*C to 107*C
asphalt mixture? Ans. Job-mix formula which shall
conform to the following ranges of tolerance: 709. When shall the compaction be done in order to attain the required
Passing No. 4 and larger sieves +/- 7% density? Ans. when the mixture is still hot
Passing No. 8 to No. 100 sieves +/- 4% and workable
Passing No. 200 +/- 2%
Bituminous Materials +/- 0.4% 710. How to determine the number of passes that would attain the required
Temperature of mixture +/- 10*C density? Ans. trial section

702. What is the minimum dry compressive strength of the mixture? 711. What control during the mixing and compaction is of great significance in
Ans. 1.4 Mpa (200 psi) the strength of the resulting pavement?
Ans. temperature
703. The mixture shall have a mass percent air voids with the range of
_________. Ans. 3.0% - 5% 712. What kind of roller should be used for the initial or breakdown
compaction? Ans. Pneumatic smooth wheeled
704. What is the Index of Retained Strength of the mixture? roller (not less than 10 tons)
Ans. 70%
713. What is the speed of the roller?
705. What is the most commonly used method in the design and evaluation of Ans. 5 km/hr
bituminous concrete mixes?
Ans. Marshall Stability Method 714. How is the rolling be done?
Ans. It should begin from the side and proceed longitudinally parallel
706. The quality control test for asphalt mix are the following: toward the road centerline, each trip overlapping one half the rollers
Ans. width
1) Immersion-Compression Test – determines the index of retained
strength of the mix 2) Extraction 715. After the final rolling what should be checked?
and Grading Test – determines the asphalt content and particles size Ans. degree of compaction

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716. The compacted pavement shall have a density equal to or greater than 726. What is the slump of a workable concrete if not vibrated?
___________. Ans. 97% of the laboratory Ans. 40 – 75 mm, when vibrated the slump is 10 to 40 mm
compacted density
727. What kind of form used in item 311?
717. When is the traffic be permitted to enter the pavement? Ans. steel forms and a depth equal to the thickness of the pavement
Ans. when the pavement has cooled to atmospheric temperature
728. How long shall the forms remain undisturbed after concrete pouring?
718. How many samples shall be taken for each full days operation? Ans. 24 hrs.
Ans. at least one but not more than three (3) core samples
729. What is the difference between item 504 and item 505?
719. What is the dimension of the samples taken full depth from the finish Ans. placement of stone or boulders and the ratio of cement and fine
pavement for thickness determination? sand
Ans. 150 mm. or 100 mm diameter
730. What is the ratio of fine aggregates to number of bags of cement for
720. How is the sample taken from the finished pavement? grout in item 504 and 505? Ans. for item 504 its one part cement
Ans. by means of core drill or saw to three part fine sand (1:3)
for item 505 its one part cement to two parts fine sand (1:2)
721. How is the surface level of the finished pavement being check?
Ans. by the use of 3 meters straight edge 731. Penetration and ductility test of asphalt are done in __________
temperature. a) 60*C
722. The variation of the surface from the testing edge of the straight b) 25*C
between contacts with the surface shall not exceed ________.. c) 50*C d) 10*C
Ans. 6 mm.
732. This is the most fluidest and lightest of all the grade of Medium Curing
723. What determine the thickness and density of compacted asphalt Cut-back Asphalt. a) MC – 30 b) MC – 70
pavement? Ans. core test c) MC – 800 d) MC – 300

724. What is the strength requirement (flexural strength) of a concrete when 733. The only kind of asphalt that can be used in all bituminous item of work.
tested by third point loading method? a) Asphalt Cement b) Cut-back Asphalt
Ans. 3.8 Mpa (550 psi) c) Emulsified Asphalt d) All of the above

725. What is the compressive strength of the PCCP when rested at 14 days? 734. Retempering of concrete or mortar, which has partially hardened, will be
Ans. 24.1 Mpa (3500 psi) permitted with the addition of cement, aggregate or water.
a) yes b) no
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735. What is the minimum number of representative cores that shall be taken 743. To protect dowel from corrosion and to facilitate sliding in concrete, it
from each member area of concrete in place that is considered deficient? shall be coated with _________.
a) 3 cores b) 4 cores Ans. thin film of bitumen
c) 5 cores d) core must be taken at 5 meter
interval backward & forward of the designed sta. 744. The surface of the pavement shall be roughened by means of
____________. Ans. brooming
736. the strength level of concrete will be considered satisfactory if the
average of all sets of three consecutive strength test result equal or 745. What is the depth of corrugation produce by brooming in the surface of
exceed the specified strength and no individual strength test result is the pavement? Ans. 1.5 mm.
deficient by more than how many percent?
a) 25% b) 20% 746. The surface of the newly placed concrete when it is sufficiently set shall
c) 15% d) 10% be cured for a period of _________.
Ans. 72 hrs.
737. For major interchanges and busy intersection, PCCP will be allowed to
open on the ----------- to minimize occurrence of road congestion. 747. The curing of the pavement are done on the following:
a) 14th day b) 10th day Ans.
th
c) 12 day d) 7th day 1) by covering the concrete with mats saturated with water
2) thoroughly wetting the pavement
738. The width of the weaken plane joint is __________. 3) by ponding
Ans. not more than 6 mm. 4) by applying curing compound after finishing of the surface

739. When is the right time to saw the weaken plane joint? 748. When the right time is the joint be sealed?
Ans. within 24 hrs. as soon as concrete has hardened sufficiently Ans. after the curing period or before it is opened to traffic

740. What shall be done if cracks appear at or near the joint prior to the time 749. What is item 504 in DPWH specification?
of sawing? Ans. sawing shall be omitted Ans. Grouted Riprap

741. Tie bars shall not be coated or painted with ____________. 750. What is item 505 in DPWH specifications?
Ans. asphalt or other materials Ans. Stone Masonry

742. What is the metal device that are used as a load transfer device held in a 751. This is the empirical indicator of the clay fraction of a binder material in a
position parallel to the surface and centerline of the slab of pavement? stabilized soil mixture.
Ans. dowels a) Group Index b) Liquid Limit
c) Plasticity Index d) Plastic Limit

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752. When water is added to the mixture to bring the slump within required
limit, it shall be injected into the mixer under such pressure and direction
of flow that the requirement for uniformity and desired slump of
concrete are met. The drum shall be turned on additional _______
revolution or more.
a) 10 revolutions b) 45 revolutions
c) 30 revolutions d) 15 revolutions

753. Job-mix formula submitted for approval shall propose definite single
values 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

754. For small contract project of the DPWH located in remote areas where
the quality of cement to be used is too small and where there are no
accessible testing laboratory to check the quality of materials, exception
in the requirements for performance of laboratory test in cement prior to
use may be allowed provided that the trial mixes be done for every
___________. a) deformation characteristic of soil
b) Engineering properties of the underlying soils
c) Arrangement of soil strata
d) Field Density of soil

755. 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
c) 21 days d) 7 days

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