Materials Engineer Test Reviewer

4.The flow of water shall be uniform and all water should be in the drum
1.Scales for weighing aggregates and cement shall be accurate by
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. the end of the first____ seconds of the mixing period.
a) 1.0 % a) 45 seconds
c) 0.5 % c) 15 seconds
b) 1.5 % b) 30 seconds
d) 2.0 % d) 20 seconds

2.When cement is placed in contact with the aggregate, batches may be 5.Concrete not place within____ minutes from the time the ingredients
rejected unless mixed within_____ hours of such contact. were charged into the mixing drum shall be used.
a) 1.5 hours a) 120 minutes
c) 0.5 hours c) 60 minutes
b) 2.0 hours b) 150 minutes
d) 2.5 hours d) 90 minutes

3.When mixed at the site or in a central mixing plant, the mixing time shall 6.When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water may be
not be less than______ nor more than____ unless mixer performance added to the batch and additional mixing performed to increase the slump
test to meet the specified requirement if permitted by the Engineer, provided
prove adequate mixing of concrete in a shorter time period. all these operation are performed within____ after the initial mixing
a) 30 seconds nor more than 90 seconds operation and the water and cement
b) 50 seconds nor more than 90 seconds ratio is not exceeded.
c) 60 seconds nor more than 120 seconds a) 30 minutes
d) 90 seconds nor more than 120 seconds
c) 45 minutes d) four weeks
b) 15 minutes
d) 60 minutes 10.The concrete samples should be stored in a moist conditioned
temperature within the range of____ until the time of test.
7.A sample from a bituminous mix weighs 1000 grams. At a) 18* C to 24* C
extraction, it was found out that the dry aggregate weighed 950 c) 14* C to 24* C
grams. What is the % of asphalt by weight of mix?
b) 15* C to 18* C
a) 5.2 %
d) 18* C to 28* C
c) 5.4 %
b) 5.0 %
11.This is used in soil stabilized road surface due to its high____
d) 4.8%
property, that is, it absorb and retain water.
a) Potassium Chloride
8.The minimum penetration of the preservative with the surface of
c) Magnesium Chloride
the timber piles shall be____
b) Calcium Chloride
a) 150 mm
d) Sodium Chloride
c) 250 mm
b) 200 mm
12.The mass % wear of soil aggregate used in cement/lime
d) 100 mm
proportions should not be more than____ .
a) 40 %
9.The contractor shall submit in writing a job-mix formula for the
mixture supported by laboratory test data along with samples of c) 45 %
resources of components and viscosity – temperature relationships to b) 50 %
the Engineer for testing and approval at least____.
d) 55 %
a) two weeks
c) one week
13.The uniform rate at which the movable head of the CBR machine
b) three weeks
travel is _________
a) 0.05 in/ min 17.The____ is the most commonly used method in the design and
c) 0.08 in /min evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes.
b) 0.10 in /min a) Job mix formula
d) 0.09 in /min c) Marshall Stability
b) Design mix
14.Cast in place concrete shall not be post – tensioned until at least____ d) Extraction
and until the compressive strength has reached the strength specified.
a) 7 days 18.Vibration shall operate a frequency of 8,300 to 9,600 impulses per
c) 14 days minute under load at a maximum spacing of____ cm.
b) 10 days a) 30 cm
d) 20 days c) 60 cm
b) 50 cm
15.The penetration test is an indication of the____ of asphalt. d) 40 cm
a) Consistency 19.The specific gravity of Sodium Sulfate used in soundness test for
c) Hardness aggregate should be with in the range of____.
b) Softness a) 1.151 to 1.174
d) Flash Point c) 1.051 to 1.154
b) 1.250 to 1.178
16.Specification requires one (1) Quality test for every____ of d) 1.058 to 1.184
Asphalt
a) 20 tons 20.The specific gravity magnesium sulfate solution used in
c) 50 tons soundness test for aggregate should be within the range of____ .
b) 200 tons a) 1.280 to 1.408
d) 40 tons c) 1.295 to 1.308
b) 1.180 to 1.308
d) 1.195 to 1.318 a) Bituminous Prime Coat
c) Bituminous Seal Coat
21.Aggregate accounts for 92 – 95 % of the weight of the bituminous b) Bituminous Tack Coat
mixture asphalt accounts for 5 – 8 % of the weight of the mix. The d) Bituminous Surface Treatment
exact percentage to be used is determined by the_____
a) Trial mix 25.The solution used in the soundness test of aggregate shall be
c) Job mix cooled to a temperature of 21 +or – 1* C and maintain at that
b) Design mix temperature for at least
d) Job order _____.
a) 24 hours
22._____ is an indication that the asphalt mix is overheated. c) 48 hours
a) Blue smoke b) 36 hours
c) Rising steam d) 18 hours
b) Stiff appearance
d) Mix slumps in truck 26.Proper compaction of the fill materials is very important, as it
will______.
23.In checking the temperature of the mix, the thermometer a) Increase the shear strength
should be inserted into the mix at least____. b) Decrease permeability
a) 2 inches c) Minimize compressibility
c) 4 inches d) All of the above
b) 6 inches
d) 6.0 mm 27.In which DPWH item is emulsified asphalt not suitable?
a) Item 301
24._____ is applied on existing bit, or cement concrete surface with c) Item 304
bituminous materials. b) Item302
d) Item 308 31.The cohesion and internal friction of soil is tested by
a) Tri axial shear test
28.Unconfined compressive strength test is usually performed c) Bearing test
on b) Direct shear test
______. d) All of the above
a) Sandy soils
c)Organic soils 32.In concrete acceptance, core will be considered adequate if the
b) Silty soils
average strength of the cores is equal to what?
d) Clayey soils
a) 80% of specified strength & if no single core is less than 75% of
29.Consolidation test is usually performed on____ samples specified
strength
a) Disturbed
b) 90% of specified strength & if no single core is less
c) Consolidated
than 80% of specified strength
b) Undisturbed
c) 85% of specified strength
d) both a & b
& if no single core is less than 75% of specified strength

30.A concrete core sample having a maximum height of less

33.Before the cement is to be used, sampling must be done at least
than
_____ of its diameter before capping or height less than its _____ before use.
diameter a) one week
after capping shall not be tested. c) two weeks
a) 93 %
b) 14 days
c) 95 %
d) 12 days
b) 94 %
d) 96 %
34.Asphalt cement shall not be used while it is foaming nor shall be
heated at____ at anytime after delivery. honeycombed area that is considered as defective work?
a) Plaster
a) 107*
b) Payment of the concrete will be made an adjustment
c) 120*
c) Removed and replaced at the expensed of the
b) 159*
contractor

35.Moisture content of aggregate in bit mix shall not exceed____ of

39.If the strength of control specimen does not meet the
the time it is introduce into the mixing unit. requirement and not feasible to obtain cores due to structural
a) 1.5 mass % consideration, as a Materials Engineer what will be your decision?
a) Removed and replaced
c) 1 mass %
b) Area will not be paid
b) 2.0 mass %
c) Payment will be made at an adjusted price

36.Batching tolerance for Sand and Aggregate is____.

40.After concrete has been placed, it is advisable to maintain fully welted
a) 1 %
and in position for how many hours?
c) 3 %
b) 2 % a) 14 hours
c) 72 hours
b) 24 hours
37.Between stage of curing, concrete shall not be exposed for more
d) 15 – 18 hours
than how many hours?
a) 24 hours
c)½ hour 41.Rock shall be excavated to a depth____ below sub grade within the
limit of the roadbed.
b)3 hours
a) 100 mm
d) 72 hours
c) 200 mm
b) 150 mm
38.As a Materials Engineer, what will you do with major
42.Minimum penetration of all piles shall be____. c) +/- 3 %
a) 3 meter b) +/- 2 %
c) 7 meter d) +/- 4 %
b) 6 meter
d) 4.5 meter 47.Minimum size of galvanized wire mesh is____________.
a) 2.0 mm
43.Piles shall not be driven within 7 meters of concrete less c) 2.7 mm
than_____ old. b) 2.2 mm
a) 7 days d) 3.4 mm
c) 28 days
b) 14 day 48.Minimum density of gabions is___________.
a) 1,000 kg/cu. m
44.Paint contains_____ of pigment and_____ vehicle. c) 1,400 kg/cu. m
a) 20 % & 80 % b) 1,200 kg/cu. m
c) 79 % & 21 % d) 1,500 kg/cu. M
b) 21 % & 79 %
d) 80 % & 20 % 49.Soundness loss of field gabions is__________________.
a) 9 % after 5 cycles
45.Minimum thickness of bedding materials beneath the pipe is_____. c) 11 % after 5 cycles
a) 100 mm b) 10 % after 5 cycles
c) 200 mm d) 12 % after 5 cycles
b) 150 mm
50.The heating temperature of reflectorized thermoplastic material
during application is_____
46.Tolerance of gabion dimension is_________________.
a) 130 +/- 7* C
a) +/- 1%
c) 200 +/- 7* C 54.Used of bituminous cold mix for potholes patching during rainy/
b) 150 +/- 7* C wet period is acceptable
d) 211 +/- 7* C a) false
b) true
51.Submission of sample minimum quantity of material for asphalt 55.In soil, all boring shall be carried to a depth of at least____ below the
cement is-------. proposed grade line.
a) 5 kg a) 0.50m
c) 1.5 m
c) 20 kg b) 1.0 m
b) 10 kg d) 1.8 m
d) 100 kg
56.The test that determine pile bearing capacity by loading one or more
pile and measuring settlement under load is_____.
52.For how many years does the small Contractor given to procure a) Vane shear test
necessary testing equipment? c) Pile load test
a) 2 years b) Plate bearing test
c) 5 years
57.The weight of disturbed samples from hard auger or split spoon shall
b) 4 years be at least _______.
d) 6 years a) 1 kg
c) 10 kg
b)20 kg
53.The depth of the weakened joints must not be less than____ and d) 100 kg
a width of ___. 58.Submission of sample for testing for cement is_____.
a) 40 mm & 6 mm a) 10 kg
c) 40 mm & 5 mm c) 15 kg
b) 20 kg
b) 50 mm & 5 mm d) 40 kg
d) 50 mm & 6 mm
59.The length of Shelby Tube of an undisturbed sample is_____.
a) 10” long
c) 20” long
b) 18” long 65.How many hours do aggregate stockpile or binned for draining
before being batch?
60.For small project where quantity of steel bars is 10,000 kg or less, a) 1 hour
what is the basis for acceptance of material? c) 12 hours
a) No testing b) 6 hours
c) Mill certificate d) 24 hours
b) P.E, certificate
61.______ determine the best combination of the material that will 66.What is the relative strength of mortar at 7 & 28 days of fine
produce a potentially stable & durable mixture. aggregates, when tested for the effect of organic impurities, which is
a) Job mix formula higher than the standard?
c) Design of bituminous mix a) not less than 90 %
b) Marshall formula c) not less than 95 %
b) not less than 80 %
62._______ is the rate of loading for concrete cylinder sample subject to d) not less than 98 %
compression test
a) 20 - 40 psi/sec 67.What is the rate of loading for concrete beam tested for flexural
c) 15 – 40psi/sec stress?
b) 20 - 50psi/sec a) 110 – 150 psi/sec
d) 15 – 40 psi/sec c)125 – 175 psi/sec
b) 115 – 150 psi/sec
63.I n a soil exploration, if the characteristic of rock is questionable, d) 130 -175 psi/sec
the minimum depth of boring into the bedrock should be_______.
a) 1.5 m 68.In concrete sampling paste shall be of normal consistency of
c) 2.5 m _____when the rod settles to a point below the original surface in 30
b) 2.0 m secs.
d) 3.0 m a) 10 +/- 1 mm
c) 15 +/- 1mm
64.Determine soil bearing capacity by loading a steel plate usually b) 11 +/- 1 mm
30” diameter. d) 20 +/- 1 mm
a) Vane shear test
c) Pile load test 69.What the temperature of a concrete sample?
b) Plate bearing test a) 10 – 15 * C
d) None of the above c) 15 – 18* C
b) 18 – 24 * C
 75._________ Number of measurement taken in a core sample for
70.What is the wash loss of fine aggregates in the no. 200 sieve? thickness determination of the finish asphalt pavement
a) 1 % a) 3
c) 3 % c) 5
b) 2 % b) 4
d) 4 % d) 8
71.Retarder can delay the setting time of concrete up to how many 76.In the absence of beam mold in site, cylinder mold is allowed by
hours? specification. What is the required strength?
a) 1 hour a) 2,500 psi
c) 4 hours c) 3500 psi
b) 2 hours b) 3,000 psi
d) 8 hours d) 4,000 psi
72.Super plasticizer can increase the strength of concrete up to how
many 77.Prime coat shall be left undisturbed for at least_____.
percent? a) 6 hours
a) 40 –60 % c) 24 hours
c) 50 – 70 % b) 12 hours
b) 50 – 60 %
d) 60 – 70 % 78.The first phase of rolling the spread bituminous mix is called
breakdown rolling which is carried out by pneumatic roller,
73.___________ is the moisture in an air – dried soil
temperature requirement must be_____.
a) Moisture Content
a) 200 – 225* F
b) Natural Moisture Content c) 160 – 180* F
c) Hygroscopic Moisture Content b) 190 – 199* F
d) Hydrometer Moisture Content d)150 – 185* F

