ME Set 1 PDF Past Paper

## SET NO. 1 ### 1. These types of paints are used mainly for concrete and masonry surfaces. (September 2019 Exam) * A. Latex Paint * B. Enamel Paint * C. Read Lead * D. Oxide Paint ### 2. These types of paints are used mainly for wood. * A. Latex Paint * B. Enamel Paint * C. Read...

## SET NO. 1 ### 1. These types of paints are used mainly for concrete and masonry surfaces. (September 2019 Exam) * A. Latex Paint * B. Enamel Paint * C. Read Lead * D. Oxide Paint ### 2. These types of paints are used mainly for wood. * A. Latex Paint * B. Enamel Paint * C. Read Lead * D. Oxide Paint ### 3. Which of the following Gauge No. of Galvanized Iron Sheets is the thickest? (September 2019) * A. No. 18 * B. No. 20 * C. No. 21 * D. No. 22 ### 4. Which of the following Gauge No. of Galvanized Iron Sheets is the thinnest? (September 2019) * A. No. 18 * B. No. 20 * C. No. 16 * D. No. 22 ### 5. Which of the following Schedule No. of Galvanized Iron Pipes is the thickest? * A. No. 10 * B. No. 10S * C. No. 5 * D. No. 160 ### 6. Which of the following Schedule No. of Galvanized Iron Pipes is the thinnest? * A. No. 10 * B. No. 10S * C. No. 5 * D. No. 160 ### 7. What is PCCP? * A. Portland Concrete Cement Pavement * B. Portland Cement Concrete Pavement * C. Pozzolan Cement Concrete Pavement * D Pozzolan Concrete Cement Pavement ### 8. At least, how many days the contractor shall notify the engineer before they intend to start topsoil stripping operations? * A. 3 Days * B. 4 Days * C. 5 Days * D. Not Specified ### 9. What is minimum Free-Haul distance? * A. 350 m * B. 400 m * C. 600 m * D. 500 m ### 10. This is the rate of dilution for each layer for Item 206. (September 2019) * A. 1:5 to 1:9 * B. 1:3 to 1:6 * C. 1:5 to 1:7 * D. 1:3 to 1:9 ### 11. What is sieve no. that separates between coarse and fine aggregates of Item 300, Aggregate Surface Course? (September 2019) * A. No. 10 * B. No. 8 * C. No. 4 * D. No. 16 ### 12. What is minimum penetration of all piles for Bridge Construction? * A. 3m * B. 5m * C. 6m * D. 10m ### 13. What is the minimum number of rivets and bolts for testing purposes for Item 403, Metal Structures? * A. 3 * B. 4 * C. 5 * D. 6 ### 14. What is the minimum distance between reinforcing steel bars? * A. 40mm * B. 45mm * C. 35mm * D. 25mm ### 15. What is the maximum water-cement ratio for Class A concrete? * A. 0.55 * B. 0.58 * C. 0.53 * D. 0.49 ### 16. The maximum size aggregate for structural concrete shall be less than spacing of the bars. * A. 1/3 * B. 2/3 * C. 3/4 * D. 1/4 ### 17. What is the maximum rate of application of Curing Compound used for PCСР? * A. 0.30 L/sqm * B. 0.40 L/sqm * C. 0.50 L/sqm * D. 0.45L/sqm ### 18. What is minimum weight of Gravity Hammers used in pile driving? * A. 2,000 kg * B. 2,500 kg * C. 3,000 kg * D. 3,500 kg ### 19. This is the unit of measure for Item 402 - Timber Structures. * A. Each * B. Piece * C. Span * D. Length ### 20. What is the minimum pull – offs per system or span of Carbon Fiber Sheets? * A. 1 * B. 2 * C. 3 * D. 4 ### 21. What is the minimum thickness of bedding material beneath the pipe? * A. 100mm * B. 150mm * C. 200mm * D. 250mm ### 22. What is the Class if the stones are weighing from 60kg to 100kg? * A. Class A * B. Class B * C. Class C * D. Class D ### 23. What is the dimension tolerance for Gabions? * A. +3.0% * B. +5.0% * C. +-10.0% * D. +-8.0% ### 