Explore topic-wise MCQs in Pavement Design.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Pavement Design knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What height should the steel ball fall through in a softening point test to ascertain the temperature?

A. 25 cm
B. 2.5 cm
C. 50 cm
D. 5 cm
Answer» C. 50 cm
2.

The ductility value of sample tested is found to be 80 mm. What is the grade of the sample?

A. VG-40
B. VG-30
C. VG-20
D. VG-10
Answer» E.
3.

Float test is used to identify the impurities in bitumen.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

Which of the below IS code gives guidelines for the flash and fire point test?

A. IS 1202
B. IS 1208
C. IS 1203
D. IS 1209
Answer» E.
5.

The spot test is used to determine if bitumen is ______ or not.

A. Cracked
B. Soluble
C. Strong
D. Deformed
Answer» B. Soluble
6.

From where is the paving bitumen grade A35 is obtained?

A. Saudi Arabia
B. Asia
C. Assam
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer» D. Andhra Pradesh
7.

Which of the below tar type – application pairs matched correctly?

A. RT-1 – renewal coat
B. RT-2 – standard surface painting
C. RT-3 – cold weather surface painting
D. RT-4 – grouting
Answer» C. RT-3 – cold weather surface painting
8.

At what rate is the temperature applied during the softening point test?

A. 5° per minute
B. 5° per hour
C. 6° per minute
D. 6° per hour
Answer» B. 5° per hour
9.

Ductility of bitumen is measured in terms of ______

A. Time
B. Distance
C. Temperature
D. Colour
Answer» C. Temperature
10.

______ viscosity is the ratio between applied shear stress and the rate of shear.

A. Normal
B. Apparent
C. Kinematic
D. Absolute
Answer» E.
11.

Which IS code is referred to for conducting the float test for bitumen?

A. IS 1209
B. IS 1211
C. IS 1210
D. IS 1212
Answer» D. IS 1212
12.

______ mould is used for conducting the ductility test.

A. Block
B. Briquette
C. Urethane
D. Latex
Answer» C. Urethane
13.

Softening test was performed on a bitumen sample and it was found out to be 62°. Which grade does it belong to?

A. VG 10
B. VG 20
C. VG 30
D. VG 40
Answer» E.
14.

The indirect method of determining viscosity is not applicable to which of the below?

A. Tar
B. Cut-back bitumen
C. Modified bitumen
D. Bitumen emulsion
Answer» D. Bitumen emulsion
15.

For how long is the needle allowed to penetrate in the penetration test?

A. 5 seconds
B. 5 minutes
C. 10 seconds
D. 10 minutes
Answer» B. 5 minutes