1. The cement used in water logged areas is.
A. Portland cement.
B. Hydrophobic cement.
C. Quick setting cement.
D. Reediest cement.
Answer = Hydrophobic cement
2. The waste material mostly used in pavement is.
A. Fly ash.
B. GGBS.
C. Rice husk.
D. Soil.
Answer = Fly ash
3. The cement on touching should give.
A. Cool feeling.
B. Hot feeling.
C. neutral.
D. Very cool feeling.
Answer = Cool feeling
4. Cement specific gravity is measured by.
A. Water.
B. Kerosene.
C. Oil.
D. Petrol.
Answer = Kerosene
5. The specific gravity of cement is.
A. 2.5.
B. 1.44.
C. 3.15.
D. 30.0.
Answer = 30.0
6. One meter cube of cement consists of how many bags of cement?.
A. 30.0.
B. 50.0.
C. 15.0.
D. 10.0.
Answer = 30.0
7. The density of cement in Kg/m3 is.
A. 1440.0.
B. 1240.0.
C. 1340.0.
D. 1540.0.
Answer = 1440.0
8. The initial setting time of cement is not less than.
A. 30 seconds.
B. 300 seconds.
C. 30 minutes.
D. 300 minutes.
Answer = 30 minutes
9. The first test to be done for determining any property of cement is.
A. Consistency.
B. Setting time.
C. Soundness.
D. Fineness.
Answer = Consistency
10. The volume of water in setting time test is.
A. 0.78p.
B. 0.75p.
C. 0.85p.
D. 0.95p.
Answer = 0.85p
11. The volume of water in soundness test is.
A. 0.6p.
B. 0.7p.
C. 0.78p.
D. 0.8p.
Answer = 0.78p
12. The property of cement by which it doesn't expand is called.
A. Fineness.
B. Soundness.
C. Setting time.
D. Consistency.
Answer = Soundness
13. The most commonly used grade of cement is.
A. 33.0.
B. 43.0.
C. 53.0.
D. 63.0.
Answer = 53.0
14. The total grades of cement specified by IRC is.
A. 3.0.
B. 6.0.
C. 9.0.
D. 12.0.
Answer = 9.0
15. The surface of highway pavement should be designed to allow.
A. High rolling resistance.
B. Low rolling resistance.
C. No rolling resistance.
D. Very high rolling resistance.
Answer = Low rolling resistance
16. The soil becomes weak in.
A. Summer.
B. Winter.
C. Rainy season.
D. Spring season.
Answer = Rainy season
17. The pavement layer is considered superior if it distributes load like a.
A. Point load.
B. Uniformly distributed load.
C. Uniformly varying load.
D. Triangular load.
Answer = Point load
18. Which of the following pavement has greater life?.
A. Bituminous pavements.
B. Cement concrete pavements.
C. Gravel roads.
D. Earth roads.
Answer = Cement concrete pavements
19. Which of the following requirement is given most importance in highway design?.
A. Structural.
B. Functional.
C. Seasonal.
D. Maintenance.
Answer = Structural
20. The surface of the pavement should be.
A. Smooth.
B. Rough.
C. Sufficient enough to resist skid.
D. Very rough.
Answer = Sufficient enough to resist skid
21. Rough and uneven roads increase.
A. Vehicle cost.
B. Petrol cost.
C. Accident cost.
D. Vehicle operation cost.
Answer = Vehicle operation cost
22. The drainage layer is.
A. Surface course.
B. Sub base.
C. Base.
D. Sub grade.
Answer = Sub base
23. The maximum stress sustained by concrete pavements in kg/cm2 is.
A. 40.0.
B. 45.0.
C. 50.0.
D. 55.0.
Answer = 45.0
24. The ICPB type of pavement uses.
A. Concrete paver blocks.
B. Fly ash.
C. GGBS.
D. RMC.
Answer = Concrete paver blocks
25. The ICPB may be used in.
A. Water logged areas.
B. Parks.
C. Footpaths.
D. Highways.
Answer = Water logged areas
26. The design life of flexible pavement is.
A. 12.0.
B. 10.0.
C. 8.0.
D. 15.0.
Answer = 15.0
27. The design period of cement concrete road is taken as.
A. 20.0.
B. 25.0.
C. 30.0.
D. 35.0.
Answer = 30.0
28. The most superior material is used in.
A. base.
B. sub base.
C. surface.
D. soil.
Answer = surface
29. The soil sub grade suitable for pavement is.
A. Gravel.
B. Sand.
C. Black cotton soil.
D. Red soil.
Answer = Gravel
30. The drainage layer is.
A. Sub grade.
B. Sub base.
C. Base.
D. Surface.
Answer = Sub base
31. The minimum thickness of compacted sub grade is.
A. 300 mm.
B. 500 mm.
C. 700 mm.
D. 900 mm.
Answer = 300 mm
32. The most common test used in evaluating soil strength is.
A. CBR.
B. DCP.
C. Triaxial.
D. Plate bearing test.
Answer = CBR
33. The CBR standard penetration is.
A. 2.5 mm.
B. 5.0 mm.
C. 7.5 mm.
D. 25mm.
Answer = 2.5 mm
34. Minimum thickness of seal coat is.
A. 20mm.
B. 25mm.
C. 30.m.
D. 35mm.
Answer = 20mm
35. The impact value of aggregate used in pavement is.
A. 30.0.
B. 40.0.
C. 50.0.
D. 60.0.
Answer = 30.0
36. The abrasion value of the aggregate in pavement should be less than.
A. 30.0.
B. 40.0.
C. 50.0.
D. 60.0.
Answer = 40.0
37. The specifications for highway are prepared by.
A. IRC.
B. MORTH.
C. BIS.
D. NHAI.
Answer = MORTH
38. The number of factors considered for flexible pavement is.
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Five.
