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Group index method of design of flexible pavement is_______________?

  • (A)  a theoretical method
  • (B)  an empirical method based on physical properties of subgrade soil
  • (C)  an empirical method based on strength characteristics of subgrade soil
  • (D)  a semi empirical method
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Softening point of bitumen to be used for read construction at a place where maximum temperature is 40° C should be______________?

  • (A)  less-than 40°C
  • (B)  greater than 40°C
  • (C)  equal to 40°C
  • (D)  none of the above
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Bitumen of grade 80/100 means______________?

  • (A)  its penetration value is 8 mm
  • (B)  its penetration value is 10 mm
  • (C)  its penetration value is 8 to 10 mm
  • (D)  its penetration value is 8 to 10 cm
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Which of the following represents hardest grade of bitumen ?

  • (A)  30/40
  • (B)  60/70
  • (C)  80/100
  • (D)  100/120
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Tie bars in cement concrete pavements are at______________?

  • (A)  expansion joints
  • (B)  contraction joints
  • (C)  warping joints
  • (D)  longitudinal joints
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Rigidity factor for a tyre pressure greater than 7 kg/cm2 is_______________?

  • (A)  equal to 1
  • (B)  less than 1
  • (C)  greater than 1
  • (D)  zero
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Select the correct statement______________?

  • (A)  More the value of group index, less thickness of pavement will be required
  • (B)  More the value of CBR, greater thickness of pavement will be required
  • (C)  Minimum and maximum values of group index can be 0 and 20 respectively
  • (D)  all of the above
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Tyre pressure influences the______________?

  • (A)  total depth of pavement
  • (B)  quality of surface course
  • (C)  both the above
  • (D)  none of the above
Submitted By :Ali Uppal