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4. The highest moisture content in the plastic consistency of fine-grained soil is the
a. liquid limit c. shrinkage limit
b. plastic limit
11. To prevent intrustion of soft subgrade material into the aggregate base or subbase, ________ may be used
a. reinforced earth c. gabions
b. rock buttress d. geotextile
b. 0.0375 d. 0.20
13. One of the methods in improving the properties of a soil to make it suitable for a particular purpose is
a. particle rearrangement c. paving
b. sodding or sprigging d. none of the preceding
14. A sample of saturated clay has a mass of 102.8 g. After oven drying, the same soil weighs 73.4 g. If the specific
gravity is 2.74, its wet density, g/ml is
a. 1.829 c. 1.827
b. 1.825 d. 1.830
15. The dry density, g/ml is
a. 1.310 c. 1.300
b. 1.306 d. 1.309
16. Blown Asphalt are usually used for paving
a. true c. it depends upon its ductility
b. false
17. A mixture of asphalt cement and water with emulsifying agent is called
a. R. C. cutback c. Asphalt emulsion
b. M. C. cutback d. Oxidized asphalt
18. The __________ compares the compressive strength of dry and wet specimens of asphalt mixes.
a) Marshall Stability Test c) Job-Mix formula
b) Immersion-Compression Test
19. The effective asphalt content is __________ the actual asphalt content.
a) lower than c) equal to
b) higher than
20. Which of the following percent air voids is most preferable in bituminous mixture
a) 0% c) 8%
b) 5%
23. ________ is the bituminous coating applied to an old concrete pavement to be used as base.
a) Tack coat c) Seal coat
b) Prime coat
26. The temperature of hot mixes being delivered should not be less than its ________ temperature
a. mixing c. heating
b. application d. compaction
28. The maximum specific gravity of an asphalt mix containing 6.0% asphalt by weight of mix is 2.6. If the specific
gravity of asphalt is 1.01, the specific gravity of the aggregate is equal to
a. 2.65 c. 2.76
b. 2.56 d. 2.70
29. The weight in air of a core specimen taken from asphalt pavement is 4,128 g. If its SSD weight is 4,137 g. and
its weight in water is 2,237 g. Therefore, its bulk density is
a. 2.42 c. 2.28
b. 1.72 d. 2.69
30. The bulk specific gravity of a sample of bituminous pavement taken from a newly rolled section is 2.244. If the
laboratory compacted specific gravity is 2.362 and the minimum compaction requirement is 95%, the
pavement is
a. satisfactorily rolled c. in need of more rolling
b. over compacted
31. Concrete specimen molded in a 6” x 6” x 21” beam mold should be rodded ________ times
a. 60 c. 62
b. 61 d. 63
36. Angular coarse aggregate will require more ________ per unit volume of concrete.
a. sand c. both a and b
b. water d. coarse aggregate
39. If the concrete beam specimen is raptured during test outside the middle third, but within 5% of the span
length, the formula to be used in computing the stress is
a. R = PL/bd2 c. R = Pla/bd2
2
b. R = 3Pa/bd
40. Concrete mix should be in place ________ after the cement is added into the aggregates and water.
a. 100 min c. 15 min
b. 90 min
42. In molding concrete cylinder specimen, each layer should be rodded ________ times.
a. 25 c. 60
b. 56 d. 100
44. Maintaining the water-cement ratio, the concrete containing ________ maximum size aggregate will develop
the highest strength.
a. 50.0 mm c. 19.0 mm
b. 37.5 mm d. 12.5 mm
45. Paving concrete will need less ________ than that of structural concrete.
a. sand c. coarse aggregate
b. water d. both a & b
46. The maximum percentage of abrasion loss allowed for concrete coarse aggregate is
a. 40 c. 50
b. 45
47. For Bituminous Concrete Surface Course, if asphalt cement is used, the percentage based on the weight of
aggregate should be
a. 3 to 5% c. 6 to 10%
b. 5 to 8%
48. An aggregate base course of 21,600 m3 will require ________ quality tests.
a. 14 c. 72
b. 15
49. Coarse aggregate for Crushed Stone Aggregate Surface Course should have not less than ________ with at least
one fractured face
a. 40 c. 50
b. 45 d. 60
50. Crushed Gravel Base Course, Grading C, shall be compacted in layers of not more than ________ loose
thickness.
