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WorksheetsME DPWH SET 16 (593)
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What are the particle size analysis?
Particle size analysis is the determination of particle size
distribution in soil by sieve, hydrometer,
or combined analysis
What are the other terms or particles size analysis?
Sieve analysis
Mechanical analysis
Grading test/analysis
What is the liquid limit?
The liquid limit is the lowest moisture content at
which the soil will flow upon the
application of a very small shearing force
The liquid limit is expressed as the moisture
content corresponding to what number of blows?
What is plastic limit?
It is the minimum moisture content at
which the soil can be readily molded
without breaking or crumbling
What kind of water shall be used in laboratory test
especially if it deals with chemicals?
Deionized water/Distilled
Liquid limit brass cup with sample is raised and
allowed to drop sharply on the base through a
height of what?
In doing a plastic limit test, to what diameter shall
the soil thread began to break?
3.2 mm
What is the formula for plastic limit?
PL =(Wa –Wb)/Wb x 100
Wa = original wt. of crumbled soil thread
Wb = wt of oven dried crumbled soil
What is the Plastic Index (PI)
What is specific gravity?
Specific gravity It is a gravimetric-volumetric relationship
in soils (or defined as the ratio of the wt.
in air of an equal volume of water at a
stated temp.)
What is the approximate area for density control
strips?
335 m2
345 m2
355 m2
365 m2
What is the maximum depth of roadway
embankment per horizontal layer in loose
measurement?
What item of work is embankment?
Item 104
Item 105
What is the required particle size for selected
borrow for topping under item 104 (embankment)?
All particle size will pass a sieve 75 mm
or 3” square openings and not more than
15% will pass 0.075 mm (No. 20)
AASHTO 12
All particle size will pass a sieve 100 mm
or 4” square openings and not more than
15% will pass 0.075 mm (No. 20)
AASHTO 11
All particle size will pass a sieve 75 mm
or 3” square openings and not more than
15% will pass 0.075 mm (No. 20)
AASHTO 11
P.I. requirement for item 104 (selected common
borrow) is
6 maximum
12 maximum
30 maximum
20 maximum
LL requirement for item 104 (selected common
borrow) is
30 maximum
35 maximum
25 maximum
40 maximum
What is the LL requirement for item 200 (aggregate
subbase course) passing sieve #40?
12 maximum
35 maximum
25 maximum
30 maximum
What are the test required for concrete
aggregates?
Fine agg: Grading, specific gravity,
absorption, dry unit wt.
b. CoarseAgg: Grading, Specific gravity,
absorption, dry unit wt. and abrasion
Note: soundness is also tested as per request
Fine agg: Grading, specific gravity,
absorption, dry unit wt., LL and PL
b. CoarseAgg: Grading, Specific gravity,
absorption, dry unit wt. and abrasion, LL and PL
What is the maxiumum mass % of water by Los
Angeles Abrasion Test?
40%
What is the required speed of Los Angeles Abrasion
Machine per minute?
30 to 33 rpm
35 to 40 rpm
40 to 45 rpm
What is the size or diameter and weight of castiron
spheres use in abrasion?
Approximately 46.8 m diameter and each
weighing between 390 – 455 grams
Approximately 48.6 m diameter and each
weighing between 490 – 555 grams
Approximately 64.8 m diameter and each
weighing between 590 – 655 grams
What is the required total wt. of sample for
abrasion test of coarse aggregate grading A with 12
number of spheres?
5,000 grams ± 25 grams
5,100 grams ± 25 grams
What is the significance of abrasion test?
What is the sieve use in sieving materials from
Abrasion Machine?
Sieve # 8 (2.36 mm)
Sieve # 12 (1.70 mm)
Testing machine should be calibrated once every
(6) months if possible but if not possible what is the
required time should the machine be calibrated?
Once a year
every 2 years
every 3 years
What is the percent tolerance of error in calibrating
the machine?
± 1 %
± 2 %
± 3 %
± 4 %
What do you call a sample for concrete pavement?
Concrete beam sample
What do you call the sample for structural concrete
Concrete Cylinder sample
How many sample should be taken for every 75
m3Of fresh concrete?
3 pcs. Sample or 1 set sample
4 pcs. Sample or 1 set sample
2 pcs. Sample or 1 set sample
1 pcs. Sample or 1 set sample
What is the test use to determine the consistency
of concrete?
At what age should concrete beam sample be
tested for flexural test?
4 days
How to compute the flexural strength for third
point loading test?
R = 3PL/bd2
R = PL/bd2
How to compute for flexural strength at center
point loading?
R = 3PL/bd2
R = PL/bd2
What is the minimum flexural strength for third
point loading test?
4.5 Mpa (650 psi)
3.8 Mpa (550 psi)
What is the minimum flexural strength for center
point loading test
4.5 Mpa (650 psi)
3.8 Mpa (550 psi)
Which part of the batch for fresh concrete should
the sample be taken from a stationary mixers,
revolving drum truck mixers or agitators?
Two or more regular intervals during
discharge of middle portion of the batch
What is the size of tamping rode use in sampling
concrete?
Concrete Masonry (hollow blocks) if subject to test,
how many sample is required?
6 pcs/ 20,000 units
12 pcs if more than 20,000 unit
10 pcs/ 10,000 units
12 pcs if more than 10,000 unit
6 pcs/ 10,000 units
12 pcs if more than 10,000 unit
What is the strength requirement for load bearing
concrete masonry units?
Individual = 5.5 Mpa( 800 psi) minimum
Average = (1,000 psi)
minimum
Individual = ( 500 psi) minimum
Average = (600 psi)
minimum
What is the required length of RSB for testing?
1 meter/ 10,000 kg/site/shipment
1 meter/ 20,000 kg/site/shipment
1 meter/ 30,000 kg/site/shipment
2 meter/ 10,000 kg/site/shipment
What kind of asphalt is used as prime coat?
Cut-back asphalt (Medium Curing or Rapid
Curing)
Cut-back Asphalt (rapid Curing) or Emulsified
Asphalt
Cut-back Asphalt (slow curing)
What kind of asphalt is used as prime coat?
Cut-back asphalt (Medium Curing or Rapid
Curing)
Cut-back Asphalt (rapid Curing) or Emulsified
Asphalt
Cut-back Asphalt (slow curing)
Where should the Bituminous Seal Coat be used?
Bituminous Seal Coat should be used on On an existing Bituminous Surface Course
with or without an Application of Aggregates
Bituminous Prime Coat is use to treat the surface
of base course
True
False
Maybe
No Tack Coat or Prime Coat shall be applied when
the weather is foggy or rainy
True
False
Maybe
If concrete cylinder sample for RCP is not available
for compression test one (1) whole piece RCP for
every 50 pcs. RCP will be submitted for Quality Test
True
False
Maybe
One set (3 pcs) concrete cylinder sample shall be
taken for every how many pieces of RCP?
25 pieces of RCP
In submitting samples for testing, what particular
form is being accomplished?
Sample Card
In submitting samples for testing, what particular
form is being accomplished?
Sample Card
Quality Control Assurance Report
