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.

The OBC corresponding to maximum stability, unit weight and 4% air voids are given as 5, 6 and 5.5. What is the OBC as per Marshall method?

A. 5.5
B. 5
C. 6
D. 16.5
Answer» B. 5
2.

The specimen for the stabilometer test is placed inside a ______ membrane in order to apply ______

A. Rubber, vertical pressure
B. Polyurethane, vertical pressure
C. Rubber, fluid pressure
D. Polyurethane, fluid pressure
Answer» D. Polyurethane, fluid pressure
3.

In the initial Hubbard-Field method, the specimen was 2 inches in diameter and it was subjected to heavy compaction.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

What is the temperature range to which bitumen is heated in the Marshall mix design?

A. 175 190 C
B. 121 145 C
C. 154 160 C
D. 138 149 C
Answer» C. 154 160 C
5.

Which compaction device is used specifically in the Hveem mix design?

A. Vibro tamper
B. Rammer
C. Drop hammer
D. California kneading compactor
Answer» E.
6.

As per the modified Hubbard-Field method, what is the criteria to find the optimum bitumen content?

A. 3-4% voids in total mix
B. 3-3.5% voids in total mix
C. 3-4% voids in aggregates
D. 3-3.5% voids in aggregates
Answer» C. 3-4% voids in aggregates
7.

In the Hveem method what should be the desired limit of stabilometer value under light traffic?

A. < 30
B. > 35
C. > 30
D. < 35
Answer» D. < 35
8.

What is the correct formula for VFB?

A. ( frac{100V_b}{VMA} )
B. ( frac{100V_v}{VMA} )
C. ( frac{V_b}{VMA} )
D. ( frac{V_v}{VMA} )
Answer» B. ( frac{100V_v}{VMA} )
9.

Workability depends on the type of aggregate used.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

What is the correction factor applied for a sample of thickness 63.5 cm in the Marshall mix design?

A. 0
B. 1.5
C. -1
D. 1
Answer» E.