Answer = Five
39. The contact pressure is given by.
A. Pa.
B. a/P.
C. P/A.
D. PA.
Answer = P/A
40. The distribution of circular load was obtained by.
A. Wester guard.
B. Boussinesq.
C. McAdam.
D. Taylor.
Answer = Boussinesq
41. The last step in the design of flexible pavement is.
A. Design of sub grade.
B. Design of base.
C. Design of mix.
D. Design of the pavement thickness.
Answer = Design of the pavement thickness
42. If one or more wheels act as a single load then it is called as.
A. EASEL.
B. EQWL.
C. EQML.
D. EQVL.
Answer = EASEL
43. The pressure in pneumatic tyres should not exceed.
A. 10Kg/cm^2.
B. 9.5Kg/cm^2.
C. 9Kg/cm^2.
D. 8Kg/cm^2.
Answer = 9.5Kg/cm^2
44. The legal load considered in the benklemen beam method is.
A. 8.17.
B. 9.17.
C. 10.2.
D. 11.2.
Answer = 8.17
45. The load dispersion is assumed at an angle of.
A. 45°.
B. 60°.
C. 75°.
D. 90°.
Answer = 45°
46. The equivalent wheel load factors are calculated by using.
A. First power law.
B. Second power law.
C. Third power law.
D. Fourth power law.
Answer = Fourth power law
47. The standard wheel load in Ewl factor is.
A. 4080 kg.
B. 9160 kg.
C. 8170 kg.
D. 5100 kg.
Answer = 4080 kg
48. The rate of growth in traffic in urban areas is assumed as.
A. 0.075.
B. 0.08.
C. 0.085.
D. 0.09.
Answer = 0.075
49. The constant value used in calculation of CSA is.
A. 365.0.
B. VDF.
C. LDF.
D. N.
Answer = 365.0
50. The presence of moisture content causes.
A. Swelling.
B. Shrinkage.
C. Alternate swelling and shrinkage.
D. Frost.
Answer = Swelling
51. The frost heave
A. Boussinesq assumed soil as.
B. Homogeneous.
C. Heterogeneous.
D. Rigid.
Answer = Boussinesq assumed soil as
52. Two elastic theory was developed by.
A. Boussinesq.
B. Westergard.
C. Burnister.
D. McAdam.
Answer = Burnister
53. Boussinesq assumed the load as a.
A. Point load.
B. UDL.
C. UVL.
D. Triangular load.
Answer = Point load
54. The ratio of z/a=0 represent the stress at.
A. Top surface.
B. Bottom surface.
C. Middle.
D. Maximum stress point.
Answer = Top surface
55. The z is a function of.
A. P, a.
B. P,z.
C. P,a,z.
D. P only.
Answer = P,a,z
56. The ratio of the radius r/a=0 represents.
A. Center of chart.
B. Center of load.
C. Center of stress.
D. Center of the pavement.
Answer = Center of chart
57. The Poisson's ratio of soil is assumed as.
A. 0.5.
B. 0.6.
C. 0.7.
D. 0.8.
Answer = 0.5
58. At surface the value of constant F is.
A. 1.0.
B. 1.18.
C. 1.5.
D. 2.0.
Answer = 1.5
59. The unit of deflection is measured in.
A. mm.
B. N mm.
C. joule.
D. watt.
Answer = mm
60. The constant in rigid pavement design is.
A. 1.5.
B. 1.18.
C. 2.0.
D. 3.0.
Answer = 1.18
61. The diameter of the plate in plate load test is.
A. 30 cm.
B. 30 mm.
C. 3 m.
D. 0.3 m.
Answer = 30 cm
62. The minimum deflection assumed in plate bearing test is.
A. 0.25 mm.
B. 0.25 cm.
C. 2.5 cm.
D. 2.5 m.
Answer = 0.25 cm
63. The layer which should have high modulus of elasticity is.
A. Soil.
B. Sub grade.
C. Sub base.
D. Pavement.
Answer = Pavement
64. The most superior material used in pavement is.
A. DBM.
B. WBM.
C. Tar.
D. Bitumen.
Answer = Bitumen
65. In which layer system the modulus of elasticity will be equal for all layers?.
A. Single.
B. Double.
C. Triple.
D. Four layer.
Answer = Single
66. How many types of methods are there to design a flexible pavement.
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
Answer = Three
67. Empirical method is dependent on strength of.
A. Soil.
B. Sub base.
C. Base.
D. Surface.
Answer = Soil
68. The stress strain approach is used in.
A. Empirical method.
B. Semi empirical method.
C. Theoretical.
D. CBR method.
Answer = Semi empirical method
69. CBR is a.
A. Measure of soil strength.
B. Flexible pavement design method.
C. Rigid pavement design method.
D. Measure of soil characteristics.
Answer = Flexible pavement design method
70. The design charts are prepared based on.
A. Climate.
B. Past experience.
C. Location.
D. Traffic.
Answer = Past experience
71. For which material the semi empirical method is useful?.
A. Elastic.
B. Plastic.
C. Rigid.
D. Semi rigid.
Answer = Elastic
72. The CBR method was developed by.
A. California division of highway.
B. IRC.
C. MORTH.
D. NHAI.
Answer = California division of highway
73. The soaking period in CBR sample is.
A. 2 days.
B. 3 days.
C. 4 days.
D. 5 days.
Answer = 4 days
74. The total thickness of pavement.
A. Constant.
B. Changes with sub grade.
C. Changes with sub base.
D. Changes with base.
Answer = Constant
75. As per MORTH the specified compaction of density is.
A. 0.95.
B. 0.96.
C. 1.0.
D. 0.99.
Answer = 1.0
76. The top 500mm of soil sub grade should be compacted at.
A. OMC.
B. MDD.
C. Dry density.
D. Saturated density.
Answer = OMC
77. For how much amount of rainfall soaking of specimen is not required?.
A. 100 mm.
B. 200 mm.
C. 300 mm.
D. 500 mm.
Answer = 500 mm
78. Maximum aggregate size in CBR method is.
A. 20 mm.
B. 30 mm.
C. 40 mm.
D. 50 mm.
Answer = 20 mm
79. The critical stress is considered in.
A. Surface.
B. Sub base layer.
C. Sub grade.
D. Both sub grade and surface.
Answer = Both sub grade and surface
80. The design factor not considered in CBR is.
A. Weather.
B. Traffic.
C. VDF.
D. Growth rate.
Answer = Weather
81. The heavy commercial vehicles are considered if their weight exceeds.
A. 3.0 t.
B. 4.0 t.
C. 5.0 t.
D. 6.0 t.
Answer = 3.0 t
82. Axle load studies are carried out on a minimum sample of.
A. 0.1.
B. 0.15.
C. 0.2.
D. 0.25.
Answer = 0.2
83. The overlay design is laid for a maximum life span of.
A. 5 years.
B. 7 years.
C. 9 years.
D. 10 years.
Answer = 10 years
84. The most commonly used overlay is.
A. Flexible over rigid.
B. Rigid over flexible.
C. Flexible over flexible.
D. Rigid over rigid.
Answer = Flexible over flexible
85. The average vehicles considered for pavement studies are.
A. 150.0.
B. 1500.0.
C. 150 to 1500.
D. 15000.0.
Answer = 150 to 1500
86. The VDF of a lane if the CVPD is greater than 1500 in plain terrain.
A. 4.5.
B. 2.5.
C. 3.0.
D. 4.0.
Answer = 4.5
87. The VDF in hilly terrain for CVPD less than 1500 is.
A. 1.0.
B. 1.5.
C. 2.0.
D. 2.5.
Answer = 1.5
88. The depth of rutting criterion is obtained by.
A. Micro strain.
B. Macro strain.
C. Traffic.
D. Elasticity modulus.
Answer = Micro strain
89. The lane distribution factor on undivided roads with single lane carriage way is.
A. 0.5.
B. 1.0.
C. 1.5.
D. 2.0.
Answer = 1.0
90. The least lane distribution factor value is least for.
A. Single lane.
B. Double lane.
C. Three lanes.
D. Four lanes.
Answer = Four lanes
91. The joint filling sand should have fines.
A. 75 microns.
B. 85 microns.
C. 95 microns.
D. 100 microns.
Answer = 75 microns
92. The PQC denotes.
A. Paved quality cement.
B. Paved quality concrete.
C. Pavement quality concrete.
D. Paved quantity cement.
Answer = Pavement quality concrete
93. The layer not required in cement road is.
A. Sub grade.
B. Sub base.
C. Base.
D. Surface.
Answer = Base
94. The cement slab is provided with.
A. Long joints.
B. Longitudinal joints.
C. Transverse joints.
D. Both Longitudinal and transverse joints..
Answer = Both Longitudinal and transverse joints.
