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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. |
Which of the below options is not another name used for hydrated lime? |
A. | Slaked lime |
B. | Water lime |
C. | Garden lime |
D. | Calcium hydroxide |
Answer» C. Garden lime | |
2. |
The pH of the soil is found to quickly ______ to ______ when adequate quantities of lime and water are added to it. |
A. | Increase, 10 |
B. | Decrease, 4 |
C. | Increase, 10.5 |
D. | Decrease, 4.5 |
Answer» D. Decrease, 4.5 | |
3. |
Which of the below is not the right immediate effect of soil treatment using lime? |
A. | Reduced plasticity index |
B. | Improved bearing capacity |
C. | Drop in optimal water content |
D. | Reduced maximum dry density |
Answer» D. Reduced maximum dry density | |
4. |
The final curing can be provided to the treated soil in the form of membrane curing. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
5. |
The maximum dry density of soil is ______ by ______ compared to untreated soil. |
A. | Decreased, 2 to 3% |
B. | Increased, 2 to 3% |
C. | Decreased, 4 to 5% |
D. | Increased, 4 to 5% |
Answer» B. Increased, 2 to 3% | |
6. |
Which of the below represents an adverse chemical reaction that can probably occur when treated with lime? |
A. | Carbonation |
B. | Chlorination |
C. | Oxidation |
D. | Reduction |
Answer» B. Chlorination | |
7. |
What is the next step in the construction process after lime is spread over the soil? |
A. | Mixing the lime and soil |
B. | Adding rest of the lime |
C. | Leaving it for reaction time |
D. | Compacting the mixture |
Answer» D. Compacting the mixture | |
8. |
Soil lime stabilization cannot be used in the surface course. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
9. |
Which of the below field tests conducted on lime stabilized soil are to be checked after compaction? |
A. | Strength |
B. | Stability |
C. | Dry density |
D. | Moisture content |
Answer» D. Moisture content | |
10. |
Which of the below is a not a type of soil and lime reaction? |
A. | Flocculation |
B. | Aggregation |
C. | Cation exchange |
D. | Diffusion |
Answer» E. | |