74._________ is the tolerance of mix in bituminous. 79.How many gradation ranges for hot plant mix bituminous
a) 10* C pavement are there in the blue book?
c) 15* C a) 5
b) 12* C c) 7
d) 18* C b) 6
d) 8
80.What is the plasticity index of mineral filler? size that can range from large boulders to very small clay particles.
a) not greater than 4 a) Consolidation
c) not greater than 8 c) Weathering
b) not greater than 6 b) Unconsolidation
d) zero
86.________ is the limit were further loss of water due to evaporation
81.If no core had been taken at the end of each day of operation and which will not result in reduction of volume.
the project has already been completed, a core shall be taken
a) Plastic limit
________.
c) Shrinkage limit
a)for every 75 l.m,/lane
b) Liquid limit
c) for every 100 l.m/lane
b) for every 150 l.m/laned)
87.________ a classification of soil which 35% or less the particles pass
d)for every 1,000 l.m/lane
through no. 200 sieve.
a) Grain size soil
82.________ is the slump of workable concrete if vibrated. c) Silty clay materials
a) 10 – 20 mm b) Granular materials
c) 40 – 50 mm
d) Clayey materials
b) 10 – 40 mm
d) 40 – 75 mm 88.________ a classification of soil which 35% or more of the particles
83.________ Burnt product which is used by Gypsum and pulverized pass through no. 200 sieve
to form Portland Cement. a) Course Sand Soil
a) Hydraulic cement c) Silty-Clay Materials
c) Fly Ash b) Granular Materials
b) Clinker d) Clayey Materials
d) Volcanic Ash
89.It evaluate the quality of soil as highway sub grade material.
84.When group index = 0, what is the grade of soil? a) Atterberg Limit
a) weak soil c) Group Index
c) good soil b) Plasticity Index
b) poor soil d) Liquid Limit

85.______ is a process of breaking down of rocks into small pieces of 90.When soil has plasticity index equal or less 10, what is the criteria of
various the material?
a)Coarse grain
c) Clayey
b) Sandy c) Depend
d) Silty b) False
d) None of the above
91.When plasticity index is equal or greater than 11 the soil is?
a) Coarse grain 97._______ the Plasticity Index of A-1 group of soil
c) Clayey a) 0
b) Sandy c)10
d) Silty b) 6
d) 11
92._______ is an empirical number used in evaluation for G.I.
a) 0 – 15 98._______ is the minimum percent of A-6 group classification of soil.
c) 0 – 20 a) 0 %
b) 5 – 20 c) 35 %
d) 0 – 25 b) 25 %
d) 36 %
93.It indicates good sub base materials when G.I. is equal to_____.
a) 0 99._______ is the maximum of G.I. of Silty Clay Materials
c) 10 a) 0
b) 5 c)20
d) 20 b) 25
d) 35
94.It indicates very poor sub base materials when G.I. is equal to_____.
a) 0
c) 10
b) 5 100.When the value of G.I. is negative, what will be the soil
d)20 performance?
a) Poor Sub grade
95.______ indicates the compressibility of soil. c) Good sub grade
a) Atterberg Limit b) Very good sub grade
b) Plasticity Index d) None of the above

101.The weight of Sandy soil for Hydrometer Analysis is______.

96.The higher the value of PI of the soil, the weaker will be the soil
a) 10 grams
performance as a_____. c) 50 grams
a) True b) 25 grams
d) 100 grams 107.Percent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested for clay
lump is_____.
102.The weight of Clayey or Silty soil for Hydrometer Analysis is______. a) 0.1 mass percent
a) 10 grams c) 0.8 mass percent
c) 50 grams b) 0.25 mass percent
b) 25 grams d) 1.0 mass percent
d) 100 grams
108.The mass percent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested
103.A 25 grams fine grained soil can be dried in about______. in soft fragment is____.
a) 1 hour a) 0.10
c) 3 hours c) 3.5
b) 2 hours b) 0.25
d) 4 hours d) 1.00

104.A 25 grams sandy soil can be dried in about______. 109 If slag is used, the density of coarse aggregate is______.
a) 1 hour a) 30 – 100 kg/cu. m
c) 3 hours c) 1,120 kg/cu. m
b) 2 hours b) 150 kg /cu. m
d) 4 hours d) 1,400 kg/cu. M

105.________ is a type of soil in which most of the soil grains are of the 110.Mass percent loose for fine aggregates when tested in Clay lumps
same size. is_____.
a) Poorly graded a) 0.10
c) Gap graded c) 0.80
b) Well graded b) 0.25
d) Non of the above d) 1.0

106.The soil grained are force apart by the water added, thus the grain is 111._________ is a type of cement which shall be transferred to an
reduced, what is the method used? elevated, air tight and weather proof bins storage.
a) Lubrication a) Portland Cement
c) Swelling c) Bulk Cement
b) Welting b) Pozzolan Cement
d) Saturation d) None of the above
112.Scales for weighing aggregates and cement shall be accurate 117.In bituminous mixture asphalt content is 5 – 8% and 92 - 95%
within_____. aggregates, what will be the amount of additives?
a) 0.1% a) not more than 2%
c) 0.5% c) more than 2%
b) 0.25% b) not more than 3%
d) 1.9% d) more than 4%

113.The minimum thickness of conventional concrete as the surface 118.___________ determines the effect of water on the cohesion of the
course in monolithic pavement is_____. mixture
a) 50 mm a) Stability Test
c) 100 mm c) Distillation
b) 75 mm b) Solubility
d) 150 mm d) Immersion-Compression Test

114._____________ determines the resistance of the emulsion to break 119.The distance of the sample by grooving before rotating the brass cup
when mixed with mineral aggregate. is_____.
a) Viscosity Test a) ¼”
c) Spot test c) ¾”
b) Distillation Test b)½”
d) Cement Mixing d) 1”

115._____________ is an instrument used for rapid in – site 120.The most common method of assessing strength and stiffness of
measurement of the structural properties of existing road pavement. both sub grade and pavement is_______.
a) Pundit Ultra Sonic Concrete Tester a) FDT
b) Dynamic Core Penetrometer c) SPT
c) Falling Weight Deflectometer b) CBR
d) Core Test d)Non of the above

116.How many days does the emulsified asphalt must be tested after 121.How many days do the specimen for CBR soaked?
delivery at temperature 40*F(4.5*C). a) 1 day
a) 10 days c) 3 days
c) 14 days b) 2 days
b) 12 days d) 4 days
d) 16 days
122.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.
123.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
130.Blue smoke_ is an indication that the asphalt is over heated
131.The penetrator test is an indication of the _Consistancy_ of the
Asphalt
132.Marshall Stability Test is the most common used method in the
design and evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes
133. Extraction Test determines the asphalt content in the bituminous
mixes.

124.The time elapsed from the time water is added to the mix until the 134.Cast in place concrete shall not be post-tensioned until at least 10
concrete is deposited at the site shall not exceed 90 minutes when
days and until the compressive strength has reached the strength
concrete is hauled in the truck.
specified
125.When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water may
be added to the batch and additional mixing performed to increase 135.This is the characteristic generally used for calculation of the volume
the slump to meet the specified requirement if permitted by the
occupied by the aggregate in various mixture containing aggregates
Engineer, provided all these operation are performed within 45
minutes after the initial mixing operation and the water and cement including Portland Cement concrete, bituminous concrete, and other
ratio is not exceeded. mixtures that are proportioned or analyzed on an absolute volume basis.
126.Concrete not placed within 90 minutes from the time the Answer: Bulk Specific Gravity
ingredients were charge into the mixing drum should not be use.

127.The completed pavement shall be accepted on a lot basis. A lot 136. Apparent Specific Gravity pertains to the relative density of the soil
shall be considered as 500 linear meter double lane. material making up the constituents particle not including the pore space
within the particles that is accessible to water
128. Each lot shall be divided into 5 equal segment and one core
will be obtained from each segment in accordance with AASHTO T24.
137.Weight of sandy soil needed for Hydrometer test is 100 grams
129. 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_. 138.Weight of silty or clayey soil needed for Hydrometer test is 50 grams
139.These are widely used to control the characteristics of soil which are
to
be incorporated in roadway. Ans. Liquid and Plastic Limits
140.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
141. Le Chattelier Flask is an apparatus used in determination of
specific
gravity of Hydraulic Cement.
142. Autoclave Machine is an equipment used in determination of
soundness of Portland Cement
143.Asphalt shall be homogeneous, free from water, and shall not foam
when
heated to 175* C(347* F)
144.Cement Mixing Test of Asphalt indicate the rate at which the
asphalt emulsion will break when mix with aggregate .
145.The lost in weight of rock used in gabions when tested to sodium
sulfate, soundness loss shall not exceeds 9%
146.Gabions dimensions are subject to a tolerance limit of +/- 3%
147.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.
148.The penetration of concrete joint sealer, Hot Poured Elastic Type
shall not exceed 90
149.The CBR is generally selected at 2.54 mm (0.10 in) penetration.
150.If the ratio at 5.08 mm (0.21 in ) penetration is greater, the
should be Rerun
151.If the check test gives a similar result, the ratio at 5.08 mm
penetration shall be adopted or used
152.The penetration piston of CBR machine should have a uniform
penetration at a rate of 1.30 mm/min
153.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
154.Soak the specimen for 96 hours ( 4days )
155.The diameter of penetration piston is .Ans. 49.63 +/- 0.13
mm ( 1935 sq.mm )
156.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
157.______ is the viscosity used to grade asphalt cement .
Ans.140 F ( 60*C )
158.The coarse aggregate used in asphalt mix is____ .Ans. Retained by
2.36mm (no 8 sieve)
159.The application temperature of emulsified asphalt range from____.
Ans.
10-71*C
160.When the tar is used for seal coats, it shall be heated to free flowing
but Not to exceed___________. Ans. 149*C
161._______ is used to determine the soil strength parameter. Ans.
Unconfined and Tri-Axial Compression Test
162.________ is used to determine the settlement characteristic of
soil.Ans. Consolidation test
163.The weight of disturbed samples from hard auger or split spoon shall
be at least__________
Ans. 1.0 kg
164.The undisturbed samples from Shellby Tube shall be at
least______.Ans.. 18” long
165._______ determines the pile bearing capacity by loading one or more
piles and measuring settlement under load.Ans. Pile Load Test
166.________ determines the in-site shear strength of soft to medium
clay. Ans. Vane Shear Test
167._______ determine the soil bearing capacity by loading a steel plate
usually 30 inches in diameter. Ans.Plate Bearing Test
168.Laboratory which measures, examines, calibrate or otherwise
determine the characteristic or performance materials or products.
Ans.. Testing Laboratory
169.Standard technical procedure to determine one or more specified
characteristic of material product is called___.Ans. Test Method
170.A document which prevents the test results and other information
relevant to test is called_____ Ans.. Test Report
171.__________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
172.This test have been developed to measure the loss of cohesion as
a result of water action on the compacted bituminous mixture.
Ans. Film Stripping & Immersion – Compression Test
173.This mean porosity or perviousness of the mixture, a dense grade
mix prevent water from entering the base through the surface.
Ans.. Permeability
174.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
175.This test determines the total bitumen content of a asphaltic
materials, which is the actual cementing constituent of the asphalt.
Ans.. Solubility Test
176.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
11 177.This test classifies the different asphalt into types and the different
types into grade. Ans.. Consistency Test
178.For liquid asphaltic materials, this test is run on the residue after
distillation.. Ans.. Quality Test
179.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
180.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
181.This is a process to measure the consistency of liquid asphaltic 186.The bottom bearing block shall be at least_______ thick after any
materials resurfacing operations.. Ans.0.9” ( 22.50 mm )
to determine their fluidity or resistance to flow.
Ans.. Viscosity Test 187.The curing temperature of a specimen before testing is______.
182._________ was developed in order to differentiate bituminous Ans.18*C to 24*C
materials
with respect to hardening characteristic. 188.The apparatus used to determine the flash point of asphaltic
Ans..Thin Film Oven Test material is called____ Ans.Cleveland Open Cup
183.Plant-mixed bituminous mixtures should be sampled in accordance
with 189.The asphalt samples for ductility and penetration test should be
the Standard Method of Sampling Bituminous Mixture. A sample not subjected to water bath at a temperature of 25*C for____.
less Ans.. 11/2 hours
than______ kg is taken and place in sample bag that would insure
against 190.The concrete shall not be left exposed for more than____ hour
contamination. This is taken every 75 cu m or 130 tons of mix. between stages of curing or during the curing period.
Ans.. 10 kgs Ans.. ½ hour

184.The bearing blocks of the compression machine should be 191.The rate of application of bituminous prime coat is____.
at a) 1-2L/sq. m.
least_____ greater than the diameter of the specimen. c) 0.2-1.5L/sq. m.
Ans.. 3.0 % b) 0.2-0.7L/sq. m. d) 0.5-2L/sq. m.