95. The soil sub grade design is done by.
A. Plate bearing test.
B. CBR.
C. Plate load test.
D. Shear test.
Answer = Plate bearing test
96. Failure in rigid pavement occurs due to.
A. More compaction.
B. Less compaction.
C. More load.
D. Less load.
Answer = Less compaction
97. The size of particles preferred in GSB layer of pavement is.
A. 0.075 mm.
B. 0.150 mm.
C. 0.300 mm.
D. 0.600 mm.
Answer = 0.075 mm
98. The failure in GSB layer of rigid pavement is.
A. Pumping.
B. Blowing.
C. Pumping and blowing.
D. Fatigue.
Answer = Pumping and blowing
99. The drainage layer of pavement can.
A. Increase the pavement life.
B. Decrease the pavement life.
C. Increase the pavement thickness.
D. Decrease the pavement thickness.
Answer = Increase the pavement life
100. The spacing between construction joints in rigid pavement is.
A. 4.5 m.
B. 5.0 m.
C. 5.5 m.
D. 6.0 m.
Answer = 5.0 m
101. The gap provided in slabs is.
A. 20 mm.
B. 30 mm.
C. 35 mm.
D. 40 mm.
Answer = 20 mm
102. The stress in pavement changes.
A. Daily.
B. Seasonally.
C. Annually.
D. Depends on pavement.
Answer = Daily
103. The spacing of joint depends on.
A. Type of joint.
B. Type of construction.
C. Type of material.
D. Same for all joints.
Answer = Type of joint
104. How many factors contributing to the flexural stress of a pavement?.
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
Answer = Two
105. The life span of rigid pavement depends on.
A. Magnetic action.
B. Frictional action.
C. Location of loading.
D. Seasonal change.
Answer = Location of loading
106. The term 'a' denotes.
A. Radius of wheel.
B. Radius of the area of contact.
C. Radius of the equivalent area of contact.
D. Radius of axle.
Answer = Radius of the equivalent area of contact
107. The stresses are found in how many places of rigid pavement?.
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
Answer = Three
108. The maximum fatigue ratio of rigid pavement is.
A. 0.45.
B. 0.65.
C. 0.8.
D. 0.9.
Answer = 0.9
109. The ratio of flexibility strength applied due to a load and the flexural stress is called.
A. Stress ratio.
B. Strain ratio.
C. Stress and strain ratio.
D. Bulk modulus.
Answer = Stress ratio
110. There will be no fatigue if stress ratio is kept below.
A. 0.44.
B. 0.5.
C. 0.7.
D. 0.9.
Answer = 0.44
111. The design load is taken as.
A. 15th percentile load.
B. 85th percentile load.
C. 98th percentile load.
D. 99th percentile load.
Answer = 98th percentile load
112. The load safety factor assumed is.
A. 1.0.
B. 1.2.
C. 1.5.
D. 1.6.
Answer = 1.2
113. No warping stress is developed if temperature.
A. Constant.
B. Less than normal.
C. More than normal.
D. Changes frequently.
Answer = Constant
114. Proximity to sea contributes to.
A. Warping stress.
B. Seasonal stress.
C. Climatic factor.
D. Weathering factor.
Answer = Climatic factor
115. The maximum stress in summer by pavement is experienced at.
A. Morning.
B. Mid noon.
C. Evening.
D. Night.
Answer = Mid noon
116. Major stresses in CC pavement is.
A. Wheel load stress.
B. Warping stress.
C. Wheel load and warping stress.
D. Frictional stress.
Answer = Wheel load and warping stress
117. The unit of 'K' is.
A. Kg.
B. Kg/cm.
C. Kg/cm 2.
D. Kg/cm 3.
Answer = Kg/cm 3
118. The deflection in Westergaard analysis is.
A. 0.125.
B. 0.25.
C. 0.375.
D. 0.5.
Answer = 0.125
119. The Poisson's ratio of concrete is.
A. 0.15.
B. 0.3.
C. 0.6.
D. 1.1.
Answer = 0.15
120. The deflection of slab is dependent on.
A. Flexural strength.
B. Compressive strength.
C. Tensile strength.
D. Roughness.
Answer = Flexural strength
121. The stiffness of slab mainly depends on.
A. Radius of wheel.
B. Radius of rotary.
C. Radius of relative pavement.
D. Radius of relative pavement.
Answer = Radius of relative pavement
122. If any load is placed at interior away from all edges then it is called.
A. Edge loading.
B. Far edge loading.
C. Interior loading.
D. Exterior loading.
Answer = Interior loading
123. The loading which does not exist is.
A. Edge.
B. Interior.
C. Exterior.
D. Corner.
Answer = Exterior
124. The distance at which the crack is developed is given by.
A. 2.58 al.
B. 2.58(al).
C. 1.58al.
D. 0.58al.
Answer = 2.58(al)
