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Evaluation Exam 6

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one answer
for each item by shading the box corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet
provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED.

1. Criteria’s used for the establishment of sag vertical curves:

I. Headlight sight distance
II. Passenger comfort
III. Drainage control
IV. General appearance
V. Velocity of cars passing thru the curve

a. I, II, IV and V only c. II, IV and V only

b. I, II, III and IV only d. All of the above

2. A pedestrian bridge adjacent to the bridge used by vehicles can be an option where
insufficient width is available for pedestrians. This can be cantilevered off the structure of the
road bridge. A minimum width of _____ should be provided, although it may need to be wider
for the higher pedestrian and cycle volumes.

a. 1.8 m c. 2 m
b. 1.2 m d. 1.5 m

3. The most important criteria to consider to avoid safety hazards created by the drainage
ditches is the actual reconnaissance survey during wet whether to identify the natural run-out
locations. Slopes on the side nearest the road should not be steeper than ___ and preferable
flatter as this will minimize accident severity. The slope farthest from the road may be as
steep as the ground will permit

a. 1.5:1 c. 3:1
b. 2:1 d. 4:1

4. The speed of vehicles through an intersection depends on the following:

I. Alignment
II. Road Environment
III. Traffic volume and composition
IV. Traffic control devices

a. I, II and III only c. II, III and IV only

b. I, III and IV only d. All of the above

5. The maximum design speed through roundabout should be generally ____ in urban areas.

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

6. The maximum design speed through roundabout should be no greater than ___ in rural areas.

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

7. Device mounted on a fixed support (permanent signs) or portable support (temporary signs)
whereby a specific message is conveyed by means of words or symbols placed or erected for
the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.

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a. Roadwork signs c. Traffic signs

b. Overhead signs d. Special Instruction signs

8. Signs that inform road users of traffic laws and regulations which, if disregarded, will
constitute an offense.

a. Roadwork signs c. Traffic signs

b. Regulatory signs d. Warning signs

9. Signs that instruct road users to meet certain traffic rule requirements or road condition.

a. Roadwork signs c. Traffic signs

b. Overhead signs d. Special Instruction signs

10. Warn road users of condition on or adjacent to the road that may be unexpected or hazardous

a. Roadwork signs c. Traffic signs

b. Warning signs d. Guide signs

11. Inform and advice road users of directions, distances, routes, the location of services, and
points of interests.

a. Guide signs c. Warning signs

b. Regulatory signs d. Traffic signs

12. Warn or advise of temporary hazardous conditions that could endanger road users or the men
and equipment engaged on roadwork.

a. Roadwork signs c. Guide signs

b. Overhead signs d. Special Instruction signs

13. How many letters and numerals being used for signs.

a. 5 c. 4
b. 6 d. 3

14. Signs used to warn motorists of potentially hazardous conditions on or adjacent to the road.

a. Warning signs c. Direction signs

b. Regulatory signs d. Prohibitive or restrictive signs

15. Signs that inform road users about the direction and distances of destination on the route they
are following or along other roads that intersect their route.

a. Supplementary signs c. Warning signs

b. Guide signs d. Stack signs

16. Which of the following is not classified as a guide sign?

a. Intersection direction signs c. Supplementary signs

b. Sheet name signs d. Tourist information signs

17. Signs used to guide drivers through a change in horizontal alignment of the road.

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a. Chevron signs c. Guide post signs

b. Supplementary signs d. Delineators

18. Small reflective panels or buttons mounted on guideposts or guard fence as an effective aid to
delineate the roadway for driving at night.

