Explore topic-wise MCQs in Pavement Design.

This section includes 10 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 is the difference in elevation between the joints called?

A. Faulting
B. Rising
C. Slating
D. Referring
Answer» B. Rising
Discussion
2.

The inadequate thickness of the pavement would not lead to which defect mentioned below?

A. Mud pumping
B. Settlements of slab
C. Widening of joints
D. Spalling of joints
Answer» E.
Discussion
3.

There is no structural defect due to warping cracks.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
4.

Which of the below is not a cause for the scaling of concrete in the rigid pavement?

A. Improper mix design
B. Freeze/thaw cycle
C. Excess vibration during compaction
D. Laitance of concrete
Answer» C. Excess vibration during compaction
Discussion
5.

Which of the below is not a cause for the failure of rigid pavement?

A. Hard aggregates
B. Poor surface finish
C. Insufficient curing
D. Poor joint filler
Answer» B. Poor surface finish
Discussion
6.

When soil slurry comes out from the cracks or joint gaps, it is called ______

A. Soil pumping
B. Pumping
C. Mud pumping
D. Slurry pumping
Answer» D. Slurry pumping
Discussion
7.

When does the shrinkage crack normally develop in the rigid pavement?

A. During placing
B. After completion
C. During curing
D. After placing
Answer» D. After placing
Discussion
8.

Joint spalling is the breakdown of the slab near the ______ of the joint.

A. End
B. Edge
C. Corner
D. Centre
Answer» C. Corner
Discussion
9.

The warping cracks in the rigid pavement are formed in the shape of S.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
10.

What shows the overall deterioration of the concrete in cement concrete pavement?

A. Shedding
B. Scaling
C. Scaring
D. Scraping
Answer» C. Scaring
Discussion