Explore topic-wise MCQs in Pavement Design.

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.

By what percentage can the thickness of the granular base course be reduced if soil-cement is used, as per the Highway Research Board?

A. 50%
B. 75%
C. 60%
D. 45%
Answer» C. 60%
2.

The degree of mixing is measured in terms of mixing efficiency.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Which of the below step is specific to mixed-in-place type construction of soil-cement?

A. Mixing
B. Compacting
C. Curing
D. Spreading cement
Answer» E.
4.

Which of the below bodies has published a handbook on soil-cement construction?

A. PCA
B. HRB
C. BIS
D. IRC
Answer» B. HRB
5.

How is the strength of the mix related to the extent of pulverization?

A. Not related
B. Linearly related
C. Inversely related
D. Quadratically related
Answer» C. Inversely related
6.

The design cement content is taken as that cement content corresponding to a strength of ______

A. 28 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
B. 17.5 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
C. 35 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
D. 19.5 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
Answer» C. 35 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
7.

Cement stabilized roads are commonly cured by spraying a bituminous material over it.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

What does FDR stand for?

A. Full Distance Reclamation
B. Full Depth Reclamation
C. Full Distance Renovation
D. Full Depth Renovation
Answer» C. Full Distance Renovation
9.

What is the maximum loss in the soil-cement mix after 12 cycles of freeze/thaw test for soil type A-7?

A. 10%
B. 14%
C. 7%
D. 5%
Answer» D. 5%
10.

Which type of soil-cement becomes waterproof and UV resistant when it dries up?

A. Acrylic copolymer
B. Cement treated base
C. Soil cement base
D. Cement modified soil
Answer» B. Cement treated base