a. Reflectors c. Delineators
b. Illuminators d. Barriers

19. Means any level crossroad, junction, including open areas formed by such crossroad.

a. Lane c. Interchange
b. Expressway d. Intersection

20. Max. speed limit for urban roads.

a. 80 kph c. 60 kph
b. 90 kph d. 75 kph

21. The recommended width of edge lines for rural roads with outer lane width of 3.5 m.

a. 100 mm c. 300 mm
b. 200 mm d. 50 mm

22. The color of Messages when painted on pavements.

a. white c. red
b. Black d. yellow

23. Messages when painted on the pavement should be limited to___ words or less.

a. 5 m c. 6 m
b. 4 m d. 3 m

24. The time interval between the arrival of a vehicle wishing to cross an uninterrupted stream of
vehicles on an intersecting path and the arrival of the next vehicle in that stream is known as:

a. lag c. headway
b. gap d. time delay

25. The separation between the corresponding points on two successive vehicles minus the
separation occupied by a vehicle is known as:

a. lag c. headway
b. gap d. time delay

26. It is defined as the number of vehicles per unit distance occupying a section of roadway at a
given instant time and is usually measured in vehicles per mile or per km.

a. Density c. Flow
b. Capacity d. Volume

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27. The number of vehicles moving in a specified direction on a given lane or roadway that pass a
given point during specified unit time and is usually expressed as vehicles per hour or
vehicles per day.

a. Traffic volume c. Traffic density

b. Traffic capacity d. Basic capacity

28. A wave at a point where the water depth is equal to 1/2 of the wavelength or greater to be
expressed in terms of the parameters of significant wave.

a. Deep water wave c. Highest wave

b. Equivalent depth water wave height d. Significant wave

29. In design of port and harbor facilities, seismic effects must be taken into consideration. If A is
equal to the dead consideration. If A is equal to the dead weight, B is equal to surcharge, and
C is equal to design seismic coefficient, find the seismic force using seismic coefficient
method.

𝐵 𝐴
a. (𝐴 + 2 ) 𝐶 c. ( 2 + 𝐵) 𝐶

𝐴+𝐵
b. ( )𝐶 d. (𝐴 + 2𝐵)𝐶
2

30. A breakwater is a structure constructed for the purpose of forming an artificial harbor with a
water area so protected from the effect of sea waves as to provide accommodations for
shipping. When a breakwater supports a roadway, this is called:

a. Quay c. Mole
b. Pier d. Jetty

31. A platform built parallel to the shore or breakwater within the harbor to berth vessels is called:

a. Dock c. Quay
b. Wharf d. Jetty

32. A platform built in the harbor parallel to the shore and backed up by ground is called:

a. Dock c. Quay
b. Wharf d. Jetty

33. A solid structure, which projects into the sea perpendicular to the shore to berth vessels, is
called:

a. Dock c. Breakwater
b. Wharf d. Jetty

34. The structure that protects the harbor from stormy waves and permits calm in the harbor is
called:

a. Dock c. Breakwater
b. Wharf d. Jetty

35. The region of shallow-water zone where high density suspension of sediment is formed by the
severe agitation and action of a large-scale vortices that are generated by the breakers.

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a. Offshore zone c. Swash zone

b. Surf zone d. On-shore zone

36. The general classes of design vehicles are the following:

I. Passengers cars
II. Buses
III. Trucks
IV. Recreational vehicles

a. I,II, and III c. I and II

b. All of the above d. I only

37. Lane widths of 2-lane highways vary from _________ depending upon the traffic volume,
design speed, character of terrain and economic considerations.

a. 3.00m to 3.50m c. 3.00m to 3.65m

b. None of the above d. 2.75m to 3.15m

38. A divided highway generally is for high volume and high speed operations. Medians 1.20 m
to 1.80 m wide are acceptable under restricted rural conditions but, wherever feasible,
medians should be made ___________ wide and preferably wider to obtain full advantage of
traffic separation and to fit intersection design at cross roads.

a. 5.50m to 16.50m c. 4.00m to 20.00m

b. 4.50 to 18.50 m d. 3.00m and 15.00m

39. The minimum Road Right of way in national roads is ______m.

a. 20m c. 25m
b. 15m d. 30m

40. _________ is the loss of a piece of the concrete pavement from the surface or along the
edges of cracks and joints.

a. Map Cracking c. Scaling

b. Wear and polishing d. Spalling

41. _________ is surface deterioration that causes loss of fine aggregate and mortar.

a. Map Cracking c. Scaling

b. Wear and polishing d. Spalling

42. Normally, the water level with a 95% return period is considered as ________.

a. MLLW c. MLW
b. MSL d. MHW

43. _________ are caused primarily by the effects of the wind blowing for a long period of time in
the same direction

a. Storm Surges c. Sea waves

b. Tsunamis d. Swells

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44. When these same waves have been transmitted beyond the wind affected zone by distance
or time, they are termed ________.

a. Waves c. Sea waves

b. Tsunamis d. Swells

45. A spiral easement curve has a length of 80m and the radius of the central curve is zero m.
Determine the maximum velocity that a car could pass thru the spiral easement curve.

a. 81.6kph c. 79.6 kph

b. 76.3kph d. 82.4 kph

Situation I

A simple curve has an angle of intersection of 45deg. and radius of 200m. The point of
intersection is at STA 2+982.84

46. The stationing of P.T. is:

a. 3+057.08 c. 3+100.64
b. 3+043.66 d. 3+084.33

47. Compute the offset distance from STA 2+937.7 on the curve to tangent through PC.

a. 8.654 m c. 2.486 m
b. 4.691 m d. 3.543 m

48. The maximum allowable rate of crashes at intersections is 9million per million entering
vehicles. At an intersection of 2 roadways, average daily traffic (ADT) are 10,000 and 8,625.
Determine the maximum number of crashes per year before corrective action is needed.

a. 30 c. 50
b. 40 d. 60

49. Given the following cross-section notes for a road grading work:

−3.2 1.2 1.2 2.8

𝑥1 0 3.5 𝑥2

The road bed is 9m wide and the side slope for cut is 1:1 and for fill is 1.5:1. Determine the
area of cut of the section.

a. 7.567 m^2 c. 9.404 m^2

b. 8.411 m^2 d. 11.034 m^2

50. Given the lines AB, BC, and CD. A reversed curve is to connect these lines thus forming the
centerline of the new road. Find the length of common radius of the reverse curve.

LINES BEARING DISTANCE

AB Due East 57.60m
BC N68degE 91.50m
CD S48degE 109.20m

a. 120.692 m c. 98.45m
b. 74.63 m d. 111.69m

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51. The areas in cut of two irregular sections 65m apart are 36 m^2 and 72m^2, respectively.
Base width is 10m, side slope of 3H:2V. Find the corrected volume of cut in between the two
stations.

a. 4126.3 m^3 c. 3526.2 m^3

b. 3459.5 m^3 d. 2456.8 m^3

52. The table shows a 15 minute volume counts during the peak hour on an approach of an
intersection. Determine the peak hour factor.

Time Volume of Traffic

6:00 – 6:15 PM 375
6:15 – 6:30 PM 380
6:30 – 6:45 PM 412
6:45 – 7:00 PM 390

a. 0.945 c. 0.493
b. 0.884 d. 0.554

SITUATION II.

The tangents of a spiral curve intersected at an angle of 25deg. at Sta 4+072. The radius of
the central curve is 300m and the length of the spiral curve is 52.71m.

53. Determine the stationing of the point where the spiral starts.

a. 3 + 911.36 c. 3+937.04
b. 3 + 962.28 d. 3+979.05

54. Determine the stationing of the point where the central curve starts.

a. 4 + 014.99 c. 3+989.75
b. 4+ 031.76 d. 3 + 964.07

55. Determine the total length of the curve.

a. 174.92m c. 197.16m
b. 183.61m d. 190.88m

56. A 75m by 75m lot is to be divided into 9 equal square sections. The elevations of the ground
surface at each corner of the square section are as follows:

A = 19.60 m E = 20.70 m I = 22.90 m M = 18.80 m

B = 17.30 m F = 21.50 m J = 24.20 m N = 25.20 m

C = 22.10 m G = 16.50 m K = 23.60 m O = 16.40 m

D = 25.00 m H = 19.40 m L = 19.70 m P = 13.00 m

Find the volume to be excavated if the ground surface is to be leveled to elevation 5m.

a. 88,593.75 m^3 c. 82,175.49 m^3

b. 92,088.11 m^3 d. 97,363.20 m^3

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SITUATION III

A 5% grade intersects a -3.4% grade at station 1+990 of elevation of 42.30m

Design Velocity = 60kph

Ht. of driver’s eye from road pavement = 1.37m
Ht. of an objects over the pavement ahead = 100mm
Perception Time = 0.75 secs
Coeefficient of friction between the road pavement and the tires = 0.15

57. Determine the stopping sight distance

a. 79.44 m c. 92.63 m
b. 101.32 m d. 89.48 m

58. Determine the required length of the curve

a. 434.11 m c. 334.61 m
b. 513.67 m d. 460.83 m

59. A descending grade of 4.2% intersects an ascending grade of 3% at sta. 12 + 325 at elevation
14.2m. These two grades are to be connected by a 260m. Vertical parabolic curve. A
reinforced concrete culvert pipe with overall diameter of 105cm. is to be constructed with its
top 30cm. below the subgrade. What will be the invert elevation of the culvert?

a. 19.31m c. 18.46m
b. 15.12m d. 17.36m

60. An unsymmetrical parabolic curve has a forward tangent of -8% and a back tangent of 5%.
The length of curve on the left side of the curve is 40m long. The P.C. is at station 6+780 and
has an elevation of 110m. An outcrop is found at station 6+800 has an elevation of 108.40m.
Compute the elevation of the highest point of the curve.

a. 95.336 m c. 110.642 m
b. 108.753 m d. 120.634 m

61. Compute the impact factor for a horizontal curve radius of 400m if the design speed is
120kph.

a. 0.333 c. 110.642 m
b. 0.283 d. 120.634 m

62. Compute the thickness if flexible pavement for a wheel load of 50kN, if the allowable bearing
pressure on the base of the pavement is 0.15 MPa and the equivalent radius of the contact
area of the tires is equal to 165mm.

a. 156.6mm c. 173.4mm
b. 193.7mm d. 201.3mm

63. What is the stiffness factor of a pavement if its modulus of elasticity is 180MPa and whose
subgrade modulus of 40MPa?

a. 2.121 c. 0.605
b. 0.471 d. 1.651

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64. Determine the elevation of the design low tide (DLT) which is the water level that guarantees
about 98% of tide, which is safe to the ships using the gravity type.

Elev. HWL = +1.45

Elev. RWL = +0.25

a. -0.16m c. -0.35m
b. -0.05m d. -0.54m

65. It is a type of thermoplastic lane marking designed to aid and provide motorist with visual
audio and motion markings on the road.

a. Rumble Strips c. Road strips

b. Chevron d. Delineators

66. A turnout has an angle of 6 degrees. Determine its frog angle.

a. 9.45 c. 5.94
b. 9.54 d. 5.49

SITUATION IV. The cross section shown below are for a ground excavation for a 10m roadway.

𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 25 + 100 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 25 + 150

7.85 0 8.45 9.35 0 10.7

1.90 3.2 2.30 2.90 2.6 3.80
What is the volume of excavation between the two stations using:

67. End area method (m3)

a. 1984.875 c. 1994.25
b. 1976.250 d. 1986.875

68. Determine the prismoidal correction (m3)

a. -10.875 c. -9.375
b. 8.25 d. 6.25

69. Prismoidal Formula (m3)

a. 1984.875 c. 1994.25
b. 1976.250 d. 1986.875

70. An asphalt mixture is to be made using the following percentage by weight of the total
mixture.
Materials Percent
Sand (Gs = 2.65) 76
Filler (Gs=2.70) 14
Asphalth cement (Gs=1.02) 10
a. 2.18 c. 2.37
b. 2.29 d. 2.46

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