185.The bottom bearing block shall be at least_____ thick when new 192.Another name for asphalt joint filler is_______.
Ans.1.0” ( 25.00 mm ) a) asphalt cement
c) blown asphalt
b) rock asphalt 196.Liquid asphalt is also called___________.
d) cutback asphalt a) Cutback asphalt
c) Blown asphalt
193. In asphalting work, there are_______ phase of rolling b) Emulsion
a) 2 d) Asphalt cement
c)1
b) 3 197. The different test for soil classification are:
d) 4 a) compaction and FDT
b) Hydrometer test and moisture content
194.The_____ test determines the asphalt content in the bituminous c) Grading, LL and PL test
mix.
a) Grading 198. The apparatus/equipment used in the liquid limit and plastic limit test
c)Extraction is called___ .
b)Bulk Specific Gravity a) sieves and chisel
d) Absorption c) mortar and pestle
b) Atterberg Device and glass plate
195.In a bituminous mix, there are 3 kinds of aggregate. What kind of
passes the no. 200 sieve? 199._________ is a method of laboratory sampling.
12 -a) Coarse a) Mixing
c) Proportioning
c) Mineral Filler
b) Using mechanical splitter/quartering
b) Fine
d) Admixture 200. In laboratory compaction test/moisture density relation test, what is
the
specification of rammer? a) Slump test
a) 5.5 lb. (2.5 kg) with 12 in drop c)Abrasion test
b) Specific Gravity
c) 10 lb. (4.5 kg) in weight with 18 in
drop
205. What is the dimension of concrete cylindrical sample?
b) 8 lb. (3.6 kg) in weight with 16 in drop
a) 6” dia. And 12” high
201.What is the specification of mass present passing in sieve 0.075 mm
c) 8” dia. And 14 high
(No.
b) 4” dia and 8” high
200 ) grading “A” for aggregate base course.
a) 20-14
206.In the absence of concrete beam mold at the project site, are
c) 0 – 6
concrete cylindrical molds allowed by the specification to be used in
b) 0 – 12
sampler for item 311 – PCCP?
a) Yes
202. The number of specimen samples in testing concrete hollow block is
b) may be
_____.
c) No
a) 6pcs./20,000 units (3 for absorption test and 3 for strength test )
b) 4 pcs./20,000 units
c) 8 pcs./20,000 units 207.The minimum percent compaction for embankment is_______.
a) 92%
203. Is it really necessary to cure concrete specimen? c) 95%
a) Yes c) 97%
c) No
b) None of the two 208. The minimum percent compaction for base of the road is______.
a) 100%
204. The kind of test that determines the consistency of concrete is b)110%
_____. c) 105%
 c) None of the above
209.The CBR value of aggregate base course is not less than____. 213. A tie bar should be______
a) 80% a) deformed bar
b) 90% b) round bar
c) 85% c) flat bar

210.The CBR value of aggregate subbase course is not less than____. 214 .A dowel bar should be____________.
a) 25% a) deformed bar
b)35% b) round bar
c) 30% c) flat bar

211.The minimum compressive strength for class A concrete is 215.The mortar for masonry shall consist of________.
________. a) one part Portland Cement and 2 parts of sand
a) 3,000 psi. ( 20.7 MN/sq.m ) b) one part Portland Cement and 3 parts of sand
b)2,400 psi. ( 16.7 MN/sq. m. ) c) one part Portland Cement and 4 parts of sand
c) 5,000 psi. ( 37.7 MN/sq. m. )
216.The apparatus used to measure the thickness or height of compacted
212.What is the significance of determination of the tensile properties of bituminous paving mixture.
reinforcing steel bars? a) Ruler
a) This method is intended to determine the b) Vernier Califer
yield and tensile strength of the bar as well as its elongation, and is
c) Steel Tape
used to
classify the bars into grade
b in calculating the unit weight of the mixture and the degree
217.It is used
b) This method is intended to evaluate the ductile properties of the
of compaction of the asphalt pavement.
reinforcing bars
a) Bulk Specific Gravity of compacted bituminous mixtures using
saturated b) Stability Test
surface dry specimen. c) Viscosity
b) Dry unit weight of compacted bituminous mixtures
c) Mass of specimen in water 222.The drying temperature of sample is________
a) 110 +/- 5*C
218.The test which covers the quantitative determination of bitumen in b) 100 +/- 5*C
hot-mixed paving mixtures and pavement samples for specification c)100*C
acceptance,service evaluation, control and research.
a) Extraction 223._______ is a solid asphalt which is a basic constituent of all other
b) Spot Test asphalt called as hot asphalt or penetration grade asphalt.
Flash Point a) Asphalt Cement
b) Emulsified Asphalt
219. The solvent used in extraction of bitumen is_____. c) Cutback Asphalt
a) Diesel oil
b) Gasoline 224.________ is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt
c) Water cement and kerosene.
a) Medium Curing Cutback
220.The percent of bitumen content is computed based on______. b) Asphalt Cement
a) mass of raw sample c) Rapid Curing Cutback
b) mass of dry aggregate
c)mass of asphalt 225.________ is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt
221.The method used to determine the grading of aggregate cement and oil.
extracted from bituminous mixture is____. a) Slow Curing Cutback
b) Emulsified Asphalt
a) Mechanical analysis of extracted aggregate
c) Blown Asphalt
 c) Liquid asphalt
226.________ is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt
cement and gasoline 230. A device used to measure the relative hardness of asphalt
a) rapid Curing Cutback is__________.
b) Blown Asphalt a) Penetrometer
c) Joint Filler b) Spectometer
c) Vicat
227.Asphalt is defined as_________.
Apparatus
a) A petroleum product
b) A dark brown to black cementitious materials whose consistency
231.A property of asphalt cement to stretch without breaking is
range s
called________.
from solid to semi-solid and whose main constituent is called bitumen
a) Ductility
which
b)Durability
is either found in nature or as a residue in petroleum refining.
c)Tensile
c) None of the above

228. It is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and 232. It is a point where the volatile components of asphalt will evaporate.
water with emulsified with pungent odor. a) Fire Point
a) Emulsified Asphalt b) Flash Point
b) Asphalt Cement c) Center Point
c) Rapid Curing
Asphalt 233.It determines whether asphalt is over heated or not during the
process of manufacture.
229. Joint filler in concrete pavement is a__________. a) Spot Test
a) Blown Asphalt b) Boil Test
b) Hot asphalt c) Extraction Test
 b) 1 sample for every 100 drums
234. An apparatus used to determine the specific gravity of asphalt is c) 1 sample for every shipment
called______.
a) Metal Pycnometer 239 The component of bituminous mixes which range from 92 to 96%
b) Glass Pycnometer is called__________.
c) any bottle a) Bituminous Blended Aggregate
b) Concrete Aggregate
235. Consistency test for asphalt is called___________. c) Sand
a) Viscosity
b) Slump test 240.____________ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement to
c)Loss in ting resist deformation or displacement due to impose load or repeated
loading.
236.A process of volatilization test which measures the relative a) Stability
proportion of asphalt to oil. b)Flexibility
a) Distillation c)Tensile
b) Extraction
c)Float Test 241.____________ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement to
resist disintegration or deterioration due to the action of water, traffic
237.It is a period wherein the asphalt begins to melt. and changing climate
a) Softening Point a) Durability
b)Boiling Point b) Flexibility
c)Fire Point c)Ductility

238.The sampling requirement of asphalt is_____ . 242.____________ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement adjust
a) 1 sample for every 200 drums or 40 metric tons itself to settlement
 a) Flexibility 247.The application of liquid asphaltic material on a prepared untreated
b) Rigidity base is_____.
c)Hardness a) Prime Coating
b) Seal Coating
243.These are the factor affecting the workability of bituminous mixes c) Tack Coating
a) Gradation of aggregate, quality of asphalt, and temperature of mix
248.The application of liquid asphaltic material to an existing surface
b) Surface texture and temperature mix
is____ .
c) Quantity of aggregates and asphalt content
a) Tack Coating
c) Prime Coating
244.The dry molded asphalt sample in the immersion compression test is
b) Seal Coating
submerged in water for____.
a) 4 days
249. The application of asphaltic material and aggregate to an existing
b) 4 hours
surface for the purpose of sealing it against the infiltration of water or
c) 2 days
surface moisture is called____
a) Seal Coating
245.The percent index retention is computed in the formula___________.
b) Tack Coating
a) Wet Stability/Dry Stability x 100
c) Prime Coating
b) Dry Stability/Wet Stability x 100
c) Wet Stability – Dry Stability/Dry Stability x 100

250.The rate of application of prime coating using cutback asphalt is

246.The sampling requirement of bituminous mixes is_____.
______.
a) 1 sample for every 75 cu. m.
a) 1-2 liters/sq. m
b) 1 sample for every 150 cu. m.
b)0.5-1 liter/ sq. m
c) 1 sample per delivery per day
c) 2-3 liters/sq. m
251.The rate of application of tack coating using liquidor emulsified 255.The objective of designing the asphalt mixture is determination of
asphalt is__________. ______.
a) 0.2-0.7 li/sq.m a) Type and grade of asphalt, proportion of coarse, fine and
b) 0.1-0.5 li/sq. m mineral filler, if used and asphalt content.
c) 2 li/sq. m. b) To produce a desirable characteristic of pavement which are
stable, durable, flexible and skid resistance.
252.The rate of application of seal coat using asphalt cement is C) All of the above
________.
a) 0.9-1.8 li/sq. m
b) 10-11 li/sq. m 256 The percent asphalt content in hot laid bituminous mixture range
c) 8-9 li/sq. m from______
a) 5-8%
253. The rate of application of seal coat using cutback asphalt is b) 4-6%
________. c) 5-10%
a) 1.5-3.0li/sq. m
b) 2.0-3.0 li/sq. m 257.The placing temperature for bituminous mixture measured in the
c) 1-2 li/sq .m truck prior to dumping is______.
a) at least 107*C
254. The primary quality control mechanism for the production of b) at least 120*C
asphalt mixes with high degree of uniformity that will satisfy job c) at least 150*C
requirement is________________.
a) Job mix formula
258.The second phase of rolling the spread bituminous mixture is called
b) Quality control formula
breakdown rolling which is the one responsible to attain the maximum
c) Assurance
density. This rolling is carried out by the use of______. b) not less than 100% of the density of the laboratory compacted
a) pneumatic roller specimen
b) steel roller c) not less than 85% of the density of the laboratory compacted specimen
c) sheep foot roller
262.What is the color of asphalt when it is overcook?
259.The significance of final rolling is to remove the roller marks to a) yellowish brown
previous rolling in order to have a good finish pavement with a b) black
temperature of 160*F c)gray
a) True
b) False 263._____________ determines the thickness and density of compacted
c) Maybe asphalt pavement.
a) Core test
260.The proper way of rolling should begin at_____________________. b) FDT
a) the sides and proceeds longitudinally towards the roads center, c) X-ray
each strip
overlapping on half the roller width, gradually progressing the 264.The cored sample of asphalt pavement is measured
crown of the at______________.
road the center and proceeding longitudinally toward the side of the a) approximately quarter points
road b) three points
c) any part of the road provided each strip overlapping on half the roller c) two points
width
265.Too much asphalt content in the bituminous mixes
261.What is the minimum degree of compaction of asphalt pavement? causes____________ .
a) not less than 97% of the density of the laboratory compacted a) bleeding
specimen b) potholes
c) cracks c) 3 mass percent

