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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. |
What does the relative affinity of soil particles for water and bitumen depend on? |
A. | Surface chemicals |
B. | Cohesiveness of soil |
C. | Surface tension |
D. | Viscosity |
Answer» B. Cohesiveness of soil | |
2. |
What is the range of percentage of the weight of dry soil corresponding to which the optimum bitumen content is taken? |
A. | 4 to 10% |
B. | 5 to 10% |
C. | 4 to 6% |
D. | 5 to 6% |
Answer» D. 5 to 6% | |
3. |
The anti-stripping agent amine is not used with ______ |
A. | Limestone |
B. | Porphyry |
C. | Granite |
D. | Basalt |
Answer» B. Porphyry | |
4. |
What is the right particle size consideration of soil for stabilization using bitumen? |
A. | Passing 0.425 mm sieve > 50% |
B. | Passing 4.75 mm sieve > 50% |
C. | Passing 0.425 mm sieve < 50% |
D. | Passing 4.75 mm sieve < 50% |
Answer» E. | |
5. |
In frost areas, the soil-bitumen stabilization can be done using tar. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
6. |
At what stage does the initial curing occur? |
A. | Aeration |
B. | Mixing |
C. | Pulverization |
D. | Compaction |
Answer» B. Mixing | |
7. |
The uniformity of the mix can be determined by ______ |
A. | Visual inspection |
B. | Blend uniformity |
C. | Content uniformity |
D. | Colour uniformity |
Answer» B. Blend uniformity | |
8. |
What governs the density of the soil and bitumen mixture? |
A. | Moisture content |
B. | Volatile content |
C. | Mineral content |
D. | Clay content |
Answer» C. Mineral content | |
9. |
Which of the below soil type and principle involved has been matched correctly? |
A. | Cohesive binding |
B. | Fine-grained binding |
C. | Non-cohesive waterproofing |
D. | Coarse-grained binding |
Answer» E. | |
10. |
Bitumen emulsion is the most commonly used material for the bitumen and soil stabilization in any place. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |