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This section includes 19 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Highway Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
The bitumen giving more better results is __________ |
A. | Cutback |
B. | Emulsion |
C. | VG 30 |
D. | VG 40 |
Answer» B. Emulsion | |
2. |
The liquid limit of soil bitumen mix should be less than __________ |
A. | 60% |
B. | 50% |
C. | 45% |
D. | 40% |
Answer» E. | |
3. |
The higher compaction will result in __________ |
A. | Less stability |
B. | Less strength |
C. | Less absorption of water |
D. | High absorption of water |
Answer» D. High absorption of water | |
4. |
The stability of the bituminous mix is always __________ |
A. | Greater than water content |
B. | Lesser than water content |
C. | Equal to water content |
D. | Can’t determine |
Answer» B. Lesser than water content | |
5. |
The OMC of bitumen binder is taken as __________ |
A. | 2% |
B. | 3% |
C. | 5% |
D. | 8% |
Answer» D. 8% | |
6. |
The increase in strength in soil may be seen at an age of __________ |
A. | 3 days |
B. | 7 days |
C. | 28 days |
D. | 56 days |
Answer» D. 56 days | |
7. |
The soil not preferred in bituminous mix is __________ |
A. | Sand |
B. | Clay |
C. | Gravel |
D. | Granite |
Answer» C. Gravel | |
8. |
Which is the most commonly used bitumen? |
A. | Tar |
B. | VG 70 |
C. | Cutbacks |
D. | VG 30 |
Answer» D. VG 30 | |
9. |
What is the basic principle of bituminous stabilisation? |
A. | Water proofing |
B. | Cohesion |
C. | Water proofing with cohesion |
D. | Adhesion |
Answer» D. Adhesion | |
10. |
THE_BITUMEN_GIVING_MORE_BETTER_RESULTS_IS.?$ |
A. | Cutback |
B. | Emulsion |
C. | VG 30 |
D. | VG 40 |
Answer» B. Emulsion | |
11. |
THE_LIQUID_LIMIT_OF_SOIL_BITUMEN_MIX_SHOULD_BE_LESS_THAN.?$ |
A. | 60% |
B. | 50% |
C. | 45% |
D. | 40% |
Answer» E. | |
12. |
The higher compaction will result in? |
A. | Less stability |
B. | Less strength |
C. | Less absorption of water |
D. | High absorption of water |
Answer» D. High absorption of water | |
13. |
The stability of the bituminous mix is always. |
A. | Greater than water content |
B. | Lesser than water content |
C. | Equal to water content |
D. | Can’t determine |
Answer» B. Lesser than water content | |
14. |
The OMC of bitumen binder is taken as. |
A. | 2% |
B. | 3% |
C. | 5% |
D. | 8% |
Answer» D. 8% | |
15. |
The increase in strength in soil may be seen at an age of. |
A. | 3 days |
B. | 7 days |
C. | 28 days |
D. | 56 days |
Answer» D. 56 days | |
16. |
The soil not preferred in bituminous mix is. |
A. | Sand |
B. | Clay |
C. | Gravel |
D. | Granite |
Answer» C. Gravel | |
17. |
The bituminous layer can be used in which layer of the pavement in low rainfall areas? |
A. | Sub grade |
B. | Sub base |
C. | Base |
D. | Surface |
Answer» E. | |
18. |
The most commonly used bitumen is. |
A. | Tar |
B. | VG 70 |
C. | Cutbacks |
D. | VG 30 |
Answer» D. VG 30 | |
19. |
The basic principle of bituminous stabilisation is. |
A. | Water proofing |
B. | Cohesion |
C. | Water proofing with cohesion |
D. | Adhesion |
Answer» D. Adhesion | |