Transportation Engineering MCQ | Part 2

Q.1. An emulsion is used as a binder in which of the following stages of construction? 1. Surface dressing Work2. Sealing open textured surfacing 3. F

Transportation Engineering Solved Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | Part 2 | Quiz 8



Transportation Engineering Solved Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | Part 2 | Quiz 8


Transportation Engineering Solved Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | Part 2 | Quiz 8




    Q.1. An emulsion is used as a binder in which of the following stages of construction?

    1. Surface dressing Work
    2. Sealing open textured surfacing
    3. Filling cracks in pavement
    4. Prime coat
    5. Pre-coating of aggregate
    Select the correct answer using the code given,


    A. 1, 2, 3 and 5
    B. 2, 3, 4 and 5
    C. 1, 2 and 4
    D. 1 and 3 only


    Q.2. Which of the following test is performed in the laboratory to determine the extent of weathering of aggregates for roadworks? 


    A. Soundness Test
    B. Crushing Test
    C. Impact Test
    D. Abrasion Test


    Q.3. Penetration to know bitumen grade is measured in


    A. one-hundredth of mm
    B. one-tenth of mm
    C. one-hundredth of an inch
    D. one micron


    Q.4. What total weight of specimen is used for a penetration test on bitumen when the Penetrometer consists of a needle assembly?


    A. 1 gm
    B. 10 gm
    C. 100 gm
    D. 200 gm


    Q.5. What should be the relative magnitude of free carbon in bitumen over that in tar for road construction?


    A. More
    B. Less
    C. Equal
    D. Unrelative


    Q.6. Which one of the following criteria is used for obtaining the value of modulus of subgrade reaction from the plate bearing test data?


    A. Slope of pressure settlement graph
    B. Pressure corresponding to the settlement of 1.25 mm
    C. Pressure corresponding to a pressure of 1.25 kg per square cm
    D. Pressure corresponding to the settlement of 1.50 mm


    Q.7. What is the recommended grade of tar for grouting purposes?


    A. RT-1
    B. RT-2
    C. RT-3
    D. RT-5


    Q.8. Modulus of subgrade reaction is evaluated from which one of the following?


    A. Plate bearing test
    B. CBR test
    C. Direct shear test
    D. Triaxial test


    Q.9. If the load carried by a CBR specimen at 2.5 mm penetration is 35 kg per square cm, the CBR of the soil is 


    A. 10%
    B. 35%
    C. 50%
    D. 70%


    Q.10. Bituminous materials are used in highway construction primarily because of their


    A. cementing and waterproofing properties
    B. load-bearing capacity
    C. higher specific gravity
    D. black colour which facilitates road marking





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    Mr. Ashutosh Nautiyal is a student who is pursuing his post-graduation (MBA in Infrastructure Development and Management) from SCMHRD, Pune. He has done his B.Tech in Civil Engineering from BTKIT, Dwarahat and his schooling from Omkarananda Saraswat…

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