Reviewer 1 - 757 Questions

Materials Engineer Test Reviewer
1. Scales for weighing aggregates and cement shall be accurate within ____ % throughout the range of
use. Scales shall be inspected and sealed as often as the Engineer may deem necessary to assure their
continued accuracy.
a) 1.0 % c) 0.5 %
b) 1.5 % d) 2.0 %
2. When cement is placed in contact with the aggregate, batches may be rejected unless mixed within
_____ hours of such contact.
a) 1.5 hours c) 0.5 hours
b) 2.0 hours d) 2.5 hours
3. When mixed at the site or in a central mixing plant, the mixing time shall not be less than ______ nor more
than ____ unless mixer performance test prove adequate mixing of concrete in a shorter time period.
a) 30 seconds nor more than 90 seconds
b) 50 seconds nor more than 90 seconds
c) 60 seconds nor more than 120 seconds
d) 90 seconds nor more than 120 seconds
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.
a) 45 seconds c) 15 seconds
b) 30 seconds d) 20 seconds
5. Concrete not place within ____ minutes from the time the ingredients were charged into the mixing drum
shall be used.
a) 120 minutes c) 60 minutes
b) 150 minutes d) 90 minutes
6. When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water may be added to the batch and additional
mixing performed to increase the slump to meet the specified requirement if permitted by the Engineer,
provided all these operation are performed within ____ after the initial mixing operation and the water
and cement ratio is not exceeded.
a) 30 minutes c) 45 minutes
b) 15 minutes d) 60 minutes
7. A sample from a bituminous mix weighs 1000 grams. At extraction, it was found out that the dry
aggregate weighed 950 grams. What is the % of asphalt by weight of mix?
a) 5.2 % c) 5.4 %
b) 5.0 % d) 4.8%
8. The minimum penetration of the preservative with the surface of the timber piles shall be ____
a) 150 mm c) 250 mm
b) 20 mm d) 100 mm
9. The contractor shall submit in writing a job-mix formula for the mixture supported by laboratory test data
along with samples of resources of components and viscosity – temperature relationships to the Engineer
for testing and approval at least ____.
a) two weeks c) one week
b) three weeks d) four weeks
10. The concrete samples should be stored in a moist conditioned temperature within the range of ____ until
the time of test.
a) 18* C to 24* C c) 14* C to 24* C
b) 15* C to 18* C d) 18* C to 28* C
11. This is used in soil stabilized road surface due to its high ____ property, that is, it absorb and retain water.
a) Potassium Chloride c) Magnesium Chloride
b) Calcium Chloride d) Sodium Chloride
12. The mass % wear of soil aggregate used in cement/lime proportions should not be more than
a) 40 % c) 45 %
b) 50 % d) 55 %
13. The uniform rate at which the movable head of the CBR machine travel is _____ .
a) 0.05 in / min c) 0.08 in /min
b) 0.10 in /min d) 0.09 in /min
14. Cast in place concrete shall not be post – tensioned until at least ____ and until the compressive strength
has reached the strength specified.
a) 7 days c) 14 days
b) 10 days d) 20 days
15. The penetration test is an indication of the ____ of asphalt.
a) Consistency c) Hardness
b) Softness d) Flash Point
16. Specification requires one (1) Quality test for every ____ of asphalt
a) 20 tons c) 50 tons
b) 200 tons d) 40 tons
17. The ____ is the most commonly used method in the design and evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes.
a) Job mix formula c) Marshall Stability
b) Design mix d) Extraction
18. Vibration shall operate a frequency of 8,300 to 9,600 impulse per minute under load at a maximum
spacing of ____ cm.
a) 30 cm c) 60 cm
b) 50 cm d) 40 cm
19. The specific gravity of Sodium Sulfate used in soundness test for aggregate should be with in the range of
____.
a) 1.150 to 1.174 c) 1.051 to 1.154
b) 1.250 to 1.178 d) 1.058 to 1.184
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20. The specific gravity magnesium sulfate solution used in soundness test for aggregate should be within the
range of ____ .
a) 1.280 to 1.408 c) 1.295 to 1.174
b) 1.180 to 1.308 d) 1.195 to 1.318
21. Aggregate accounts for 92 – 95 % of the weight of the bituminous mixture asphalt accounts for 5 – 8 % of
the weight of the mix. The exact percentage to be used is determined by the _____ a) Trial mix
c) Job mix***
b) Design mix d) Job order
22. _____ is an indication that the asphalt mix is overheated.
a) Blue smoke c) Rising steam
b) Stiff appearance d) Mix slumps in truck
23. In checking the temperature of the mix, the thermometer should be inserted into the mix at least ____.
a) 2 inches c) 4 inches
b) 6 inches d) 6.0 mm
24. _____ is applied on existing bit, or cement concrete surface with bituminous materials.
a) Bituminous Prime Coat c) Bituminous Seal Coat
b) Bituminous Tack Coat d) Bituminous Surface Treatment
25. The solution used in the soundness test of aggregate shall be cooled to a temperature of 21 +or – 1* C
and maintain at that temperature for at least _____. a) 24 hours
c) 48 hours
b) 36 hours d) 18 hours
26. _____ is applied on existing bit, or cement concrete surface with bituminous materials.
a) Bituminous Prime Coat c) Bituminous Seal Coat
b) Bituminous Tack Coat d) Bituminous Surface Treatment
27. The solution used in the soundness test of aggregate shall be cooled to a temperature of 21 +or – 1* C
and maintain at that temperature for at least _____.
a) 24 hours c) 48 hours
28. Proper compaction of the fill materials is very important, as it will ______.
a) Increase the shear strength
b) Decrease permeability
c) Minimize compressibility
d) All of the above
29. In which DPWH item is emulsified asphalt not suitable?
a) Item 301 c) Item 304
b) Item302 d) Item 308
30. Unconfined compressive strength test is usually performed on ______.
a) Sandy soils c) Organic soils
b) Silty soils d) Clayey soils
31. Consolidation test is usually performed on ____ samples
a) Disturbed c) Consolidated
b) Undisturbed d) both a & b
32. A concrete core sample having a maximum height of less than _____ of its diameter before capping or
height less than its diameter after capping shall not be tested.
a) 93 % c) 95 %
b) 94 % d) 96 %
33. The cohesion and internal friction of soil is tested by
a) Tri axial shear test c) Bearing test
b) Direct shear test d) All of the above
34. In concrete acceptance, core will be considered adequate if the average strength of the cores is equal
to what?
a) 80% of specified strength & if no single core is less than 75% of specified strength
b) 90% of specified strength & if no single core is less than 80% of specified strength
c) 85% of specified strength & if no single core is less than 75% of specified strength
35. Before the cement is to be used, sampling must be done at least _____ before use.
a) one week c) two weeks
36. Asphalt cement shall not be used while it is foaming nor shall be heated at ____ at anytime after delivery.
a) 107* c) 120*
b) 159*
37. Moisture content of aggregate in bit mix shall not exceed ____ of the time it is introduce into the mixing
unit.
a) 1.5 mass % c) 1 mass %
b) 2.0 mass %
38. Batching tolerance for Sand and Aggregate is ____.
a) 1 % c) 3 %
b) 2 %
39. Between stage of curing, concrete shall not be exposed for more than how many hours?
a) 24 hours c) ½ hour
40. As a Materials Engineer, what will you do with major honeycombed area that is considered as defective
work?
a) Plaster
b) Payment of the concrete will be made an adjustment
c) Removed and replaced at the expensed of the contractor
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41. If the strength of control specimen does not meet the requirement and not feasible to obtain cores due
to structural consideration, as a Materials Engineer what will be your decision?
a) Removed and replaced
b) Area will not be paid
c) Payment will be made at an adjusted price
42. After concrete has been placed, it is advisable to maintain fully welted and in position for how many
hours?
b) 24 hours d) 15 – 18 hours
43. Rock shall be excavated to a depth ____ below subgrade within the limit of the roadbed
a) 100 mm c) 200 mm
44. Minimum penetration of all piles shall be ____.
a) 3 meter c) 7 meter
b) 6 meter d) 4.5 meter
45. Piles shall not be driven within 7 meters of concrete less than _____ old.
b) 14 day
46. Paint contains _____ of pigment and _____ vehicle.
a) 20 % & 80 % c) 79 % & 21 %
b) 21 % & 79 % d) 80 % & 20 %
47. Minimum thickness of bedding materials beneath the pipe is _____.
a) 100 mm c) 200 mm
b) 150 mm
48. Tolerance of gabion dimension is _________________.
a) +/- 1% c) +/- 3 %
b) +/- 2 % d) +/- 4 %
49. Minimum size of galvanized wire mesh is ____________.
a) 2.0 mm c) 2.7 mm
b) 2.2 mm d) 3.4 mm
50. Minimum density of gabions is ___________.
a) 1,000 kg/cu. m c) 1,400 kg/cu. m
b) 1,200 kg/cu. m d) 1,500 kg/cu. m
51. Soundness loss of field gabions is __________________.
a) 9 % after 5 cycles c) 11 % after 5 cycles
b) 10 % after 5 cycles d) 12 % after 5 cycles
52. The heating temperature of reflectorized thermoplastic material during application is _____
a) 130 +/- 7* C c) 200 +/- 7* C
b) 150 +/- 7* C d) 211 +/- 7* C
53. Submission of sample minimum quantity of material for asphalt cement is -------.
a) 5 kg c) 20 kg
b) 10 kg d) 100 kg
54. For how many years does the small Contractor given to procure necessary testing equipment.
a) 2 years c) 5 years
b) 4 years d) 6 years
55. The depth of the weakened joints must not be less than ____ and a width of ___.
a) 40 mm & 6 mm c) 40 mm & 5 mm
b) 50 mm & 5 mm d) 50 mm & 6 mm
56. Used of bituminous cold mix for potholes patching during rainy/ wet period is acceptable
a) false b) true
57. In soil, all boring shall be carried to a depth of at least ____ below the proposed gradeline.
a) 0.50 m c) 1.5 m
b) 1.0 m d) 1.8 m
58. The test that determine pile bearing capacity by loading one or more pile and measuring settlement
under load is _____.
a) Vane shear test c) Pile load test
b) Plate bearing test
59. The weight of disturbed samples from hard auger or split spoon shall be at least ____.
a) 1 kg c) 10 kg
b) 20 kg d) 100 kg
60. Submission of sample for testing for cement is _____.
a) 10 kg c) 15 kg
b) 20 kg d) 40 kg
61. The length of Shelby Tube of an undisturbed sample is _____.
a) 10” long c) 20” long
b) 18” long
62. For small project where quantity of steel bars is 10,000 kg or less, what is the basis for acceptance of
material?
a) No testing c) Mill certificate
b) P.E, certificate
63. ______ determine the best combination of the material that will produce a potentially stable & durable
mixture.
a) Job mix formula c) Design of bituminous mix
b) Marshall formula
64. _______ is the rate of loading for concrete cylinder sample subject to compression test
a) 20 - 40 psi/sec c) 15 – 40 psi/sec
b) 20 - 50 psi/sec d) 15 – 40 psi/sec
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65. I n a soil exploration, if the characteristic of rock is questionable, the minimum depth of boring into the
bedrock should be _______.
a) 1.5 m c) 2.5 m
b) 2.0 m d) 3.0 m
66. Determine soil bearing capacity by loading a steel plate usually 30” diameter.
a) Vane shear test c) Pile load test
b) Plate bearing test d) None of the above
67. How many hours does aggregate stockfile or binned for draining before being batch?
a) 1 hour c) 12 hours
68. 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 standard?
a) not less than 90 % c) not less than 95 %
b) not less than 80 % d) not less than 98 %
69. What is the rate of loading for concrete beam tested for flexural stress?
a) 110 – 150 psi/sec c) 125 – 175 psi/sec
b) 115 – 150 psi/sec d) 130 - 175 psi/sec
70. In concrete sampling paste shall be of normal consistency of _____ when the rod settles to a point below
the original surface in 30 secs.
a) 10 +/- 1 mm c) 15 +/- 1mm
b) 11 +/- 1 mm d) 20 +/- 1 mm
71. What the temperature of a concrete sample?

a) 10 – 15 * C c) 15 – 18* C
b) 18 – 24 * C
72. What is the wash loss of fine aggregates in the no. 200 sieve?
a) 1 % c) 3 %
b) 2 % d) 4 %
73. Retarder can delay the setting time of concrete up to how many hours?
74. Super plasticizer can increase the strength of concrete up to how many percent?
a) 40 – 60 % c) 50 – 70 %
b) 50 – 60 % d) 60 – 70 %
75. ___________ is the moisture in an air – dried soil

a) Moisture Content
b) Natural Moisture Content
c) Hygroscopic Moisture Content
d) Hydrometer Moisture Content
76. _________ is the tolerance of mix in bituminous.

a) 10* C c) 15* C
b) 12* C d) 18* C
77. _________ Number of measurement taken in a core sample for thickness determination of the finish
asphalt pavement
a) 3 c) 5
b) 4 d) 8
78. In the absence of beam mold in site, cylinder mold is allowed by specification. What is the required
strength?
a) 2,500 psi c) 3,500 psi
b) 3,000 psi d) 4,000 psi
79. Prime coat shall be left undisturbed for at least _____.

b) 12 hours
80. The first phase of rolling the spread bituminous mix is called breakdown rolling which is carried out by
pneumatic roller, temperature requirement must be _____.
a) 200 – 225* F c) 160 – 180* F
b) 190 – 199* F d)150 – 185* F
81. How many gradation ranges for hot plant mix bituminous pavement are there in the blue book?
a) 5 c) 7 b) 6 d) 8
82. What is the plasticity index of mineral filler?

a) not greater than 4 c) not greater than 8
b) not greater than 6 d) zero
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83. If no core had been taken at the end of each day of operation and the project has already been
completed, a core shall be taken ________.
a) for every 75 l.m,/lane c) for every 100 l.m/lane
b) for every 150 l.m/lane d) for every 1,000 l.m/lane
84. ________ is the slump of workable concrete if vibrated.

