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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. |
What term is added to the modified triaxial equation in order to incorporate the elasticity of the pavement? |
| A. | Elasticity factor |
| B. | Stiffness factor |
| C. | Elasticity ratio |
| D. | Stiffness ratio |
| Answer» C. Elasticity ratio | |
| 2. |
The group index of the soil is found to be 5 and the traffic condition expected is medium traffic. What would be the combined thickness to be provided on the pavement for bearing the loads to ensure smooth conduct of traffic. |
| A. | 24 cm |
| B. | 38 cm |
| C. | 34 cm |
| D. | 28 cm |
| Answer» D. 28 cm | |
| 3. |
Find the thickness of pavement if the triaxial test is conducted on a sample and the data obtained are:Wheel load, P = 4100 kgRadius of contact area, a = 16 cmTraffic coefficient, X = 1Rainfall coefficient, Y = 0.9Deflection, = 0.25 cmModulus of elasticity, E = 100 kg/cm2 |
| A. | 86.36 cm |
| B. | 68.63 cm |
| C. | 86.63 cm |
| D. | 68.36 cm |
| Answer» C. 86.63 cm | |
| 4. |
Traffic coefficient is the factor that has been added to the triaxial equation to obtain the modified triaxial equation. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 5. |
A soil sample is subjected to sieve analysis and the following data is obtained:Percentage passing 0.074 mm sieve = 64%Liquid limit = 53%Plastic limit = 36% |
| A. | 13 |
| B. | 11 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 10 |
| Answer» C. 12 | |
| 6. |
What data is required for computing thickness of pavement by group index method? |
| A. | Traffic volume and group index |
| B. | Traffic rate and group index |
| C. | Traffic intensity and group index |
| D. | Traffic index and group index |
| Answer» B. Traffic rate and group index | |
| 7. |
Using the design charts for the group index, only the complete pavement thickness can be read. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 8. |
The triaxial compression test is used to determine the ______ of various materials. |
| A. | Shear strength |
| B. | Modulus of elasticity |
| C. | Moisture content |
| D. | Compressive stress |
| Answer» C. Moisture content | |
| 9. |
What test can be carried out to obtain the group index? |
| A. | Specific gravity |
| B. | Density |
| C. | Sieve analysis |
| D. | Particle index |
| Answer» D. Particle index | |
| 10. |
Who proposed the triaxial method of design for flexible pavements? |
| A. | L. A Barber and E. S Palmer |
| B. | F. M Hveem and R. M Carmany |
| C. | L. A Palmer and E. S Barber |
| D. | F. M Carmany and R. M Hveem |
| Answer» D. F. M Carmany and R. M Hveem | |
| 11. |
What is the range of values of group index for a good soil? |
| A. | 0 to 1 |
| B. | 2 to 4 |
| C. | 5 to 9 |
| D. | 10 to 20 |
| Answer» B. 2 to 4 | |