125. Warping stress coefficient charts were prepared by.
A. Burnister.
B. Telford.
C. Bradbury.
D. IRC.
Answer = Bradbury
126. Based on topography and climate of the location which factor is estimated?.
A. Temperature.
B. Pavement quality.
C. Pavement thickness.
D. Pavement design method.
Answer = Pavement quality
127. The warping stress is due to the variation in the temperature of the pavement depends on length and width..
A. The first thickness assumed in pavement is called.
B. IRC thickness.
C. MORTH thickness.
D. Trial thickness.
Answer = MORTH thickness
128. The factor of safety is the stress caused at.
A. Mid day.
B. Summer.
C. Winter.
D. Rainy.
Answer = Mid day
129. The minimum factor of safety for rigid pavement is.
A. 1.0.
B. 1.1.
C. 1.5.
D. 1.7.
Answer = 1.1
130. The Westergaard equation was modified by.
A. Bradbury.
B. Burnister.
C. Teller and Sutherland.
D. Telford.
Answer = Teller and Sutherland
131. If the flexural strength of a pavement is 45 and it's stress is 40 then factor of safety is.
A. 1.0.
B. 1.1.
C. 1.15.
D. 1.2.
Answer = 1.15
132. The pavement thickness is usually assumed in rigid pavement as.
A. 20 cm.
B. 25 cm.
C. 30 cm.
D. 35 cm.
Answer = 25 cm
133. The minimum quality of thickness in the low volume roads is.
A. 15.0.
B. 20.0.
C. 25.0.
D. 35.0.
Answer = 35.0
134. The cement concrete roads are designed with.
A. Plain concrete.
B. RCC.
C. ICPB.
D. Bitumen.
Answer = Plain concrete
135. The dowel bars are provided.
A. Longitudinally.
B. Laterally.
C. Any directoion required.
D. In base of pavement.
Answer = Longitudinally
136. The minimum diameter of dowel bar used is.
A. 25 mm.
B. 35 mm.
C. 40 mm.
D. 50 mm.
Answer = 25 mm
137. The dowel should transfer.
A. 40% of safe load.
B. 40% of design load.
C. 45% of safe load.
D. 45% of design load.
Answer = 40% of design load
138. The first step in highway construction after paper work is.
A. Surveying.
B. Estimation.
C. Bill of quantities.
D. Evaluation.
Answer = Surveying
139. The design of the highway should satisfy.
A. Structural requirement.
B. Drainage system.
C. Economical.
D. All the above mentioned.
Answer = All the above mentioned
140. The economical highway can be achieved by.
A. Cheap aggregate.
B. Good quality aggregate.
C. Good aggregate and less transport cost.
D. More transport cost and less quality aggregate.
Answer = Good aggregate and less transport cost
141. The embankment is constructed by using.
A. Soil.
B. Fly ash.
C. GGBS.
D. Bricks.
Answer = Soil
142. The embankment construction should always be.
A. Above MSL.
B. At MSL.
C. Above HFL.
D. below MSL.
Answer = Above HFL
143. The part of pavement left over for drainage is called.
A. Sub base.
B. Footpath.
C. Ken.
D. Shoulder.
Answer = Shoulder
144. The raise of ground water reduces the capacity by.
A. 0.6666.
B. 0.5133.
C. 0.5.
D. 0.75.
Answer = 0.5
145. Embankment are laid.
A. Above ground level.
B. Below ground level.
C. 3.0 m above ground level.
D. 5.0m above foundation level.
Answer = Below ground level
146. The last step in design of embankment is.
A. Height.
B. stability of slope.
C. Stability of foundation.
D. Settlement.
Answer = stability of slope
147. If the height of embankment increases.
A. Slope stability increases.
B. Slope stability remains constant.
C. Slope has to reduced.
D. Slopes need to be flattered.
Answer = Slopes need to be flattered
148. The fill material used in embankment is.
A. Peat.
B. Silt.
C. Clay.
D. Granular soils.
Answer = Granular soils
149. The settlement is due to.
A. More compaction.
B. Inadequate compaction.
C. Temperature.
D. Air pressure.
Answer = Inadequate compaction
150. The stability of foundation is checked to ensure.
A. Lateral strength.
B. Compressive strength.
C. Shear strength.
D. Tensile strength.
Answer = Shear strength
151. Stability of slopes change with.
A. Climate.
B. Increase in load.
C. Increase in soil.
D. Increase in width of pavement.
Answer = Increase in load
152. An embankment is classified as high if height exceeds.
A. 3.0 m.
B. 4.0 m.
C. 5.0 m.
D. 6.0 m.
Answer = 5.0 m
153. The most common natural problem found in embankment is.
A. Settlement.
B. Stability of foundation.
C. Stability of slope.
D. Soil erosion.
Answer = Soil erosion
154. The investigation of embankment should be carried out for.
A. Twice the height of embankment.
B. Thrice the height of embankment.
C. Exact height of embankment.
D. Half height of embankment.
Answer = Twice the height of embankment
155. The consolidation can be achieved faster by.
A. Clay.
B. Peat.
C. Sand drains.
D. Sand filter.
Answer = Sand drains
156. The minimum spacing between the two sand beds is.
A. 1.0 m.
B. 1.5 m.
C. 2.0 m.
D. 2.5 m.
Answer = 2.5 m
157. The liquid limit of soil for embankment construction is.
A. Less than 70%.
B. Less than 90%.
C. Less than 60%.
D. Less than 45%.
Answer = Less than 70%
158. The free swelling index of soil should be less than.
A. 50.0.
B. 60.0.
C. 70.0.
D. 80.0.
Answer = 50.0
159. The plasticity index for a sub grade should be less than.
A. 45.0.
B. 35.0.
C. 25.0.
D. 15.0.
Answer = 25.0
160. The rollers that uses both tamping and kneading is.
A. Plain roller.
B. Vibratory roller.
C. Sheep foot roller.
D. Pneumatic roller.
Answer = Sheep foot roller
161. The removal of earth for highway formation is.
A. Embankment.
B. Sub grade.
C. Excavation.
D. Filling.
Answer = Excavation
162. The best time to remove soil is during.
A. Summer.
B. Winter.
C. Rainy season.
D. During storm.
Answer = Summer
163. The equipment used for short haul distance of 100 m is.
A. Bulldozer.
B. Scrapper.
C. Power shovel.
D. Hoe.
Answer = Bulldozer
164. The blade angle of bulldozer is usually.
A. 60.0.
B. 90.0.
C. 15.0.
D. 45.0.
Answer = 90.0
165. The precise control of excavation is possible by.
A. Scrapper.
B. Hoe.
C. Shovel.
D. Bulldozer.
Answer = Scrapper
166. The boom is supported by.
A. Cab.
B. Dipper stick.
C. Hoist line.
D. Crawler.
Answer = Hoist line
167. Dragline cannot excavate.
A. Soft rocks.
B. Black cotton soil.
C. Clay.
D. Stiff material.
Answer = Stiff material
168. The stiff materials can be excavated by.
A. Dragline.
B. Hoe.
C. Power shovel.
D. Scrapper.
Answer = Hoe
169. The equipment having a bucket is.
A. Shovel.
B. Clam shell.
C. Dragline.
D. Hoe.
Answer = Clam shell
170. The compaction of sand is done by.
A. Rollers.
B. Animals.
C. Vibrator.
D. Jetting.
Answer = Jetting
171. The loss with sodium sulphate cycles for aggregate used for bitumen is.
A. Less than 12%.
B. Less than 15%.
C. Less than 16%.
D. Less than 20%.
Answer = Less than 12%
172. How many kg of binder is applied for 10m2 area?.
A. 68 kg.
B. 71 kg.
C. 82 kg.
D. 93 kg.
Answer = 68 kg
173. Built up spray grout consists of.
A. One layer.
B. Two layers.
C. Three layers.
D. Indefinite layers.
Answer = Two layers
174. The stripping of aggregate should be less than.
A. 12.0.
B. 25.0.
C. 35.0.
D. 45.0.
Answer = 25.0
175. The camber is checked at every interval of.
A. 10 m.
B. 20 m.
C. 30 m.
D. 40 m.
Answer = 10 m
176. The minimum thickness used in bituminous macadam is.
A. 25 mm.
B. 50 mm.
C. 75 mm.
D. 100 mm.
Answer = 75 mm
177. The interface bond between existing pavement and new pavement is provided by.
A. Tack coat.
B. Prime coat.
C. Bitumen.
D. Oil.
Answer = Tack coat
178. The spreading test performed on bitumen can be checked on metal plates of dimensions.
A. 200*200mm.
B. 300*300mm.
C. 400*400mm.
D. 500*500mm.
Answer = 200*200mm
179. The water sensitivity of aggregates should retain.
A. 75% of tensile strength.
B. 80% of tensile strength.
C. 95% of tensile strength.
D. 100% of tensile strength.
Answer = 80% of tensile strength
180. The polished stone value for aggregate of surface course should be more than.
A. 15.0.
B. 25.0.
C. 35.0.
D. 55.0.
Answer = 55.0
181. The most commonly used type of concrete pavement is.
A. Unreinforced.
B. RCC.
C. Fibre reinforced.
D. Contnous.
Answer = Unreinforced
182. The pavement is checked for.
A. Tension.
B. Shear.
C. Flexure.
D. Compression.
Answer = Flexure
