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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. |
In how many layers is the perpetual pavement constructed? |
| A. | Three |
| B. | Four |
| C. | Two |
| D. | One |
| Answer» B. Four | |
| 2. |
What test results is the North Dakota core method based on? |
| A. | Core cutter test |
| B. | Core drilling test |
| C. | Cone density test |
| D. | Cone penetration test |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
The top layer of the pavement must be made of the most superior quality of the material. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 4. |
The California Resistance Value method is a type of which of the below methods used for the design of flexible pavements? |
| A. | Theoretical method |
| B. | Empirical method |
| C. | Semi-empirical method |
| D. | Semi-theoretical method |
| Answer» C. Semi-empirical method | |
| 5. |
Which empirical method is not based on the strength parameter of the subgrade? |
| A. | McLeod |
| B. | Group index |
| C. | CBR |
| D. | Stabilometer |
| Answer» C. CBR | |
| 6. |
Which instrument is used to characterize the in-situ material? |
| A. | Digital CBR apparatus |
| B. | Stabilometer |
| C. | Auto level consolidometer |
| D. | Falling weight deflectometer |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
The semi-empirical method is also known as ______ |
| A. | Semi-hypothetical |
| B. | Semi-practical |
| C. | Semi-theoretical |
| D. | Semi-factual |
| Answer» D. Semi-factual | |
| 8. |
Which of the below is not an input for the design of flexible pavement using the mechanistic-empirical method? |
| A. | Pavement layers thickness |
| B. | Total wheel load |
| C. | Poisson’s ratio |
| D. | Deflection |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
Which mechanistic model is commonly used to design pavement? |
| A. | Dynamic |
| B. | Viscoelastic |
| C. | Layered elastic |
| D. | FEM |
| Answer» D. FEM | |
| 10. |
The disadvantage of using a mechanical-empirical pavement design method is that it cannot be used for pavement rehabilitation design. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 11. |
The semi-theoretical method of flexible pavement design is based on ______ |
| A. | Stress-strain function |
| B. | Subgrade strength |
| C. | Mathematical model |
| D. | Subgrade properties |
| Answer» B. Subgrade strength | |
| 12. |
The design method for flexible pavements is not based on which of the below options? |
| A. | Subgrade support |
| B. | Soil strength |
| C. | Soil classification |
| D. | Aggregate strength |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
What are the two failure criteria used for the mechanistic-empirical method? |
| A. | Cracking and fatigue |
| B. | Shrinkage cracking and fatigue cracking |
| C. | Rutting and shrinkage cracking |
| D. | Fatigue cracking and rutting |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
______ are pavements used to divert traffic onto it until a new pavement has been provided. |
| A. | Diversions |
| B. | Drivethroughs |
| C. | Detours |
| D. | Dipaves |
| Answer» D. Dipaves | |
| 15. |
Which of the below is a type of empirical methods used for the design of flexible pavements? |
| A. | Group index method |
| B. | Burmister method |
| C. | Triaxial test |
| D. | IRC method |
| Answer» B. Burmister method | |