Explore topic-wise MCQs in Pavement Design.

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