a. 10 cm c. 20 cm
b. 15 cm
52. To give Bituminous Plant Mix Base Course greater to resistance to water, ________ hydrated lime should be
added during mixing.
a. ½ to 1% c. 2 – 3%
b. 1 ½ to 2%
55. ________ pipes should be taken as sample to represent 225 reinforced concrete pipes.
a) 5 c) 3
b) 9
56. Before placing the asphalt pavement, the gravel base course should be
a. seal coated c. prime coated
b. tack coated
57. Concrete used in reinforced concrete culvert pipe should generally have a compressive strength of a
a. 16.54 Mpa ( 2400) c. 20.67 Mpa ( 3000)
b. 27.56 Mpa ( 4000) d. 34.45 Mpa ( 5000)
58. Concrete railings, pipes, and piles require the use of what class of concrete?
a. A c. C
b. B d. P
59. Steel bars for concrete reinforcement is tested for its ________ properties.
a. tensile c. bending
b. compression d. both a and c
60. Aggregate Base Course with a volume of 112,000m3 will have a minimum number of ________ quality tests.
a. 74 c. 56
b. 75 d. 374
61. Which plasticity index is most suitable for aggregate base course?
a. 5 c. 15
b. 10 d. 50
NOTE: The fraction passing the 0.425 mm (No.40) shall have a liquid limit not greater than 25 and plasticity
index not greater than 6.
63. The sample of 12.5 mm diameter steel bar to be submitted for test should be at least
a. 20 cm c. 100 cm
b. 40 cm d. none of the above
64. ________ is the method used in determining the strength of concrete pipes.
a) Third point loading c) Mid-span loading
b) Three-edge bearing test d) none of the above
66. If an asphalt pavement will be constructed over an old existing concrete pavement, ________ should be
applied to the concrete pavement.
a. prime coat c. seal coat
b. tack coat d. mortar coat
67. For bituminous concrete mixes, the asphalt material may either be asphalt cement or asphalt emulsion
a. true b. false
73. Unless otherwise specified in the special provision, the type of portland cement used in paving concrete shall
be
a. Type I c. Type III
b. Type II d. Type IV
74. During construction of a road project, if all the materials to be used are tested for quality, inspection is no
longer required
a. true b. false
76/77. Under Excavation for Structure, Item 106, the backfilling operation shall be done in 20 cm loose layer and
compacted to at least 95 Percent.
78. Soils are natural aggregates of minerals connected by strong and permanent cohesive forces
a. true b. false
79. The boundary between sand and gravel is
a. 0.425 mm (#40) c. 2.00 mm (#10)
b. 4.750 mm (#4) d. 0.075 mm (#200)
80. A ________ is a soil which exhibits the properties of a clay but contains an appreciable amount of sand.
a) sandy clay c) sand clay
b) clayey sand d) none of the preceding
82. ________ is the process whereby soil particles are contained more closely together through a reduction in the
air voids, generally by mechanical means.
a) Soil compaction c) In-place unit weight
b) mechanical analysis d) CBR
83. Soils containing more than 35% passing 0.075mm (#200) sieve are classified under
a. silt-clay materials c. it depends on the plasticity index
b. granular materials
84. ________ is provided for the purpose of counteracting moisture movement within the structure either by
seepage or capillary action.
a) Surface drainage c) compaction
b) chemical admixtures d) subsoil drainage
85. A subgrade soil with a CBR value of ________ will require a thicker layer of subbase and base course.
a) 5% c) 30%
b) 15% d) 3%
91. A soil with a Group Index of 5 is stronger than another with a Group Index of 10
a. true c. it depends on the water content
b. false
95. The apparatus used in determining the consistency of liquid asphalt is the
a. flowmeter c. penetrometer
b. viscometer d. pycnometer
97. ________ is the test used in determining amount of asphalt cement in a liquid asphalt.
a) Distillation c) Penetration
b) Extraction d) Solubility
100. The optimum asphalt content obtained in a Marshall Stability test is the average of the asphalt content of the
Maximum Stability, Maximum density and
a. Maximum flow c. 4% air voids
b. Maximum air voids d. 4% flow
102. The main difference between a bulk measured specific gravity of a bituminous mixtures and its maximum
measured specific gravity is the
a. weight of the voids c. volume of the voids
b. weight of the asphalt d. volume of the aggregates
103. ________ is the best type of asphalt to be used for hot mixes.