a) 10 – 20 mm c) 40 – 50 mm
b) 10 – 40 mm d) 40 – 75 mm
85. ________ Burnt product which is used by Gypsum and pulverized to form Portland Cement.
a) Hydraulic cement c) Fly Ash
b) Clinker d) Volcanic Ash
86. When group index = 0, what is the grade of soil?

a) weak soil c) good soil
b) poor soil
87. ______ is a process of breaking down of rocks into small pieces of various size that can range from large
boulders to very small clay particles.
a) Consolidation c) Weathering
b) Unconsolidation
88. ________ is the limit were further loss of water due to evaporation which will not result in reduction of
volume.
a) Plastic limit c) Shrinkage limit
b) Liquid limit
89. ________ a classification of soil which 35% or less the particles pass through no. 200 sieve.
a) Grain size soil c) Silty clay materials
b) Granular materials d) Clayey materials
90. ________ a classification of soil which 35% or more of the particles pass through no. 200 sieve
a) Course Sand Soil c) Silty-Clay Materials
b) Granular Materials d) Clayey Materials
91. It evaluate the quality of soil as highway subgrade material.

a) Atterberg Limit c) Group Index
b) Plasticity Index d) Liquid Limit
92. When soil has plasticity index value of 10, what is the criteria of the material?
a) Coarse grain c) Clayey
b) Sandy d) Silty
93. When plasticity index is equal

a) Coarse grain c) Clayey
b) Sandy d) Silty
94. _______ is an empirical number used in evaluation for G.I.

a) 0 – 15 c) 0 – 20
b) 5 – 20 d) 0 – 25
95. It indicates good subbase materials when G.I. is equal to _____.

a) 0 c) 10
b) 5 d) 20
96. It indicates very poor subbase materials when G.I. is equal to _____.
a) 0 c) 10
b) 5 d) 20
97. ______ indicates the composition of soil.

a) Atterberg Limit b) Plasticity Index
98. The higher the value of PI of the soil, the weaker will be the soil performance as a _____.
a) True c) Depend
b) False d) None of the above
99. _______ the Plasticity Index of group of soil

a) 0 c) 10
b) 6 d) 11
100. _______ is the minimum percent of A-6 group classification of soil.

a) 0 % c) 35 %
b) 25 % d) 36 %
101. _______ is the maximum of G.I. of Silty Clay Materials

a) 0 c) 20
b) 25 d) 35
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102. When the value of G.I. is negative, what will be the soil performance?
a) Poor Subgrade c) Good subgrade
b) Very good subgrade d) None of the above
103. The weight of Sandy soil for Hydrometer Analysis is ______.

a) 10 grams c) 50 grams
b) 25 grams d) 100 grams
104. The weight of Clayey or Silty soil for Hydrometer Analysis is ______.
a) 10 grams c) 50 grams
b) 25 grams d) 100 grams
105. A 25 grams fine grained soil can be dried in about ______.

106. A 25 grams sandy soil can be dried in about ______.

107. ________ is a type of soil in which most of the soil grains are of the same size.
a) Poorly graded c) Gap graded
b) Well graded d) Non of the above
108. The soil grained are force apart by the water added, thus the grain is reduced, what is the method used?
a) Lubrication c) Swelling
b) Welting d) Saturation
109. Percent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested for clay lump is _____.
a) 0.1 mass percent c) 0.8 mass percent
b) 0.25 mass percent d) 1.0 mass percent
110. The mass percent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested in soft fragment is ____.
a) 0.10 c) 3.5
b) 0.25 d) 1.00
111. If slag is used, the density of coarse aggregate is ______.

a) 30 – 100 kg/cu. m c) 1,120 kg/cu. m
b) 150 kg /cu. m d) 1,400 kg/cu. m
112. Mass percent loose for fine aggregates when tested in Clay lumps is _____.
a) 0.10 c) 0.80
b) 0.25 d) 1.0
113. _________ is a type of cement which shall be transferred to an elevated, air tight and weather proof bins
storage.
a) Portland Cement c) Bulk Cement
b) Pozzolan Cemenr d) None of the above
114. Scales for weighing aggregates and cement shall be accurate within _____.
a) 0.1% c) 0.5%
b) 0.25% d) 1.9%
115. The minimum thickness of conventional concrete as the surface course in monolithic pavement is _____.
a) 50 mm c) 100 mm
b) 75 mm d) 150 mm
116. _____________ determines the resistance of the emulsion to break when mixed with mineral aggregate.
a) Viscosity Test c) Spot test
b) Distillation Test d) Cement Mixing
117. _____________ is an instrument used for rapid in – site measurement of the structural properties of existing
road pavement.
a) Pundit Ultra Sonic Concrete Tester
b) Dynamic Core Penetrometer
c) Falling Weight Deflectometer
d) Core Test
118. How many days does the emulsified asphalt must be tested after delivery at temperature 40*F(4.5*C).
119. In bituminous mixture asphalt content is 5 – 8% and 92 - 95% aggregates, what will be the amount of
additives?
a) not more than 2% c) more than 2%
b) not more than 3% d) more than 4%
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120. ___________ determines the effect of water on the cohesion of the mixture
a) Stability Test c) Distillation
b) Solubility d) Immersion-Comprssion Test
121. The distance of the sample by grooving before rotating the brass cup is _____.
a) ¼” c) ¾”
b) ½” d) 1”
122. The most common method of assessing strength and stiffness of both subgrade and pavement is _______.
a) FDT c) SPT
b) CBR d)Non of the above
123. How many days do the specimen for CBR soaked?

a) 1 day c) 3 days b) 2 days
d) 4 days
124. When mixed at the site or a in central mixing plant, the mixing time shall not be less than _50__ seconds
nor more than _90_ seconds unless mixer performance test prove adequate mixing of the concrete in a
shorter time period.
125. The batches shall be so charged into the drum that a portion of the mixing water shall enter in advance
of the cement and aggregate. The flow of water shall be uniform and all water should be in the drum by
the end of the _15_ seconds of the mixing period
126. The time elapsed from the time water is added to the mix until the concrete is deposited at the site shall
not exceed _90_ minutes when concrete is hauled in the truck.
127. When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water may be added to the batch and additional
mixing performed to increase the slump to meet the specified requirement if permitted by the Engineer,
provided all these operation are performed within _45_ minutes after the initial mixing operation and the
water and cement ratio is not exceeded
128. Concrete not placed within _90_ minutes from the time the ingredients were charge into the mixing drum
should not be use.
129. The completed pavement shall be accepted on a lot basis. A lot shall be considered as _500_ linear
meter double lane
130. Each lot shall be divided into _5_ equal segment and one core will be obtained from each segment in
accordance with AASHTO T24.
131. Aggregate account for 92 – 95% of the weight of the bituminous mix while asphalts for 5 – 8% of the
weight of the mix. The exact percentage to be used is determine by the _Trial Mix_.
132. _Blue smoke_ is an indication that the asphalt is over heated
133. The penetrator test is an indication of the _Consistancy_ of the asphalt
134. _Marshall Stability Test_is the most common used method in the design and evaluation of bituminous
concrete mixes
135. _Extraction Test_ determines the asphalt content in the bituminous mixes.
136. Cast in place concrete shall not be post-tensioned until at least _10_ days and until the compressive
strength has reached the strength specified
137. This is the characteristic generally used for calculation of the volume occupied by the aggregate in
various mixture containing aggregates including Portland Cement concrete, bituminous concrete, and
other mixtures that are proportioned or analyzed on an absolute volume basis. Answere: Bulk Specific
Gravity
138. _Apparent Specific Gravity_ pertains to the relative density of the soil material making up the constituents
particle not including the pore space within the particles that is accessible to water.
139. Weight of sandy soil needed for Hydrometer test is _100 grams_
140. Weight of silty or clayey soil needed for Hydrometer test is _50 grams_
141. These are widely used to control the characteristics of soil which are to be incorporated in roadway. Ans.
Liquid and Plastic Limits
142. This is defined as the highest moisture content of which the mass attains its minimum volume but
continues to lose weight /mass. Ans. Shrinkage Limit
143. _Le Chattelier Flask___ is an apparatus used in determination of specific gravity of Hydraulic Cement.
144. _Autoclave Machine_ is an equipment used in determination of soundness of Portland Cement
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145. Asphalt shall be homogeneous, free from water, and shall not foam when heated to _175* C(347* F)_
146. _Cement Mixing Test of Asphalt_ indicate the rate at which the asphalt emulsion will break when mix with
aggregate.
147. The lost in weight of rock used in gabions when tested to sodium sulfate, soundness loss shall not
exceeds__9%__
148. Gabions dimentions are subject to a tolerance limit of _+/- 3%_
149. The pour point of concrete joint sealer shall be at least 11*C (20*F) lower than the safe heating
temperature, which is the maximum temperature to which the material may be heated without
exceeding the permitted flow.
150. The penetration of concrete joint sealer, Hot Poured Elastic Type shall not exceed_90_
151. The CBR is generally selected at _2.54 mm (0.10 in)_ penetration.
152. If the ratio at 5.08 mm (0.21 in ) penetration is greater, the should be _Rerun_
153. If the check test gives a similar result, the ratio at 5.08 mm penetration shall be__adopted or used__
154. The penetration piston of CBR machine should have a uniform penetration at a rate of __1.30 mm/min__
155. During soaking maintain the water level in the mold and the soaking tank is approximately __25.40 mm (
1.0 in )__ above the top of the specimen
156. Soak the specimen for _96 hours ( 4days )__
157. The diameter of penetration piston is ____ . Ans. 49.63 +/- 0.23 mm ( 1935 cu m )
158. The temperature of the asphalt cement delivered to the mixer shall be as required to achieve a kinetic
viscosity in the range of ______. Ans. 150 to 300 cu m/s or 150 to 300 centistokes
159. ______ is the viscosity used to grade asphalt cement . Ans. 149 F ( 60*C )
160. The coarse aggregate used in asphalt mix is ____ . Ans. Retained by 2.36mm (no 8 sieve)
161. The application temperature of emulsified asphalt range from ____. Ans. 10-71*C
162. When the tar is used for seal coats, it shall be heated to free flowing but not to exceed ___________. Ans.
149*C
163. _______ is used to determine the soil strength parameter. Ans. Unconfined and Tri-Axial Compression Test
164. ________ is used to determine the settlement characteristic of soil. Ans. Consolidation
165. The weight of disturbed samples from hard auger or split spoon shall be at least__________ Ans. 1.0 kg
166. The undisturbed samples from Shellby Tube shall be at least______. Ans.. 18” long
167. _______ determines the pile bearing capacity by loading one or more piles and measuring settlement
under load. Ans. Pile Load Test
168. ________ determines the in-site shear strength of soft to medium clay. Ans. Vane Shear Test
169. _______ determine the soil bearing capacity by loading a steel plate usually 30 inches in diameter. Ans.
Plate Bearing Test
170. Laboratory which measures, examines, calibrate or otherwise determine the characteristic or
performance materials or products. Ans.. Testing Laboratory
171. Standard technical procedure to determine one or more specified characteristic of material product is
called___. Ans. Test Method
172. A document which prevents the test results and other information relevant to test is called _____ Ans..
Test Report
173. __________ is a document signed by the Director of BRS issued to Testing laboratory authorizing them to
perform the required test in behalf of DPWH. Ans. Certificate of Accreditation
174. 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
175. This mean porosity or perviousness of the mixture, a dense grade mix prevent water from entering the
base through the surface. Ans.. Permeability
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176. This is used in classifying liquid asphalt into grades. It is useful as a measure to control of consistency,
particularly when run at the temperature of intended application
Ans… Viscosity Test
177. This test determines the total bitumen content of a asphaltic materials, which is the actual cementing
constituent of the asphalt.
Ans.. Solubility Test
178. This is an accelerated test to show the loss of volatiles when the sample is heated at 163*C for five hours
and the loss due to volatilization is determined.
Ans… Loss on Heating
179. This test classifies the different asphalt into types and the different types into grade.
Ans.. Consistency Test
180. For liquid asphaltic materials, this test is run on the residue after distillation..
Ans.. Quality Test
181. This is one of the most important engineering properties of soil. It is defined as its ability to resist sliding
along internal surface within the mass..
Ans.. Shearing Strength of Soil
182. This is an arbitrary measurement of consistency and is the basis of classification of all solid and semi-solid
asphalt.
Ans.. Penetration Test of Asphalt
183. This is a process tomeasure the consistency of liquid asphaltic materials to determine their fluidity or
resistance to flow.
Ans.. Viscosity Test
184. _________ was developed in order to differentiate bituminous materials with respect to hardening
characteristic.
Ans.. Thin Film Oven Test
185. Plant-mixed bituminous mixtures should be sampled in accordance with the Standard Method of
Sampling Bituminous Mixture. A sample not less than ______ kg is taken and place in sample bag that
would insure against contamination. This is taken every 75 cu m or 130 tons of mix.
Ans.. 10 kgs
186. The bearing blocks of the compression machine should be at least _____ greater than the diameter of the
specimen. Ans.. 3.0 %
187. The bottom bearing block shall be at least _____ thick when new
Ans. 1.0” ( 22.50 mm )
188. The bottom bearing block shall be at least _______ thick after any resurfacing operations..
Ans. 0.9” ( 22.50 mm )
189. The curing temperature of a specimen before testing is ______.

