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1.

In CBR test, the standard load is the penetration resistance of plunger into a _________

A. standard sample of crushed stones
B. clay
C. saturated silt
D. peat
Answer» B. clay
2.

The flexible pavements consists of _____________

A. thin wearing surface
B. thick wearing surface
C. no wearing surface
D. wearing surface present at only specific places
Answer» B. thick wearing surface
3.

For a Poisson’s ratio of 0.5, the elastic strain ∆ is ___________

A. \(∆=\frac{3pa^2}{2E} \)
B. \(∆=\frac{pa^2}{2E(a^2+z^2)^\frac{1}{2}} \)
C. \(∆=\frac{3pa^2}{2E(a^2+z^2)^\frac{1}{2}} \)
D. \(∆=\frac{a^2}{2E(a^2+z^2)^\frac{1}{2}} \)
Answer» D. \(∆=\frac{a^2}{2E(a^2+z^2)^\frac{1}{2}} \)
4.

The pressure transmitted to the surface of the pavement by the wheel is ________

A. differential pressure
B. absolute pressure
C. contact pressure
D. atmospheric pressure
Answer» D. atmospheric pressure
5.

The base course contains __________

A. granular material
B. bituminous material
C. silt
D. clay
Answer» B. bituminous material
6.

The stresses in rigid pavement are due to ________

A. restrained temperature only
B. external loads only
C. frost action only
D. restrained temperature, external loads and frost action
Answer» E.
7.

In a day, the top surface of rigid pavement ______ than the bottom of slab.

A. expands
B. contracts
C. remains stable
D. shows no changes
Answer» B. contracts
8.

A semi-flexible pavement is made of ___________

A. tar only
B. bitumen only
C. dry-lean concrete
D. aggregates only
Answer» D. aggregates only
9.

If there is no friction between the slab and the sub-grade, then there are ______ in slab.

A. no stresses
B. small number of stresses
C. large number of stresses
D. temperature gradients
Answer» B. small number of stresses
10.

The elastic strain ∆ of the subgrade is __________

A. \(∆=\frac{p}{E}\left[(2-2μ^2)(a^2+z^2)^\frac{1}{2}-\frac{(1+μ) z^2}{(a^2+z^2)^\frac{1}{2}}+(μ+2μ^2-1)z\right]\)
B. \(∆=\frac{p}{2}\left[\frac{2(1+μ)z}{(a^2+z^2)^\frac{1}{2}}+ \frac{z^3}{(a^2+z^2)^\frac{3}{2}}\right]\)
C. \(∆=\frac{p}{2}\left[1-2μ-\frac{2(1+μ)z}{(a^2+z^2)^\frac{1}{2}}+ \frac{z^3}{(a^2+z^2)^\frac{3}{2}}\right]\)
D. \(∆=\frac{p}{2}\left[1+2μ-\frac{2(1+μ)z}{(a^2+z^2)^\frac{1}{2}}+ \frac{z^3}{(a^2+z^2)^\frac{3}{2}}\right]\)
Answer» B. \(∆=\frac{p}{2}\left[\frac{2(1+μ)z}{(a^2+z^2)^\frac{1}{2}}+ \frac{z^3}{(a^2+z^2)^\frac{3}{2}}\right]\)
11.

The critical stress condition in slab occurs when __________

A. corners remain unwrapped
B. corners are wrapped upward
C. corners are wrapped downward
D. corners are wrapped laterally
Answer» D. corners are wrapped laterally
12.

The maximum legal axle wheel load is _________ kg as specified by IRC.

A. 3473
B. 5466
C. 8170
D. 4085
Answer» D. 4085
13.

If the load is at the surface of subgrade, the elastic strain is ________

A. \(∆=\frac{pa}{E} 1.5\)
B. \(∆=\frac{3pa^2}{2E} 2.5\)
C. \(∆=\frac{a^2}{2E} 3\)
D. \(∆=\frac{pa^2}{2E} 3.5\)
Answer» B. \(∆=\frac{3pa^2}{2E} 2.5\)
14.

The sub-base is __________

A. below the base course
B. above the base course
C. below the sub-grade
D. above the wearing course
Answer» B. above the base course
15.

For a Poisson’s ratio of 0.5, the elastic strain ∆ in terms of Boussinesq settlement factor is __________

A. \(∆=\frac{pa}{E} F_B\)
B. \(∆=\frac{3pa^2}{2E} F_B\)
C. \(∆=\frac{a^2}{2E} F_B\)
D. \(∆=\frac{pa^2}{2E} F_B\)
Answer» B. \(∆=\frac{3pa^2}{2E} F_B\)
16.