a) Asphalt cement c) Rapid curing
b) emulsified asphalt d) medium curing cut-back
104. A bituminous coating applied in an existing road prior to laying of a bituminous surface overlay is
a) prime coat c) seal coat
b) tack coat
105. The distance traveled by a standard penetration needle on a prepared sample of asphalt under conditions for
normal penetration is 8.6 mm. The material is ________ penetration grade
a. 40 – 50 c. 120 – 150
b. 85 – 100 d. 200 – 300
106. The maximum specific gravity of an asphalt mix containing 6.0% asphalt by weight of mix is 2.5. if the specific
gravity of the asphalt is 1.01, the specific gravity of the aggregate is equal to
a. 2.65 c. 2.76
b. 2.56 d. 2.70
110. Normally, concrete mix with water-cement ratio will develop the lowest strength.
a) 0.75 c) 0.50
b) 0.35 d) 0.45
111. The most important single factor which affects the quality of concrete is
a. cement content c. water-cement ratio
b. aggregate gradation d. aggregate quality
112. Paving concrete will need less ________ than that of structure concrete.
a. sand c. coarse aggregate
b. water d.both a and b
115. Concrete mix should be in place ________ minutes after the cement is added into the aggregate and water.
a. 100 c. 15
b. 120 d. 90
117. A minimum cement factor of ________ bags/cubic meter of concrete is required for paving concrete (Based
on the 94 lbs. Bag of cement)
a. 7.5 c. 9.5
b. 8.5 d. 10.0
118. The volume of the ________ can be calculated by performing the unit weight test on the fresh concrete.
a. concrete c. air
b. cement d. all of the preceding
119. The use of manufactured fine aggregate will generally require more
a. mixing water c. coarse aggregate
b. fine aggregate d. both a and b.
121. The coarser the fine aggregate, the higher the fineness modulus
a. yes c. depends on grading test
b. no
122. The more the concrete is exposed, the greater the range of movement is
a. true c. it depends upon the type of cement
b. false
124. The efficient compaction, the embankment material should at the time of rolling be
a. dry c. at optimum moisture content
b. wet
125. ________ of steel bar for concrete reinforcement is the maximum quantity that a sample can represent.
a) 15,000 kg c) 5,000 kg
b) 10,000 kg
127. Uncrushed aggregates are preferable than crushed aggregates for bituminous mixtures
a. true b. false
c. it depends on the type of bituminous material.
128. The apparatus used in determining the consistency of liquid asphalt is the
a. flowmeter c. penetrometer
b. viscometer d. pycnometer
130. ________ is the test used in determining the amount of asphalt cement in a liquid asphalt.
a) Distillation c) Penetration
b) Extraction d) solubility
134. The optimum asphalt content obtained in a Marshall Stability Test is the average of the asphalt content of the
Maximum stability, maximum density and
a. maximum flow c. 4% air voids
b. maximum air voids d. 45 flow
136 . ________ is the best type of asphalt to be used for hot mixes.
a) Asphalt cement c) rapid curing cut-back
b) Emulsified asphalt d) medium curing cut-back
137. The field density of a bituminous pavement shall not be less than ________ of the specific gravity of the
laboratory compacted specimen.
a. 92 % c. 98 %
b. 97 %
138. For ITEM 311 PCC pavement, coarse aggregate shall have a mass percent of wear not exceeding ________
when tested by AASHTO T- 96.
a. 50 % c. 45 %
b. 40 % d. 60 %
140. At least one (1) set of 3 concrete cylinder samples shall be taken from ________ cubic meter of each class of
concrete or fraction thereof, placed each day.
a. 50 c. 100
b. 75 d. 150
141. Fine aggregates used in concrete pavement shall contain not more than ________ percent of material passing
the 0.075mm sieve by washing.
a. 1.5 c. 4
b. 3 d. 1
142. The degree of compaction required for embankment is at least ________ percent of the maximum density as
determined by AASHTO T-90 Method.
a. 100 c. 95
b. 90 d. 85
144. Roadway embankment in earth material shall be placed and compacted in horizontal layers not exceeding
________ loose requirement, before the next layer is placed.
a. 150 mm c. 100 mm
b. 200 mm d. 250 mm
146. To give Bituminous Concrete Surface Course greater resistance to water, ________ hydrated lime should be
added.