183. The maintenance cost of rigid pavement when compared to flexible pavement is.
A. More.
B. Less.
C. Equal.
D. Depends on grade of concrete.
Answer = Less
184. The critical stresses affecting the reinforced pavement is.
A. Heavy loading.
B. Poor soil.
C. Poor drainage.
D. Combination of above all.
Answer = Combination of above all
185. The steel reinforcement is placed at.
A. 1/2 of depth.
B. 1/3 of depth.
C. 1/4 of depth.
D. 1/6 of depth.
Answer = 1/2 of depth
186. The excessive flexural stress can lead to.
A. Cracks.
B. Bending.
C. Torsion.
D. Settlement.
Answer = Cracks
187. The CC slab can be constructed in how many methods?.
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
Answer = Two
188. The positive tolerance level of sub grade in surface for concrete pavement is.
A. 20 mm.
B. 25 mm.
C. 30 mm.
D. 35 mm.
Answer = 20 mm
189. The expansion joints do not consist of.
A. Dowel bars.
B. Joint filler.
C. Joint sealer.
D. Tack coat.
Answer = Tack coat
190. The design life for low volume roads is.
A. 10 years.
B. 15 years.
C. 20 years.
D. 30 years.
Answer = 10 years
191. The million standard axles in low volume roads is considered as.
A. 1 million.
B. 1.5 million.
C. Less than 1 million.
D. 2 million.
Answer = Less than 1 million
192. The low volume roads are designed as.
A. All weather roads.
B. Fair weather roads.
C. Flexible pavement.
D. Rigid pavement.
Answer = Fair weather roads
193. The type of road used for ESAL value less than 10000 is.
A. Earth road.
B. Gravel road.
C. Flexible pavement.
D. Rigid pavement.
Answer = Earth road
194. The maximum limit of sub grade thickness is.
A. 150 mm.
B. 200 mm.
C. 300 mm.
D. 400 mm.
Answer = 300 mm
195. The base course is generally laid in earth road for a thickness of.
A. 40 mm.
B. 60 mm.
C. 80 mm.
D. 100 mm.
Answer = 100 mm
196. The camber depends on.
A. Road.
B. Heat.
C. Wind.
D. Rainfall.
Answer = Rainfall
197. The plasticity index in soil used for low volume roads should be less than.
A. 10.0.
B. 9.0.
C. 7.0.
D. 6.0.
Answer = 6.0
198. The gravel content in surface layer can be a maximum of.
A. 0.6.
B. 0.7.
C. 0.8.
D. 0.9.
Answer = 0.8
199. The minimum slope provided in a surface of cement concrete pavement is.
A. 0.01.
B. 0.015.
C. 0.02.
D. 0.025.
Answer = 0.025
200. How many objectives of soil stabilised roads ?.
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
Answer = Two
201. The stabilisation of roads is not done in.
A. Sub grade.
B. Base.
C. Sub base.
D. Surface Layer.
Answer = Surface Layer
202. The subgrade thickness is compacted to.
A. 200 mm.
B. 300 mm.
C. 400 mm.
D. 500 mm.
Answer = 500 mm
203. The soil stability is not so good in.
A. Black cotton soil.
B. Gravel.
C. Sand.
D. Boulders.
Answer = Black cotton soil
204. The more thickness of the excavation will lead to.
A. More stability.
B. Less stability.
C. Increase of cost.
D. Decrease of cost.
Answer = Increase of cost
205. The PMGSY aims to connect.
A. Highway.
B. Cities.
C. Towns.
D. Villages.
Answer = Villages
206. The construction of soil stabilised roads is possible in.
A. High volume roads.
B. Highway.
C. Village road.
D. Low volume roads.
Answer = Low volume roads
207. The black cotton soil is replaced in which roads?.
A. Highway.
B. Low volume road.
C. Street road.
D. Village road.
Answer = Highway
208. The most commonly used material for stabilisation of soils is.
A. Cement.
B. Lime.
C. Heating.
D. Chemicals.
Answer = Cement
209. The first principle of mechanical soil stabilisation is.
A. Proportioning.
B. Compaction.
C. Consolidation.
D. Shear.
Answer = Proportioning
210. The non desirable property of soil is.
A. Shear.
B. Swelling.
C. Incompressibility.
D. Stability.
Answer = Swelling
211. The maximum dry density of the soil can be achievement by.
A. Compaction.
B. Consolidation.
C. Removal of voids.
D. Removal of rocks.
Answer = Compaction
212. The compaction of granular material is.
A. Very easy.
B. Easy.
C. Difficult.
D. Very difficult.
Answer = Very difficult
213. If the grains in the aggregate lose contact, they.
A. Melt.
B. Float.
C. Freeze.
D. Sieze.
Answer = Float
214. The mechanical stabilised soil does not depend on.
A. Gradation.
B. Salts.
C. Compaction.
D. Consolidation.
Answer = Consolidation
215. The proportioning method not in use is.
A. Rothfutch.
B. Triangular.
C. Lab tests.
D. CBR method.
Answer = CBR method
216. The percentage of chemical added in soil by weight is.
A. 1.0.
B. 1.5.
C. 0.5.
D. 0.2.
Answer = 0.5
217. In soil cement stabilisation the bond is imparted between cement and.
A. Water.
B. Fine aggregate.
C. Coarse aggregate.
D. Soil.
Answer = Soil
218. Making of solid into fine powder is called..
A. Powdering.
B. Crushing.
C. Pulverising.
D. Refining.
Answer = Pulverising
219. The chemical that can harm the hydrated cement is..
A. Calcium sulphate.
B. Calcium di sulphate.
C. Calcium tri sulphate.
D. Magnesium sulphate.
Answer = Magnesium sulphate
220. The increase of cement causes..
A. Increase in weight.
B. Increase in void ratio.
C. Increase in strength.
D. Increase in porosity.
Answer = Increase in strength
221. Presence of unpulverised dry lumps reduce the..
A. Strength.
B. Durability.
C. Strength and durability.
D. Water content.
Answer = Strength and durability
222. If compaction efforts increase, then..
A. Dry density increase.
B. Dry density decrease.
C. Wet density increase.
D. Wet density decrease.
Answer = Dry density increase
223. The high temperature in soil cement stabilisation accelerates..
A. Strength.
B. Dry density.
C. Shear.
D. Compaction.
Answer = Strength
224. The additive not used in soil cement stabilisation is..
A. Sodium hydroxide.
B. Sodium carbonate.
C. Calcium chloride.
D. Sugar.
Answer = Sugar
225. The BIS for soil cement stabilisation is based on..
A. British.
B. ASTM.
C. PCA.
D. British and ASTM.
Answer = British and ASTM
226. The soil samples are prepared in a mould of diameter..
A. 5 cm.
B. 10 cm.
C. 15 cm.
D. 20 cm.
Answer = 5 cm
227. The graph between cement content and compressive strength is plotted for how many days of curing?.
A. 3 days.
B. 5 days.
C. 7 days.
D. 9 days.
Answer = 7 days
228. The maximum brushing loss for A6 A7 soil type is..
A. 5.0.
B. 6.0.
C. 7.0.
D. 10.0.
Answer = 7.0
229. The plasticity index of soil cement base course should be less than..
A. 28.0.
B. 18.0.
C. 38.0.
D. 48.0.
Answer = 18.0
230. How many methods are available for the construction of soil cement base course?.
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
Answer = Two
231. The degree of pulverisation is checked by sieve of..
A. 10 mm.
B. 6.25 mm.
C. 4.75 mm.
D. 2.36 mm.
Answer = 4.75 mm
232. The non desirable property of soil after addition of lime is..
A. High affinity with water.
B. Friability.
C. Pulverisation.
D. Reduction in plasticity.
Answer = High affinity with water
233. The maximum dry density of soil lime mix is decreased by..
A. 1 to 1.5%.
B. 2 to 2.5%.
C. 2 to 3%.
D. 4 to 5%.
Answer = 2 to 3%
234. The structure of clay is..
A. Flocculated.
B. Dispersed.
C. Elongated.
D. Flaky.
Answer = Flocculated
235. The flocculated substances are..
A. Stable.
B. Unstable.
C. Neutral.
D. Depends on soil.
Answer = Stable
236. The factor on which the property of soil lime doesn't depend is..
A. Soil.
B. Lime.
C. Shear.
D. Curing.
Answer = Shear
237. The increase in soil strength depends on..
A. Clay fraction.
B. Thixotropy.
C. Activity.
D. Shear.
Answer = Clay fraction
238. The point at which plastic limit increase and then decrease is..
A. Lime point.
B. Fixing point.
C. Lime fixation point.
D. Lime reducing point.
Answer = Lime fixation point
239. The chemical which causes burns while working with is..
A. Quick lime.
B. Hydrated lime.
C. Quick cement.
D. Sulphate resistant cement.
Answer = Quick lime
240. The compaction is carried out at..
A. 6% Water content.
B. OMC.
C. MDD.
D. Saturated density.
Answer = OMC
241. The strength of soil lime for several years after curing..
A. Increases.
B. Decreases.
C. Remains constant.
D. Can't say.
Answer = Increases