The CBR is _______

A. \(\frac{Test \,load}{standard \,load}*100\)
B. \(\frac{standard \,load}{test \,load}*100\)
C. \(\frac{2*Test\, load}{standard \,load}*100\)
D. Test load*100
Answer» B. \(\frac{standard \,load}{test \,load}*100\)
17.

In flexible pavement, _______ sub grade is more essential.

A. well – compacted
B. poorly-compacted
C. low quality
D. uniform
Answer» C. low quality
18.

____________is a relatively stable crust constructed over the natural soil for the purpose of supporting and distributing the wheel loads.

A. pavements
B. wall
C. beam
D. column
Answer» B. wall
19.

In CBR test, the cylindrical plunger of ________ diameter is used.

A. 5 cm
B. 10 cm
C. 15 cm
D. 20 cm
Answer» B. 10 cm
20.

The uniform sub grade support is most important in ___________

A. flexible pavement
B. semi-flexible pavement
C. rigid pavement
D. tar pavement
Answer» D. tar pavement
21.

The rigid pavement tends to distribute the load by ______

A. slab mechanism
B. grain to grain transfer
C. column mechanism
D. footing mechanism
Answer» B. grain to grain transfer
22.

In CBR test, the rate of penetration of plunger is _______ mm/min.

A. 0.25
B. 1.25
C. 2.35
D. 3.25
Answer» C. 2.35
23.

The stress σz at any point (r,z) below the pavement is __________

A. \(σ_z=\frac{3P}{2πz^2}\left[\frac{1}{1+(\frac{r}{z})^3}\right]^\frac{5}{2}\)
B. \(σ_z=\frac{3P}{2πz^2}\left[\frac{1}{(\frac{r}{z})^2}\right]^\frac{5}{2}\)
C. \(σ_z=\left[\frac{1}{1+(\frac{r}{z})^2}\right]^\frac{5}{2}\)
D. \(σ_z=\frac{3P}{2πz^2}\left[\frac{1}{1+(\frac{r}{z})^2}\right]^\frac{5}{2}\)
Answer» E.
24.

The thickness design of the flexible pavement is influenced by _________

A. Distributing load
B. Strength of sub-grade
C. Sub-base
D. Soil properties
Answer» C. Sub-base
25.

The essential difference between rigid flexible pavements is ___________

A. Distribution of load over sub-grade
B. Distribution of load over sub-base
C. Materials used
D. Thickness of layers
Answer» B. Distribution of load over sub-base
26.

IN_PAVEMENTS,____________FORMS_THE_FOUNDATION_LAYER.?$

A. Base course
B. Sub-base
C. Sub-grade
D. Wearing course
Answer» D. Wearing course
27.

The flexible pavement-thickness consists of __________ components.$

A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
Answer» C. Four
28.

Base_course_and_sub-base_course_are_used_under_flexible_pavements_for____________purpose.$

A. To provide foundation
B. To increase durability
C. To increase load supporting capacity
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» D. All of the mentioned
29.

Which of the following layer of pavement should withstand high level of deformation?

A. Base course
B. Sub-base
C. Sub-grade
D. Surfacing course
Answer» B. Sub-base
30.

Which of the following pavement can be used, for construction on black cotton soils?

A. Flexible pavement
B. Semi-flexible pavement
C. Rigid pavement
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» D. All of the mentioned
31.

The stability of sub-grade in a pavement is influenced by_________?

A. Compaction
B. water contact
C. Materials used
D. Rigidity
Answer» C. Materials used
32.

The wearing surface of pavement are made of _________

A. Bituminous materials
B. Portland cement concrete
C. Dry-lean concrete
D. Other materials
Answer» B. Portland cement concrete
33.

Which of the following pavement is capable of resisting small tensile strength?

A. Semi-flexible pavement
B. Rigid pavement
C. Flexible pavement
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» D. All of the mentioned
34.

Rigid pavement are commonly made of ________

A. Bitumen
B. Portland cement concrete
C. Dry-lean concrete
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Dry-lean concrete
35.

The essential difference between rigid flexible pavements is___________

A. Distribution of load over sub-grade
B. Distribution of load over sub-base
C. Materials used
D. Thickness of layers
Answer» B. Distribution of load over sub-base
36.

The thickness design of the flexible pavement is influenced by_________

A. Distributing load
B. Strength of sub-grade
C. Sub-base
D. Soil properties
Answer» C. Sub-base
37.

Pavements are classified, based on ________ factors.

A. Earth surface
B. Materials used
C. Rigidity of the pavement
D. Distributing loads
Answer» D. Distributing loads
38.

Which of the following is a classification of pavements?

A. Load pavement
B. Sub-grade pavement
C. Flexible pavement
D. Rigidity pavement
Answer» D. Rigidity pavement