a. 2 - 3 % c. ½ - 1 %
b. 1 ½ - 2 % d. 4 – 5 %
147. In Aggregate Subbase Course, the degree of compaction of each layer shall continue until a field density of at
least ________ percent of the maximum dry density determined in accordance with AASHTO T-180 Method D
has been attained.
a. 100 c. 90
b. 95
148. The maximum percentage wear allowed for Aggregate Subbase Course in a coarse portion retained on a
2.00mm (No. 10) sieve is ________ percent by Los Angeles Abrasion Test determined by AASHTO T-96.
a. 45 c. 40
b. 50 d. 55
150. For Bituminous Concrete Surface Course, if Asphalt cement is used, the percentage based on the weight of
aggregate should be
a. 3 to 5 % c. 6 to 10 %
b. 5 to 8 % d. 4.5 to 8 %
151. Coarse aggregate for Crushed stone Aggregate Surface Course should have a mass percent of not more than
________ of the particle retained on the 4.75mm (No.4) sieve and shall have at least one (1) fractured face.
a. 40 % c. 60 %
b. 45 % d. 50 %
152. Before placing the asphalt pavement, the gravel base course should be
a. seal coated c. prime coated
b. tack coated
154. An aggregate base course of 21,600m3 will require ________ quality tests.
a. 14 c. 72
b. 15 d. 40
155. An embankment to be constructed to a height of 600mm will have a minimum number of ________ layers.
a. 4 c. 3
b. 5 d. 6
156. Aggregate base course with a volume of 112,000 m3 will have a minimum number of quality tests.
a. 74 c. 56
b. 75 d. 62
157. A portland cement concrete pavement, 6.5m wide and 23 cm. thick will be constructed for a total paved area
of 165,000 m3. Angular coarse aggregate will be used. If pavement will be opened to traffic 14 days.
a. how many bags of cement will be required for Class “A” concrete?
Vconcrete = 165000 x 0.23 = 37,950 m3
cement = 37950 x 9.1 = 345,345 bags
c. How many quality and grading tests each are required for the coarse and fine aggregates?
VFA = 37950 x 0.54 = 20493;
QFA = 20493/1500 = 14;
GFA = 20493/75 = 274
158. Per our present Specifications for Highways and Bridges, including amendments, it is mandatory to open PCCP
to traffic not later than
a. 14 days after pouring c. 7 days after pouring
b. 21 days after pouring d. 28 days after pouring
159. For 850 m2 of concrete paved in one day, ________ sets of concrete beam samples should be taken and
tested for strength (thickness of pavement = 0.23 m).
a. 3 c. 1
b. 2
160. For 4050 m3 concrete coarse aggregate, ________ samples should be submitted for quality tests.
a. 6 c. 3
b. 5 d. 4
161. The coarse aggregate of Item 201, Aggregate Base Course shall have a percentage of wear of not more than
________ as determined by Los Angeles Rattler Test.
a. 40 % c. 50 %
b. 45 % d. 60 %
162. The rate of application of emulsified asphalt used as bituminous prime coat is ________ per square meter.
a. 0.5 to 1.0 liter c. 1.5 to 2.0 liter
b. 1.0 to 1.5 liter
163. Steel bars for concrete reinforcement is tested for its ________ properties.
a. tensile c. bending
b. compression d.both a and c
164. For 250 gallons of Red Lead Paint, ________ samples should be submitted for quality test.
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2
165. The number of samples of structural steel (reduced section) required for 38,000 kg. is
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2
166. ________ is the method used in determining the strength of concrete pipes.
a.) Third - point loading c.) three – edge bearing
b.) mid – span loading
167. An aggregate base course of 23750 m3 will require ________ quality tests.
a. 50 c. 16
b. 20
168. The Plasticity Index of aggregate base course should not be greater than
a. 12 c. 10
b. 6 d. 8
171. In the preparation of an asphalt design mix intended for Item 310, the proportion of bituminous material
(asphalt cement) on the basis of total dry aggregates shall be from:
a. 4 to 8 % c. 5 to 7 %
b. 3 to 5 % d. 5 to 8 %
172. ________ includes general requirements that are applicable to all types of bituminous plant mix surface
courses irrespective of gradation of aggregates or kind and amount of bituminous material.
a. Item 306 c. Item 308
b. Item 307 d. Item 310
173. ________ is the result of asphalt layer instability or granular base or subgrade weakness. The pavement
usually twist out of shape.
