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Civil Engineering Mcqs

The fundamental factor in the selection of pavement type is_____________?

  • (A)  climatic condition
  • (B)  type and intensity of traffic
  • (C)  subgrade soil and drainage conditions
  • (D)  availability of funds for the construction project
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Submitted By :Ali Uppal


The critical combination of stresses for corner region in cement concrete roads is____________?

  • (A)  load stress + warping stress frictional stress
  • (B)  load stress + warping stress + frictional stress
  • (C)  load stress + warping stress
  • (D)  load stress + frictional stress
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Submitted By :Ali Uppal


The function of an expansion joint in rigid pavements is to______________?

  • (A)  relieve warping stresses
  • (B)  relieve shrinkage stresses
  • (C)  resist stresses due to expansion
  • (D)  allow free expansion
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Select the correct statement________________?

  • (A)  Quantity of binder required for tack coat is less than that required for prime coat
  • (B)  Prime coat treatment is given for plugging the voids in water bound macadam during bituminous road construction
  • (C)  Seal coat is the final coat over certain previous bituminous pavements
  • (D)  A bitumen primer is a high viscosity cutback
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The thickness of bituminous carpet varies from__________________?

  • (A)  20 to 25 mm
  • (B)  50 to 75 mm
  • (C)  75 to 100 mm
  • (D)  100 to 120 mm
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The suitable surfacing material for a bridge deck slab is________________?

  • (A)  sheet asphalt
  • (B)  bituminous carpet
  • (C)  mastic asphalt
  • (D)  rolled asphalt
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Which of the following premix methods is used for base course ?

  • (A)  bituminous carpet
  • (B)  mastic asphalt
  • (C)  sheet asphalt
  • (D)  bituminous bound macadam
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In the penetration macadam construction, the bitumen is__________________?

  • (A)  sprayed after the aggregates are spread and compacted
  • (B)  premixed with aggregates and then spread
  • (C)  sprayed before the aggregates are spread and compacted
  • (D)  none of the above
Submitted By :Ali Uppal