Ans. 18*C to 24*C
190. The apparatus used to determine the flash point of asphaltic material is called ____
Ans. Cleveland Open Cup
191. The asphalt samples for ductility and penetration test should be subjected to water bath at a
temperature of 25*C for ____.
Ans.. 11/2 hours
192. The concrete shall not be left exposed for more than ____ hour between stages of curing or during the
curing period.
Ans.. ½ hour
193. The rate of application of bituminous prime coat is ____.

a) 1-2L/sq. m. c) 0.2-1.5L/sq. m.
b) 0.2-0.7L/sq. m. d) 0.5-2L/sq. m.
194. Another name for asphalt joint filler is_______.

a) asphalt cement c) blown asphalt
b) rock asphalt d) cutback asphalt
195. In asphalting work, there are _______ phase of rolling

a) 2 c)1
b) 3 d) 4
196. The _____ test determines the asphalt content in the bituminous mix.
a) Grading c)Extraction
b)Bulk Specific Gravity d) Absorption
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197. In a bituminous mix, there are 3 kinds of aggregate. What kind of passes the no. 200 sieve?
a) Coarse c) Mineral Filler
b) Fine d) Admixture
198. Liquid asphalt is also called ___________.

a) Cutback asphalt c) Blown asphalt
b) Emulsion d) Asphalt cement
199. The different test for soil classification are:

a) compaction and FDT
b) Hydrometer test and moisture content
c) Grading, LL and PL test
200. The apparatus/equipment used in the liquid limit and plastic limit test is called___ .
a) sieves and chisel c) mortar and pestle
b) Atterberg Device and glass plate
201. _________ is a method of laboratory sampling.

a) Mixing c) Proportioning
b) Using mechanical splitter/quartering
202. In laboratory compaction test/moisture density relation test, what is the specification of rammer?
a) 5.5 lb. (2.5 kg) with 12 in drop c) 10 lb. (4.5 kg) in weight with 18 in drop
b) 8 lb. (3.6 kg) in weight with 16 in drop
203. What is the specification of mass present passing in sieve 0.075 mm (No. 200 ) grading “A” for aggregate
base course.
a) 20-14 c) 0 – 6
b) 0 – 12
204. The number of specimen samples in testing concrete hollow block is _____.
a) 6 pcs./20,000 units (3 for absorption test and 3 for strength test )
b) 4 pcs./20,000 units
c) 8 pcs./20,000 units
205. Is it really necessary to cure concrete specimen?

a) Yes c) No
b) None of the two
206. The kind of test that determines the consistency of concrete is _____.
a) Slump test c) Abrasion test
b) Specific Gravity
207. What is the dimension of concrete cylindrical sample?

a) 6” dia. And 12” high c) 8” dia. And 14 high
b) 4” dia and 8” high
208. In the absence of concrete beam mold at the project site, are concrete cylindrical molds allowed by the
specification to be used in sampler for item 311 – PCCP?
a) Yes b) may be
c) No
209. The minimum percent compaction for embankment is _______.

a) 92% c) 95%
c) 97%
210. The minimum percent compaction for base of the road is ______.
a) 100% b)110%
c) 105%
211. The CBR value of aggregate base course is not less than ____.
a) 80% b) 90%
c) 85%
212. The CBR value of aggregate subbase course is not less than ____.
a) 25% b)35%
c) 30%
213. The minimum compressive strength for class A concrete is ________.

a) 3,000 psi. ( 20.7 MN/sq. m )
b) 2,400 psi. ( 16.7 MN/sq. m. )
c) 5,000 psi. ( 37.7 MN/sq. m. )
214. What is the significance of determination of the tensile properties of 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
b) This method is intended to evaluate the ductile properties of the reinforcing bars
c) None of the above
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215. A tie bar should be ______
a) deformed bar b) round bar c) flat bar
216. A dowel bar should be ____________.

a) deformed bar b) round bar c) flat bar
217. The mortar for masonry shall consist of ________.

a) one part Portland Cement and 2 parts of sand
b) one part Portland Cement and 3 parts of sand
c) one part Portland Cement and 4 parts of sand
218. The apparatus used to measure the thickness or height of compacted bituminous paving mixture.
a) Ruler b) Vernier Califer c) Steel Tape
219. It is used in calculating the unit weight of the mixture and the degree of compaction of the asphalt
pavement.
a) Bulk Specific Gravity of compacted bituminous mixtures using saturated surface dry specimen.
b) Dry unit weight of compacted bituminous mixtures
c) Mass of specimen in water
220. The test which covers the quantitative determination of bitumen in hot- mixed paving mixtures and
pavement samples for specification acceptance, service evaluation, control and research.
a) Extraction b) Spot Test Flash Point
221. The solvent used in extraction of bitumen is _____.

a) Diesel oil b) Gasoline c) Water
222. The percent of bitumen content is computed based on ______.

a) mass of raw sample b) mass of dry aggregate c)mass of asphalt
223. The method used to determine the grading of aggregate extracted from bituminous mixture is ____.
a) Mechanical analysis of extracted aggregate
b) Stability Test
c) Viscosity
224. The drying temperature of sample is ________

a) 110 +/- 5*C b) 100 +/- 5*C c)100*C
225. _______ is a solid asphalt which is a basic constituent of all other asphalt called as hot asphalt or
penetration grade asphalt.
a) Asphalt Cement b) Emulsified Asphalt c) Cutback Asphalt
226. ________ is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and kerosene.
a) Medium Curing Cutback
b) Asphalt Cement
c) Rapid Curing Cutback
227. ________ is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and oil.
a) Slow Curing Cutback
b) Emulsified Asphalt
c) Blown Asphalt
228. ________ is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and gasoline
a) rapid Curing Cutback
b) Blown Asphalt
c) Joint Filler
229. Asphalt is defined as _________.

a) A petroleum product
b) A dark brown to black cementitious materials whose consistency range s from solid to semi-solid and
whose main constituent is called bitumen which is either found in nature or as a residue in petroleum
refining.
c) None of the above
230. It is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and water with emulsified with pungent
odor.
a) Emulsified Asphalt b) Asphalt Cement c) Rapid Curing Asphalt
231. Joint filler in concrete pavement is a __________.

a) Blown Asphalt b) Hot asphalt c) Liquid asphalt
232. A device used to measure the relative hardness of asphalt is __________.

a) Penetrometer b) Spectometer c) Vicat Apparatus
233. A property of asphalt cement to stretch without breaking is called________.

a) Ductility b) Durability c)Tensile
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234. It is a point where the volatile components of asphalt will evaporate.
a) Fire Point b) Flash Point c) Center Point
235. It determines whether asphalt is over heated or not during the process of manufacture.
a) Spot Test b) Boil Test c) Extraction Test
236. An apparatus used to determine the specific gravity of asphalt is called ______.
a) Metal Pycnometer b) Glass Pycnometer c) any bottle
237. Consistency test for asphalt is called___________.

a) Viscosity b) Slump test c) Loss in ting
238. A process of volatilization test which measures the relative proportion of asphalt to oil.
a) Distillation b) Extraction c)Float Test
239. It is a period wherein the asphalt begins to melt.

a) Softening Point b)Boiling Point c)Fire Point
240. The sampling requirement of asphalt is _____ .

a) 1 sample for every 200 drums or 40 metric tons
b) 1 sample for every 100 drums
c) 1 sample for every shipment
241. The component of bituminous mixes which range from 92 to 96% is called __________.
a) Bituminous Blended Aggregate
b) Concrete Aggregate
c) Sand
242. ____________ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement to resist deformation or displacement due to
impose load or repeated loading.
a) Stability b)Flexibility c)Tensile
243. ____________ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement to resist disintegration or deterioration due to
the action of water, traffic and changing climate
a) Durability b) Flexibility c)Ductility
244. ____________ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement adjust itself to settlement

a) Flexibility b) Rigidity Hardness
245. These are the factor affecting the workability of bituminous mixes
a) Gradation of aggregate, quality of asphalt, and temperature of mix
b) Surface texture and temperature mix
c) Quantity of aggregates and asphalt content
246. The dry molded asphalt sample in the immersion compression test is submerged in water for ____.
a) 4 days b) 4 hours c) 2 days
247. The percent index retention is computed in the formula ___________.

a) Wet Stability/Dry Stability x 100
b) Dry Stability/Wet Stability x 100
c) Wet Stability – Dry Stability/Dry Stability x 100
248. The sampling requirement of bituminous mixes is _____.

a) 1 sample for every 75 cu. m.
b) 1 sample for every 150 cu. m.
c) 1 sample per delivery per day
249. The application of liquid asphaltic material on a prepared untreated base is _____.
a) Prime Coating
b) Seal Coating
c) Tack Coating
250. The application of liquid asphaltic material to an existing surface is ____ .

a) Tack Coating c) Prime Coating
b) Seal Coating
251. The application of asphaltic material and aggregate to an existing surface for the purpose of sealing it
against the infiltration of water or surface moisture is called ____
a) Seal Coating b) Tack Coating c) Prime Coating
252. The rate of application of prime coating using cutback asphalt is ______.
a) 1-2 liters/sq. m b) 0.5-1 liter/ sq. m c) 2-3 liters/sq. m
253. The rate of application of tack coating using liquid or emulsified asphalt is __________.
a) 0.2-0.7 li/sq.m b) 0.1-0.5 li/sq. m c) 2 li/sq. m.
254. The rate of application of seal coat using asphalt cement is ________.
a) 0.9-1.8 li/sq. m b) 10-11 li/sq. m c) 8-9 li/sq. m
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255. 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 .m
256. The primary quality control mechanism for the production of asphalt mies with high degree of uniformity
that will satisfy job requirement is ________________.
a) Job mix formula b) Quality control formula c) Assurance
257. The objective of designing the asphalt mixture is determination of ______.

a) Type and grade of asphalt, proportion of coarse, fine and mineral filler, if used and asphalt content.
b) To produce a desirable characteristic of pavement which are stable, durable, flexible and skid
resistance.
C) All of the above
258. The percent asphalt content in hot laid bituminous mixture range from ______
a) 5-8% b) 4-6% c) 5-10%
259. The placing temperature for bituminous mixture measured in the truck prior to dumping is ______.
a) at least 107*C b) at least 120*C c) at least 150*C
260. The second phase of rolling the spread bituminous mixture is called breakdown rolling which is the one
responsible to attain the maximum density. This rolling is carried out by the use of ______.
a) pneumatic roller b) steel roller c) sheepfoot roller
261. The significance of final rolling is to remove the roller marks to previous rolling in order to have a good
finish pavement with a temperature of 160*F.
a) True b) False c) Maybe
262. The proper way of rolling should begin at _____________________.

a) the sides and proceeds longitudinally towards the roads center, each strip overlapping on half the
roller width, gradually progressing the crown of the road
b) the center and proceeding longitudinally toward the side of the road
c) any part of the road provided each strip overlapping on half the roller width
263. What is the minimum degree of compaction of asphalt pavement?

a) not lee than 97% of the density of the laboratory compacted specimen
b) not less than 100% of the density of the laboratory compacted specimen
c) not less than 85% of the density of the laboratory compacted specimen
264. What is the color of asphalt when it is overcook?

a) yellowish brown b) black c)gray
265. _____________ determines the thickness and density of compacted asphalt pavement.
a) Core test b) FDT c) X-ray
266. The cored sample of asphalt pavement is measured at ______________.

a) approximately quarter points
b) three points
c) two points
267. Too much asphalt content in the bituminous mixes causes ____________ .
a) bleeding b) potholes c) cracks
268. The wearing away of the pavement surface caused by the dislodging of aggregate particle is called
______________.
a) raveling b) alligator crack c) rutting
269. Interconnected cracks forming a series of small blocks resembling an alligator’s skin or chicken wire is
called ____________.
a) alligator cracking b) reflection cracking c) bleeding
270. __________ is the type of cement to be used in the DPWH infrastructure project as indicated in the Blue
Book.
a) Portland Cement Type I b) Pozzolan Cement Portland Cement Type II
271. If the fine aggregates are subjected to five cycles of sodium sulfate soundness test, the weighted loss
shall not exceed ___________
a) 10 mass percent b) 5 mass percent c) 3 mass percent
272. If the coarse aggregate are subjected to five cycles of sodium sulfate soundness test, the weighted loss
shall not exceed____________.
a) 12 mass percent b) 15 mass percent 10 mass percent
273. The mass percent of wear of coarse aggregates for item 311 when tested by AASHTO 96 is not greater
than ____________.
a) 40% b) 45% c) 50%
274. The design of concrete mix specified by the blue book is based on ________________.
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a) Absolute Volume Method b) Area Method c) American Method
275. The minimum flexural strength requirement of beam sample when tested by third point loading method is
____________.
a) 3.5 Mpa b) 3.8 Mpa c) 4.0 Mpa
276. The minimum flexural strength requirement of beam sample when tested by midpoint method is
____________.
a) 4.5 Mpa b) 3.5 Mpa c) 5.0 Mpa
277. ____________ are additives used in mixing concrete.

a) sodium chloride b) admixtures c) curing agent
278. ____________ determines the consistency of concrete.

a) Slump Test b) consolidation test c) viscosity
279. Equipment used in the consolidation of fresh concrete.

a) jack hammer b) vibrator c) drilling machine
280. The prescribed forms to be used in concrete paving is called ____________

a) steel forms b) wooden c) combination of steel and wood
281. The initial setting time of Portland cement is not less than _________________.
a) 30 min. b) 60 min. c) 90 min.
282. The final setting time of Portland cement Type I is _____________.

a) 10 hrs. b) 24 hrs. c) 36 hrs.
283. The standard sand used in testing the mortar strength of Portland cement is called __________.
a) Ottawa Sand b) Beach Sand c) River Sand
284. The apparatus used in determining the fineness of Portland cement by air permeability is __________ .
a) Blaine Air Permeability Apparatus
b) Sieve No. 200
c) Gillmore
285. A mixture of cement and water is called ____________.

a) cement paste b) mortar paste c) concrete paste
286. The apparatus used to determine the initial and final setting of cement in the laboratory is _________.
a) Gillmore needles b) Bailey needle c) Vicat apparatus
287. The compressive strength of cement mortar sample in seven days is not less than _________.
a) 19.3 MN/sq. m b) 20 MN/sq. m c) 24 MN/sq. m
288. What is the appearance of the molded cement paste which fails to meet the autoclave
expansion.______________.
a) crumble b) shiny c) changes color
289. The dimension of beam sample for paving concrete is ___________.

a) 6” x 6” x 21” b) 6” x 6” x 24” c) 4” x 4” x218”
290. The critical number of days of curing concrete is ____________.

a) first seven days b) first 10 days c) 28 days
291. The standard dimension of concrete cylindrical sample is ___________.

