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.

The volume of concrete increases when attacked by sulphate.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

The cracks developed in the concrete pavement due to the freezing and thawing cycle of the aggregates is called S-cracking.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

What will be the compressive strength of a 150 mm concrete cylinder if the failure load is 500 kN?

A. 0.2829 N/mm2
B. 0.02829 N/mm2
C. 0.02829×10-3 N/mm2
D. 28.29 N/mm2
Answer» E.
4.

Which of the below options represents the correct sequence of the stages in the hydration of cement?

A. Mixing, hardening, dormancy, cooling, densification
B. Mixing, dormancy, cooling, densification, hardening
C. Mixing, dormancy, hardening, cooling, densification
D. Mixing, hardening, cooling, densification, dormancy
Answer» D. Mixing, hardening, cooling, densification, dormancy
5.

______ test is used to control the workability of the mix.

A. Ball penetration
B. Slump
C. Consistency
D. Vee Bee
Answer» C. Consistency
6.

What is the maximum size of coarse aggregates to be used in PQC?

A. 25 mm
B. 40 mm
C. 10 mm
D. 12.5 mm
Answer» B. 40 mm
7.

What does PQC stand for?

A. Pavement Quality Control
B. Pavement Quality Cement
C. Pavement Quality Construction
D. Pavement Quality Concrete
Answer» E.
8.

What is the formula for determining the modulus of elasticity of concrete as per ACI?

A. E=4500\(\sqrt{f_{ck}}\)
B. E=5500\(\sqrt{f_{ck}}\)
C. E=4700\(\sqrt{f_{ck}}\)
D. E=5000\(\sqrt{f_{ck}}\)
Answer» D. E=5000\(\sqrt{f_{ck}}\)
9.

As per the classification of Portland cement according to properties, what does Type-III indicate?

A. High sulphate resistance
B. Normal concrete
C. High early strength
D. Low heat of hydration
Answer» D. Low heat of hydration
10.

If OPC is used, then it should be done so in accordance with which code?

A. IS 456
B. IS 1489
C. IS 455
D. IS 269
Answer» E.
11.

What is the minimum grade of concrete to be used in pavements?

A. M30
B. M40
C. M20
D. M50
Answer» C. M20