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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. |
Thermal stabilization of soil results in a permanent alteration of properties. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 2. |
What type of specimen is used to test the flexural strength of soil-cement stabilized soil? |
| A. | 150 mm cube |
| B. | Beam |
| C. | Cylinder |
| D. | 100 mm cube |
| Answer» C. Cylinder | |
| 3. |
The mix design should be done in such a way that it meets the ______ requirements of pavement layers. |
| A. | Stability and durability |
| B. | Stability and strength |
| C. | Stability and density |
| D. | Durability and strength |
| Answer» B. Stability and strength | |
| 4. |
Black cotton soil is rich in the mineral kaolinite. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 5. |
The thickness of the stabilized layer is generally taken as ______ to that of the granular base course. |
| A. | Half of |
| B. | Two times more than |
| C. | Two times less than |
| D. | Equal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
What is the best possible way to stabilize black cotton soil? |
| A. | Lime stabilization |
| B. | Cement stabilization |
| C. | Bitumen stabilization |
| D. | Electric stabilization |
| Answer» B. Cement stabilization | |
| 7. |
The addition of ______ improves the stability of soil-bitumen stabilization on desert sands. |
| A. | Brick aggregates |
| B. | Kankar powder |
| C. | Crushed stone |
| D. | Slag |
| Answer» C. Crushed stone | |
| 8. |
The mixes with less flexural strength can be designated by ______ |
| A. | Tensile strength |
| B. | Compressive strength |
| C. | Shearing strength |
| D. | Torsional strength |
| Answer» C. Shearing strength | |
| 9. |
The stabilization of soil might not be considered if ______ |
| A. | Traffic is light |
| B. | Additives not available |
| C. | Insufficient project fund |
| D. | High water content |
| Answer» D. High water content | |
| 10. |
Which of the below is not an aspect to be considered for the problems in soil stabilization? |
| A. | Soil type |
| B. | Thickness of layer |
| C. | Mis design |
| D. | Stabilization technique |
| Answer» B. Thickness of layer | |