Explore topic-wise MCQs in Pavement Design.

This section includes 12 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 friction coefficient of coarse aggregate should be more than 55.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

What would be the width of a slot in the thickness gauge if the sieve sets are 20 mm and 16 mm?

A. 20.2 mm
B. 32.4 mm
C. 10.8 mm
D. 13.5 mm
Answer» D. 13.5 mm
3.

The polished stone value of an aggregate is reported as the ______ of the two values of ______

A. Mean, abrasion number
B. Mean, skid number
C. Sum, skid number
D. Sum, abrasion number
Answer» C. Sum, skid number
4.

Which of the below test procedure pairs are matched correctly?

A. Impact test 2 layers tamped 25 times each
B. Angularity number 3 layers tamped 100 times each
C. Bulk density 2 layers tamped 25 times each
D. Crushing value 3 layers tamped 50 times each
Answer» C. Bulk density 2 layers tamped 25 times each
5.

After the abrasion test, the sample is passed through which sieve?

A. 2.36 mm
B. 1.45 mm
C. 1.7 mm
D. 2.5 mm
Answer» D. 2.5 mm
6.

What is used as a charge in the Dorry abrasion test?

A. Sand
B. Steel balls
C. Steel shavings
D. Crushed gravel
Answer» B. Steel balls
7.

The combined index is obtained by ______ the flakiness and elongation index.

A. Subtracting
B. Adding
C. Taking average
D. Multiplying
Answer» C. Taking average
8.

The result for soundness test is expressed in terms of ______

A. Percentage density gain
B. Percentage density loss
C. Percentage weight loss
D. Percentage weight gain
Answer» D. Percentage weight gain
9.

There are six types of tests to conduct the adhesion test on aggregates.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

What is the weight of the charge used in the Los Angeles abrasion test?

A. 416.67 mg
B. 450.55 mg
C. 450.55 g
D. 416.67 g
Answer» E.
11.

In a length gauge used for determination of elongation index, what is the length of gauge size for sieve sets 25 mm and 20 mm?

A. 25.65
B. 40.5
C. 81
D. 32.4
Answer» C. 81
12.

What type of pavement can aggregate with an aggregate impact value of 26% not be used in?

A. Cement concrete base course
B. Bitumen bound macadam base course
C. Bituminous concrete surface course
D. Water bound macadam base course
Answer» D. Water bound macadam base course