266.The wearing away of the pavement surface caused by the 270. If the coarse aggregate are subjected to five cycles of sodium
dislodging of aggregate particle is called______________. sulfate soundness test, the weighted loss shall not
a) raveling exceed____________.
b) alligator crack a) 12 mass percent
c) rutting b) 15 mass percent
c) 10 mass percent
267.Interconnected cracks forming a series of small blocks resembling
an alligator’s skin or chicken wire is called____________. 271.The mass percent of wear of coarse aggregates for item 311
a) alligator cracking when tested by AASHTO 96 is not greater than____________.
b) reflection cracking a) 40%
c) bleeding b) 45%
c) 50%
268.__________ is the type of cement to be used in the DPWH
infrastructure project as indicated in the Blue Book. 272. The design of concrete mix specified by the blue book is based on
a) Portland Cement Type I ________________.
b) Pozzolan Cement a)Absolute Volume Method
c) PortlandCement Type II b) Area Method
c) American Method
269.If the fine aggregates are subjected to five cycles of sodium
sulfate soundness test, the weighted loss shall not exceed 273.The minimum flexural strength requirement of beam sample when
___________ tested by third point loading method is____________.
a)10 mass percent a) 3.5 Mpaz
b) 5 mass percent b) 3.8 Mpa
c) 4.0 Mpa
278.The prescribed forms to be used in concrete paving is
274.The minimum flexural strength requirement of beam sample when called____________
tested by midpoint method is____________. a) steel forms
a) 4.5 Mpa b) wooden
b) b)3.5 Mpa c) combination of steel and wood
c) 5.0 Mpa
279.The initial setting time of Portland cement is not less than
_________________.
275.____________ are additives used in mixing concrete.
a) 30min.
a) sodium chloride b) 60 min.
b) admixtures c) 90 min.
c) curing agent
280.The final setting time of Portland cement Type I is_____________.
276.____________ determines the consistency of concrete. a) 10 hrs.
a) Slump Test b) 24 hrs.
b) consolidation test c) 36 hrs.
c) viscosity
281.The standard sand used in testing the mortar strength of Portland
277.Equipment used in the consolidation of fresh concrete. cement is called__________.
a) jack hammer a) Ottawa Sand
b) vibrator b) Beach Sand
c) drilling c) River Sand
machine
282.The apparatus used in determining the fineness of Portland cement 286.What is the appearance of the molded cement paste which fails
by to meet the autoclave expansion.______________.
air permeability is__________ . a) crumble
a) Blaine Air Permeability Apparatus b) shiny
b) Sieve No. 200 c) changes color
c) Gillmore
283. A mixture of cement and water is called____________. 287. The dimension of beam sample for paving concrete is___________.
a) cement paste a) 6” x 6” x 21”
b) mortar paste b) 6” x 6” x 24”
c) concrete paste c) 4” x 4”
x218”
284.The apparatus used to determine the initial and final setting of
cement in the laboratory is_________. 288.The critical number of days of curing concrete is____________.
a) Gillmore needles a) first seven days
b) Bailey needle b) first 10 days
c) Vicat c) 28 days
apparatus
289.The standard dimension of concrete cylindrical sample is
285.The compressive strength of cement mortar sample in seven ___________.
days is not less than_________. a) 6” dia. and 12” tall
a) 19.3 MN/sq. m b)6” dia. and 6” tall
b) 20 MN/sq. m c) 6” dia. and 8” tall
c) 24 MN/sq. m
290.There are two layers in performing sampling of beam samples. a) Quality Control Program
b) Program of Work
How many number of blows are required per layer?
c) Work Schedule
a) 63 blows
b) 75 blows 294.It is prescribed in each project based on estimated quantities and
c) 50 blows specifies the kind and number of test for each item of work.
a) Minimum number of work
18 -291.There are three layers in performing sampling of concrete b) Minimum Testing Requirement
cylinder. How c) Work Schedule
many blows are required per layer?
a) 25 blows 295.Embankment materials delivered at the job site was about 12,000 cu.
b) 30 blows m. The minimum test requirement calls for 1 – G, P, C for every 1,500
c) 35 blows cu.m.
a) 10 – G, P, C
292.The formula which determines the proportion of the mix which can b) 8 – G, P, C
meet c) 6 – G, P, C
the desired strength requirement of concrete is called____________.
a) design of concrete mix 296.There is 1 – Q cement required for every_________________.
b) Boyle’s Formula a) 4,000 bags or fraction thereof
c) Bernouli’s Formula b) 2,000 bags or fraction thereof
c) 10,000 bags
293.The minimum testing requirement for every project is indicated in a
duly 297.There is – 1 quality test for steel required for
approved________. every____________________.
a) 20,000 kg or fraction thereof
b) 10,000 kg or fraction thereof a) True
c)115,000 kg or fraction thereof b)False
c)optional
298.How many set of beam samples taken for every 75 cu. m. of concrete
poured per day? 302.There is no CBR test for item 300 – aggregate surface course.
a) a) True
one ( 1 ) set b) False
b) two ( 2 ) sets c) optional
c)three ( 3 ) sets
303.In item 311 and 405, grading is perform_______________.
299.In a completed pavement, what is the minimum core samples a) for every 75 cu. m.
required before payment is effected? (Assuming that the thickness is b) for every 300 cu. m.
23 cm. ) c) none
a) Five holes per km per lane
b) One hole per 500m 304.For pipe culverts and storm drains, the minimum test is 1 – Pipe
c) P.E.Certificate for every 50 pipes. What is the alternative requirement?
a) 1 – set consisting of 3 concrete cylinder samples for not more
300.In a Barangay road, what is the minimum requirement for than 25 pipes cast in the field and 1 – inspection report for each size
thickness determination of its completed pavement? for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field.
a) Five holes per km per lane b) inspection report is enough
b) P.E. Certificate c) Mill Certificate
c)One hole
305.The minimum test requirement for paint is______________.
301.A quality test is one of the minimum requirement for item 200 – a) 1 – sample for every 100 cans or fraction thereof
aggregate subbase course. b) 1 – sample for every 50 cans or fraction thereof
c)Mill Certificate 309. In casting reinforced concrete railings, the concrete used is
306.The minimum test requirement for water used in concrete for a _____________.
questionable source is______. a) ClassA1
c) Class C1
a)P.E. Certificate
b) Class A2
b) 1 – Quality Test d) any of the preceding classes
c)Inspection Report
310. For efficient compaction, the embankment materials should at the
307. Based on the maximum dry density obtained by laboratory test, the time of rolling be______.
degree of compaction required for aggregate subbase should be at least a)dry
_______________________. c) at optimum moisture content
a) 95% b) wet
c) 100% d) at maximum moisture content
b) 98%
d) none of the above 311. For a road base course the most preferable material is one with CBR
of____________.
308. Per our present Specification for Highways and Bridges including a) 60
amendments, it is mandatory to open PCCP to traffic not later than c) 50
___________. b) 30
a) 7days after pouring d) 80
b) 21 days after pouring
c) 14 days after pouring 312. Peat and muck are______________.
d) 28 days after pouring a) fair subgrade spoil
c) unstable soil
b) stable soil
d) good subgrade soil d) bond strength

313. The slump test on concrete is a measure______________ 317. Generally speaking, batching of concrete aggregates by volume
a) strength is preferable than weight.
c) consistency a) True
b) unit weight c) False
d) durability b) they are the same

314. The fineness modulus is highest of_________________. 318. If angular coarse aggregate is used in a concrete mix, it will
a) fine sand require more________________
c) very coarse sand a) water
b) very fine sand c) water and fine aggregates
d) coarse sand b) fine aggregates
d) neither a and b
315.If concrete is continuously moist cured, it will gain strength
beyond 180 days. 319. The most favorable period for curing concrete is______________.
a) True a) during the first few days or week
c) it depends on curing temperature b) after 3 days
b) False c) after one week
d) before 28 days
316. The quality of paying concrete is usually measured by its
_____________. 320.Lower water content ratio in concrete mixes
a) compressive improves________________.
c) flexural
b) tensile a) strength
c) water tightness
b) durability 324.In casting of reinforced concrete pile, the concrete used
d) all of the preceding is____________.
a) A1
321.When concrete must be placed in a sloping surface, placing should c) C1
start b) D
at the__________. d) C2
a) bottom
c) can be top or bottom 325.The natural water content of highly organic soil is__________.
b) top a) less than 20
c) between 50 and 100
322.The maximum percent abrasion loss allowed for concrete coarse b) between 20 and 50
aggregate is__________. d) more than 100%
a) 30%
c) 45% 326. Which of the following dead load is equivalent for loose sand, earth
b) 40% and gravel fill?
d) 50% a) 2,403tons/cu. m.
c) 1,603 tons/cu. m.
323.The plasticity index of aggregate base course should be not greater b) 1,922 tons/cu. m.
than d) 2,150 tons/cu. m.
___________.
a) 6 327.Rate of application for curing compound is_______________.
c)10 a) 0.30 li/sq. m.
b) 8 c) 0.15 li/sq. m.
d) 12 b) 0.20 li/sq. m.
d) 0.10 li/sq. m. b) 40
d) 4
328.During coring of completed pavement, how many cores /km/lane is
required as per specification? 332.Which plasticity index would you prefer for the base course of
a) 4 PCCP?
c) 6 a) less than 6
b) 5 c) 10 to 12
d) 7 b)6 to 9
d) more than 12
329.What is the correct proportion for concrete masonry work?
a) 1: 2 333.A soil which is classified A-7 by the highway research board
c) 1: 4 method will have a subgrade rating of__________.
b) 1: 3 a) excellent
d) 1 : 5 c) fair
b) good
330.The opening of No. 4 sieve is bigger than the opening of a ¼ d) poor
sieve.
a) true 334.The empirical number used in design is____________.
b)false a) plasticity index
c) they are the same b) group index
c) both of the preceding
331.The standard compaction test on predominantly fine grained soils
is performed on soil fraction passing sieve no.___________. 335.Soil is fully saturated at optimum moisture content.
a) 200 a) true
c) 16 b) false
c) it depends on a)granular
void ratio c) plastic
b) fine- grained
336. Water content of soil is generally base on____________. d) clayey
a) total weight of soil
c) weight of solids 340.The particle size distribution of sandy gravel is determined
b) total volume of soil by________.
d) unit weight test a) hydrometer test
c) dilantacy test
337. Optimum water content of soil is determined by______________. b) sieve test
d) any of the preceding test
a) field density test
c) compaction test
341.The best soil for a road subgrade would behave a group index of
b) liquid limit test
___________
d) unit weight test
a) less than 5
c) 11 to 15
338. The particle size distribution of soil is determined
b) 5 to 10
by__________________.
d) 16 to 20
a) liquid limit granular
c) sieve analysis test
342.The highest moisture content in the plastic state of fine grained soil is
b) plastic limit test
the___________.
d) any of the preceding test
a) liquid limit
b) plastic limit
339. Which of the following are most suitable for construction of highway
embankments?
343.Which of the following is characterizes unsuitable materials? 347.Specification require 1 quality test every___________ of asphalt
a) soil with liquid limit exceeding 80 mix.
b) plasticity index exceeding 55 a) 40 ton
c) 50 tons
c) soil with natural water content exceeding 100%
b) 130 tons
d) all of the above
d) 150 tons

344.Shringkage factor test is_______________.

348.All asphalt are_______, they became harder as temperature
a) test to determine pay volume
decreases and softer as their temperature increases.
b) test to determine strength characteristic
a) thermoplastic
c) test to determine volume change
c) brittle
d) test to determine maximum density
b) hyrophobic
d) none of the above
345.Soil is fully saturated if the water content is______________.
349.The viscosity of the asphalt during mixing and lay down is
a) at optimum amount
____________.
c) more than 100&%
a) viscosity at 135*C
b) 100%
c) viscosity at 60*C
d) none of the preceding
b)viscosity at 125*C
d) viscosity at 163*C
346.The density to which a soil can be compacted is related to
____________.
350.The trial section for compaction for each type of fill materials and
a) compactive effort
type of equipment to be used in the work should have an area
c) both a and b
of__________.
b)water content
a)500 sq. m.
d) neither a or b
c) 600 sq. m.
b) 335 sq. m. d) solubility
d) 400 sq. m.
355.The required thickness of the thermoplastic paint in PCCP
351.Control slip shall have an area of approximately____________. is__________.
a) 500 sq. m. a) 3.2 to 4.8 mm.
c) 600 sq. m. c) 3.3 to 3.8 mm.
b) 335 sq. m. b) 3.0 to 4.5 mm.
d) 400 sq. m. d) 3.2 to 4.0 mm

352.Fine aggregate used in asphalt mix is the one________________. 356.What percent of hydrated lime shall be added to the mixture during
a) passing the no. 8 sieve mixing operation of asphalt mix?
b) passing the no. 30 sieve a) 0.5 to 1.0 mass %
c) passing the no. 200 sieve
c) 0.75 to 1.2 mass %
d) returned the no. 8 sieve
b) 1.0 to 1.5 mass %
353.The corrugation produce by brooming is_____________. d) 0.2 to 0.7 mass %
a) 1.5 mm.
c) 2.5 mm. 357.As Materials Engineer, what would you recommend in order to check
b) 2.0 mm. the suitability and efficiency of the equipment to used prior to subbase
d) 1.0 mm. construction for item 310, Bituminous Concrete Surface Course?
a) make a trial section
354.The higher the________, the lower the penetration. c) make trial mix
a) specific gravity b) establish control strips
c) durability d) none of the above
b) viscosity
358.Quality of factor – produced reinforced concrete pipes may be best c) before first partial payment
established through what?
a)compressive strength test 362.The Spot Test on asphalt is used to determine what?
b) flexural strength test a) cleanliness
c) core test c) safe working
d) crushing strength test temperature
b)overheating during
359.Result of Immersion – Compression test conducted on a bituminous manufacture
mix sample are as follow: Dry stability + 2,000 Kpa, Wet stability = 1,000 d) viscosity of the mix
Kpa, What is the resulting Index of Retained Strength?
a) 60% 363.Under what climate conditions do we use higher penetration
c) 50% grade asphalt cement?
b) 55% a) hot climate
d) 70% c) cold climate
b)rainy weather
360.In DPWH Contract Projects, Quality Control is the sole d) none of the above
responsibility of___________.
a) the DPWH project personnel 364.What is the basis for rejection or acceptance of any construction
b) the government’s Materials Engineer materials?
c) the Contractor a) Certificate of Billing
c) Statement of work accomplished
361.As Materials Engineer, when is the right time to start sampling b)Materials Test Report
and testing of materials to be incorporated into the work? d) none of the abcve
a) before final payment
b) before start of work items
365.Initial rolling of bituminous mixes shall be performed with a______ d) none of the above
roller.
a) vibrator 368.Problems regarding quality of construction materials shall be reported
c)sheep foot directly by the Contractor’s Materials Engineer to the____________.
b) pneumatic
a) DPWH Materials Engineer
d) none of the above
c) Contractor’s Project Engineer
b) Contractor
366.In a bituminous mix sample, what is the % of asphalt by a) weight
d) none of the above
of aggregate and by b) weight of mix? Given the following data:
Weight of dry aggregates (after extraction) = 950 grams: Weight of
369.If the RC pipes in the forgoing problem is not cast in the field, how
23 Mix = 1010.
many
A. a) 6.32% pipes will be required to be subjected to the Crushing Strength test?
b)5.50% a) 75 pcs.
c) 6.0% b) 70 pcs.
d) none of the above c) 100 pcs
B. a) 5.50%
b) 6.32% 370.How many concrete cylinder samples are required for 3,500 pcs. of
c) 6.0% reinforced concrete pipes?
d) 5.94% a) 14 sets of 3
c) 75 sets of 3
367.What grade of asphalt has a penetration grade of 0 – 30? b) 140 sets of 3
a) emulsified asphalt d) none of the above
c) blown asphalt
b) asphalt cement 371.What is the bitumen obtained from the distillation coal or wood?
a) rock asphalt
c) emulsion
b) tar 375.In asphalt pavement construction, how is the surface level of the
d) none of the above completed pavement check?
a) by T – core test
372.How do you reduce the viscosity of Medium – Curing Cutback b) by density test
Asphalt? c) by the use of 3 meter straight edge
By mixing it with_______.
a) gasoline 376.What primarily influence the grade of asphalt to be selected?
c) kerosene a) penetration
b) diesel c) climate
d) emulsion b) class of aggregate
d) temperature
373.What establish the exact percent of aggregates and asphalt content
in a 377.Who will approve the Job Mix Formula?
bituminous mix_______. a) DPWH Project/Materials Engineer
a) design mix b) Contractor
c) job mix formula c) Contractor’s Materials Engineer
b) job order
d) extraction formula 378.What control during the mixing and compaction of the bituminous
pavement is of great significance in the resulting pavement?
374.What greatly influence the serviceability of an asphalt pavement? a) compaction
a) quality of aggregates and climate c) grading of aggregates
b) penetration grade and quantity of asphalt b) density
c) density and compaction of completed pavement d) temperature
379.In asphalt pavement construction, there are three phases of 383.The apparatus used in determining the consistency of asphalt
rolling; what kind of roller is required to be used for the final cement is
compaction and smoothing? ___________.
a) pneumatic roller a) penetrometer
b) sheepfoot roller b) viscometer
c) tandem- smooth wheeled roller c) thermometer