a) 6” dia. and 12” tall b) 6” dia. and 6” tall c) 6” dia. and 8” tall
292. There are two layers in performing sampling of beam samples. How many number of blows are required
per layer?
a) 63 blows b) 75 blows c) 50 blows
293. There are three layers in performing sampling of concrete cylinder. How many blows are required per
layer?
a) 25 blows b) 30 blows ) 35 blows
294. The formula which determines the proportion of the mix which can meet the desired strength
requirement of concrete is called____________.
a) design of concrete mix b) Boyle’s Formula c) Bernouli’s Formula
295. The minimum testing requirement for every project is indicated in a duly approved________.
a) Quality Control Program
b) Program of Work
c) Work Schedule
296. It is prescribed in each project based on estimated quantities and specifies the kind and number of test
for each item of work.
a) Minimum number of work
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b) Minimum Testing Requirement
c) Work Schedule
297. Embankment materials delivered at the job site was about 12,000 cu. m. The minimum test requirement
calls for 1 – G, P, C for every 1,500 cu. m.
a) 10 – G, P, C b) 8 – G, P, C c) 6 – G, P, C
298. There is 1 – Q of cement required for every _________________.

a) 4,000 bags or fraction thereof
b) 2,000 bags or fraction thereof
c) 10,000 bags
299. There is – Q of cement required for every ____________________.

a) 20,000 kg or fraction thereof
b) 10,000 kg or fraction thereof
c)115,000 kg or fraction thereof
300. How many set of beam samples taken for every 75 cu. m. of concrete poured per day?
a) one ( 1 ) set b) two ( 2 ) sets c) three ( 3 ) sets
301. In a completed pavement, what is the minimum core samples required before payment is effected?
(Assuming that the thickness is 23 cm. )
a) Five holes per km per lane b) One hole per 500m c) P.E. Certificate
302. In a Barangay road, what is the minimum requirement for thickness determination of its completed
pavement?
a) Five holes per km per lane b) P.E. Certificate c) One hole
303. A qulity test is one of the minimum requirement for item 200 – aggregate subbase course.
a) True b) False c)optional
304. There is no CBR test for item 300 – aggregate surface course.
a) True b) False c) optional
305. In item 311 and 405, grading is perform _______________.

a) for every 75 cu. m.
b) for every 300 cu. m.
c) none
306. For pipe culverts and storm drains, the minimum test is 1 – Pipe for every 50 pipes. What is the alternative
requirement?
a) 1 – set consisting of 3 concrete cylinder samples for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field and 1 –
inspection report for each size for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field.
b) inspection report is enough
c) Mill Certificate
307. The minimum test requirement for paint is ______________.

a) 1 – sample for every 100 cans or fraction thereof
b) 1 – sample for every 50 cans or fraction thereof
c) Mill Certificate
308. The minimum test requirement for water used in concrete for a questionable source is ______.
a) P.E. Certificate b) 1 – Quality Test c) Inspection Report
309. Based on the maximum dry density obtained by laboratory test, the degree of compaction required for
aggregate subbase should be at least _______________________.
310. a) 95% c) 100%
311. b) 98% d) none of the above
312. Per our present Specification for Highways and Bridges including amendments, it is mandatory to open
PCCP to traffic not later than ___________.
a) 7 days after pouring b) 21 days after pouring
c) 14 days after pouring d) 28 days after pouring
313. In casting reinforced concrete railings, the concrete used is _____________.

a) Class A1 c) Class C1
b) Class A2 d) any of the preceding classes
314. For efficient compaction, the embankment materials should at the time of rolling be ______.
a) dry c) at optimum moisture content
b) wet d) at maximum moisture content
315. For a road base course the most preferable material is one with CBR of ____________.
a) 60 c) 50
b) 30 d) 80
316. Peat and muck are ______________.

a) fair subgrade spoil
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b) stable soil
c) unstable soil
d) good subgrade soil
317. The slump test on concrete is a measure ______________

a) strength c) consistency
b) unit weight d) durability
318. The fineness modulus is highest of _________________.

a) fine sand c) very coarse sand
b) very fine sand d) coarse sand
319. If concrete is continuously moist cured, it will gain strength beyond 180 days.
a) True c) it depends on curing temperature
b) False
320. The quality of paying concrete is usually measured by its _____________.

a) compressive c) flexural
b) tensile d) bond strength
321. Generally speaking, batching of concrete aggregates by volume is preferable than weight.
a) True c) False
b) they are the same
322. If angular coarse aggregate is used in a concrete mix, it will require more ________________
a) water c) water and fine aggregates
b) fine aggregates d) neither a and b
323. The most favorable period for curing concrete is ______________.

a) during the first few days or week
b) after 3 days
c) after one week
d) before 28 days
324. Lower water content ratio in concrete mixes improves ________________.

a) strength c) water tightness
b) durability d) all of the preceding
325. When concrete must be placed in a sloping surface, placing should start at the __________.
a) bottom c) can be top or bottom
b) top
326. The maximum percent abrasion loss allowed for concrete coarse aggregate is __________.
a) 30% c) 45%
b) 40% d) 50%
327. The plasticity index of aggregate base course should be not greater than ___________.
a) 6 c)10
b) 8 d) 12
328. In casting of reinforced concrete pile, the concrete used is ____________.

a) A1 c) C1
b) D d) C2
329. The natural water content of highly organic soil is __________.

a) less than 20 c) between 50 and 100
b) between 20 and 50 d) more than 100%
330. Which of the following dead load is equivalent for loose sand, earth and gravel fill?
a) 2,403 tons/cu. m. c) 1,603 tons/cu. m.
b) 1,922 tons/cu. m. d) 2,150 tons/cu. m.
331. Rate of application for curing compound is _______________.

a) 0.30 li/sq. m. c) 0.15 li/sq. m.
b) 0.20 li/sq. m. d) 0.10 li/sq. m.
332. During coring of completed pavement, how many cores /km/lane is required as per specification?
a) 4 c) 6
b) 5 d) 7
333. What is the correct proportion for concrete masonry work?

a) 1: 2 c) 1: 4
b) 1: 3 d) 1 : 5
334. The opening of No. 4 sieve is bigger than the opening of a ¼ sieve.
a) true b) false c) they are the same
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335. The standard compaction test on predominantly fine grained soils is performed on soil fraction passing
sieve no. ___________.
a) 200 c) 16
b) 40 d) 4
336. Which plasticity index would you prefer for the base course of PCCP?
a) less than 6 c) 10 to 12
b) 6 to 9 d) more than 12
337. A soil which is classified A-7 by the highway research board method will have a subgrade rating of
__________.
a) excellent c) fair
b) good d) poor
338. The empirical number used in design is ____________.

a) plasticity index b) group index c) both of the preceding
339. Soil is fully saturated at optimum moisture content.

a) true b) false c) it depends on void ratio
340. Water content of soil is generally base on ____________.

a) total weight of soil c) weight of solids
b) total volume of soil d) unit weight test
341. Optimum water content of soil is determined by ______________.

a) field density test c) compaction test
b) liquid limit test d) unit weight test
342. The particle size distribution of soil is determined by __________________.

a) liquid limit granular c) sieve analysis test
b) plastic limit test d) any of the preceding test
343. Which of the following are most suitable for construction of highway embankments?
a) granular c) plastic
b) fine- grained d) clayey
344. The particle size distribution of sandy gravel is determined by ________.

a) hydrometer test c) dilantacy test
b) sieve test d) any of the preceding test
345. The best soil for a road subgrade would behave a group index of ___________
a) less than 3 c) 11 to 15
b) 5 to 10 d) 16 to 20
346. The highest moisture content in the plastic state of fine grained soil is the ___________.
a) liquid limit b) plastic limit
347. Which of the following is characterizes unsuitable materials?

a) soil with liquid limit exceeding 80
b) plasticity index exceeding 55
c) soil with natural water content exceeding 100%
d) all of the above
348. Shringkage factor test is _______________.

a) test to determine pay volume
b) test to determine strength characteristic
c) test to determine volume change
d) test to determine maximum density
349. Soil is fully saturated if the water content is ______________.

a) at optimum amount c) more than 100&%
b) 100% d) none of the peceeding
350. The density to which a soil can be compacted is related to ____________.

a) compactive effort c) both a and b
b) water content d) neither a or b
351. Specification require 1 quality test every ___________ of asphalt mix.

a) 40 ton c) 50 tons
b) 130 tons d) 150 tons
352. All asphalt are _______, they became harder as temperature decreases and softer as their temperature
increases.
a) thermoplastic c) brittle b)
hyrophobic d) none of the above
353. The viscosity of the asphalt during mixing and lay down is ____________.
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a) viscosity at 135*C c) viscosity at 60*C
b) viscosity at 125*C d) viscosity at 163*C
354. The trial section for compaction for each type of fill materials and type of equipment to be used in the
work should have an area of__________.
a) 500 sq. m. c) 600 sq. m.
b) 335 sq. m. d) 400 sq. m.
355. Control slip shall have an area of approximately ____________.

a) 500 sq. m. c) 600 sq. m.
b) 335 sq. m. d) 400 sq. m.
356. Fine aggregate used in asphalt mix is the one ________________.

a) passing the no. 8 sieve
b) passing the no. 30 sieve
c) passing the no. 200 sieve
d) returned the no. 8 sieve
357. The corrugation produce by brooming is _____________.

a) 1.5 mm. c) 2.5 mm.
b) 2.0 mm. d) 1.0 mm.
358. The higher the ________, the lower the penetration.

a) specific gravity c) durability
b) viscosity d) solubility
359. The required thickness of the thermoplastic paint in PCCP is __________.

a) 3.2 to 4.8 mm. c) 3.3 to 3.8 mm.
b) 3.0 to 4.5 mm. d) 3.2 to 4.0 mm
360. What percent of hydrated lime shall be added to the mixture during mixing operation of asphalt mix?
a) 0.5 to 1.0 mass % c) 0.75 to 1.2 mass %
b) 1.0 to 1.5 mass % d) 0.2 to 0.7 mass %
361. As Materials Engineer, what would you recommend in order to check the suitability and efficiency of the
equipment to used prior to subbase construction for item 310, Bituminous Concrete Surface Course?
a) make a trial section c) make trial mix
b) establish control strips d) none of the above
362. Quality of factor – produced reinforced concrete pipes may be best established through what?
a) compressive strength test
b) flexural strength test
c) core test
d) crushing strength test
363. Result of Immersion – Compression test conducted on a bituminous mix sample are as follow: Dry stability
+ 2,000 Kpa, Wet stability = 1,000 Kpa, What is the resulting Index of Retained Strength?
a) 60% c) 50%
b) 55% d) 70%
364. In DPWH Contract Projects, Quality Control is the sole responsibility of ___________.
a) the DPWH project personnel
b) the government’s Materials Engineer
c) the Contractor
365. As Materials Engineer, when is the right time to start sampling and testing of materials to be incorporated
into the work?
a) before final payment b) before start of work items c) before first partial payment
366. The Spot Test on asphalt is used to determine what?

a) cleanliness c) safe working temperature
b)overheating during manufacture d) viscosity of the mix
367. Under what climate conditions do we use higher penetration grade asphalt cement?
a) hot climate c) cold climate
b)rainy weather d) none of the above
368. What is the basis for rejection or acceptance of any construction materials?
a) Certificate of Billing c) Statement of work accomplished
b) Materials Test Report d) none of the abcve
369. Initial rolling of bituminous mixes shall be performed with a ______ roller.
a) vibrator c) sheepfoot
b) pneumatic d) none of the above
370. In abituminous mix sample, what is the % of asphalt by a) weight of aggregate and by b) weight of mix?
Given the following data: Weight of dry aggregates (after extraction) = 950 grams: Weight of Mix = 1010.
A. a) 6.32% b)5.50% c) 6.0% d) none of the above
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B. a) 5.50% b) 6.32% c) 6.0% d) 5.94%
371. What grade of asphalt has a penetration grade of 0 – 30?

a) emulsified asphalt c) blown asphalt
b) asphalt cement d) none of the above
372. Problems regarding quality of construction materials shall be reported directly by the Contractor’s
Materials Engineer to the ____________.
a) DPWH Materials Engineer c) Contractor’s Project Engineer
b) Contractor d) none of the above
373. 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?
a) 75 pcs. b) 70 pcs. c) 100 pcs
374. How many concrete cylinder samples are required for 3,500 pcs. of reinforced concrete pipes?
a) 14 sets of 3 c) 75 sets of 3
b) 140 sets of 3 d) none of the above
375. What is the bitumen obtained from the distillation coal or wood?
a) rock asphalt c) emulsion
b) tar d) none of the above
376. How do you reduce the viscosity of Medium – Curing Cutback Asphalt? By mixing it with _______.
a) gasoline c) kerosene
b) diesel d) emulsion
377. What establish the exact percent of aggregates and asphalt content in a bituminous mix _______.
a) design mix c) job mix formula
b) job order d) extraction formula
378. What greatly influence the serviceability of an asphalt pavement?

a) quality of aggregates and climate
b) penetration grade and quantity of asphalt
c) density and compaction of completed pavement
379. In asphalt pavement construction, how is the surface level of the completed pavement check?
a) by T – core test b) by density test c) by the use of 3 meter straight edge
380. What primarily influence the grade of asphalt to be selected?

a) penetration c) climate
b) class of aggregate d) temperature
381. Who will approve the Job Mix Formula?

a) DPWH Project/Materials Engineer
b) Contractor
c) Contractor’s Materials Engineer
382. What control during the mixing and compaction of the bituminous pavement is of great significance in
the resulting pavement?
a) compaction c) grading of aggregates
b) density d) temperature
383. In asphalt pavement construction, there are three phases of rolling; what kind of roller is required to be
used for the final compaction and smoothing?
a) pneumatic roller b) sheepfoot roller c) tandem- smooth wheeled roller
384. What is the maximum speed of the roller in compaction of asphalt pavement?
a) 4 kph c) 8 kph
b) 5 kph d) 6 kph
385. What shall be checked after final rolling?

a) degree of compaction b) optimum asphalt content c) quantity of aggregates
386. When is the completed asphalt pavement opened to traffic?

a) when the asphalt has cooled to atmospheric temperature
b) when the asphalt has cooled to +/- 10*C of the spreading temperature
c) when asphalt is still hot
387. The apparatus used in determining the consistency of asphalt cement is ___________.
a) penetrometer b) viscometer c) thermometer
388. How is the consistency of liquid asphalt determined?