242. The substance added with lime for extra strength are called ..
A. Fertiliser.
B. Additive.
C. Plasticiser.
D. Super plasticiser.
Answer = Additive
243. The design of soil lime mix is based on..
A. BIS.
B. PAC.
C. ASTM.
D. Lime fixation point.
Answer = Lime fixation point
244. The first step in the construction step of soil lime base course is..
A. Preparation of sub grade.
B. Preparation of pulverised soil.
C. Field tests.
D. Pre conditioning.
Answer = Preparation of sub grade
245. The lime soil can't be used in..
A. Sub base.
B. Base.
C. Surface.
D. Sub grade.
Answer = Surface
246. Increase in lime content results in..
A. Decrease in plastic limit.
B. Decrease in plasticity index.
C. Increase in plasticity index.
D. Change in volume.
Answer = Decrease in plasticity index
247. The basic principle of bituminous stabilisation is..
A. Water proofing.
B. Cohesion.
C. Water proofing with cohesion.
D. Adhesion.
Answer = Water proofing with cohesion
248. The most commonly used bitumen is..
A. Tar.
B. VG 70.
C. Cutbacks.
D. VG 30.
Answer = Cutbacks
249. The bituminous layer can be used in which layer of the pavement in low rainfall areas?.
A. Sub grade.
B. Sub base.
C. Base.
D. Surface.
Answer = Surface
250. The soil not preferred in bituminous mix is..
A. Sand.
B. Clay.
C. Gravel.
D. Granite.
Answer = Clay
251. The increase in strength in soil may be seen at an age of..
A. 3 days.
B. 7 days.
C. 28 days.
D. 56 days.
Answer = 28 days
252. The OMC of bitumen binder is taken as..
A. 0.02.
B. 0.03.
C. 0.05.
D. 0.08.
Answer = 0.05
253. The stability of the bituminous mix is always..
A. Greater than water content.
B. Lesser than water content.
C. Equal to water content.
D. Can't determine.
Answer = Greater than water content
254. The higher compaction will result in..
A. Less stability.
B. Less strength.
C. Less absorption of water.
D. High absorption of water.
Answer = Less absorption of water
255. The liquid limit of soil bitumen mix should be less than..
A. 0.6.
B. 0.5.
C. 0.45.
D. 0.4.
Answer = 0.4
256. The bitumen giving more better results is..
A. Cutback.
B. Emulsion.
C. VG 30.
D. VG 40.
Answer = Cutback
257. How many types of challenges are encountered in bitumen stabilisation?.
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
Answer = Three
258. The final choice of stabilisation technique is based on..
A. Labour.
B. Material.
C. Equipment.
D. Cost.
Answer = Cost
259. The flexural strength is based on..
A. IRC.
B. Plate test.
C. CBR.
D. Shear.
Answer = CBR
260. The mix design should take into consideration..
A. Stability.
B. Durability.
C. Stability and durability.
D. Age.
Answer = Stability and durability
261. The modification factor used in base course thickness is called..
A. Granite equivalence.
B. Gravel equivalence.
C. Sand equivalence.
D. Soil equivalence.
Answer = Gravel equivalence
262. The colloidal content in BC soils can be up to..
A. 0.2.
B. 0.3.
C. 0.4.
D. 0.5.
Answer = 0.5
263. The shrinkage limit value in BC soil is.
A. 0.0.
B. 0.09.
C. 0.15.
D. 0.16.
Answer = 0.15
264. The cement content required for BC soil is..
A. High.
B. Very high.
C. Low.
D. Very low.
Answer = Very high
265. The desert sand is..
A. Strong.
B. Weak.
C. Normal.
D. Unfit for pavements.
Answer = Weak
266. The water content in emulsion is about..
A. 0.1.
B. 0.2.
C. 0.3.
D. 0.4.
Answer = 0.4
267. The earth slopes and cuts get damaged due to..
A. Rain cuts.
B. Erosion.
C. Weathering.
D. Unevenness.
Answer = Rain cuts
268. The erosion between shoulder and pavement leads to..
A. Drop.
B. Break down.
C. Edge drop.
D. Flat drop.
Answer = Edge drop
269. The deterioration rate is more in..
A. Flexible pavements.
B. Rigid pavements.
C. Composite.
D. Same in all.
Answer = Flexible pavements
270. How many types of deterioration can be found in pavements..
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
Answer = Two
271. Which factor doesn't affect the physical deterioration?.
A. Traffic.
B. Climate.
C. Environment.
D. Population.
Answer = Population
272. Which of the following is a physical factor?.
A. Formation of pot holes.
B. Formation of unevenness.
C. Freezing and thawing.
D. Formation of ruts.
Answer = Freezing and thawing
273. The road roughness is measured by.
A. Bump integrator.
B. Laser profile.
C. Both bump integrator and laser.
D. Overlay vehicle.
Answer = Both bump integrator and laser
274. The uniform speed of bump integrator is ..
A. 10 Kmph.
B. 15 Kmph.
C. 25 Kmph.
D. 30 Kmph.
Answer = 30 Kmph
275. The pavement rating of 3 is regarded as..
A. Poor.
B. Good.
C. Very good.
D. Excellent.
Answer = Good
276. The pavement surface value needing immediate attention is..
A. 1.5.
B. 2.0.
C. 2.5.
D. 3.0.
Answer = 2.5
277. The damage can be caused to a well designed pavement in a hot region is by..
A. Rain.
B. Heat.
C. Snow.
D. Traffic.
Answer = Rain
278. The blockade of the longitudinal and cross drains leads to..
A. Increase of water.
B. Decrease of ground water.
C. Stagnation.
D. Floods.
Answer = Stagnation
279. The deterioration left unnoticed will lead to..
A. Increase of cost.
B. Increase of life span.
C. Increase of initial cost.
D. Decrease of material.
Answer = Increase of cost
280. The inadequate compaction of sub grade may lead to distress in..
A. Flexible pavements.
B. Rigid pavements.
C. Both flexible and rigid.
D. WBM roads.
Answer = Both flexible and rigid
281. Which of the following is a cause of distress in rigid pavement only?.
A. Inadequate compaction.
B. Inadequate drainage.
C. Dowel bars.
D. Defect in materials.
Answer = Dowel bars
282. The maintenance operations do not involve..
A. Survey work.
B. Assessment of road condition.
C. Diagnosis.
D. Adopting the most appropriate steps.
Answer = Survey work
283. The rate of growth of the deterioration is..
A. Linear.
B. Parabolic.
C. Exponential.
D. Cubical.
Answer = Exponential
284. The failure of the pavement which is not dependent on the design is..
A. Inferior materials.
B. Delay of compaction.
C. Settlement.
D. Overloaded vehicles.
Answer = Overloaded vehicles
285. The distress in bituminous pavement due to ineffective drainage system develops during..
A. Summer.
B. Winter.
C. Rainy.
D. Spring.
Answer = Rainy
286. The failure in settlement takes place due to the settlement of..
A. Fill.
B. Sub grade.
C. Both.
D. Embankment.
Answer = Both
287. The maintenance works are not possible for..
A. Shoulder.
B. Pavement.
C. Embankment.
D. Sub grade.
Answer = Sub grade
288. The maintenance of rigid pavement is..
A. Easy.
B. Difficult.
C. Very difficult.
D. Neutral.
Answer = Easy
289. The desired cross slope in embankment is..
A. 0.01.
B. 0.02.
C. 0.03.
D. 0.04.
Answer = 0.04
290. On roads where the soil has been deposited should be stripped by..
A. Trowel.
B. Vicat apparatus.
C. Blade grader.
D. Bulldozer.
Answer = Blade grader
291. The soil erosion may take place on roadside drains where the longitudinal slope is.
A. Very steep.
B. Steep.
C. Normal.
D. Not steep.
Answer = Steep
292. The longitudinal slope erosion can be corrected by..
A. Compaction.
B. Consolidated soil.
C. Permeability.
D. Void ratio.
Answer = Compaction
293. The culvert is a structure whose span is less than..
A. 15m.
B. 60m.
C. 7m.
D. 6m.
Answer = 6m
294. The slopes and edges of road embankment get eroded leading to the formation of..
A. Ruts.
B. Cuts.
C. Pot holes.
D. Cracks.
Answer = Ruts
295. The measure not adopted to take care of the embankment failure is..
A. Benching.
B. Grass turf.
C. Stone pitching.
D. Rise of embankment above HFL.
Answer = Rise of embankment above HFL
296. The miscellaneous road factor for maintenance is..
A. Surface of pavement.
B. Shoulder.
C. Kerbs and median.
D. Geometric design.
Answer = Kerbs and median
297. The modern day pavement don't consider loads of.
A. HCV.
B. LMV.
C. Motor cycle.
D. Animal drawn vehicles.
Answer = Animal drawn vehicles
298. The failure in olden roads were classified into how many types?.
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
Answer = Three