a. disintegration c. distortion
b. upheaval d. bleeding
174. ________ is the localized upward displacement if a pavement due to swelling of the subgrade or some
portion of the pavement structure.
a. upheaval c. raveling
b. edge cracking d. depression
175. Item ________ consist of furnishing and placing one or more courses of graded aggregates and one or more
application of bituminous material followed by a seal coat with cover aggregates constructed in a prepare
base.
a. 303 c. 305
b. 304 d. 306
176. An asphalt cement submitted in the laboratory for quality test should always have a corresponding
a. Job mix formula c. Sample card
b. Test report d. Minimum testing requirements
177. If an asphalt pavement will be constructed over an old existing concrete pavement, ________ should be
applied to the pavement.
a. tack coat c. seal coat
b. prime coat d. mortar coat
178. The amount of emulsified asphalt to be added in a Bituminous Plant-Mix Surface Course, Cold Laid (Item 308)
shall be ________ mass percent, total dry aggregate basis:
a. 4 to 8 c. 6 to 10
b. 5 to 10 d. 7 to 12
NOTE: If MC is used the proportion of bituminous material on the basis of total dry aggregate shall be from
4.5 to 7.0 %.
179. _______ test is measure by the distance to which it will elongate before breaking when two (2) ends of a
briquet with specimen are pulled apart at a specified speed and temperature.
a. penetration c. ductility
b. solubility d. viscosity
182. ________ test determines the amount of asphalt present in a bituminous mix
a. distillation c. solubility
b. extraction d. compression
183. The softness and hardness of an asphaltic material can be determined by ________ test.
a. softening point c. penetration
b. loss on heating d. distillation
184. The temperature of bituminous hot mix delivered in the project site should not be less than its ________
temperature.
a. mixing c. molding
b. compaction d. spreading
185. The apparatus used in determining the grade of asphalt cement is:
a. hydrometer c. petronmeter
b. penetromanometer d. penetrometer
188. ________ test indicates the temperature in which an asphalt cement may be heated without the danger of
catching fire. It is used as criterion in eliminating fire hazards.
a. softening point c. laser point
b. flash point d. heating point
191. The thinnest and most fluid grade of medium curing cutback asphalt is:
a. MC – 800 c. MC – 70
b. MC – 250 d. MC – 30
NOTE: For MC, the higher the grade the thicker
194. The type of asphaltic material that is usually classified by its viscosity is:
a. liquid asphalt c. rock asphalt
b. blown asphalt d. lake asphalt
195. Item 310, Bituminous Surface Course, Hot Laid provides an air voids between:
a. 3 – 5 % c. 5 – 8 %
b. 5 – 7 % d. 8 – 10 %
196. Emulsified asphalt that has a positive charge particle is usually classified:
a. anionic c. pozzolanic
b. cationic d. ultrasonic
197. The characteristics of a bituminous mix that indicates resistance to disintegration is called:
a. stability c. durability
b. flexibility d. integrity
198. The coarse aggregates used in bituminous mix are those retained at sieve No.
a. 8 c. 30
b. 10 d. 200
199. ________ test compares the compressive strength of dry and wet specimen of bituminous mix
a. marshall stability c. extraction
b. immersion-compression d. bulk specific gravity
200. In item 310, bituminous Surface Course, Hot laid requires 70% minimum index of retained strength (IRS). In
the immersion-compression test, the dry stability is about 900 psi. Based on the data, the wet stability should
be at least ________ psi
a. 270 c. 1286
b. 630 d. 1500
Wet stability
NOTE: IRS = ----------------- X 100
Dry stability
201. A compacted bituminous pavement shall have a minimum density of equal to or greater than
a. 85 % c. 97 %
b. 90 % d. 100 %
202. The rate of application of emulsified asphalt used as tack coat, should be within the range of ________ liter/
m2
a. 0.2 – 0.5 c. 0.15 – 0.7
b. 0.2 – 0.7 d. 1.0 – 2.0
203. The type of asphaltic material that is being referred to by penetration grade is:
a. emulsified asphalt c. asphalt cement
b. cutback asphalt d. mastic asphalt
204. The optimum asphalt content obtained in a marshall stability test is the average of the asphalt content of
maximum stability, maximum density and
a. minimum flow index c. 4 % or designed air voids
b. maximum VMA d. maximum VFA
206. In bituminous mixture, aggregates account for 92 % to 95 % of the weight of the mixture, while asphalt ( the
binder of the aggregates ) accounts for ________
a. 3 – 5 % c. 5 – 10 %
b. 5 – 8 % d. 7 – 10 %
207. In asphalt pavement, prior to acceptance, a sample of full depth, 150mm x 150mm or 100mm diameter shall
be taken by a saw or core drill for ________ test
a. thickness determination c. stability
b. density d. a and b
208. In an asphalt pavement construction, after spreading bituminous mix, compaction will follow where rolling
shall begin at the sides and proceed longitudinally parallel toward the road centerline, each trip overlapping
________ of the roller width, gradually rogressing to the crown of the road
a. ½ c. 1 ½
b. 1 d. 2.0
209. The control of temperature during the mixing and compaction is of great significance in the ________ of the
resulting pavement
a. strength c. flexibility
b. skid resistance d. all of the above
210. Based on the minimum testing requirements for Item 309, Bituminous Plant Mix, General, one quality test for
asphaltic material requires for every ________ tonnes or fraction thereof.
