MATERIALS ENGINEER ACCREDITATION

EXAMINATION 16. A field density result of 88% degree of

March 10, 2007 compaction obtained on the sub-grade indicates_____
Ans. The sub grade fails and needs
1. Which of the ff. is not included in determining additional compaction
moisture content?
a. Beam Balance w/ sensitivity of OIG 17. What is the upper limit of the sand to be used in
b. Oven Alterberg limit test?
c. Moisture Can Ans. No 40 (0.425 mm)
d. Extruder
18. In abrasion test using Los Angeles Abrasion
2. The test that determines the purity of asphalt (how Machine, how many cast iron spheres are used
much bitumen is in the asphalt). in grading B?
Ans. Solubility Test Ans. 11 spheres
3. The reflective media for reflectorized paint. 19. Given: Wt. of dry agg. = 950 g, wt. of asphalt =
Ans. Glass beads 50 g. What is the % of asphalt by weight of total
mix? Ans. 5% (wt. total = wt. asphalt/wt. dry
4. What is the function of emulsifier in emulsified agg)x 100%
asphalt?
a. To increase mixing ability w/ aggregates 20. The maximum compacted thickness of any one
b. To retain water in asphalt in longer period. layer of aggregate sub-base coarse materials.
c. To prevent asphalt from hardening Ans. 150 mm
5. Failed samples does not necessarily mean that the 21. The test on asphalt cement consisting of heating
structure represents is defective. Why? the asphalt in an open cup and passing a small
Ans. Maybe sampling is incorrect test flame.
Ans. Flash point
6. The use of sea water in reinforced concrete may
_____. 22. If the bulk volume of asphalt specimen is 500 cc
Ans. induce risk and corrosion to steel and weight of dry specimen in air is 1200 g. What
is the bulk specific gravity of asphalt specimen?
7. In item 104 embankment, field density test is Ans. 2.40
carried out for every_____ sq.m.
Ans. 500 sq. m 23. In a penetration test, if the penetration is 9.0mm.
What is the grade of the asphalt?
8. What greatly influence the service of an asphalt Ans. 85 - 100
pavement?
Ans. Grade and quantity of asphalt 24. Liquid limit is expressed as the moisture
corresponding to how many no. of blows?
9. A non-destructive portable equipment used to Ans. 25 blows
determine concrete strength, presence of voids,
cracks and other impurities. 25. What is the required size of calibrated sand used
Ans. Pundit Ultrasonic Concrete Tester for field density test?
Ans. Passing No. 10 and retained No.200
10. Which of the ff. is used to measure pavement
deflection? 26. How many samples should be taken for every
a. Falling weight deflectometer 75 cu.m of fresh concrete?
b. Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Ans. 1 set consist of 3 cylinders
c. Benkelmen Beam and Deflection Logger
d. Both a and c 27. What is the rate of application of bituminous tack
coat? Ans. 0.2 0.7 L/m2
11. The proportion of bituminous material into the
total dry aggregate in item 310. 28. If concrete cylinder is not available for a 300 pcs
Ans. 5% - 8% culverts, how many pipes shall be subjected to
test? Ans. 6 pipes
12. A core specimen taken from a concrete pavement
was measured for thickness determination.The 29. What is the requirement for flexural strength of a
specified pavement thickness is 23 cm. The concrete when tested by third point loading?
measurements taken were: 23, 24, 23, 23, 24, 24, 24, Ans. 3.80 MPa
23. The measurement at the center is 23 cm. Obtain
the average thickness. 30. What is the required mixing for mortar for stone
Ans. 23.22 mm masonry?
Ans. 1 part cement to 2 parts sand with
13. Compute the degree of compaction (given: dry sufficient water
density = 1663 kg/cu.m, max. dry density = 2250 kg/
cu.m) 31. How many samples of bituminous cement
Ans. 74% (item 310) shall be taken for each full day
operation?
14. The test which determines the asphalt present. Ans. At least 1 but not more than 3
Ans. Extraction Test
32. The apparatus used in determining the initial
15. Sample for CBR test is soaked for ____ hrs. setting of hydraulic cement.
before subjecting to penetration test. Ans. Vicat Apparatus
Ans. 96 hours
 one tested and passed. If you are in doubt,
33. The minimum weight of sample of cement for what will you do?
testing. Ans. conduct immediate re - testing
Ans. 10 kg
49. Which of the ff. need not inspection report?
34. Which of the ff. factors does not affect the a. Water
workability of bituminous mixes. b. Top soil
a. Gradation of aggregates c. Pavement Markings
b. Quality of Asphalt d. Sodding
c. Temperature of Mix
d. Shape and texture of aggregates 50. The type of asphaltic material that is being
referred to by penetration grade.
35. Which of the ff. does not affect the compressive Ans. asphalt cement
strength of concrete core?
a. manner of drilling 51. If the length of the project is 1 km and the width
b. L-d ratio is 10m, how many FDT should be
c. diameter of core conducted for item 104?
d. none of the above Ans.
52. As a materials engineer, you have found out that
36. The smaller the fines modulus, the ______ the there is a 15% deficiency in strength of
materials. concrete specimen and it is not feasible or
Ans. The finer the materials not advisable to obtain cores from the structure
due to structure considerations, what will
37. If theres a necessity to add water to the concrete you do?
mix in order to increase its workability (provided that Ans. Recommend payment at an adjusted
concrete does not exceed specified slump). How price
many minutes after the initial time of mixing does
adding of water be permitted? 53. In asphalt cement, 60-70 refers to what?
Ans. 45 minutes Ans. Penetration grade

