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This section includes 14 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 aggregates which do not have sufficient strength like waste bricks can be used in __________ |
A. | Base |
B. | Shoulder |
C. | Surface |
D. | Footpath |
Answer» E. | |
2. |
The minimum grade of concrete required for pavement design is __________ |
A. | M30 |
B. | M35 |
C. | M40 |
D. | M45 |
Answer» D. M45 | |
3. |
Which material can be replaced in concrete for a strong pervious concrete pavement? |
A. | Water |
B. | Course aggregate |
C. | Fine aggregate |
D. | Cement |
Answer» C. Fine aggregate | |
4. |
The skid resistance is measured in __________ |
A. | Swedish pendulum number |
B. | British pendulum number |
C. | Indian pendulum number |
D. | Friction coefficient |
Answer» C. Indian pendulum number | |
5. |
The expansion of aggregate on reaction with water is called __________ |
A. | Swelling |
B. | Bulking |
C. | Expelling |
D. | Breaking |
Answer» C. Expelling | |
6. |
The dividing and operating of aggregates into different sizes is called __________ |
A. | Sieve analysis |
B. | Gap grading |
C. | Impact |
D. | Hardness |
Answer» B. Gap grading | |
7. |
If the bulk density of an aggregate is 2.6kg/lit and Gs is 2.8 then, the percentage of voids is __________ |
A. | 7.1 |
B. | 71 |
C. | 710 |
D. | 0.71 |
Answer» B. 71 | |
8. |
Which type of aggregates gives good workability? |
A. | Round |
B. | Flaky |
C. | Angular |
D. | Irregular |
Answer» B. Flaky | |
9. |
The fine aggregates are having a size less than __________ |
A. | 5mm |
B. | 4.75mm |
C. | 2.36 mm |
D. | 75 microns |
Answer» C. 2.36 mm | |
10. |
The factors which effect the formation of metamorphic rocks are? |
A. | Heat |
B. | Pressure |
C. | Heat and pressure |
D. | Molten lava |
Answer» D. Molten lava | |
11. |
The flaky aggregates should not exceed __________ |
A. | 1/2 of mean dimension |
B. | 3/4<sup>th</sup> of mean dimension |
C. | 3/5<sup>th</sup> of mean dimension |
D. | 1/8<sup>th</sup> of mean dimension |
Answer» D. 1/8<sup>th</sup> of mean dimension | |
12. |
What is the maximum size of aggregate that can be used in R.C.C? |
A. | 10mm |
B. | 15mm |
C. | 20mm |
D. | 25mm |
Answer» D. 25mm | |
13. |
What is the maximum size that can be used in plain concrete? |
A. | 40 mm |
B. | 20 mm |
C. | 100 mm |
D. | 80 mm |
Answer» E. | |
14. |
Aggregates obtained from which type of rocks are strong? |
A. | Igneous |
B. | Sedimentary |
C. | Metamorphic |
D. | Rocks formed by weathering |
Answer» B. Sedimentary | |