a) viscometer b) Tag open cup c) penetrometer
389. The Optimum Asphalt Content obtained in Marshall Stability Test is the average asphalt content of the
Maximum Stability, Maximum Bulk Specific Gravity, and _________________.
a) 4% Air Voids b) 2 mm flow c) 5% mineral content
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390. What test determines the safe working temperature of the asphalt?
a) Ductility test b) Flash Point Test c) Stability Test
391. _________________ are usually tested for extraction.

a) Asphalt Mixes b) emulsions c) asphalt cement
392. Steel bars for the concrete reinforcement are tested for their __________ properties.
a) tensile and bending b) compressive c) crushing
393. What method is used in determining the strength of concrete pipes?

a) third point loading method
b) center point loading method
c) three edge bearing method
394. How many units shall be tested for strength, moisture and absorption in a lot of 120,000 CHB
Ans.. 18 units
395. For 250 gallons of Reflectorized Traffic Paint, how many samples are required to be submitted for Quality
Testing?
a) 3 samples b) 2 samples c) 4 samples
396. The bituminous mix should have a mass % of air voids within the range of __________.
a) 2 to 3% b) 1 to 4% c) 3 to 5%
397. Traffic paint shall be applied to the pavement at the rate of 0.33 li/sq. m. and shall dry sufficiently to be
free it from cracking from ___________.
Ans. 150to 30 mins.
398. This is the only class of riprap that may consist of round natural stones.
Ans.. Class A Riprap
399. The surface of riprap shall not vary from the theoretical surface by more than _________ mm. ay any point.
Ans.. 100 mm.
400. Fine aggregates of masonry shall all passes the ________ mm. sieve.
Ans.. 2.36 mm (No. 8 sieve )
401. Mortar that is not used within ______ minutes after the water has been added shall be discarded.
Ans. 90 minutes
402. Maximum projection of rock faces beyond the pitch lines shall not be more than _____.
Ans.. 50 mm.
403. 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 completion.
Ans.. Three ( 3 ) days
404. For pavement markings, the composition of white paint shall be _______ pigment and ______% of vehicle
Ans.. 42 – 45 % pigment ; 53 – 55% vehicle
405. The composition of yellow paint shall be _______ pigment and ______ vehicle.
Ans.. 23% pigment and 77% vehicle
406. The __________ material shall be of such quality that it will not darken or become yellow when a thin
section is exposed to sunlight.
Ans.. Non volatile material
407. ___________ consist of beads of good quality, optically clear, lead free glass with not less than 90%
reasonably spherical and free from flows.
Ans. Ballotini for reflective road paint
408. ___________ is a reflector which shall be the short base type having a maximum base area of 180 mm x
140 mm.
Ans. Flash surface reflective stud
409. The pads shall be highly resilient and durable rubber reinforced with canvas and shall have a design life
of at least ____________.
Ans. Five ( 5 ) years
410. The reflectors shall have the minimum specific intensity value expressed as ______ of illumination.
Ans.. Candle power per foot candle
411. The reflector shall support a vertical load of _____ when tested.
Ans. 10 KN
412. When raised profile type reflector are specified the approved _______ epoxy adhesive shall be used .
Ans. Two ( 2 ) parts
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413. Expansion joint filler having a nominal thickness of less than ________ mm. shall not be subject to a
requirement for water absorption.
Ans. 9.5 mm
414. Expansion joint filler having a nominal thickness of less than ________ mm. shall not be subject to a
requirement for compaction.
Ans.. 13 mm.
415. Strip of the joint filler that do not conform to the specified dimension within the permissible variation of
______ mm. thickness ________ in depth shall be reflected.
Ans. +/- 1.6 to – 0 thickness ; +/- 3mm. in depth
416. These are finely divided residue that result from the combustion of ground or powdered coal.
Ans. Fly Ash
417. A light spray application of asphalt to an existing pavement as a seal to inhibit raveling, or seal the
surface or both.
Ans.. Fog Seal
418. A light application of bituminous material for the express purpose of laying and bonding loose dust.
Ans.. Dust Binder
419. The aggregate that is graded from the maximum size, down to and including filler, with the object of
obtaining a bituminous mix with a controlled void content and high stability is called.
Ans. Dense – graded aggregate
420. The bituminous material used to fill and seal cracks in existing pavement is called______.
Ans. Crack filler
421. The application of sprayed bituminous coatings not involving the use of aggregate is called_____.
Ans. Bituminous application
422. A mixture of bituminous material and mineral aggregate usually prepared in a conventional hot – mix
plant or drum mixer at a temperature of not more than ______ and spread and compacted at the job site
at a temperature above _______.
Ans. 260*F (127*C)/200*F (93*C)
423. __________ is an application of low viscosity bituminous material to an absorptive surface designed to
penetrate, bond, and stabilize this existing surface and to promote adhesion between it and the new
super-impose construction.
Ans. Prime Coat
424. A uniform application of a mixture of emulsified asphalt, fine aggregate, mineral filler, and water to an
existing pavement , single or multiple application may be used.
Ans. Slurry Seal
425. _____________ is an application of bituminous material applied for an existing, relatively non-absorbent
surface to provide a thorough bond between old and new surfacing.
Ans. Tack Coat
426. ____________ is a bituminous aggregate application to any type of road or pavement surface for the
purpose of providing a wearing course, or surface seal or both.
Ans. Treatment and Seals
427. ___________ is a bituminous-sand application to an existing pavement to seal the surface and to function
as a light – wearing course.
Ans. Sand Seal
428. ___________ is a spray application of bituminous material used to temporarily stabilize a recently seeded
area. The bituminous material can be applied to the soil or to a straw or hay mulch as a tie down.
Ans. Mulch treatment
429. ___________ is a combination of bituminous material and aggregate that is physically mixed by
mechanical means, spread on the job site and compacted.
Ans. Bituminous Aggregate Mixtures
430. __________ is a combination of bituminous material and mineral aggregate applied at ambient
temperature for use in patching holes, depression and distress area in existing pavement.
Ans. Maintenance Mix
431. __________ is a pavement construction using essentially one-size aggregate which penetrated in place by
an application of high viscosity bituminous material followed by an application of smaller size course
aggregate and thoroughly rolled,
Ans. Penetration Macadam
432. The glass beads used in traffic paint shall have a minimum of ______ % true spheres.
Ans. 70%
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433. The glass beads shall have a minimum refractive index of ______ .
Ans. 1.50
434. The white thermoplastic material shall not exceed a yellowish index of ______.
Ans. 0.12
435. The thermoplastic material shall have a maximum percent residue of _____ after heating at 8 +/- 0.5 hours
at 218 +/- 2*C
Ans. 28%
436. The softening point of thermoplastic paint should be _______.

Ans. 102.5+/-9.5*C
437. What kind of water shall be used in laboratory test especially if it deals with chemical?
Ans. Distilled Water
438. Liquid limit brass cup with a sample is raised and allowed to drop sharply on the base through a height of
what?
Ans. 10 mm.
439. How many rotation per second will the crank of a liquid limit device be rotated?
Ans. 2 rotation per seconds
440. What is the required size of calibrated sand used for FDT ?
Ans. Any clean, dry, free- flowing, uncemented and passing # 10 and retained # 200 sieve
441. What is the degree of compaction of soil having a maximum dry density of 2,250 kg/cu. m. and wet
density of soil from hole is equivalent to 2,335 kg/cu. m. and average moisture content of 8.85%?
Ans. % degree of compaction = (dry density/Max. dry density ) x 100
= [2,335/(1+8.85/100)] / 2,250 x 100
= ( 2,145.15/2,250 ) x 100
= 9.34%
442. What is the standard diameter of an orifice in FDT sand cone?

Ans. ½” ( 12.7 mm )
443. Soil properties can be improved by ____________.

a) Adequate compaction c) Maximizing water content
b) Additional binder d) Stabilization
444. As construction progresses, you noticed that the materials delivered at the project site are different from
the one tested and passed the requirement, as Materials Engineer what would you do?
a) Authorize the use of the materials
b) Conduct immediate retesting of the materials for verification purposes
c) Reject materials
d) Replace the materials
445. What is the test criteria for RCPC test with three ( 3 ) Edge Bearing Test?
a) 0.3 mm. c) 0.5 mm.
b) 0.4 mm. d) 0.6 mm.
446. The Immersion – Compression test is prepared to determine_________.

a) ductility c) stability
b) solubility d) flexibility
447. The use of sea water in reinforced concrete is not allowed due to ____________.
a) no effect
b) cause of reduction in ultimate strength of concrete
c) induce corrosion of R.S.B
d) b and c
448. If the soil is properly compacted at MDD it will __________.

a) increase stability/strength
b) minimize future settlement
c) decrease permeability
d) all of the above
449. Asphalt construction, compaction must be completed before the mixture cools to _______.
a) 165*F ( 60*C ) c) 185*F ( 71*C )
b) 175*F ( 65*C ) d) 195*F ( 76*C )
450. Which contractor are required by DPWH to own the minimum material testing equipment for pre-
qualification purposes?
a) small c) large
b) medium d) all of the above
451. As percent asphalt increases in Marshall stability test, the % Air voids____________.
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a) increases c) remains constant
b) decreases * d) a or b
452. The aggregate component contribute to shear strength and stability of bituminous mixture . The
desirable shape and surface texture of aggregate is _________.
a) round and smooth surface c) round and rough texture*
b) angular and smooth surface d) angular and rough texture
453. You can classify a soil sample in accordance to AASHTO through _________.
a) Grain size analysis c) both a and b
b) Atterberg limit d) none of the above*
454. Who should take samples of materials and bring them to the laboratory for acceptance purposes?
a) DPWH Materials Engineer c) Contractor’s Project Engineer
b) Contractor’s Materials Engineer d) DPWH Project Engineer
455. How do you determine the diameter of RSB?

a) by Vernier Caliper b) by unit weight
456. Cement which has been in storage for so long period that there is already doubt as to its quality should
be _____________.
a) retested prior to use c) authorized to use
b) not to used
457. In abrasion test, a sample of 5,000 grams was subjected to abrasion, a 2,000 grams sample was retained
in no. 12 sieve after washing, what is the abrasion loss?
a) 50 c) 60
b) 40 d) 30
458. Different brand of cement should not be allowed because _____________.

a) different in texture c) varies in strength
b) different in color when dried
459. An apparatus used for field density test is called ___________.

a) Sand cone c) Nuclear density meter
b) Rubber balloon d) all of the above
460. Thickness tolerance in the construction of subbase course is ____________.

a) +/- 10 mm. c) +/- 5 mm.
b) +/- 20 mm. d) +/- 15 mm.
461. PH value of water used in concrete is ___________.

a) 4 to 6 c) 6 to 10
b) 6 to 8 d) 3 to 5
462. In what item of work emulsified asphalt and cut back asphalt used?
a) Tack Coat c) Seal Coat
b) Prime Coat d) Bituminous Surface Course Hot- Laid
463. What is the boundary between Coarse and Fine aggregates used in concreting.
a) passing No. 3/8 sieve c) passing No. 6 sieve
b) passing No. 4 sieve d) passing No. 8 sieve
464. The purpose of trial section is to check ___________________.

a) the suitability of materials
b) the efficiency of the equipment
c) the construction method proposed to be used
d) all of the above
465. In FDT, the volume of hole is determined by what?

