Explore topic-wise MCQs in Pavement Design.

This section includes 11 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.

For how long does the dormancy stage in the hydration of cement last?

A. 2-4 hours
B. Years
C. 15 minutes
D. 30 minutes
Answer» B. Years
2.

Which of the below sieve designation and the percentage by weight passing the sieve pairs are matched incorrectly?

A. 31.5 mm 100
B. 9.5 mm 30 to 55
C. 600 micron 8 to 30
D. 75 micron 0 to 5
Answer» C. 600 micron 8 to 30
3.

Plastic shrinkage is also known as drying shrinkage.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

A concrete cube of 150 mm was subjected to a compression test. The load at failure was found to be 700 kN. What would be the tensile strength of concrete and can it be used for PQC?

A. 3.9, yes
B. 4.42, yes
C. 3.9, no
D. 4.42, no
Answer» D. 4.42, no
5.

Which of the below mineral admixtures can be used up to 50% by weight of cement?

A. Lime
B. GBFS
C. Silica fume
D. Fly ash
Answer» C. Silica fume
6.

Clay lumps up to 2% are allowed in fine aggregates used for the pavement concrete.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
7.

The relationship between the strength gain, time and temperature of the concrete mix is called ______

A. Setting
B. Maturity
C. Creep
D. Curing
Answer» C. Creep
8.

______ admixture is used to help the pavement withstand the freezing and thawing cycle.

A. Retarders
B. Plasticisers
C. Accelerators
D. Air-entraining
Answer» E.
9.

Concrete should be placed and finished during the ______ stage.

A. Dormant
B. Cooling
C. Hydrating
D. Mixing
Answer» B. Cooling
10.

Which of the below methods is the best method to compute the modulus of elasticity?

A. Initial tangent modulus
B. Secant modulus
C. Tangent modulus
D. Initial secant modulus
Answer» C. Tangent modulus
11.

What will be the tensile strength of a concrete specimen of grade M30?

A. 3.83 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
B. 38.33 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
C. 0.38 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
D. 0.038 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
Answer» B. 38.33 N/mm<sup>2</sup>