38. What is the latest state of the art equipment used 54. The rate of loading in the determination of
in the measurement of moisture content of soil? compressive strength of cylindrical concrete
Ans. Nuclear Density Gauge specimen is at a constant rate within the
range of____
39. Which part of the batch for fresh concrete should Ans. 20psi 50 psi
the sample be taken from a stationary mixer?
Ans. Middle batch 55. What will be the condition of soil that can obtain
100% compaction?
40. Which of the ff. is considered unsuitable material Ans. At optimum moisture content
for embankment?
a. Soil w/ LL of 50% 56. What is the penetration grade of sealing asphalt in
b. Soil w/ density of 1200 kg/ cu.m PCCP?
c. Organic soils Ans, 0 - 30
d. Soil w/ PL of 60%
41. Which of the ff. is considered suitable material 57. Core test is performed to_____.
for embankment? Ans. To determine the density and
a. Highly Organic Soils thickness of pavement
b. Soil that cannot be compacted
c. Soil w/ PL of 60% 58. In FDT, how do we compute the volume of the
d. None of the above hole?
Ans.
42. The minimum compaction trial for embankment. 59. It is equally as important as testing, and the
Ans. 500 sq. m sampler shall use every
Ans. sampling
43. Concrete sample shall be molded from the 60. In Slump test, the aggregates are molded into
cylinder mold after ____ hrs, from mixing. _____ equal layers.
Ans. 24 hours Ans. 3 equal layers
61. Clay can be made plastic by_______.
44. What should be the condition of soil before it is Ans. adding water
subject to compaction? 62. In the slip form method of paving, the allowable
Ans. At optimum moisture content slump is_____.
Ans. Almost zero
45. The net stability of a soil is 2400 Kpa and its dry
stability is 3000 Kpa. What is its index 63. What admixture is used to reduced thermal
retained strength? cracking?
Ans. 80% Ans.
46. What is the sampling requirement for compaction
of item 201? 64. An experienced materials engineer, what methods
Ans. 1 sample per 1500 cu.m can you apply in easily determining the
47. The moisture density curve is different for each plasticity of soil?
soil, which of the ff. statement is true? Ans. Hand feel test

48. As construction work progresses, youve notice

that the delivered matls are different from the