a) Sand to fill hole over unit weight of dry sand
b) Total material taken from hole over volume of hole
c) Wet unit weight over 1 + MC/100
d) Dry unit weight over MDD x 100
466. What is the average compressive strength of the load bearing concrete hollow blocks?
a) 1,000 psi c) 600 psi
b) 800 psi d) 1,200 psi
467. The surface condition of tack coat before the next course should be applied is _______.
a) wet c) dry
b) sticky d) plastic
468. The contractor shall give the Engineer at least _______ days notice prior to the beginning of work at the
mill or shop where the metal structure has been manufactured or fabricated, so that the required
inspection may be made.
a) 14 c) 21 b) 17
d) 15
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469. The request for recoring shall be made by the contractor within _________ weeks after the official result of
the coring test has been released if the structure failed to meet strength requirement.
a) one ( 1 ) c) three ( 3 )
b) two ( 2 ) * d) four ( 4 )
470. A revised design strength for concrete works was set forth from 14 days to 7 days for concrete pavement
for national roads and _____ days for major interchanges and busy intersection thus minimizing
occurrence of road congestion.
a) seven ( 7 ) c) six ( 6 )
b) three ( 3 ) d) four ( 4 )*
471. Compressive strength for mortar samples test at 3 days and 7 seven days can be considered for
acceptance provided the strength of the samples at 7 days is not less than ________ Mpa which is 85% of
the compressive strength for 28 days
a) 22.08 c) 23.45
b) 24.84 d) 21.53
472. The use of Fly Ash concrete mix as mineral admixture in PCCP and as ______ % replaces the Portland
cement in concrete mix.
a) 15 c) 25
b) 20 d)10
473. This is an instrument used to measure pavement deflections resulting from vehicle wheel loading. The
results of the elastic deformation test are used to evaluate the structural condition of roads, and to help
in the design of road strengthening measure and road capacity improvement
a) Dynamic Cone Penetrator
b) Falling Weight Deflectometer
c) Three ( 3 ) Meter Straight Edge
d) Benkelman Beam
474. This an equipment which is used to measure differential deflection between joints of a concrete
pavement to determine the modulus of the existing slabs for use in the design of an overlay.
a) Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
b) Falling Weight Deflectometer
c) Benkelman Beam
d) Merlin Road Roughness Measuring Device
475. Vibrator shall not be operated longer than ______ seconds in any one location.
a) 10 c) 20
b) 15 d) 25
a) three ( 3 ) rotations per second
b) two and a half (2 ½ ) rotations per second
c) two ( 2 ) rotations per second
d) one and a half ( 1 ½ ) rotations per second
477. What is the required size of calibrated sand used for FDT?
a) passing sieve No. 30 retained No. 200
b) passing sieve No. 20 retained No. 200
c) passing sieve No. 10 retained No. 200
d) None of the above
478. When placing concrete, what is the required temperature of concrete?
a) less than 29*C c) less than 30*C
b) less than 28*C d) less than 31*C
479. In PCCP coring, what is the specified thickness of an individual measurement that shall not be included in
the average?
a) less than 20 mm. c) less than 25 mm.
b) more than 20 mm. d) more than 25 mm.
480. __________ is the wearing away of the pavement surface caused by the dislodging of aggregate
particles.
a) Rutting c) Shoving
b) Raveling d) Corrugation
481. This is the stage in compaction in which all free air is expelled and replaced by water, if further pressure is
applied to the soil mass, the tendency is to reduce its volume.
a) wetting stage c) saturation stage
b) swelling stage d) none of the above
482. In this stage, additional water replaces some of the entrapped air and the soil particles move closer
together with a resulting increase in density.
a) wetting stage c) lubricating stage
b) swelling stage d) all of the above
483. All boring during soil exploration survey shall generally be carried to a depth of at least ______ meter
below the proposed grade line.
a) one ( 1 )* c) 0.30
b) two and half ( 2 ½ ) d) 0.50
484. What is the factor that will influence the construction of stabilized road?
a) Depletion of the supply of economically available materials
b) High cost involved in the construction of the conventional types of road
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c) If the road structure may be built by stages, and a properly designed road might function briefly as a
wearing course
d) All of the above
485. What is the meaning of ASTM?
a) American Standard for Testing Materials
b) American Standard for Testing and Materials
c) American Society for Testing Materials
American Society for Testing and Materials
486. In sampling bituminous materials, the composite samples taken from a number of drums should have a
size sufficient for testing and should not be less _____ as called for in the guidelines on the submission of
samples.
a) 5 liters c) 10 liters
b) 4 liters d) 6 liters
487. For semi solid materials, samples should be taken at the center of the containers at least _____ mm. below
the surface and 75 mm. from the sides with the aid of a clean hatcher or patty knife.
a) 100 c) 75
b) 85 d) 50
488. __________ test classify the different asphalts into types and the different types into grades.
a) Quality test c) Ductility test
b) Consistency test d) All of the above
489. This is the most important volatilization test on liquid asphalt products, its gives information as to the actual
amount of constituents remove at definite temperature.
a) Extraction test c) Evaporation test
b) Distillation test d) Softening test
490. This test indicate the purity of asphalt.
a) Specific Gravity c) Solubility
b) Viscosity d) Ductility
491. This is the most important factor which influence the stability of bituminous mixture.
a) Gradation of mineral aggregate
b) Shape and surface texture of aggregate
c) Hardness of aggregate particles
d) All of the above
492. The principal factor that effect the flexibility of bituminous mixture is _______.
a) the quality of bituminous binder
b)the quality of mineral filler
c) temperature susceptibility of the binder
d) all of the above
493. The application temperature of emulsified asphalt ranges from ___________.
a) 66* to 107*C c) 20* to 66*C
b) 10* to 71*C d) 15* to 66*C
494. Concrete deposited in water shall be Class “A” concrete with a minimum cement factor of _______ per
cubic meter of concrete.
a) 12 bags per cu. m. c) 11 bags per cu. m.
b) 10 bags per cu. m. d) 9 bags per cu. m.
495. A tremie shall consist of a tube having a diameter of not less than ______ mm. constructed in section s
having flanged couplings fitted with gasket with a hopper at the top.
a) 200 c) 250
b) 300 d) 150
496. The fine aggregate used in stone masonry mortar shall all pass No.____ sieve.
a) 40 c) 30
b) 8 d) 3/8
497. The coarse aggregate used in Bituminous Concrete is _________.
a) retained on a 2.36 mm. ( No. 8 sieve )
b) retained on a 4.75 mm (No. 4 sieve )
c) retained on a 19.00 mm. ( No. ¾ sieve )
d) both a and b
498. As Materials Engineer, will you permit the use of salvage soil aggregate for lie stabilized road mix base
course?
a) Yes c) It depends
b) No d) Let the DPWH Project Engineer to decide
499. Is the accredited private testing laboratories owned by companies involved in the supply of construction
materials for DPWH project be allowed to test their own products?
a) Yes c) It depends
b) No d) Either a or c
500. For small projects where the quantity of steel bars is less than 10,000 kgs. What may be required as a basis
of acceptance.
a) P.E. Certificate c) Inspection Report
b) Mill Certificate d) All of the above
501. Lumber is considered well seasoned when its moisture content is between _________.
a) 10 to 16% c) 10 to 14%
b) 14 to 18% d) 15 to 20%
502. Flushing of bitumen to the surface after belting or screeding the hot mixture denotes rich mixture.
a) true b) false neither of the two
503. Unsuitable materials are those materials containing detrimental quantities of organic materials, such as
grass, roots, and sewerage and those that is _____________.
a) high organic soils
b) soils with liquid limit exceeding 80 and / or PI > 55
c) soils with very low density, 800kg/cu. m. or below
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d) all of the above
504. The set of cylinders for each project shall be numbered consecutively beginning with 1 and three
specimens should be identified as A, B, and C. At the early stage of pouring, the laboratory should be
requested to break the “A” cylinders at 7 days to check what?
a) If the structure should be put in service at early stage
b) to check the mix design
c) To check if there is unusual development when admixture is used
d) All of the above
505. The field specimen should be cured from 4 to 7 days at the project under moist conditions obtained by
__________.
a) covering with wet sand
b) covering with saw-dust
c) covering with palay-strw
d) all of the above
506. The cured cylindrical samples shall be transported to the Regional Laboratory or any testing laboratory
accredited by the DPWH in ________________.
a) on top of sand
b) carefully packed and crated surrounded with damp sawdust or palay straw
c) on boxes with sand surrounding the cylinders
d) all of the above
507. The penetration grade of concrete joint sealer, hot poured elastic type is _________
a) 80 - 100 c) 100 - 120
b) below 90 d) 40 – 60
508. The CBR is generally selected at what penetration?
a) 5.08 mm. c) 2.54 mm.
b) 3.1 mm. d) 3.50 mm.
509. A soil aggregate that has a CBR value of 20 means that in the condition tested, the resistance to
penetration of the standard piston was ______ of the standard resistance of a compacted soil or
aggregate.
a) 40% c) 10%
b) 20% d) 80%
510. For liquid asphaltic materials, these are run on the residue after distillation.
a) consistency test c) ductility test
b) quality test d) cement mixing test*
511. The basic aim of compaction is to produce a soil mass that will satisfy what criteria?
a) settlement c) permeability
b) stability d) all of the above
512. When do the embankment become friable in dry weather , ravel at the edges and abrade severely
under traffic and will become dusty in service and much of the binder soil is simply blown away during
the dry season.
a) the embankment is non- plastic*
b) the embankment lacks compaction
c) materials fails CBR test
d) none of the above
513. When the embankment tends to soften in wet weather, and PCCP constructed of such material develop
ruts under traffic an d may shift and shove to develop a wash board surface, the plasticity index of such
material is ____________.
a) P.I. is too high c) P.I. is too low
b) neither a & b d) both a & b
514. What is the allowable smooth riding quality of PCCP?
a) 5.00 mm. c) 3.00 mm.
b) 8.00 mm. d) 6.00 mm.
515. What is the penetration grade of bitumen prime coat?
a) 60 – 70 c) 85 – 100
b 120 – 150 d) none of the above
516. The spraying application temperature of all grades of asphalt cement should not be more than ________.
a) 211*C c) 135*C
b) 159*C d) 204*C
517. What is the rate of application of bituminous prime coat using cut back asphalt?
a) 0.5 to 0.7 liters/sq. m. c) 1.0 to 1.1 liters/sq. m.
b) 1.0 to 2.0 liters/sq. m. d) 1.10 to 2.0 liters/sq.m.
518. What is the weight boulders required for class A grouted riprap?
a) 10 to 25 kgs c) 15 to 30 kgs.
b) 15 to 25 kgs. d) 20 to 30 kgs.
519. Based on the maximum dry density obtained by laboratory test, the degree of compaction required for
aggregate subbase should be at least _____________.
a) 95% c) 100%
b) 98% d) 90%
520. Where to determine the amount of mixing water to use when compacting the soil in the field to attain
maximum density.
a) Trial Section c) Control Strip
b) Field Density Test d) Lab. Compaction Test
521. For soil classification purposes as in AASHTO M45, what is not required?
a) combined sieve and mechanical analysis
b) sieve analysis
c) the wash test
d) none of the above
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522. This is widely used to control the characteristics of soil which are to be incorporated in roadways.
a) The Limit Test c) The Group Index
b) The soil classification d) all of the above
523. In direct shear test, the soil is sheared to failure by moving one part of the soil sample relatively to the
other part along a pre-determined plane. 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 the form of ____________.
a) straight line c) parabola
b) hyperbola d) semi-elliptical
524. In conducting soil exploration survey, what equipment you will use in obtaining undisturbed samples.
a) split spoon sampler c)screw type soil auger sampler
b) thin-walled sampler d) Post-hole auger sampler
525. Bituminous stabilization in the process of mixing intimately pulverized soil and bituminous material. What is
the minimum bearing capacity (soaked CBR ) of the mixture?
a) 80% c) 98%
b) 100% d) 95%
526. Portland cement stabilization roadmix base course is an intimate mixture of pulverized soil, Portland
cement and water which is thoroughly compacted while in a moist condition to form a structural road
material when the cement hydrates and crystallizes. What is the mass percent wear of soil aggregate
used in this stabilization?
a) 40% c) not more than 40%
b) 45% d) 50%
527. For a rich mixture of cement in concrete, what determines the flexural strength of the concrete?
a) Mortar strength c) both a & b
b) the strength of aggregate d) the water/cement ratio
528. This is a new method of soil stabilization being introduced to improved the properties of soil which is
effective and at the same time cheaper.
a) Stabilization by the use of Geotextiles
b) Cement stabilization
c) Bituminous stabilization
d) Lime stabilization
529. As per guidelines on submission of samples, laboratory trial mixes should be made on aggregates which
are proposed tube used for the first time, in this case what is the weight of fine aggregates to be
submitted for testing?
a) 100 kgs. c) 50 kgs.
b) 70 kgs. d) 80 kgs.
530. The phosphorous content of reinforcing steel bars bigger than 9.0 mm shall not exceed _______.
a) 0.18% b) 0.06%
c) 0.08% d) 0.05%
531. The permissible variation of reinforcing steel bars bigger than 9.0 mm. shall not exceed _____.
a) 10% b) 5%
c) 8% d) 6%
532. A type of cement that sets and hardens by chemical interaction with water and is capable of doing so
underwater.
a) Portland Cement b) Hydraulic Cement
c) Air-Retaining Portland Cement d) All of the above
533. The spacing center to center of circumferential reinforcement of all pipes shall not exceed its wall
thickness and shall in no case exceed _______________.
a) 150 mm. b) 200 mm.
c) 100 mm. d) 250 mm.
534. Oversanded and undersanded concrete mixtures require more water in order to be workable but will
only result to ______________.
a) good surface texture b) water tightens
c) weak strength d) all of the above
535. For every lean mixes or low cement content of the mixture, What determines the flexural strength of the
concrete.
a) The strength of aggregate b) The mortar strength
c) The water cement ratio d) All of the above
536. This is a method of determining in-place density of soil that can be used satisfactorily in moist, cohesive
fine grained material only. The sample is obtained by forcing a small thin walled cylinder into the material
with a driving head and hammer or other suitable apparatus.
Ans. Drive Cylinder Method
537. This method of test is intended to determine the density of cohesive soil and stabilized soil by measuring
the weight and volume of undisturbed samples.
Ans. Block, Chunk or Core Sampling
538. This method covers the determination of the density in-place of 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
accuracy within 1.0%.
Ans. By Rubber Balloon Method
539. This method covers the determination of the total or wet density of soil and soil aggregate in-place by
the attenuation of gamma rays, where the gamma detector, or both, remains at or near the surface.
Ans. Nuclear Method
540. What are the three major groups of soil?
Ans. 1) granular 2) fine grained 3) organic
541. What are the common laboratory test required for soil?
Ans. a) sieve analysis b) plastic and liquid limit test c) compaction test (moisture-density relation) d)
CBR e) Abrasion Test (Mass percent of Wear) f) Unit weight g) Moisture Content
542. What are the common field test?
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Ans. To determine the degree of compaction of soil or it is a control test in embankment construction to
ensure adequate compaction
543. What is moisture content?
Ans. It is the amount of water present in the soil
544. What is the different between natural moisture content with hydroscopic moisture content?
Ans. Natural moisture content is the moisture of undisturbed soil sample while hydroscopic moisture
content is the moisture of air-dried soil sample.
545. What is the formula used for moisture content determination?
Ans. Moisture Content = (wt. Of water/wt. Of oven dried sample) x 100
546. Weighing hot sample is not advisable as it affects the accuracy of result.
Ans. True
547. What are the methods use in reducing samples from the field to testing size?
Ans. 1) sample splitter 2) quartering
548. What is the required temperature for oven drying the soil sample?
Ans. 110*C +/- 5*C
549. How can you determine if the soil sample is already oven dried?
Ans. dried if it reached its constant weight
550. How to prepare or to come up with air-dried soil sample?
Ans. air dry the sample under the heat of the sun
551. If impossible to air-dry the sample under the heat of the sun what alternative should be used?
Ans. oven dry the sample at 60*C
552. Sample for compaction test should pass to what sieve?
Ans. method A & B use sample passing sieve #4; method C & D use sample passing #3/4
553. What is the difference between T-99 and T-180 compaction test method?
Ans. T-99 uses 2.5kg.(5.5lbs.) rammer with a drop of 12” height, while T-180 uses 4.54kg.(10 lbs.) rammer
with a drop of 18” height
554. What are the particle size analysis?
Ans. It is the determination of particle size distribution in soil by sieve, hydrometer, or combined analysis
555. What are the other terms or particles size analysis?
Ans. 1) sieve analysis 2) mechanical analysis 3) grading test/analysis
556. What is the liquid limit?
Ans. it is the lowest moisture content at which the soil will flow upon the application of a very small
shearing force.
557. The liquid limit is expressed as the moisture content corresponding to what number of blows?
Ans. 25 blows
558. What test are used in soil classification?
Ans. 1) grading or sieve analysis 2) plastic and liquid limit
559. What is plastic limit?
Ans. It is the minimum moisture content at which the soil can be readily molded without breaking or
crumbling
560. What kind of water shall be used in laboratory test especially if it deals with chemicals?
Ans. Distilled water
561. Liquid limit brass cup with sample is raised allowed to drop sharply on the base through a height of what?
Ans. 10 mm.
Ans. 2 rotations per second
563. In doing a plastic limit test, to what diameter shall the soil thread began to break?
Ans. 3.2 mm. ( 1/8” )
564. What is the formula for plastic limit?
Ans. PL = (Wa – Wb)/Wb x 100
Where: Wa = original wt of crumbled soil thread
Wb = wt of oven dried crumbled soil
565. What is Plastic Index (PI)?
Ans. It is the difference between the liquid limit and the plastic limit; PI = LL-PL
566. What is specific gravity?
Ans. It is a gravimetric-volumetric relationship in soils (or defined as the ratio of the wt in air of an equal
volume of water at a stated temp.)
567. What is the approximate area for density control strip?
Ans. 335 sq. m.
568. What is the maximum depth of roadway embankment per horizontal layer in loose measurement?
Ans. 200 mm. ( 8” )
569. What item of work is embankment?
Ans. Item 104
570. What is the kind of material used for item 200?
Ans. Aggregate subbase course
571. What is the required particle size for selected borrow for topping under item 104 (embankment)?
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
572. P.I. requirement for item 104 (selected common borrow) is __________.
Ans. 6 maximum
573. L.L. requirement for item 104 (selected common borrow) is ____________.
Ans. 30 maximum
574. What is the LL requirement for item 200 (aggregate subbase course) passing sieve # 40?
Ans. 12 maximum
575. Coarse portion retained on sieve # 10 (2.00 mm.) of item 200 shall have a mass percent of wear by Los
Angeles Abrasion test of _______________.
Ans. 50% maximum
576. The required CBR value for item 300?
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Ans. 25% minimum (AASHTO T 180 method D)
577. What is the minimum percent field density or degree of compaction for item 104 (embankment)?
Ans. 95% minimum
578. What is the minimum degree of compaction for item 200 and 201?
Ans. 100% minimum
579. What is the highest point in moisture density curve of the moisture density relation test or compaction test
of soil represent?
Ans. MDD(Maximum Dry Density) and OMC (Optimum Moisture Content)
580. What is the required size of calibrated sand used for FDT?
Ans. Any clean, dry, free-flowing uncemented sand passing # 10 and retained # 200 sieves
581. What is the degree of compaction of soil having a maximum dry density 2,250kg/cu. m. and wet density
of soil from hole equivalent to 2,335kg/cu. m. and an average moisture content of 8.85%?
Ans. % Degree of Compaction = (Dry density/Max. dry density) x 100
Where ; Dry density = Wet density/(1+MC/100)
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
= (2,145.15/2,250) x 100
= 95.34%
582. Is the soil for No.45 passed the item 104 requirement for % degree of compaction?
Ans. G or Grading = 2
P or Plasticity = 2
C or Compaction = 2
D or Density = three in-site density test/500 sq. m.
583. What are the test and number of test needed for 2,960 cu. m. Aggregate Base Course?
Ans. sand cone, jug (at least 4 liters), guide plate, moisture cans, sand, weighing scale, oven with
temperature control, chisel or digging tools, plastic bags and labeling materials (tag number)
584. What is the standard diameter of an orifice in FDT sand cone?
Ans. ½ inch (12.7 mm.)
585. How many hours does a fine aggregates tested for specific gravity and absorption be soaked in water?
Ans. 15 to 19 hrs.
586. How will you determine if the fine aggregates reaches the saturated surface dry condition?
Ans. It is determine by the use of cone test for surface moisture and if the molded shape of fine
aggregate slump slightly it indicates that it has reached a surface-dry condition.
587. What are the test required for concrete aggregates?
Ans. 1) Fine Agg: Grading, specific gravity, absorption, dry unit wt.
2) Coarse Agg: grading, specific gravity, absorption, dry unit wt, and abrasion
Note: soundness is also tested as per request
588. What is the maximum mass % of wear by Los Angeles Abrasion Test?
Ans. 40% maximum
589. What is the required speed of Los Angeles Abrasion Machine per minute?