380.What is the maximum speed of the roller in compaction of asphalt 384.How is the consistency of liquid asphalt determined?
pavement? a) viscometer
a) 4 kph b) Tag open cup
c) 8kph c) penetrometer
b)5 kph
d) 6 kph 385.The Optimum Asphalt Content obtained in Marshall Stability Test is
theaverage asphalt content of the Maximum Stability, Maximum Bulk
381.What shall be checked after final rolling? SpecificGravity, and_________________
a) degree of compaction a) 4% Air Voids
b) optimum asphalt content b) 2 mm flow
c)quantity of aggregates c) 5% mineral content

382.When is the completed asphalt pavement opened to traffic? 386.What test determines the safe working temperature of the asphalt?
a) when the asphalt has cooled to atmospheric temperature a) Ductility test
b) when the asphalt has cooled to +/- 10*C of the spreading temperature b) Flash Point Test
c) when asphalt is still hot c) Stability Test
387._________________ are usually tested for extraction. b) 2 samples
a) Asphalt Mixes c) 4 samples
b) emulsions
c) asphalt cement 392.The bituminous mix should have a mass % of air voids within the
range of__________.
388.Steel bars for the concrete reinforcement are tested for a) 2 to 3%
their__________ b) 1 to 4%
properties. c) 3 to 5%
a) tensile and bending
b) compressive
c) crushing 393.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
389.What method is used in determining the strength of concrete pipes? ___________.
a) third point loading method Ans. 150 to 30mins.
b) center point loading method
c) three edge bearing method 394.This is the only class of riprap that may consist of round natural
stones.
390.How many units shall be tested for strength, moisture and absorption Ans..Class A Riprap
in
a lot of 120,000 CHB 395.The surface of riprap shall not vary from the theoretical surface
Ans.. 18 units by more than_________ mm. at any point.
Ans.. 100 mm.
391.For 250 gallons of Reflectorized Traffic Paint, how many samples
are required to be submitted for Quality Testing?
a) 3 samples 396.Fine aggregates of masonry shall all passes the________ mm.
sieve. Ans.. 23% pigment and 77% vehicle
Ans.. 2.36 mm (No. 8 sieve )
402. The__________ material shall be of such quality that it will not
darken or become yellow when a thin section is exposed to sunlight.
397.Mortar that is not used within______ minutes after the water has
Ans.. Non volatile material
been added shall be discarded.
Ans. 90 minutes 403. ___________ consist of beads of good quality, optically clear, lead
fre glass with not less than 90% reasonably spherical and free from
flows.
398.Maximum projection of rock faces beyond the pitch lines shall not
Ans. Ballotini for reflective road paint
be more than_____.
Ans.. 50 mm. 404. ___________ 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
399.In hot or dry weather, the masonry shall be satisfactory protected
405.The pads shall be highly resilient and durable rubber reinforced with
from the sun and shall be kept wet for a period at least_________
canvas and shall have a design life of at least____________.
after completion. Ans. Five ( 5 ) years
Ans.. Three ( 3 ) days
406. The reflectors shall have the minimum specific intensity value
expressed as______ of illumination.
Ans.. Candle power per foot candle
400.For pavement markings, the composition of white paint shall
be_______ 407. The reflector shall support a vertical load of_____ when tested.
pigment and______% of vehicle Ans. 10 KN
Ans.. 42 – 45 % pigment 58 – 55% vehicle
408. When raised profile type reflector are specified the
401.The composition of yellow paint shall be_______ pigment and______ approved_______
vehicle.
epoxy adhesive shall be used . 414. A light application of bituminous material for the express purpose
Ans.Two ( 2 ) parts of laying and bonding loose dust.
Ans.. Dust Binder
409. Expansion joint filler having a nominal thickness of less
than________ 415. The aggregate that is graded from the maximum size, down to
mm. shall not be subject to a requirement for water absorption. and including filler, with the object of obtaining a bituminous mix
Ans. 9.5 mm with a controlled void content and high stability is called.
Ans. Dense – graded aggregate
410. Expansion joint filler having a nominal thickness of less than
________ mm. shall not be subject to a requirement for compaction. 416. The bituminous material used to fill and seal cracks in existing
Ans.. 13 mm. pavement is called______.
Ans. Crack filler
411. Strip of the joint filler that do not conform to the specified
dimension within the permissible variation of______ mm. thickness 417. The application of sprayed bituminous coatings not involving the
________ in depth shall be reflected. use of aggregate is called_____.
Ans. +/- 1.6 to – 0 thickness; Ans. Bituminous application
+/- 3mm. in depth
418. A mixture of bituminous material and mineral aggregate usually
prepared in a conventional hot – mix plant or drum mixer at a
412. These are finely divided residue that result from the combustion
temperature of not more than______ and spread and compacted at
of ground or powdered coal.
26 the job site at a temperature above_______.
Ans. Fly Ash
Ans.260*F (127*C)/200*F (93*C)
413. 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 419. __________ 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 424. ___________ is a spray application of bituminous material used to
construction. temporarily stabilize a recently seeded area. The bituminous material can
Ans. Prime Coat be applied to the soil or to a straw or hay mulch as a tie down.
Ans. Mulch treatment
420. A uniform application of a mixture of emulsified asphalt, fine
aggregate, 425. ___________ is a combination of bituminous material and aggregate
mineral filler, and water to an existing pavement , single or multiple that is physically mixed by mechanical means, spread on the job site and
application may be used. compacted.
Ans. Slurry Seal Ans. Bituminous Aggregate Mixtures

421. _____________ is an application of bituminous material applied for 426. __________ is a combination of bituminous material and mineral
an aggregate applied at ambient temperature for use in patching holes,
existing, relatively non-absorbent surface to provide a thorough bond depression and distress area in existing pavement.
between old and new surfacing. Ans. Maintenance Mix
Ans. Tack Coat
427. __________ is a pavement construction using essentially one-size
422. ____________ is a bituminous aggregate application to any type of aggregate which penetrated in place by an application of high
road or pavement surface for the purpose of providing a wearing course, viscosity bituminous material followed by an application of smaller
or surface seal or both. size course aggregate and thoroughly rolled,
Ans. Treatment and Seals Ans. Penetration Macadam

423. ___________ is a bituminous-sand application to an existing 428. The glass beads used in traffic paint shall have a minimum of
pavement to ______ % true spheres.
seal the surface and to function as a light – wearing course. Ans. 70%
Ans. Sand Seal
429. The glass beads shall have a minimum refractive index of______ .
Ans. 1.50
430. The white thermoplastic material shall not exceed a yellowish
index of______.
Ans. 0.12
431. The thermoplastic material shall have a maximum percent residue
of_____ after heating at 8 +/- 0.5 hours at 218 +/- 2*C Ans. 28%
437. 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%

438. What is the standard diameter of an orifice in FDT sand cone?

432. The softening point of thermoplastic paint should be_______.
Ans.½” ( 12.7 mm )
Ans. 102.5+/-9.5*C

439. Soil properties can be improved by____________.

433. What kind of water shall be used in laboratory test especially if it
a) Adequate compaction
deals with chemical?
c) Maximizing water content
Ans. Distilled Water
b) Additional binder
d) Stabilization
434. Liquid limit brass cup with a sample is raised and allowed to drop
sharply on the base through a height of what?
440. As construction progresses, you noticed that the materials delivered
Ans. 10 mm. at the project site are different from the one tested and passed the
requirement, as Materials Engineer what would you do?
435. How many rotation per second will the crank of a liquid limit a) Authorize the use of the materials
b) Conduct immediate retesting of the materials for verification
device be rotated?
purposes
Ans.2 rotation per seconds c) Reject materials
d) Replace the materials
27-436. What is the required size of calibrated sand used for FDT ?
Ans.Any clean, dry, free- flowing, un cemented and passing # 10 and 441. What is the test criteria for RCPC test with three ( 3 ) Edge Bearing
retained # 200 sieve
Test?
a) 0.3 mm. 445. Asphalt construction, compaction must be completed before the
mixture cools to_______.
c) 0.5 mm.
a) 165*F ( 60*C )
b) 0.4 mm.
c) 185*F ( 71*C )
d) 0.6 mm.
b) 175*F ( 65*C )
d) 195*F ( 76*C )
442. The Immersion – Compression test is prepared to
determine_________. 446. Which contractor are required by DPWH to own the minimum
a) ductility material testing equipment for pre-qualification purposes?
a) small
c) stability
c) large
b) solubility
b) medium
d) flexibility
d) all of the above

443. The use of sea water in reinforced concrete is not allowed due to
____________.
447. As percent asphalt increases in Marshall stability test, the % Air
a) no effect
b) cause of reduction in ultimate strength of concrete voids____________.
c) induce corrosion of R.S.B a) increases
d) b and c
c) remains constant
b) decreases
444. If the soil is properly compacted at MDD it will__________.
a) increase stability/strength d) a or b
b) minimize future settlement
c) decrease permeability 448. The aggregate component contribute to shear strength and
d) all of the above stability of bituminous mixture . The desirable shape and surface
texture of aggregate is_________.
a) round and smooth surface
c) round and rough texture c) authorized to use
b) angular and smooth surface b) not to used
d) angular and rough texture
453. 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
449. You can classify a soil sample in accordance to AASHTO through
washing, what is the abrasion loss?
_________.
a) 50
a) Grain size analysis
c) 60
c) both a and b
b) 40
b) Atterberg Limit
d) 30
d) none of the above

454. Different brand of cement should not be allowed

28-450. Who should take samples of materials and bring them to the
laboratory for acceptance purposes? because_____________.
a) different in texture
a) DPWH Materials Engineer c) varies in strength
c) Contractor’s Project Engineer b) different in color when dried
b) Contractor’s Materials Engineer
d) DPWH Project Engineer 455. An apparatus used for field density test is called___________.
a) Sand cone
451. How do you determine the diameter of RSB? c) Nuclear density meter
a) by Vernier Caliper b) Rubber balloon
b) by unit weight d) all of the above

452. Cement which has been in storage for so long period that there is
456.Thickness tolerance in the construction of sub- base course is
already doubt as to its quality should be_____________.
a) retested prior to use ____________.
a) +/- 10 mm. 460.The purpose of trial section is to check___________________.
a) the suitability of materials
c) +/- 5 mm.
b) the efficiency of the equipment
b) +/- 20 mm. c) the construction method proposed to be used
d) +/- 15 mm. d) all of the above

461.In FDT, the volume of hole is determined by what?

