Quiz on Road Construction

What is the primary material used by a paver to build roads?

• Concrete

• Asphalt

• Gravel

• Brick

What is the function of the roller in road construction?

• To transport materials

• To check the quality

• To flatten the road

• To lay asphalt

How much does the roller weigh compared to cars?

• As much as 10 cars

• As much as 15 cars

• As much as 20 cars

• As much as 18 cars

What powered the first steam rollers?

• Steam

• Hydraulic power

• Gasoline

• Electricity

What is the purpose of the small water sprinklers above each roller?

• To lubricate the machinery

• To provide water for workers

• To spray asphalt

• To cool and clean the rollers

What is the role of the screed in the paving process?

• To check the thickness of the layer

• To transport asphalt

• To spread asphalt into a thin layer

• To cool the asphalt

How many parts does the paver have?

• 3,000 parts

• 2,500 parts

• 2,000 parts

• 1,500 parts

How long can the paver work on one hopperful of asphalt?

• 25 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 10 minutes

What happens to the asphalt as it cools?

• It becomes liquid

• It sets hard

• It evaporates

• It expands

What is the purpose of the hopper in the paving process?

• To mix materials

• To keep asphalt hot

• To store water

• To transport stones