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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. |
A sample having stripping value as 0% cannot be used for pavement construction. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
2. |
which of the below IS code test pairs have been matched incorrectly? |
A. | IS 2386 part 1 shape test |
B. | IS 2386 part 5 hardness |
C. | IS 2386 part 4 toughness |
D. | IS 2386 part 5 crushing |
Answer» E. | |
3. |
Soundness test is carried out by conducting the accelerated weathering test cycle. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
4. |
What is used as a charge for the Los Angeles abrasion test? |
A. | Electric supply |
B. | Steel balls |
C. | Aggregates |
D. | Drum |
Answer» C. Aggregates | |
5. |
The mould of size with an inner diameter of 102 mm and a depth of 50 mm is used in which test? |
A. | Impact test |
B. | Durability test |
C. | Abrasion test |
D. | Crushing test |
Answer» B. Durability test | |
6. |
The stripping test method was developed by ______ |
A. | BIS |
B. | IRC |
C. | AASHTO |
D. | RRL |
Answer» E. | |
7. |
The polished stone test is conducted in two stages. Which is the first stage? |
A. | Friction test |
B. | Polishing |
C. | Grinding |
D. | Scrubbing |
Answer» C. Grinding | |
8. |
A sample of weight 2731 g was subjected to crushing test after which, the weight of sample passing the sieve was found to be 761 g. What will be the crushing value of the sample? |
A. | 28% |
B. | 27% |
C. | 28 |
D. | 27 |
Answer» B. 27% | |
9. |
What is the range in which the specific gravity of rocks varies? |
A. | 2.1 to 2.6 |
B. | 2 to 3 |
C. | 2.6 to 2.9 |
D. | 3 to 3.5 |
Answer» D. 3 to 3.5 | |
10. |
Flakiness index test is applicable to particle sizes larger than ______ |
A. | 6.5 cm |
B. | 6.3 cm |
C. | 6.5 mm |
D. | 6.3 mm |
Answer» E. | |
11. |
Which of the below formula is used to find out the angularity number? |
A. | AN=67- ( frac{100W}{CG_a} ) |
B. | AN=76- ( frac{10W}{CG_a } ) |
C. | AN=76- ( frac{100W}{CG_a} ) |
D. | AN=67- ( frac{10W}{CG_a } ) |
Answer» B. AN=76- ( frac{10W}{CG_a } ) | |
12. |
In the crushing test, what is the compressive load subjected to the specimen? |
A. | Gradual 40 kN |
B. | Gradual 40 tonnes |
C. | Rapid 40 kN |
D. | Rapid 40 tonnes |
Answer» C. Rapid 40 kN | |
13. |
Which IS code gives the guidelines to perform the aggregate tests? |
A. | IS 2309 |
B. | IS 2386 |
C. | IS 2720 |
D. | IS 2835 |
Answer» C. IS 2720 | |
14. |
If the aggregate impact value lies between 10 20%, the aggregate is said to be ______ |
A. | Exceptionally tough |
B. | Very tough |
C. | Good for surface course |
D. | Weak |
Answer» C. Good for surface course | |
15. |
The polished stone value test is used to test which of the below properties? |
A. | Roundness |
B. | Crushing |
C. | Abrasion |
D. | Durability |
Answer» D. Durability | |