QUIZ 2.

Part I.

1. A cylindrical concrete sample having 6-inch diameter shall be consolidated using a vibrator.

a. True
b. False

2. The diameter of a rod to be in tampering a concrete beam with a surface area of 25 inches
squared or less 3/8 inch.

a. True
b. False

3. Small tamping rod is approximately 16-inches long.

a. True
b. False

4. A cylindrical concrete sample having 6-inch diameter shall be consolidated using vibrator.

a. True
b. False

5. According to many construction standards such as ASTM, a good construction material

should have a water absorption value within 20%.

a. True
b. False

6. The required size of test specimen for G.I sheets is 3pcs-60mmx60mm in 25N/100
a. True
b. False

Part II.

1. Minimum price allowed of contract for deficiency in strength of concrete specimens for PCCP
which 10% to less than 15%.

a. 50%
b. 95%
c. 30%
d. 70%
2. The minimum cement factor for concrete Class “A” is 9 bags/cu.m., and for concrete Class “B” is
_______________.

a. 8.5 bags/cu.m
b. 8 bags/cu.m
c. 7.5 bags/cu.m
d. 9.5 bags/cu.m

3. Class of concrete used in the thin reinforced sections, railings, pre-cast piles, cribbing, and for
filter in steel grid floors.

a. Class P
b. Class C
c. Class A
d. Class B

4. The flow of water shall be uniform and all water should be in the drum by the end of the first
____seconds of the mixing period.

a. 45 seconds
b. 30 seconds
c. 15 seconds
d. 20 seconds

5. What is the sampling requirement of bituminous asphalt mixture?

a. 2 samples per 40 tonnes

b. 1 samples per 130 tonnes
c. 2 samples per 130 tonnes
d. 1 samples per 40 tonnes

6. For how many bags of cement does a 10 kgs sample are presents?

a. 4,000 bags
b. 2,000 bags
c. 5,000 bags
d. 3,000 bags

7. The interval vibrator has a frequency of ______________,

a. At least 7,000 vibrations per minute

b. At least 700 vibrations per minute.
c. At least 7000 vibrations per hour.
d. At least 700 vibrations per hour
8. Deficiency in strength of concrete specimen wherein no payment of contract price allowed
is_____________,

a. 25% or more
b. 20% to less than 25%
c. 15% or less
d. 15% to less than 20%

9. This apparatus is used for testing aggregates specifically, What test?

a. Specific Gravity Test

b. Water Absorption Test
c. Abrasion Test
d. Dry Density Test

10. When cement is placed in contact with the aggregate, batches may be rejected unless mixed
within _____ hours of such contact.

a. 1.5 hours
b. 2.0 hours
c. 0.5 hours
d. 2.5 hours

11. Concrete not place within ____ minutes from the time the ingredients were charged into the
mixing drum shall be used.

a. 120 minutes
b. 150 minutes
c. 60 minutes
d. 90 minutes

12. When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water may be added to the batch and
additional mixing performed to increase the slump to meet the specified requirement if
permitted by the Engineer, provided all these operation are performed within ____ after the
initial mixing operation.

a. 30 minutes
b. 15 minutes
c. 45 minutes
d. 60 minutes
13. It is the standard testing for specific gravity and absorption of aggregates.

a. ASTM C-271
b. ASTM C-127
c. ASTM C-721
d. ASTM C- 712
14. After each layer is vibrated, tap the outsides of the mold sharply at least ______ with the mallet
to close holes left by vibrating and to release entrapped air voids.

a. at least 10 times
b. at least 3 times
c. at least 8 times
d. at least 5 times