Ans. 30 to 33 rpm
590. What is the size or diameter and weight of cast-iron spheres use in abrasion?
Ans. Approximately 46.8 mm dia. and weighing between 390-455 grams
591. What is the required total wt. of sample for abrasion test of coarse aggregate grading A with 12 number
of sphere?
Ans. 5,000 grams +/- 25 grams
592. 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 wear
- it determines whether the aggregate will have degradation during traffic or rolling
593. Quality test for cement is represented by how many bags of cement?
Ans. 2,000 bags or fraction thereof
594. What is the sieve use in sieving materials from Abrasion Machine?
Ans. Sieve # 12 (1.70 mm.)
595. Testing machine should be calibrated once every six (6) months if possible but if it not possible what is the
required time should the machine be calibrated?
Ans. Once a year
596. What is the percent tolerance of error in calibrating the machine?
Ans. +/- 1%
597. What do you call a sample for concrete pavement?
Ans. Concrete beam sample
598. How many sample should be taken for every 75 cu, m. of fresh concrete?
Ans. 3 pcs. sample or 1 set sample
599. What do you call the sample for structural concrete?
Ans. Concrete cylinder sample
600. What is the test use to determine the consistency of concrete?
Ans. Slump test
601. How to compute for the slump of concrete?
Ans. Slump = Ht. Of slump cone – ht. Of fresh concrete after subsidence
602. How to compute for the compressive strength of concrete cylinder sample?
Ans. CS = P/A where: P = loads, lbs. A = area, sq. m.
A = [rD(sq)] / 4 = 28.27 sq. m
603. At what age should a concrete beam sample be tested for flexural test?
Ans. 4 days
604. How to compute the flexural strength for third point loading test?
Ans. R = (PL)/(bxdxd) = P(18”)/(6” x 6” x 6”) = P/12
where: R = modulus of rupture
P = Load in lbs. or tons
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L = span length in inches
b = base in inches
d = depth in inches
605. What is the minimum flexural strength for third point loading test?
Ans. 3.8 Mpa (550 psi)
606. What is the minimum flexural strength for center point loading test?
607. How to compute for flexural strength at center point loading?
Ans. R = (3PL)/(bxdxd) = 3P(18)/2x9x6x6
608. Which part of the batch for fresh concrete should the sample be taken from a stationary mixers, revolving
drum truck mixers or agitators?
Ans. two or more regular intervals during discharge of middle portion of the batch
609. What is the size of tamping rod use in sampling concrete?
Ans. 16 mm. (5/8 inches) diameter and 610 mm. (24 inches) long with the tamping end rounded to a
hemispherical tip of the same dia. as the rod
610. Concrete Masonry (hollow blocks) if subject to test, how many sample is required?
Ans. 6 pcs./10,000 units 12 pcs. if more than 10,000 units
611. What is the strength requirement for load bearing concrete masonry units?
Ans. individual = 5.5 Mpa (800 psi) minimum
Average(for 3 samples) = 6.9Mpa (1000 psi) minimum
612. What is the significance of testing reinforcing steel bars?
Ans. to determine the yield and tensile strength of the bar as well as its elongation and is used to classify
the bars into grade
613. What is the required length of RSB for testing?
Ans. 1 meter/10,000 kgs./size/shipment
614. What is the significance of bending test for RSB?
Ans. to evaluate the ductile properties of RSB
615. What is the required size of test specimen for G.I. sheets?
Ans. 60 mm. x 60 mm. ( 3pcs. from one sheet/100 sheets
616. What is the required sample for paint?
Ans. 1 can ( gal. or pail )/100 cans (gal. or pail )
617. What kind of paint had reflectance in the form of beads?
Ans. Reflectorized Traffic Paint
618. What is the common components of house paint?
Ans. pigment and vehicle
619. What is this construction material that is dark brown to black cementatious material in which the
predominating constituent are bitumen?
Ans. Asphalt
620. What asphalt is commonly called hot asphalt?
Ans. Asphalt cement
621. What are liquid asphalt?
Ans. Cut-back asphalt and Emulsified Asphalt
622. What is the use of blown asphalt or hard asphalt?
Ans. Use as joint filler or water proofing
623. SS-1 or SS-1h is what kind of asphalt?
Ans. Slow Setting Emulsified Asphalt
624. What are the three (3) kinds of Emulsified Asphalt?
Ans. Rapid Setting, Medium Setting and Slow Setting
625. What asphalt contains water?
Ans. Emulsified Asphalt
626. What is the penetration grade for blown asphalt?
Ans. 0 to 30
627. What is the ideal penetration grade of asphalt use in Tropical Region?
Ans. 85 to 100 (but some uses 60 to 70)
628. Tack coat is used in an existing bituminous or concrete pavement.
Ans. True
629. What is the rate of application of bituminous tack coat?
Ans. 0.2 to 0.7 liter/ sq. m.
630. What is the rate of application of bituminous prime coat?
Ans. 1 to 2 liters/sq.m.
631. For how many hours or how long shall a bituminous prime coat left undisturbed?
Ans. 24 hrs.
632. What kind of asphalt is used as prime coat?
Ans. Cut-back asphalt (medium curing or rapid curing)
633. Bituminous prime coat is use to treat surface of base course.
Ans. True
634. No tack coat or prime coat shall be applied when the weather is foggy or rainy.
Ans. True
635. What kind of asphalt is used as tack coat?
Ans. cut-back asphalt (rapid curing) or emulsified asphalt
636. Where should the bituminous seal coat be used?
Ans. on an existing bituminous surface course with or without an application of aggregates
637. 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 quality test.
Ans. True
638. One set (3 pcs ) concrete cylinder sample shall be taken for every how many pieces of RCP?
Ans. 25 pcs.
639. In submitting samples for testing, what particular form is being accomplished?
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Ans. sample card
640. as a Materials Engineer of the project what is the report accomplished every week?
Ans. Quality Control Assurance Report
641. What do you call the report to be submitted at end of the month?
Ans. Monthly Materials Report
642. How to determine the proportion of cement , water, fine aggregates and coarse aggregates?
Ans. by means of Concrete Design Mix
643. How to determine the thickness of pavement?
Ans. by means of concrete core
644. How to determine the asphalt content of bituminous mix?
Ans. by means of extraction test
645. In an extraction test, aside from the asphalt what other materials being extracted?
Ans. Aggregates or composite aggregates ( minerals of fine & coarse aggregates)
646. What is being determined in a core sample from asphalt pavement/
Ans. thickness of pavement and density of pavement
647. All records regarding quality control such as accomplishment, daily activities, weather etc. are recorded
in a ________.
Ans. Materials Log Book
648. The standard penetration test (SPT) is an in-site test that measures what?
Ans. depth of soil layer
649. Which of the following bituminous material is best recommended for sealing weakened plane joints?
Ans. Joint Filler Asphalt (commonly called hard asphalt)
650. The main problem associated with wrong practice of conveying concrete is called ______.
Ans. Segregation
651. 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?
Ans. 20 i\liters
652. A one lane road, with a pavement width of 3.5 meters and shoulder width of 0.5 meter on each side of
the pavement, was designed to have subbase and base courses with a combined thickness of 300 mm.
If the thickness of the subbase is a 125 mm. the spreading and compaction of the subbase and base
course shall be carried out in ______.
Ans. 3 layer over the full width of 4.5 m.
653. 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 equipment to be used for item 310, Bituminous Concrete Surface
course?
Ans. about 500 sq. m.
654. Per program of work, the estimated volume of item 201 materials is 7,500 cu. m. How many grading and
plasticity test are required based on the DPWH minimum testing requirements?
Ans. 25 grading and 25 plasticity
655. Bituminous concrete mixes contain asphalt by weight equivalent to what?
Ans. 5 to 8%
656. Quality of factory-produced reinforced concrete pipes may be best established through what?
Ans. Test of concrete pipe samples
657. Where do we take additional cores when the measurement of any core taken from the pavement is
deficient in thickness by more than 25 mm?
Ans. At no less than 5 meters intervals parallel to the centerline in each direction from the affected
location
658. Quality Control testing in a DPWH project is the responsibility of the ___________.
Ans. DPWH and Contractor’s Materials Engineers
659. As Material Engineer, when is the right time to start sampling and testing aggregates of the course
materials?
Ans. before the course materials be incorporated in the projec
660. The spot test on asphalt is used to determine what?
Ans. overheating during manufacture
661. Under what climatic condition(s) do we use the lower penetration grades or hard asphalt?
Ans. hot climate
662. Sampling of the freshly mixed concrete should be taken on the _______ batch discharge of the transit
mixer.
Ans. middle
663. Soft and unstable soils were encountered during the course of subgrade preparation. If you were the
Materials Engineer assigned to the project, what is the most effective and cheaper method that you
would recommend to stabilized the soil prior to the construction of the subbase course?
Ans. Geotextiles
664. How many times per layer should a concrete specimen molded in a 6”x6”x21” beam mold be rodded?
Ans. 63 times
665. What is the basis for acceptance or rejection of any construction materials?
Ans. Materials Test Report
666. In testing concrete cylinder sample the load applied should be continuous without shock at a constant
rate within the range of _______ per second.
Ans. 0.14 to 0.34 Mpa per second or 20 to 50 psi per second
667. During the application of the first half of the anticipated load a _______ rate of loading shall be permitted.
Ans. higher rate
668. Initial rolling in bituminous mixes shall be perform with a _____ roller.
Ans. Pneumatic Tire Roller
669. Final rolling in bituminous mixes shall be perform with a _________ roller.
Ans. 3-wheel or Tandem type steel wheel roller
670. Rolling of bituminous mix shall be discounted whenever it begins to produce excessive ______ or ________.
Ans. pulverizing of the aggregate or displacement of the mixture
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671. Final rolling shall be continued until roller marks are eliminated and a minimum of _____ mass percent of
the density of the laboratory compacted specimens prepared in accordance with AASHTO T160 has
been obtained.
Ans. 95 mass percent
672. sample from compacted bituminous mix shall be neatly cut by saw or core drill. Each sample shall be at
least ____________.
Ans. 150 mm. x 150 mm. or 100mm diameter full depth
673. For surface tolerance the surface (bituminous mix) will be check by the use of a _____ at sites selected by
the Engineer.
Ans. 3 meter straight edge
674. What is the sample requirement for paving concrete for every 75 cu. m. or fraction thereof? Ans.
One (1) set (consisting of 3 pcs.) concrete beam sample
675. In testing bituminous mix sample for Immersion-Compression Stability the sample is soaked in water bath
for ______ days.
Ans. four (4)
676. Given: Wt. of dry aggregate = 950 grams
Wt. of asphalt = 50 grams
What is the total % of asphalt weight of total mix
Ans. Wt. of total mix = wt. of dry agg. + wt. of asphalt
= 950 + 50 = 1,000 grams
therefore: (50grams/1,000grams) x 100 = 5%
677. Does the percent asphalt in problem above meet the required specification for percent asphalt in
bituminous mixes? Why?
Ans. yes, because standard specification for percent asphalt in bituminous mixes is 5 to 8%
678. 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?
Ans. No, because the required tolerance for % asphalt in a job-mix formula is +/-0.4%
679. Which is not the duty or responsibility of Materials Engineer?
Ans. quantity of construction materials
680. Which is the duty or responsibility of a Materials engineer?
Ans. quality of construction materials
681. Problem regarding quality of construction materials shall be reported directly by the contractor’s
Materials Engineer to the __________.
Ans. DPWH Materials Engineer
682. How many concrete cylinder is required for a 3,000 pcs. reinforced concrete pipe culvert?
Ans. 120 sets (consisting of 3 pcs. concrete cylinder per set)
683. If the concrete cylinder is not available for a 3,000 pcs. culvert pipes, how many pipes shall be subjected
to test?
Ans. 60 pcs. culvert pipes
684. What kind of test that requires calibrated sand in filling the hole in order to determine the volume of
hole?
Ans. Field Density Test (FDT)
685. What do you call the test using a rammer and a mold?
Ans. Moisture Density Relation Test or Compaction Test
686. What kind of asphalt has a penetration grade of 0 to 30 mm.?
Ans. Blown Asphalt
687. If there is a necessary to add water to the concrete mix in order to increase is workability (provided
concrete does not exceed specified slump). How many minutes after the initial of the mixing does
adding of water be permitted?
Ans. not exceeding 45 minutes and that water cement ratio is not exceeded
688. What is the percent weight of aggregates (coarse, fine and mineral filler) in the mixture of bituminous
concrete surface coarse?
Ans. 92 to 95%
689. What is the percent weight of asphalt in the bituminous mixture?
Ans. 5 to 8%
690. How can we establish the exact percentage to be used in the bituminous mixture?
Ans. Job-mix formula
691. What are the two types of bitumen that are commonly used in bituminous concrete surface course?
Ans. 1) Tar- is viscous liquid obtained from distillation of coal or wood
2) Petroleum Asphalt – are the product of the distillation of crude oil
692. What are the three major petroleum asphalt product?
Ans. 1) Asphalt cement – produced in various viscosity grade, the most common penetration grade are,
200/300, 120/150, 85/100, 40/50
2) Cut-back asphalt – are asphalt mixed with solvents to reduce their viscosity
3) Emulsified Asphalt – are mixture of asphalt cement and water with emulsifying agent
693. What are the solvents for cut back asphalt?
Ans. 1) gasoline – for rapid curing type
2) kerosene – for medium curing type
3) diesel fuel – for slow curing type
694. Emulsified asphalt are either _____ and _________.
Ans. 1) cationic emulsion – which work better with wet agg. And in cold weather
2) anionic emulsion – which adhere better to agg. Which have positive charges
695. What is the bituminous material commonly used in item 310?
Ans. Asphalt cement (AC)
696. What greatly influence the service of an asphalt pavement?
Ans. grade and quantity of asphalt
697. What influence primarily the grade of asphalt selected?
Ans. Climatic condition
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698. The lower penetration grade or hard asphalt is used in ____________.
Ans. hot climate
699. The higher penetration grade or softer asphalt is used in____________.
Ans. cold climate
700. How many weeks does a producer of asphalt mix or the contractor shall submit the job-mix formula?
Ans. three (3) weeks prior to production
701. Who will approved the job –mix formula?
Ans. DPWH Project Engineer and Materials Engineer
702. The job-mix formula contains provisions on the following:
Ans. 1) grading 2) percentage and type of asphalt 3) temp. of agg. and asphalt
4) temp. of mixture upon delivery or at time of compaction
703. What is the primary quality control mechanism for the production of asphalt mixture?
Ans. Job-mix formula which shall conform to the following ranges of tolerance:
Passing No. 4 and larger sieves +/- 7%
Passing No. 8 to No. 100 sieves +/- 4%
Passing No. 200 +/- 2%
Bituminous Materials +/- 0.4%
Temperature of mixture +/- 10*C
704. What is the minimum dry compressive strength of the mixture?
705. The mixture shall have a mass percent air voids with the range of _________.
Ans. 3.0% - 5%
706. What is the Index of Retained Strength of the mixture?
Ans. 70%
707. What is the most commonly used method in the design and evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes?
Ans. Marshall Stability Method
708. The quality control test for asphalt mix are the following:
Ans.
1) Immersion-Compression Test – determines the index of retained strength of the mix
2) Extraction and Grading Test – determines the asphalt content and particles size distribution of coarse
and fine aggregates
3) Laboratory density test – determines the degree of compaction
709. What is the correct temperature that the mixture shall be placed as measured in the truck just prior to
dumping into the spreader?
Ans. 107*C
710. When tar is used, what is the temperature that the mixture shall be placed?
Ans. 66*C to 107*C
711. When shall the compaction be done in order to attain the required density?
Ans. when the mixture is still hot and workable
712. How to determine the number of passes that would attain the required density?
Ans. trial section
713. What control during the mixing and compaction is of great significance in the strength of the resulting
pavement?
Ans. temperature
714. What kind of roller should be used for the initial or breakdown compaction?
Ans. Pneumatic smooth wheeled roller (not less than 10 tons)
715. What is the speed of the roller?
Ans. 5 km/hr
716. How is the rolling be done?
Ans. It should begin from the side and proceed longitudinally parallel toward the road centerline, each
trip overlapping one half the rollers width
717. After the final rolling what should be checked?
Ans. degree of compaction
718. The compacted pavement shall have a density equal to or greater than ___________.
Ans. 97% of the laboratory compacted density
719. When is the traffic be permitted to enter the pavement?
Ans. when the pavement has cooled to atmospheric temperature
720. How many samples shall be taken for each full days operation?
Ans. at least one but not more than three (3) core samples
721. What is the dimension of the samples taken full depth from the finish pavement for thickness
determination?
Ans. 150 mm. or 100 mm diameter
722. How is the sample taken from the finished pavement?
Ans. by means of core drill or saw
723. How is the surface level of the finished pavement being check?
Ans. by the use of 3 meters straight edge
724. The variation of the surface from the testing edge of the straight between contacts with the surface shall
not exceed ________..
Ans. 6 mm.
725. What determine the thickness and density of compacted asphalt pavement?
Ans. core test
726. What is the strength requirement (flexural strength) of a concrete when tested by third point loading
method?
727. What is the compressive strength of the PCCP when rested at 14 days?
Ans. 24.1 Mpa (3500 psi)
728. What is the slump of a workable concrete if not vibrated?
Ans. 40 – 75 mm, when vibrated the slump is 10 to 40 mm
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729. What kind of form used in item 311?
Ans. steel forms and a depth equal to the thickness of the pavement
730. How long shall the forms remain undisturbed after concrete pouring?
Ans. 24 hrs.
731. What is the difference between item 504 and item 505?
Ans. placement of stone or boulders and the ratio of cement and fine sand
732. What is the ratio of fine aggregates to number of bags of cement for grout in item 504 and 505?
Ans. for item 504 its one part cement to three part fine sand (1:3)
for item 505 its one part cement to two parts fine sand (1:2)
733. Penetration and ductility test of asphalt are done in __________ temperature.
a) 60*C b) 25*C
c) 50*C d) 10*C
734. This is the most fluidest and lightest of all the grade of Medium Curing Cut-back Asphalt.
a) MC – 30 b) MC – 70
c) MC – 800 d) MC – 300
735. The only kind of asphalt that can be used in all bituminous item of work.
a) Asphalt Cement b) Cut-back Asphalt
c) Emulsified Asphalt d) All of the above
736. Retempering of concrete or mortar, which has partially hardened, will be permitted with the addition of
cement, aggregate or water.
a) yes b) no
c) it depends on the condition of concrete d) check the slump
737. What is the minimum number of representative cores that shall be taken from each member area of
concrete in place that is considered deficient?
a) 3 cores b) 4 cores
c) 5 cores d) core must be taken at 5 meter interval backward & forward of the
designed sta.
738. the strength level of concrete will be considered satisfactory if the average of all sets of three
consecutive strength test result equal or exceed the specified strength and no individual strength test
result is deficient by more than how many percent?
a) 25% b) 20%
c) 15% d) 10%
739. For major interchanges and busy intersection, PCCP will be allowed to open on the ----------- to minimize
occurrence of road congestion.
a) 14th day b) 10th day
c) 12th day d) 7th day
740. The width of the weaken plane joint is __________.
Ans. not more than 6 mm.
741. When is the right time to saw the weaken plane joint?
Ans. within 24 hrs. as soon as concrete has hardened sufficiently
742. What shall be done if cracks appear at or near the joint prior to the time of sawing?
Ans. sawing shall be omitted
743. Tie bars shall not be coated or painted with ____________.
Ans. asphalt or other materials
744. What is the metal device that are used as a load transfer device held in a position parallel to the surface
and centerline of the slab of pavement?
Ans. dowels
745. To protect dowel from corrosion and to facilitate sliding in concrete, it shall be coated with _________.
Ans. thin film of bitumen
746. The surface of the pavement shall be roughened by means of ____________.
Ans. brooming
747. What is the depth of corrugation produce by brooming in the surface of the pavement?
Ans. 1.5 mm.
748. The surface of the newly placed concrete when it is sufficiently set shall be cured for a period of
_________.
Ans. 72 hrs.
749. The curing of the pavement are done on the following:
Ans.
1) by covering the concrete with mats saturated with water
2) thoroughly wetting the pavement
3) by ponding
4) by applying curing compound after finishing of the surface
750. When is the right time the joint be sealed?
Ans. after the curing period or before it is opened to traffic
751. what is item 504 in DPWH specification?
Ans. Grouted Riprap
752. What is item 505 in DPWH specification?
Ans. Stone Masonry
753. This is the empirical indicator of the clay fraction of a binder material in a stabilized soil mixture.
a) Group Index b) Liquid Limit
c) Plasticity Index d) Plastic Limit
754. 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
755. Job-mix formula submitted for approval shall propose definite single values for, except _____.
a) % of aggregate passing each specified sieve
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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
756. 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
757. 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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71. What the temperature of a concrete sample?