a. 40 c. 60
b. 50 d. 70
211. The test in emulsified asphalt which determines the resistance of the emulsion to break when mixed with
mineral aggregates
a. solubility c. cement mixing
b. sieve test d. storage stability
212. What Item in the DPWH standards and specification is Bituminous Tack Coat?
a. 301 c. 303
b. 302 d. 304
213. In identifying project location intended for asphalt pavement, which of the following criteria is not
appropriate to recommend?
a. drainage facilities is well-maintained c. existing base course is stable
b. location is not a typhoon belt area d. flood-prone section
214. An asphalt cement can be a good bituminous binder material for Item:
a. 301 c. 308
b. 302 d. 310
215. Which of the following bituminous material is best recommended for sealing weakened plane and
construction joints of the PCCP.
a. asphalt cement c. cutback asphalt
b. emulsified asphalt d. joint filler asphalt
216. The primary quality control mechanism for the production of asphalt mixtures which will have a high degree
of uniformity that will satisfy job requirements is called:
a. marshall stability test c. immersion – compression stability test
b. job mix formula d. a and b
217. When a completed asphalt pavement exhibits too much voids, it is usually caused by the following except of:
a. rolling the mixture below the temperature requirements
b. too much coarse aggregates
c. too little binder
d. too much fine aggregates
218. Test results from specimen taken from a recently rolled asphalt pavement showed that its total asphalt
content is 5.45 % by weight of mix. If the asphalt absorbed by the aggregate is 0.95 %, the effective asphalt
content by weight of mix is:
a. 4.8 % c. 5.10 %
b. 4.552 % d. 5.50 %
NOTE:
Pba
Pbe = Pb - ------- x Ps
100
Pbe = effective asphalt content, % by total wt of mix
Pba = absorbed asphalt, % by wt of aggregate
Pb = asphalt content, % by total wt of mix
Ps = aggregate content, % by total wt of mix
219. An asphalt mix prepared in the laboratory used 30 %, 50 %, 20 % by weight of coarse aggregate (CA), fine
aggregate (FA) and mineral filler (MF), respectively. If the specific gravity of CA, FA, and MF are 2.50, 2.65 and
2.50, respectively, the overall specific gravity of composite aggregates is:
a. 2.58 c. 2.66
b. 2.45 d. 2.77
30 + 50 + 20
SG oa = ---------------------------------
30/2.5 + 50/2.65 + 20/2.5
220. If 95 % of the aggregates in question no. 219 is mixed with 5 % asphalt by weight of mix, the specific gravity
of the mix (if it is voidless) is ________. (specific gravity of asphalt is 1.01)
a. 2.45 c. 2.39
b. 2.23 d. 2.18
100
Gmm = Gmb = -------------------------
(voidless) 95/2.58 + 5/1.01
221. If the bituminous mix in No. 220 has a 5 % air voids, the bulk specific gravity (Gmb) can be computed as:
a. 2.51 c. 2.39
b. 2.27 d. 2.41
Gmm - Gmb
% Air Voids = ----------------- x 100
Gmm
2.39 - Gmb
5/100 = ------------------
2.39
222. If the dry stability of a bituminous mix is 3,950 lbs. and its wet stability is 2,830 lbs., the Index of Retained
Strength (IRS) is:
a. 50.20 % c. 73.20 %
b. 71.60 % d. 61.10 %
Wet Stability
IRS = ----------------- x 100
Dry Stability