299. The recoverable type of deformation is called as.
A. Elastic deformation.
B. Semi elastic deformation.
C. Rigid deformation.
D. Semi rigid deformation.
Answer = Elastic deformation
300. The plastic deformation occurs in.
A. Gravel.
B. Sand.
C. Silt.
D. Clay.
Answer = Clay
301. The consolidation deformation is.
A. Non recoverable.
B. Semi recoverable.
C. Completely recoverable.
D. Partly recoverable and partly non recoverable.
Answer = Partly recoverable and partly non recoverable
302. The shear failure occurs in.
A. Elastic deformation.
B. Consolidated deformation.
C. Plastic deformation.
D. All of the mentioned.
Answer = Plastic deformation
303. The deformation doesn't increase with.
A. Increase in stress.
B. Increase in load.
C. Increase in thickness of pavement.
D. Increase in compacted soil.
Answer = Increase in compacted soil
304. The shear failure of soil sub grade may be attributed to.
A. Inadequate stability.
B. Excessive stress.
C. Both.
D. None.
Answer = Both
305. The main cause of inadequate stability of bitumen mix doesn't include.
A. Improper gradation of aggregate.
B. Use of wrong viscosity grade of bitumen.
C. Poor quality check.
D. More stopping sight distance provided.
Answer = More stopping sight distance provided
306. The measure not adopted in re construction of new highway is..
A. Providing effective drainage system.
B. Designing as per traffic.
C. Use of inferior quality material.
D. Use of modern machinery.
Answer = Use of inferior quality material
307. The cross slope required for the correction of shoulder is..
A. 0.02.
B. 0.03.
C. 0.04.
D. 0.05.
Answer = 0.05
308. The defects like pot holes, corrugation, rutting can be rectified by..
A. Trenching.
B. Grading.
C. Dragging.
D. Chemical treatment.
Answer = Grading
309. The re gravelled course is checked at a distance of every..
A. 10 m.
B. 20 m.
C. 50 m.
D. 100 m.
Answer = 100 m
310. The dust palliative not used for reducing dust is..
A. Magnesium chloride.
B. Calcium chloride.
C. Molasses.
D. Fly ash.
Answer = Fly ash
311. The WBM mostly get damaged in..
A. Summer.
B. Winter.
C. Rainy season.
D. Spring.
Answer = Rainy season
312. The distress not caused in localised form is..
A. Pot hole.
B. Isolated crack stress.
C. Localised depression.
D. Liquefaction.
Answer = Liquefaction
313. An existing flexible pavement that develops extensive cracks is called..
A. Ravelling.
B. Alligator cracks.
C. Shear.
D. Pot hole.
Answer = Alligator cracks
314. Shear failure are classified into how many types?.
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
Answer = Two
315. The rate of structural deterioration of flexible pavement doesn't depend on..
A. Stability of pavement.
B. Magnitude of traffic.
C. Growth rate.
D. Climatic change.
Answer = Climatic change
316. The objective of conducting structural evaluation studies doesn't consist of..
A. To measure the present structural condition.
B. Determine the drainage system.
C. Estimate the residual life.
D. Design of overlay.
Answer = Determine the drainage system
317. The existing strength of pavement can be made stronger by ..
A. Construction from sub grade.
B. Construction from sub base.
C. Construction from base.
D. Overlay.
Answer = Overlay
318. The repair cost is approximately how many times of the maintenance cost?.
A. Three times.
B. Four times.
C. Five times.
D. Six times.
Answer = Six times
319. The structural evaluation studies are usually conducted for every..
A. 1 year.
B. 2 years.
C. 3 years.
D. 4 years.
Answer = 1 year
320. The difference between existing pavement and new pavement is..
A. Strength.
B. Deficiency.
C. Permeability.
D. Shear.
Answer = Deficiency
321. The Stability of flexible pavement structure depend on..
A. Sub grade.
B. Degree of compaction.
C. Drainage system.
D. Water cement ratio.
Answer = Water cement ratio
322. The elastic recovery of deflection is called..
A. Rebound deflection.
B. Elastic deflection.
C. Rigid deflection.
D. Semi rigid deflection.
Answer = Rebound deflection
323. The benkleman beam method was developed by..
A. IRC.
B. ASTM.
C. CGRA.
D. NHAI.
Answer = CGRA
324. The structural evaluation can't be evaluated by..
A. Dynaflect.
B. Road rater.
C. FWD.
D. Bump integrator.
Answer = Bump integrator
325. The slender beam used in benkleman beam method is..
A. 3.5 m.
B. 3.66 m.
C. 3.8 m.
D. 3.7 m.
Answer = 3.66 m
326. The least count of the small needle in benkleman beam test is..
A. 0.5 mm.
B. 1.0 mm.
C. 1.5 mm.
D. 2.0 mm.
Answer = 2.0 mm
327. The tyre pressure in benkleman beam method should be inflated to (in kg/cm2)..
A. 5.0.
B. 5.2.
C. 5.4.
D. 5.6.
Answer = 5.6
328. Wheel load distribution in one side of benkleman beam test is..
A. 1080 kg.
B. 2880 kg.
C. 4085 kg.
D. 8170 kg.
Answer = 4085 kg
329. The clear space between the two tyres of the dual wheels should be..
A. 20 mm.
B. 25 mm.
C. 27.5 mm.
D. 30 mm.
Answer = 30 mm
330. The pavement whose rut depth is less than 10 mm is classified as..
A. Poor.
B. Very poor.
C. Fair.
D. Good.
Answer = Good
331. The test pits are maximum dug at a distance of..
A. 150 m.
B. 250 m.
C. 300 m.
D. 500 m.
Answer = 500 m
332. The minimum length of a sub stretch is..
A. 0.5 km.
B. 1.0 km.
C. 1.5 km.
D. 2.0 km.
Answer = 1.0 km
333. The depth of the hole dug for measuring of temperature is..
A. 45 mm.
B. 55 mm.
C. 65 mm.
D. 75 mm.
Answer = 45 mm
334. The quantity of soil collected in benkleman beam method is..
A. 10 g.
B. 100 g.
C. 1000 g.
D. 2000 g.
Answer = 100 g
335. The deflection value D is obtained from multiplying the difference of initial and final gauge difference of..
A. 1.0.
B. 2.0.
C. 3.0.
D. 4.0.
Answer = 2.0
336. The difference between initial and final deflection should not exceed ____ mm, for no leg correction value..
A. 0.02.
B. 0.025.
C. 0.05.
D. 0.075.
Answer = 0.025
337. The statistical analysis of data doesn't require ..
A. Mean deflection.
B. Standard deviation.
C. Characteristics deflection.
D. Settlement.
Answer = Settlement
338. The characteristics deflection value is..
A. Dm+s.
B. Dm-s.
C. Dm-s.
D. Dm/s.
Answer = Dm+s
339. The sum of 15 deflections is 100, find the mean deflection..
A. 3.33.
B. 4.44.
C. 6.66.
D. 1.5.
Answer = 6.66
340. The deflection correction will be negative if temperature exceeds..
A. 30.0.
B. 32.0.
C. 35.0.
D. 39.0.
Answer = 35.0
341. The Overlay thickness depends on how many factors?.
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
Answer = Two
342. The VDF is assumed as 4.5 for commercial vehicle count of..
A. 1000.0.
B. 1200.0.
C. 1500.0.
D. 2000.0.
Answer = 1500.0
343. The thickness of flexible overlay is given by..
A. hd-he.
B. hd+he.
C. hd.he.
D. hd/he.
Answer = hd-he
344. The spacing between longitudinal joints may be..
A. 3.0 m.
B. 3.2 m.
C. 3.5 m.
D. 4.0 m.
Answer = 3.5 m
345. The pavement design in olden days was based on..
A. Mix design.
B. Proportion of weight.
C. Strength.
D. Proportion of weight or volume.
Answer = Proportion of weight or volume
346. The thickness of the pavement in olden days was..
A. 60 mm.
B. 75 mm.
C. 100 mm.
D. 200 mm.
Answer = 100 mm
347. The common types of failure in the cement slabs don't include..
A. Mud pumping.
B. Development of structural cracks.
C. Spalling of joints.
D. Erosion.
Answer = Erosion
348. The design thickness of the CC slab of important highway with heavy traffic is..
A. 250 mm.
B. 125 mm.
C. 275 mm.
D. 300 mm.
Answer = 300 mm
349. The process of mud or soil being ejected out through the joints and edges of the CC pavements is called..
A. Mud pumping.
B. Ravelling.
C. Scaling.
D. Ejection.
Answer = Mud pumping
350. The factor which doesn't initiate mud is..
A. Weak CC pavement.
B. Strong CC pavement.
C. Ineffective drainage.
D. CC pavement directly over soil.
Answer = Strong CC pavement
351. The diameter of the holes in the mud jacking process is..
A. 10 mm.
B. 15 mm.
C. 20 mm.
D. 30 mm.
Answer = 30 mm
352. If a part of cement mortar gets detached from the surface, exposing the coarse aggregate which results in a rough surface, then it is called..