75. ___________ is the moisture in an air – dried soil

76. _________ is the tolerance of mix in bituminous.

79. Prime coat shall be left undisturbed for at least _____.

82. What is the plasticity index of mineral filler?

84. ________ is the slump of workable concrete if vibrated.

86. When group index = 0, what is the grade of soil?

91. It evaluate the quality of soil as highway subgrade material.

93. When plasticity index is equal

94. _______ is an empirical number used in evaluation for G.I.

95. It indicates good subbase materials when G.I. is equal to _____.

97. ______ indicates the composition of soil.

99. _______ the Plasticity Index of group of soil

100. _______ is the minimum percent of A-6 group classification of soil.

101. _______ is the maximum of G.I. of Silty Clay Materials

103. The weight of Sandy soil for Hydrometer Analysis is ______.

105. A 25 grams fine grained soil can be dried in about ______.

106. A 25 grams sandy soil can be dried in about ______.

111. If slag is used, the density of coarse aggregate is ______.

123. How many days do the specimen for CBR soaked?

132. _Blue smoke_ is an indication that the asphalt is over heated

133. The penetrator test is an indication of the _Consistancy_ of the asphalt

144. _Autoclave Machine_ is an equipment used in determination of soundness of Portland Cement

148. Gabions dimentions are subject to a tolerance limit of _+/- 3%_

151. The CBR is generally selected at _2.54 mm (0.10 in)_ penetration.

156. Soak the specimen for _96 hours ( 4days )__

189. The curing temperature of a specimen before testing is ______.

193. The rate of application of bituminous prime coat is ____.

194. Another name for asphalt joint filler is_______.

195. In asphalting work, there are _______ phase of rolling

198. Liquid asphalt is also called ___________.

199. The different test for soil classification are:

201. _________ is a method of laboratory sampling.

205. Is it really necessary to cure concrete specimen?

207. What is the dimension of concrete cylindrical sample?

209. The minimum percent compaction for embankment is _______.

213. The minimum compressive strength for class A concrete is ________.

216. A dowel bar should be ____________.

217. The mortar for masonry shall consist of ________.

221. The solvent used in extraction of bitumen is _____.

222. The percent of bitumen content is computed based on ______.

224. The drying temperature of sample is ________

229. Asphalt is defined as _________.

231. Joint filler in concrete pavement is a __________.

232. A device used to measure the relative hardness of asphalt is __________.

233. A property of asphalt cement to stretch without breaking is called________.

237. Consistency test for asphalt is called___________.

239. It is a period wherein the asphalt begins to melt.

240. The sampling requirement of asphalt is _____ .

244. ____________ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement adjust itself to settlement

247. The percent index retention is computed in the formula ___________.

248. The sampling requirement of bituminous mixes is _____.

250. The application of liquid asphaltic material to an existing surface is ____ .

257. The objective of designing the asphalt mixture is determination of ______.

262. The proper way of rolling should begin at _____________________.

263. What is the minimum degree of compaction of asphalt pavement?

264. What is the color of asphalt when it is overcook?