457. PH value of water used in concrete is___________.
a) Sand to fill hole over unit weight of dry sand
a) 4 to 6
b) Total material taken from hole over volume of hole
c) 6 to 10
c) Wet unit weight over 1 + MC/100
b) 6 to 8
d) Dry unit weight over MDD x 100
d) 3 to 5

462.What is the average compressive strength of the load bearing

458. In what item of work emulsified asphalt and cut back asphalt
concrete hollow blocks?
used?
a) 1,000 psi
a) Tack Coat c) 600 psi
c) Seal Coat b) 800 psi
b) Prime Coat d) 1,200 psi
d) Bituminous Surface Course Hot- Laid
463.The surface condition of tack coat before the next course should
459. What is the boundary between Coarse and Fine aggregates used be applied is_______.
in concreting. a) wet
a) passing No. 3/8 sieve c)dry
c) passing No. 6 sieve b) sticky
b) passing No. 4 sieve d) plastic
d) passing No. 8 sieve
464.The contractor shall give the Engineer at least_______ days notice samples at 7 days is not less than________ Mpa which is 85% of the
compressive strength for 28 days
prior to the beginning of work at the mill or shop where the metal
structure has been manufactured or fabricated, so that the required a) 22.08
c) 23.45
inspection may be made b)24.84
a) 14 d) 21.53
c) 21
468.The use of Fly Ash concrete mix as mineral admixture in PCCP and
b) 17
as______ % replaces the Portland cement in concrete mix.
d) 15
.
465. The request for re coring shall be made by the contractor a) 15
within_________ c) 25
weeks after the official result of the coring test has been released if the b) 20
structure failed to meet strength requirement. d)10
a) one ( 1 )
c) three ( 3 ) 469.This is an instrument used to measure pavement deflections resulting
b) two ( 2 ) from vehicle wheel loading. The results of the elastic deformation test are
d) four ( 4 ) used to evaluate the structural condition of roads, and to help in the
design of road strengthening measure and road capacity improvement
466. A revised design strength for concrete works was set forth from 14
days a) Dynamic Cone Penetrator
to 7 days for concrete pavement for national roads and_____ days for b) Falling Weight Deflectometer
c) Three ( 3 ) Meter Straight Edge
major
d) Benkelman Beam
interchanges and busy intersection thus minimizing occurrence of road
congestion. 470.This an equipment which is used to measure differential
a) seven ( 7 ) deflection between joints of a concrete pavement to determine the
c) six ( 6 ) modulus of the existing slabs for use in the design of an overlay.
b) three ( 3 ) a) Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
d) four ( 4 ) b) Falling Weight Deflectometer
c) Benkelman Beam
467.Compressive strength for mortar samples test at 3 days and 7 seven d) Merlin Road Roughness Measuring Device
days can be considered for acceptance provided the strength of the
471.In the foregoing illustration determine the average thickness of c) passing sieve No. 10 retained No. 200
PCCP. Position Actual Measurement d) None of the above

1 23.4
2 23.5 475.When placing concrete, what is the required temperature of
3 23.6 concrete?
4 23.6 a) less than 29*C
5 23.4 c) less than 30*C
6 23.3 b) less than 28*C
7 23.3 d) less than 31*C
8 23.4
9 23.4 476.In PCCP coring, what is the specified thickness of an individual
a) 23.433 measurement that shall not be included in the average?
b) 23.43 a) lessthan 20 mm.
c) 23.4 c) less than 25 mm.
d) 23.4333 b) more than 20 mm.
d) more than 25 mm.
472.Vibrator shall not be operated longer than______ seconds in any
one location. 477.__________ is the wearing away of the pavement surface caused by
a) 10 the
c) 20 dislodging of aggregate particles.
b) 15 a) Rutting
d) 25 c) Shoving
b) Raveling
473.How many rotation per second will the crank of a liquid limit d) Corrugation
device be rotated?
a) three ( 3 ) rotations per second 478.This is the stage in compaction in which all free air is expelled and
b) two and a half (2 ½ ) rotations per second replaced by water, if further pressure is applied to the soil mass, the
c) two ( 2 ) rotations per second tendency is to reduce its volume.
a) wettingstage
d) one and a half( 1 ½ ) rotations per second
c) saturation stage
b) swelling stage
474.What is the required size of calibrated sand used for FDT?
d) none of the above
a) passing sieve No. 30 retained No. 200
b) passing sieve No. 20 retained No. 200
479.In this stage, additional water replaces some of the entrapped air and d) 6
the soil particles move closer together with a resulting increase in
density.a) wetting stage 484.For semi solid materials, samples should be taken at the center of
c) lubricating stage the containers at least_____ mm. below the surface and 75 mm. from the
b) swelling stage sides with the aid of a clean hatcher or patty knife.
d) all of the above a) 100
c) 75
480. All boring during soil exploration survey shall generally be carried to b) 85
a depth of at least______ meter below the proposed grade line. d) 50
a) one ( 1 )
c) 0.30 485.__________ test classify the different asphalts into types and the
b) two and half ( 2 ½ ) different types into grades.
d) 0.50 a) Quality test
c) Ductility test
b) Consistency test
481.What is the factor that will influence the construction of stabilized d) All of the above
road?
a) Depletion of the supply of economically available materials 486.This is the most important volatilization test on liquid asphalt
b) High cost involved in the construction of the conventional types of road products, its gives information as to the actual amount of
c) If the road structure may be built by stages, and a properly designed constituents remove at definite temperature.
road might function briefly as a wearing course a) Extraction test
d) All of the above c) Evaporation test
b) Distillation test
482.What is the meaning of ASTM? d) Softening test
a) American Standard for Testing Materials
b) American Standard for Testing and Materials 487.This test indicate the purity of asphalt.
c) American Society for Testing Materials a) Specific Gravity
c) Solubility
483. In sampling bituminous materials, the composite samples taken from b) Viscosity
a number of drums should have a size sufficient for testing and should not d) Ductility
be less_____ as called for in the guidelines on the submission of
samples. 488.This is the most important factor which influence the stability of
a) 5 liters bituminous mixture.
c) 10 liters
b) 4 liters
a) Gradation of mineral Aggregate a) 200
b) Shape and surface texture of aggregate c) 250
c) Hardness of aggregate particles b) 300
d) All of the above d) 150

489. The principal factor that effect the flexibility of bituminous 493.The fine aggregate used in stone masonry mortar shall all pass
mixture is_______. No.____ sieve.
a) the quality of bituminous binder
b)the quality of mineral filler a) 40
c) 30
c) temperature susceptibility of the binder
b) 8
d) all of the above
d) 3/8

494.The coarse aggregate used in Bituminous Concrete is_________.

490.The application temperature of emulsified asphalt ranges from a) retained on a 2.36 mm. ( No. 8 sieve )
___________. b) retained on a 4.75 mm(No. 4 sieve )
a) 66* to 107*C c) retained on a 19.00 mm. ( No. ¾ sieve )
c) 20* to 66*C d) both a and b
b) 10* to 71*C
d) 15* to 66*C 495.As Materials Engineer, will you permit the use of salvage soil
aggregate for lime stabilized road mix base course?
491.Concrete deposited in water shall be Class “A” concrete with a
minimum cement factor of_______ per cubic meter of concrete. a) Yes
c) It depends
a) 12 bags per cu. m. b) No
c) 11 bags per cu. m. d) Let the DPWH Project Engineer to decide
b) 10 bags per cu. m.
d) 9 bags per cu. m. 496.Is the accredited private testing laboratories owned by companies
involved in the supply of construction materials for DPWH project be
492.A tremie shall consist of a tube having a diameter of not less allowed to test their own products?
than ________mm. constructed in section s having flanged couplings a) Yes
fitted with gasket with a hopper at the top. c) It depends
b) No
d) Either a or c
497.For small projects where the quantity of steel bars is less than 10,000 c) To check if there is unusual development when admixture is used
kgs. What may be required as a basis of acceptance. d) All of the above
a) P.E. Certificate
c) Inspection Report 502.The field specimen should be cured from 4 to 7 days at the
b) Mill Certificate project under moist conditions obtained by__________.
d) All of the above a) covering with wet sand
b) covering with saw-dust
498.Lumber is considered well seasoned when its moisture content is c) covering with palay-strw
between_________. d) all of the above
a) 10 to 16%
c) 10 to 503.The cured cylindrical samples shall be transported to the Regional
14% Laboratory or any testing laboratory accredited by the DPWH in
b) 14 to 18% ________________.
d) 15 to 20%
a) on top of sand
499.Flushing of bitumen to the surface after belting or screeding the hot
b) carefully packed and crated surrounded with damp sawdust or
mixture denotes rich mixture.
a) true palay straw
b) false c) on boxes with sand
neither of the two surrounding the cylinders
d) all of the above
500.Unsuitable materials are those materials containing detrimental
quantities of organic materials, such as grass, roots, and sewerage 504.The penetration grade of concrete joint sealer, hot poured elastic
and those that is_____________. type is_________
a) high organic soils a) 80 - 100
b) soils with liquid limit exceeding 80 and / or PI > 55 c) 100 - 120
c) soils with very low density,800kg/cu. m. or below b) below 90
d) all of the above d) 40 – 60

501.The set of cylinders for each project shall be numbered 505.The CBR is generally selected at what penetration?
consecutively beginning with 1 and three specimens should be a) 5.08 mm.
identified as A, B, and C. At the early stage of pouring, the laboratory c) 2.54 mm.
should be requested to break the “A” cylinders at 7 days to check b) 3.1 mm.
what? d) 3.50 mm.
a) If the structure should be put in service at early stage
b) to check the mix design
32 -506.A soil aggregate that has a CBR value of 20 means that in the shove to develop a wash board surface, the plasticity index of such
condition tested, the resistance to penetration of the standard piston material is _____________.
was______ of the standard resistance of a compacted soil or aggregate.
a) P.I. is too high
a) 40%
c) P.I. is too low
c) 10% b) neither a & b
b) 20% d) both a & b
d) 80%
511.What is the allowable smooth riding quality of PCCP?
507.For liquid asphaltic materials, these are run on the residue after a) 5.00 mm.
distillation. c) 3.00 mm.
a) consistency test b) 8.00 mm.
c)ductility test d) 6.00 mm.
b) quality test
d) cement mixing test
512.What is the penetration grade of bitumen prime coat?
a) 60 – 70
508.The basic aim of compaction is to produce a soil mass that will satisfy c) 85 – 100
what criteria? b 120 – 150
a) settlement d) none of the above
c)permeability
b) stability 513.The spraying application temperature of all grades of asphalt cement
d) all of the above should not be more than________.
a) 211*C
509.When do the embankment become friable in dry weather , ravel at c) 135*C
the edges and abrade severely under traffic and will become dusty in b) 159*C
service and much of the binder soil is simply blown away during the dry d) 204*C
season.
a) the embankment is non- plastic 514.What is the rate of application of bituminous prime coat using cut
b) the embankment lacks compaction back asphalt?
c) materials fails CBR test a) 0.5 to 0.7 liters/sq. m.
d) none of the above c)1.0 to 1.1 liters/sq. m.
b) 1.0 to 2.0 liters/sq. m.
510.When the embankment tends to soften in wet weather, and PCCP
d) 1.10 to 2.0 liters/sq.m.
constructed of such material develop ruts under traffic an d may shift and
515.What is the weight boulders required for class A grouted riprap?
a) 10 to 25 kgs 520.In direct shear test, the soil is sheared to failure by moving one part
c) 15 to 30 kgs. of
b) 15 to 25 kgs. the soil sample relatively to the other part along a pre-determined plane.
d) 20 to 30 kgs. When several test are made on a soil under different normal loads and
the
516. Based on the maximum dry density obtained by laboratory test,the results are plotted in arithmetic scales, the resulting line is made in the
degree of compaction required for aggregate subbase should beat form
least_____________. of____________.
a) straight line
a) 95%
c) parabola
c) 100%
b) hyperbola
b) 98% d) semi-elliptical
d) 90%
521. In conducting soil exploration survey, what equipment you will use in
517.Where to determine the amount of mixing water to use when
obtaining undisturbed samples.
compacting the soil in the field to attain maximum density.
a) Trial Section a) split spoon sampler
c) Control Strip c)screw type soil auger sampler
b) Field Density Test b) thin-walled sampler
d) Lab. Compaction Test d) Post-hole auger sampler

518.For soil classification purposes as in AASHTO M45, what is not 522.Bituminous stabilization in the process of mixing intimately pulverized
required? soil and bituminous material. What is the minimum bearing capacity
(soaked CBR ) of the mixture?
a) combined sieve and mechanical analysis
a) 80%
b) sieve analysis
c)98%
c) the wash test b)100%
d) none of the above d) 95%