A. Ravelling.
B. Mud pumping.
C. Mud jacking.
D. Scaling.
Answer = Scaling
353. The factor not related to scaling of the concrete is..
A. Mix deficiency.
B. Higher water cement ratio.
C. Good quality of aggregate.
D. Chemical impurities.
Answer = Good quality of aggregate
354. The ravelling occurs due to..
A. Impact.
B. Shear.
C. Abrasion.
D. Reaction with water.
Answer = Abrasion
355. The CC pavement is considered good quality of the unevenness index in mm/km is less than..
A. 4500.0.
B. 3500.0.
C. 3300.0.
D. 2200.0.
Answer = 2200.0
356. The CC pavement should be construed again if ravelling depth is more than..
A. 10 mm.
B. 15 mm.
C. 20 mm.
D. 25 mm.
Answer = 25 mm
357. The poly sulphide sealant perform well uptown..
A. 5 years.
B. 7 years.
C. 10 years.
D. 15 years.
Answer = 10 years
358. The shrinkage cracks have a length of..
A. 0.1 m.
B. 0.2 m.
C. 0.4 m.
D. 1.0 m.
Answer = 1.0 m
359. The probable causes for loss of surface texture don't include..
A. Poor texturing.
B. Abrasion.
C. Movement of Traffic.
D. Use of durable materials.
Answer = Use of durable materials
360. The surface texture may be calculated by..
A. Abrasion test.
B. Impact test.
C. British pendulum number.
D. Viscosity test.
Answer = British pendulum number
361. The depth of groove in skid resistance test is..
A. 0.5 mm.
B. 1.0 mm.
C. 1.5 mm.
D. 2.0 mm.
Answer = 1.5 mm
362. The structural distress in the CC pavement is not due to..
A. Excessive loading.
B. Inadequate thickness.
C. Long spacing.
D. Erosion.
Answer = Erosion
363. The method not used in structural evaluation of CC pavement is..
A. Visual inspection.
B. Deflection test.
C. Non destructive testing.
D. Benkleman test.
Answer = Benkleman test
364. The methods of crack repairs are classified into how many types?.
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
Answer = Three
365. The diameter of bars used for insertion in crack stitching method is..
A. 8 mm.
B. 10 mm.
C. 12 mm.
D. 16 mm.
Answer = 16 mm
366. The partial depth repairs is limited to a slab height of less than..
A. 150 mm.
B. 100 mm.
C. 90 mm.
D. 75 mm.
Answer = 75 mm
367. In full depth repairs the diameter of the hole is greater than the diameter of dowel bar by..
A. 1 mm.
B. 1.5 mm.
C. 2.0 mm.
D. 2.5 mm.
Answer = 2.0 mm
368. The pavement condition factor for good condition is..
A. 0.25.
B. 0.35.
C. 0.45.
D. 1.0.
Answer = 1.0
369. The process of removing and controlling excess surface and sub soil water within roadway is..
A. Highway Engineering.
B. Highway maintenance.
C. Highway drainage.
D. Highway finance.
Answer = Highway drainage
370. The number of important factors for highway engineer are..
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
Answer = Three
371. The highway drainage system consists of how many types?.
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
Answer = Two
372. The surface water is obtained from..
A. Ground water.
B. Rainfall.
C. Leakage of water from water treatment plants.
D. None of the above.
Answer = Rainfall
373. The removal and diversion of surface water from the roadway is called..
A. Surface drainage.
B. Sub surface drainage.
C. Camber.
D. Cross slope.
Answer = Surface drainage
374. The surface drainage doesn't consist of.
A. Camber.
B. Road side drains.
C. Culverts.
D. Curves.
Answer = Curves
375. The seepage flow is present in..
A. Surface drainage.
B. Sub surface drainage.
C. Camber.
D. Cross slope.
Answer = Sub surface drainage
376. The water that cannot be drained of by gravity is called..
A. Pore water.
B. Held water.
C. Gravitational water.
D. Capillary water.
Answer = Gravitational water
377. The structure provided on the pavement to remove the storm water is..
A. Drainage.
B. Camber.
C. Crown.
D. Curves.
Answer = Camber
378. The highest point provided on the pavement is..
A. Crown.
B. Camber.
C. Cross slope.
D. Drainage.
Answer = Crown
379. The highway drainage requirement don't include..
A. Effective drainage.
B. Water entering the roadway.
C. Sufficient longitudinal slope.
D. Erosion free.
Answer = Water entering the roadway
380. The preferable height of the water table should be..
A. 0.75 m.
B. 1.0 m.
C. 1.2 m.
D. 0.5 m.
Answer = 1.2 m
381. The precautions should be mostly taken for drainage in..
A. Dry areas.
B. Semi dry areas.
C. Water logged areas.
D. Desert areas.
Answer = Water logged areas
382. The increase in moisture causes the strength to..
A. Increase.
B. Decrease.
C. Remains same.
D. Can't determine.
Answer = Decrease
383. The excess water on shoulder in a dry region with a good drainage system causes..
A. Water stagnation.
B. Floods.
C. Damage to pavement.
D. Increase of initial cost.
Answer = Damage to pavement
384. The sustained contact with water cause failure due to..
A. Swelling.
B. Stripping.
C. Ravelling.
D. Sloping.
Answer = Stripping
385. The damage in cold region is caused due to..
A. Heat.
B. Rain.
C. Frost action.
D. All the above.
Answer = Frost action
386. The path of wheels cause damage in the form of..
A. Undulations.
B. Shear.
C. Deflection.
D. Ruts and corrugation.
Answer = Ruts and corrugation
387. The swelling and shrinkage is mostly seen in..
A. Sand.
B. Gravel.
C. Black cotton soil.
D. Kankar.
Answer = Black cotton soil
388. How many components are present in the surface drainage system?.
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
Answer = Three
389. If the canal and drain at same level then the cross drainage structure is called..
A. Aqueduct.
B. Siphon aqueduct.
C. Level crossing.
D. Aquiclude.
Answer = Level crossing
390. The value of camber in earth roads is..
A. 0.04.
B. 0.03.
C. 0.02.
D. 0.017.
Answer = 0.017
391. The most preferred shape of drainage is..
A. Rectangular.
B. Trapezoidal.
C. Triangular.
D. Circular.
Answer = Trapezoidal
392. The longitudinal drain may be provided if the cross slope is more than..
A. 0.01.
B. 0.02.
C. 0.03.
D. 0.04.
Answer = 0.04
393. The rural roads are provided with ..
A. RCC drains.
B. Trapezoidal drains.
C. Kutcha drains.
D. No drainage.
Answer = Kutcha drains
394. The type of the drainage most advisable in cutting is..
A. Longitudinal drainage.
B. Side drains.
C. Deep drainage.
D. No drainage.
Answer = Deep drainage
395. The water may be collected in..
A. Catch pits.
B. Longitudinal drains.
C. Kerb.
D. Filter sand.
Answer = Catch pits
396. If the span exceeds 6m then the bridge is called..
A. Culvert.
B. Minor bridge.
C. Major bridge.
D. Truss.
Answer = Minor bridge
397. The relationship between specific yield specific retention and porosity is..
A. Specific yield+specific retention= porosity.
B. Specific yield-specific retention= porosity.
C. Specific yield/specific retention=porosity.
D. Specific yield*specific retention=porosity.
Answer = Specific yield+specific retention= porosity
398. The design aspects of surface drainage system are classified into how many types?.
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
Answer = Two
399. The objective of hydrological analysis is..
A. Estimate maximum quantity of water.
B. Design.
C. Maintenance.
D. Repair of CD structural defects.
Answer = Estimate maximum quantity of water
400. The portion of water which flows on surface is called..
A. Run off.
B. Catchment.
C. Percolated water.
D. Storm water.
Answer = Run off