Pavement Design and Highway Construction (3150613) MCQs

MCQs of Unit 2: Pavement Materials and Characterization: Aggreagte

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11.
The aggregate with crushing value below__________% is suitable for withstanding heavy load?
(a) 60
(b) 50
(c) 40
(d) 30
Answer:

Option (d)

12.
Aggregate crushing value provides the relative measure of resistance to_________
(a) Crushing under gradual increasing load
(b) Crushing under sudden loads
(c) Crushing under dynamic loads
(d) None of the above
Answer:

Option (a)

13.
Which of the following test measures the toughness of road aggregates?
(a) Impact test
(b) Abrasion test
(c) Crushing test
(d) Shape test
Answer:

Option (a)

14.
Impact value of aggregate satisfactory for road surfacing is
(a) <10%
(b) 20-30%
(c) 30-40%
(d) >50%
Answer:

Option (b)

15.
Aggregate impact value of less than 45% is suitable for
(a) Bitumen Bound Macadam Base Course
(b) WBM Base Course
(c) Concrete Base Course
(d) None of the above
Answer:

Option (c)

16.
Which test is done on aggregate to measure the resistance to wearing action
(a) Crushing value Test
(b) Impact Test
(c) Log Angeles abrasion test
(d) None of the above
Answer:

Option (c)

17.
The specimens shape used for impact test of aggregate for highway construction is
(a) Cylindrical
(b) Notched type
(c) Rectangular
(d) Box section type
Answer:

Option (a)

18.
In the Crushing value test of an aggregate, as per the standard diameter of the tamping rod is_____
(a) 10 mm
(b) 12 mm
(c) 14 mm
(d) 16 mm
Answer:

Option (d)

19.
Stone aggregate do not have to resist __________
(a) Weathering effect
(b) Traffic load
(c) Wheel load stress
(d) Soil load
Answer:

Option (d)

20.
The capability of aggregate to resist more weathering action and wheel load is called __________
(a) Hardness
(b) Toughness
(c) Durability
(d) Angularity
Answer:

Option (c)

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