519.This is widely used to control the characteristics of soil which are 523.Portland cement stabilization road mix base course is an intimate
to be incorporated in roadways. mixture of pulverized soil, Portland cement and water which is thoroughly
a) The Limit Test compacted while in a moist condition to form a structural road material
c) The Group Index when the cement hydrates and crystallizes. What is the mass percent
b) The soil classification wear of soil aggregate used in this stabilization?
d) all of the above a) 40%
c) not more than 40%
b) 45% 528. The permissible variation of reinforcing steel bars bigger than 9.0
d) 50% mm. shall not exceed_____.
a) 10%
524. For a rich mixture of cement in concrete, what determines the b) 5%
flexural strength of the concrete? c)8%
a) Mortar strength d) 6%
c) both a & b
b) the strength of aggregate 529.A type of cement that sets and hardens by chemical interaction
d) the water/cement ratio with water and is capable of doing so underwater.
a) Portland Cement
525. This is a new method of soil stabilization being introduced to b) Hydraulic Cement
improved the properties of soil which is effective and at the same time c) Air-Retaining Portland Cement
cheaper. d) All of the above
a) Stabilization by the use of Geotextiles
530.The spacing center to center of circumferential reinforcement of
b) Cement stabilization
all pipes shall not exceed its wall thickness and shall in no case
c) Bituminous stabilization
exceed_______________.
d) Lime stabilization
a) 150
mm.
526. As per guidelines on submission of samples, laboratory trial mixes b) 200 mm.
should be made on aggregates which are proposed tube used for the c) 100 mm.
first time, in this case what is the weight of fine aggregates to be d) 250 mm.
submitted for testing?
a) 100 kgs. 531.Oversanded and under sanded concrete mixtures require more water
c) 50 kgs. in order to be workable but will only result to______________
b) 70 kgs. .a) good surface texture
d) 80 kgs. b) water tightens
c) weak strength
527. The phosphorous content of reinforcing steel bars bigger than 9.0 d) all of the above
mm shall not exceed_______.
a) 0.18% 532.For every lean mixes or low cement content of the mixture, What
b) 0.06% determines the flexural strength of the concrete.
a) The strength of aggregate
c) 0.08%
b) The mortar strength
d) 0.05%
c) The water cement ratio c) compaction test (moisture-density relation)
d) All of the above d) CBR
e) Abrasion Test (Mass percent of Wear)
533.This is a method of determining in-place density of soil that can f) Unit weight
used satisfactorily in moist, cohesive fine grained material only. The g) Moisture Content
sample is obtained by forcing a small thin walled cylinder into the material
with a driving head and hammer or other suitable apparatus. 539.What are the common field test?
Ans Drive Cylinder Method Ans.To determine the degree of compaction of soil or it is a control
test in embankment construction to ensure adequate compaction
534. This method of test is intended to determine the density of cohesive
soil and stabilized soil by measuring the weight and volume of 540.What is moisture content?
undisturbed samples. Ans.It is the amount of water present in the soil
Ans. Block, Chunk or Core Sampling
541.What is the different between natural moisture content with
535.This method covers the determination of the density in-place of hydroscopic moisture content?
compacted or firmly bonded soil by using a flexible membrane and liquid Ans. Natural moisture content is the moisture of undisturbed soil sample
that can be used to measure the volume of a test hole soil with an while
accuracy hydroscopic moisture content is the moisture of air-dried soil sample.
within 1.0%.
Ans. By Rubber Balloon Method 542. What is the formula used for moisture content determination?
Ans.Moisture Content = (wt. Of water/wt. Of oven dried sample) x 100
536.This method covers the determination of the total or wet density of
soil 543. Weighing hot sample is not advisable as it affects the accuracy of
and soil aggregate in-place by the attenuation of gamma rays, where the result.
gamma detector, or both, remains at or near the surface. Ans. True
Ans. Nuclear Method
544. What are the methods use in reducing samples from the field to
537.What are the three major groups of soil? testing size?
Ans. 1) granular Ans.1) sample splitter
2) fine grained 2) quartering
3) organic
545. What is the required temperature for oven drying the soil sample?
538.What are the common laboratory test required for soil? Ans.110*C +/- 5*C
Ans. a) sieve analysis
b) plastic and liquid limit test 546. How can you determine if the soil sample is already oven dried?
Ans. dried if it reached its constant weight what number of blows?
547. How to prepare or to come up with air-dried soil sample?
Ans. air dry the sample under the heat of the sun Ans. 25 blows

548. If impossible to air-dry the sample under the heat of the sun what
alternative should be used? 555. What test are used in soil classification?
Ans. oven dry the sample at 60*C Ans.1) grading or sieve analysis2) plastic and liquid limit

35 – 549. Sample for compaction test should pass to what sieve?

556. What is plastic limit?
Ans. method A & B use sample passing sieve #4; method C & D use
Ans. It is the minimum moisture content at which the soil can be readily
sample passing #3/4
molded without breaking or crumbling

550. What is the difference between T-99 and T-180 compaction test
method? 557. What kind of water shall be used in laboratory test especially if it
Ans.T-99 uses 2.5kg.(5.5lbs.) rammer with a drop of 12” height, while T- deals
180 uses 4.54kg.(10 lbs.) rammer with a drop of 18” height with chemicals?
Ans. Distilled water
551. What are the particle size analysis?
Ans. It is the determination of particle size distribution in soil by sieve,
hydrometer, or combined analysis 558. Liquid limit brass cup with sample is raised allowed to drop sharply
on
552. What are the other terms or particles size analysis? the base through a height of what?
Ans. 1) sieve analysis2) mechanical analysis3) grading test/analysis Ans. 10 mm.

553. What is the liquid limit? 559. How many rotation per second will the crank of a liquid limit
Ans. it is the lowest moisture content at which the soil will flow upon the
device be rotated?
application of a very small shearing force.
Ans.2 rotations per second

554. The liquid limit is expressed as the moisture content corresponding

560.In doing a plastic limit test, to what diameter shall the soil thread
to
began to break? Ans. Aggregate subbase course
Ans.3.2 mm. ( 1/8” )
568. What is the required particle size for selected borrow for topping
561. What is the formula for plastic limit? under item 104 (embankment)?
Ans. PL = (Wa – Wb)/Wb x 100
Ans. All particle size will pass a sieve 75 mm. or 3” square opening and
Where: Wa = original wt of crumbled soil thread
Wb = wt of oven dried crumbled soil not more than 15% will pass 0.075 mm. (No. 20) AASHTO 11

562. What is Plastic Index (PI)?

Ans. It is the difference between the liquid limit and the plastic limit; 569. P.I. requirement for item 104 (selected common borrow)
PI = LL-PL is__________.
563. Ans. 6 maximum
563. 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 570. L.L. requirement for item 104 (selected common borrow)
temp.) is____________.
Ans. 30 maximum
564. What is the approximate area for density control strip?
Ans.335 sq. m. 571. What is the LL requirement for item 200 (aggregate subbase course)
passing sieve # 40?
565. What is the maximum depth of roadway embankment per Ans. 12 maximum
horizontal layer in loose measurement?
Ans.200 mm. ( 8” )
572. Coarse portion retained on sieve # 10 (2.00 mm.) of item 200 shall
have
566.What item of work is embankment?
a mass percent of wear by Los Angeles Abrasion test
Ans. Item 104
of_______________.
Ans. 50% maximum
567. What is the kind of material used for item 200?

573. The required CBR value for item 200?
Ans.25% minimum (AASHTOT 180 method D)
574. What is the minimum percent field density or degree of compaction
for
item 104 (embankment)?
Ans. 95% minimum
575. What is the minimum degree of compaction for item 200 and 201?
Ans. 100% minimum
576. 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)
577. 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
578. 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%
579. 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.
580. What are the test and number of test needed for 2,960 cu. m.
Aggregate Base Course?
Ans. sand cone, jug (at least4 liters), guide plate, moisture cans, sand,
weighing scale, oven with temperature control, chisel or digging tools,
plastic bags and labeling materials (tag number)
581. What is the standard diameter of an orifice in FDT sand cone?
Ans.½ inch (12.7 mm.)
582.How many hours does a fine aggregates tested for specific
gravity and absorption be soaked in water?
Ans.15 to 19 hrs
583.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.

584. 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
585. What is the maximum mass % of wear by Los Angeles Abrasion
Test?
Ans. 40% maximum
586. What is the required speed of Los Angeles Abrasion Machine per
minute?
Ans.30 to 33 rpm
591. What is the sieve use in sieving materials from Abrasion Machine?
Ans.Sieve # 12 (1.70 mm.)
592. 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
593. What is the percent tolerance of error in calibrating the machine?
Ans. +/- 1%
594. What do you call a sample for concrete pavement?
Ans.Concrete beam sample

587. What is the size or diameter and weight of cast-iron spheres use in 595. How many sample should be taken for every 75 cu, m. of fresh
abrasion? concrete?
Ans. Approximately 46.8 mm dia. And weighing between 390 – 455 Ans.3 pcs. sample or 1 set sample
grams.
596. What do you call the sample for structural concrete?
Ans. Concrete cylinder sample
588. What is the required total wt. of sample for abrasion test of coarse
aggregate grading A with 12 number of sphere? 597. What is the test use to determine the consistency of concrete?
Ans.5,000 grams +/- 25 grams Ans. Slump test

589. What is the significance of abrasion test? 598. How to compute for the slump of concrete?
Ans. It evaluate the structural strength of coarse aggregates Ans. Slump = Ht. Of slump cone – ht. Of fresh concrete after
- gives an indication of quality as determined by resistance to impact and subsidence
wear
- it determines whether the aggregate will 599. How to compute for the compressive strength of concrete
have degradation during traffic or rolling cylinder sample?
Ans.CS = P/A
590. Quality test for cement is represented by how many bags of cement? where: P
Ans.2,000 bags or fraction thereof = loads, lbs.
A = area, sq. m. 606. What is the size of tamping rod use in sampling concrete?
A = [rD(sq)] / 4 = 28.27 sq. m 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
600.At what age should a concrete beam sample be tested for flexural
test? 607. Concrete Masonry (hollow blocks) if subject to test, how many
Ans. 4 days sample is
required?
601. How to compute the flexural strength for third point loading test? Ans. 6 pcs./10,000 units
Ans. R = (PL)/(bxdxd)= P(18”)/(6” x 6” x 6”) = P/12 12 pcs. if more
where: R = modulus of rupture than 10,000 units
P = Load in lbs. or tons
L = span length in inches 608. What is the strength requirement for load bearing concrete masonry
b = base in inches units?
d = depth in inches Ans. individual = 5.5 Mpa (800 psi)
minimum
602. What is the minimum flexural strength for third point loading Average(for 3 samples) = 4.14 Mpa (600 psi) minimum
test?
Ans.3.8 Mpa (550 psi) 609. What is the significance of testing reinforcing steel bars?
Ans. to determine the yield and tensile strength of the bar as well as its
38 – 603. What is the minimum flexural strength for center point loading elongation and is used to classify the bars into grade
test?
Ans.4.5 Mpa (650 psi) 610. What is the required length of RSB for testing?
Ans.1 meter/10,000 kgs./size/shipment
604. How to compute for flexural strength at center point loading?
Ans .R = (3PL)/(bxdxd) = 3P(18)/2x9x6x6 611. What is the significance of bending test for RSB?
Ans. to evaluate the ductile properties of RSB
605. Which part of the batch for fresh concrete should the sample be
taken
from a stationary mixers, revolving drum truck mixers or agitators? 612. What is the required size of test specimen for G.I. sheets?
Ans. two or more regular intervals during discharge of middle portion of Ans.60 mm. x 60 mm. ( 3pcs. from one sheet/100 sheets
the
613. What is the required sample for paint?
batch
Ans.1 can ( gal. or pail )/100 cans (gal. or pail )
614. What kind of paint had reflectance in the form of beads?
Ans.Reflectorized Traffic Paint
615. What is the common components of house paint?
Ans.pigment and vehicle
616. What is this construction material that is dark brown to black
cementatious material in which the predominating constituent are
bitumen?
Ans. Asphalt
617. What asphalt is commonly called hot asphalt?
Ans. Asphalt cement
618. What are liquid asphalt?
Ans. Cut-back asphalt and Emulsified Asphalt
619. What is the use of blown asphalt or hard asphalt?
Ans. Use as joint filler or water proofing
620. SS-1 or SS-1h is what kind of asphalt?
Ans. Slow Setting Emulsified Asphalt
621.What are the three (3) kinds of Emulsified Asphalt?
Ans.Rapid Setting, Medium Setting and Slow Setting
622.What asphalt contains water?
Ans. Emulsified Asphalt
623. What is the penetration grade for blown asphalt?
Ans.0 to 30
39 - 624.
What is the ideal penetration grade of asphalt use in Tropical Region?
Ans.85 to 100 (but some uses 60 to 70)
625. Tack coat is used in an existing bituminous or concrete pavement.
Ans. True
626. What is the rate of application of bituminous tack coat?
Ans.0.2 to 0.7 liter/ sq. m.
627. What is the rate of application of bituminous prime coat?
Ans.1 to 2 liters/sq.m.
628. For how many hours or how long shall a bituminous prime coat left
undisturbed?
Ans. 24 hrs.
629. What kind of asphalt is used as prime coat?
Ans. Cut-back asphalt (medium curing or rapid curing)
630. Bituminous prime coat is use to treat surface of base course.
Ans. True
631. No tack coat or prime coat shall be applied when the weather is
foggy or
rainy.
Ans. True
632.What kind of asphalt is used as tack coat?
Ans. cut-back asphalt (rapid curing) or emulsified asphalt
633.Where should the bituminous seal coat be used?
Ans. on an existing bituminous surface course with or without an
application
of aggregates
634.If concrete cylinder sample for RCP is not available for compression 643. What is being determined in a core sample from asphalt pavement
test one (1) whole piece RCP for every 50 pcs. RCP will be submitted for Ans. thickness of pavement and density of pavement
quality test.
Ans. True 644. All records regarding quality control such as accomplishment,
daily activities, weather etc. are recorded in a________.
635.One set (3 pcs ) concrete cylinder sample shall be taken for every Ans. Materials Log Book
how many pieces of RCP?
Ans. 25 pcs. 645.The standard penetration test (SPT) is an in-site test that measures
what?
636.In submitting samples for testing, what particular form is being Ans. depth of soil layer
accomplished?
Ans. sample card 646.Which of the following bituminous material is best recommended for
sealing weakened plane joints?
637. as a Materials Engineer of the project what is the report Ans. Joint Filler Asphalt (commonly called hard asphalt)
accomplished every week?
Ans. Quality Control Assurance Report 647.The main problem associated with wrong practice of conveying
concrete
638.What do you call the report to be submitted at end of the month? is called______.
Ans. Monthly Materials Report Ans. Segregation

639.How to determine the proportion of cement , water, fine 648.The specification call for 1:2:3 concrete mix. In one bagger mixer,
aggregates and coarse aggregates? which
Ans. by means of Concrete Design Mix of the following amount of water is most likely required for the mix?
Ans. 20 i\liters
640.How to determine the thickness of pavement?
Ans. by means of concrete core 649. 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
641.How to determine the asphalt content of bituminous mix? subbase and base courses with a combined thickness of 300 mm. If the
Ans. by means of extraction test
thickness of the subbase is a 125 mm. the spreading and compaction of
the
642. In an extraction test, aside from the asphalt what other materials
being extracted? subbase and base course shall be carried out in______.
Ans.Aggregates or composite aggregates ( minerals of fine & coarse Ans.3 layer over the full width of 4.5 m.
aggregates)
650. As Material Engineer, what is the area of trial section that you would
recommend to check the suitability of the materials and efficiency of the
equipment to be used for item 310, Bituminous Concrete Surface course?
Ans.about 500 sq. m.
651.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
652. Bituminous concrete mixes contain asphalt by weight equivalent to
what?
Ans.5 to 8%
653. Quality of factory-produced reinforced concrete pipes may be best
established through what?
Ans. Test of concrete pipe samples
654. Where do we take additional cores when the measurement of any
core taken from the pavement is deficient in thickness by more than25
mm?
Ans. At no less than 5 meters intervals parallel to the centerline in each
direction from the affected location
655. The results of Immersion-Compression test conducted on an
asphalt mix sample are as follows:Dry stability = 2,000 Kpa
Wet stability = 1,000 Kpa
What is the resulting index of retained strength? Does it meet the
specification requirement of item 310 Bituminous Concrete Course?
Ans.Index of Retained strength = (Wet stability/Dry stability) x 100
=(1,000 Kpa/2,000 Kpa)x 100
= 50%
No it does not meet the specification of item 310 since the
specification of IRS is 70% minimum while the resulting IRS is only
50%
656. Quality Control testing in a DPWH project is the responsibility of
the___________.
Ans.DPWH and Contractor’s Materials Engineers
657.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 project
658.The spot test on asphalt is used to determine what?
Ans. overheating during manufacture
659. Under what climatic condition(s) do we use the lower penetration
grades or hard asphalt?
Ans. hot climate
660. Sampling of the freshly mixed concrete should be taken on the
_______ batch discharge of the transit mixer.
Ans. middle
41 – 661 .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
662. How many times per layer should a concrete specimen molded in a
6”x6”x21” beam mold be rodded?
Ans. 63 times
663. What is the basis for acceptance or rejection of any construction 670. sample from compacted bituminous mix shall be neatly cut by
materials? saw or core drill. Each sample shall be at least____________.
Ans.Materials Test Report Ans.150 mm. x 150 mm. or 100mm diameter full depth

664. In testing concrete cylinder sample the load applied should be 671. For surface tolerance the surface (bituminous mix) will be check
continuous without shock at a constant rate within the range by the use of a_____ at sites selected by the Engineer.
of_______ per Ans.3 meter straight edge
second.
Ans.0.14 to 0.34 672. What is the sample requirement for paving concrete for every 75
Mpa per second or 20 to 50 psi per second cu. m. or fraction thereof?
Ans.One (1) set (consisting of 3 pcs.) concrete beam sample
665. During the application of the first half of the anticipated load
a_______ 673. In testing bituminous mix sample for Immersion-Compression
rate of loading shall be permitted. Stability the sample is soaked in water bath for______ days.
Ans. higher rate Ans. four (4)

666. Initial rolling in bituminous mixes shall be perform with a_____ roller.
Ans.Pneumatic Tire Roller
667. Final rolling in bituminous mixes shall be perform with
a_________ roller.
Ans.3-wheelor Tandem type steel wheel roller
674. 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%

668. Rolling of bituminous mix shall be discounted whenever it begins to
produce excessive______ or________.
Ans. pulverizing of the aggregate or displacement of the mixture
669. 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
675. 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%
676. If the actual percent asphalt in the problem above is 5% and the
percent asphalt in a job-mix 5.6% did it pass the required tolerance?
Why?
Ans. No,
because the required tolerance for % asphalt in a job-mix formula is
+/-0.4%
677. Which is not the duty or responsibility of Materials Engineer?
Ans.quantity of construction materials
42 – 678. Which is the duty or responsibility of a Materials engineer?
Ans.quality of construction materials
679.Problem regarding quality of construction materials shall be reported
directly by the contractor’s Materials Engineer to the__________.
Ans. DPWH Materials Engineer
680.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)
681. 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
682. 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)
683. What do you call the test using a rammer and a mold?
Ans. Moisture Density Relation Test or Compaction Test
684. What kind of asphalt has a penetration grade of 0 to 30 mm.?
Ans. Blown Asphalt
685. 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
686.What is the percent weight of aggregates (coarse, fine and mineral
filler)
in the mixture of bituminous concrete surface coarse?
Ans.92 to 95%
687.What is the percent weight of asphalt in the bituminous mixture?
Ans.5 to 8%
688. How can we establish the exact percentage to be used in the
bituminous mixture?
Ans. Job-mix formula
689. 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
690.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
691.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
692.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
693.What is the bituminous material commonly used in item 310?
Ans.Asphalt cement (AC)
694.What greatly influence the service of an asphalt pavement?
Ans.grade and quantity of asphalt
4) temp. of mixture upon delivery or at time of compaction
701.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

695.What influence primarily the grade of asphalt selected? 702. What is the minimum dry compressive strength of the mixture?
Ans. Climatic condition Ans.1.4 Mpa (200 psi)

696.The lower penetration grade or hard asphalt is used 703.The mixture shall have a mass percent air voids with the range of
in____________. _________.
Ans. hot climate Ans. 3.0% - 5%

697.The higher penetration grade or softer asphalt is used 704.What is the Index of Retained Strength of the mixture?
in____________. Ans. 70%
Ans. cold climate
705. What is the most commonly used method in the design and
698. How many weeks does a producer of asphalt mix or the contractor
evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes?
shall
Ans. Marshall Stability Method
submit the job-mix formula?
Ans.three (3) weeks prior to production
706.The quality control test for asphalt mix are the following:
699. Who will approved the job –mix formula? Ans. 1) Immersion-Compression Test – determines the index of retained
Ans.DPWH Project Engineer and Materials Engineer strength of the mix
2) Extraction and Grading Test – determines the asphalt content
700. The job-mix formula contains provisions on the following: and particles size distribution of coarse and fine aggregates
Ans. 1) grading 3) Laboratory density test – determines the degree of compaction
2) percentage and type of asphalt
3) temp. of agg. And asphalt
 715.After the final rolling what should be checked?
Ans. degree of compaction
707.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 716.The compacted pavement shall have a density equal to or greater
than
708.When tar is used, what is the temperature that the mixture shall Ans.97% of the laboratory compacted density
be placed?
Ans.66*C to 107*C 717. When is the traffic be permitted to enter the pavement?
Ans.when the pavement has cooled to atmospheric temperature
709.When shall the compaction be done in order to attain the
required density? 718. How many samples shall be taken for each full days operation?
Ans. when the mixture is Ans.at least one but not more than three (3) core samples
still hot and workable
719. What is the dimension of the samples taken full depth from the finish
710.How to determine the number of passes that would attain the pavement for thickness determination?
required density? Ans.150 mm. or 100 mm diameter
Ans. trial section
720. How is the sample taken from the finished pavement?
711.What control during the mixing and compaction is of great Ans.by means of core drill or saw
significance in the strength of the resulting pavement?
Ans. Temperature 721.How is the surface level of the finished pavement being check?
Ans.by the use of 3 meters straight edge
712. What kind of roller should be used for the initial or breakdown
compaction? 722.The variation of the surface from the testing edge of the straight
Ans. Pneumatic smooth between contacts with the surface shall not exceed________..
wheeled roller (not less than 10 tons) Ans. 6 mm.

713.What is the speed of the roller? 723.What determine the thickness and density of compacted asphalt
Ans. 5 km/hr pavement?
Ans. core test
714.How is the rolling be done?
Ans. It should begin from the side and proceed longitudinally parallel 724.What is the strength requirement (flexural strength) of a concrete
toward the road centerline, each trip overlapping one half the rollers width when tested by third point loading method?
Ans.3.8 Mpa (550 psi)
 Curing Cut-back Asphalt.
725.What is the compressive strength of the PCCP when rested at 14 a) MC – 30
days? b) MC– 70
Ans.24.1 Mpa (3500 psi) c)MC – 800
d) MC – 300

726.What is the slump of a workable concrete if not vibrated?

Ans.40 – 75 mm, when vibrated the slump is 10 to 40 mm
45 -733.The only kind of asphalt that can be used in all bituminous item of
727.What kind of form used in item 311? work.
Ans. steel forms and a depth equal to the thickness of the pavement a) Asphalt Cement
b) Cut-back Asphalt
728.How long shall the forms remain undisturbed after concrete c) Emulsified Asphalt
pouring? d) All of the above
Ans. 24 hrs.
734. Re tempering of concrete or mortar, which has partially hardened,
729.What is the difference between item 504 and item 505? will be
Ans. placement of stone or boulders and the ratio of cement and fine permitted with the addition of cement, aggregate or water.
sand
a) yes
b) no
730.What is the ratio of fine aggregates to number of bags of cement
c) it depends on the condition of concrete
for grout in item 504 and 505?
d) check the slump
Ans. for item 504 its one part
cement to three part fine sand (1:3) 735. What is the minimum number of representative cores that shall be
for item 505 its one part cement to two parts fine sand (1:2) taken
from each member area of concrete in place that is considered deficient?
731.Penetration and ductility test of asphalt are done in__________ a) 3 cores
temperature.
b) 4 cores
a) 60*C c) 5 cores
b) 25*C d) core must be taken at 5 meter interval backward & forward of designed
c) 50*C sta.
d) 10*C
736. the strength level of concrete will be considered satisfactory if the
732. This is the most fluid test and lightest of all the grade of Medium average of all sets of three consecutive strength test result equal or
exceed 743. To protect dowel from corrosion and to facilitate sliding in
the specified strength and no individual strength test result is deficient by concrete, it shall be coated with_________.
more than how many percent? Ans. thin film of bitumen
a) 25%
b) 20% 744.The surface of the pavement shall be roughened by means of
c) 15% ____________.
d) 10% Ans. brooming
737.For major interchanges and busy intersection, PCCP will be allowed 745. What is the depth of corrugation produce by brooming in the
to surface of the pavement?
open on the----------- to minimize occurrence of road congestion. Ans. 1.5 mm.
a) 14th day
b) 10th day 746. The surface of the newly placed concrete when it is sufficiently
c) 12th day set shall be cured for a period of_________.
d) 7th day Ans. 72 hrs.
738. The width of the weaken plane joint is__________.
747. The curing of the pavement are done on the following:
Ans.not more than 6 mm.
Ans. 1) by covering the concrete with mats saturated with water
739. When is the right time to saw the weaken plane joint? 2) thoroughly wetting the pavement
Ans. within 24 hrs. as soon as concrete has hardened sufficiently 3) by ponding
4) by applying curing compound after finishing of the surface
740. What shall be done if cracks appear at or near the joint prior to the
time 748. When the right time is the joint be sealed?
of sawing? Ans. after the curing period or before it is opened to traffic
Ans.sawing shall be omitted
749. What is item 504 in DPWH specification?
741. Tie bars shall not be coated or painted with____________. Ans. Grouted Riprap
Ans.asphalt or other materials

742. What is the metal device that are used as a load transfer device held 46 – 750. What is item 505 in DPWH specifications?
in a position parallel to the surface and centerline of the slab of Ans. Stone Masonry
pavement?
Ans. dowels
751. This is the empirical indicator of the clay fraction of a binder material the quality of cement to be used is too small and where there are no
in
accessible testing laboratory to check the quality of materials, exception
a stabilized soil mixture.
a) Group Index in
b) Liquid Limit the requirements for performance of laboratory test in cement prior to use
c) Plasticity Index may be allowed provided that the trial mixes be done for
d) Plastic Limit every___________.
a) deformation characteristic of soil
752. When water is added to the mixture to bring the slump within b) Engineering properties of the underlying soils
required
c) Arrangement of soil strata
limit, it shall be injected into the mixer under such pressure and direction
of d) Field Density of soil
flow that the requirement for uniformity and desired slump of concrete are
met. The drum shall be turned on additional_______ revolution or more. 755. How many days shall the Engineer be notified in advance of the date
a) 10 revolutions that the treating process will be performed in order that the untreated
b) 45 revolutions lumber, the treatment process and the finished treatment timber may all
be
c) 30 revolutions
inspected?
d) 15 revolutions
a) 15 days
b) 10 days
753. Job-mix formula submitted for approval shall propose definite single
c) 21 days
values for, except_____.
d) 7 days
a) % of aggregate passing each specified sieve
b) temperature of the mixture delivered on the road
c) Percent of bituminous materials to be added
d) mixing time of the mixture in the batching plant

754.For small contract project of the DPWH located in remote areas

where