24. What is the concrete class used for Item 510 – Concrete Slope Protection? * A. Class A * B. Class B * C. Class C * D. Class D ### 25. What is the concrete class used for Item 515 - Mechanically -Stabilized Earth (MSE) Retaining Walls? * A. Class A * B. Class B * C. Class C * D. Class D ### 26. What is the rate of application of Airtol geobinder in terms of kg/hectare? * A. 1,000 * B. 500 * C. 1,500 * D. 2,000 ### 27. What is tensile strength of Rubber Water Stops? * A. 10 MPa * B. 9.6 MPa * C. 15 MPa * D. 17 MPa ### 28. As per specifications, what is the spacing of Reflectorized Thermoplastic Rubble strips? * A. 150-200mm * B. 50 100 mm * C. 250-500mm * D. 200-500 mm ### 29. How high above the ground should the chevron signs be installed in rural areas? * A. 2.20 m * B. 2.50 m * C. 3.50 m * D. 1.50 m ### 30. How high above the ground should the chevron signs be installed in urban areas? * A. 2.20 m * B. 2.50 m * C. 3.50 m * D. 1.50 m ### 31. The following are the most commonly packed in paper bags of Item 701- Construction Lime (Hydrated), except; * A. 23kg * B. 12.5 kg * C. 4.5 kg * D. 2.30 kg ### 32. What is minimum sampling requirement for Mineral Filler? * A. 1.5 kg * B. 2.0 kg * C. 2.5 kg * D. 3.0 kg ### 33. Water-Reducing and Accelerating Admixture is what type of admixture? * A. Type B * B. Type D * C. Type E * D. Type F ### 34. What is the ph Value of water allowed in concrete mix? * A. 4.0 to 8.0 * B. 4.5 to 8.5 * C. 5.5 to 8.5 * D. 4.0 to 8.5 ### 35. What is the minimum dry compressive strength of bituminous mixture? * A. 3.5 MPa * B. 4.5 MPa * C. 1.4 MPa * D. 2.5 MPa ### 36. What is the spacing of "shear keys" that provide interlock between geofoam blocks? * A. 3.0-4.2 m * B. 2.0-4.5 m * C. 2.5-4.5 m * D. 3.0-4.5 m ### 37. What is the standard unit weight per meter of 32mm steel bars? * A. 6.314 kg/m * B. 4.834 kg/m * C. 3.854 kg/n * D. 5.926 kg/m ### 38. What is the maximum tolerance on the mass of one piece of steel bar? * A. +-4.0% * B. +-5.0% * C. +-6.0% * D. +-10.0% ### 39. How many spheres are used in Abrasion Test, Grading Cat 500 revolutions? * A. 12 * B. 9 * C. 6 * D. 8 ### 40. What is maximum Loss of Ignition of cement? * A. 2% * B. 3% * C. 4% * D. 5% ### 41. The following are types of slump, except one; * A. True Slump * B. False Slump * C. Shear Slump * D. Collapse Slum ### 42. What is the test that determines amount of asphalt or bitumen in the bituminous mixture? * A. 32 * B. 25 * C. 15 * D. 10 ### 43. Dial and Armored Stem Thermometer should be inserted in the mixture to a minimum depth of? * A. 3" * B. 5" * C. 6" * D. 10" ### 44. What do you call that common defect of asphalt pavement which is mainly caused by excess of bituminous binder? * A. Bleeding * B. Upheaval * C. Raveling * D. Depression ### 45. What is the ISO Compliance for Portland Cement? * A. ISO:9002 * B. ISO:9003 * C. ISO:9005 * D. ISO:9001 ### 46. This is the sudden halt of the load indicating pointer and the corresponding stress during testing of reinforcing steel bars? * A. Tensile * B. Yield Point * C. Strain * D. Fracture ### 47. What is the surface irregularity tolerance of base course? * A. 20mm * B. 10mm * C. 5mm * D. 6mm ### 48. What is the surface irregularity tolerance of subbase course? * A. 20mm * B. 10mm * C. 5mm * D. 6mm ### 49. What is the most fluid grade of medium curing cutback asphalt? * A. MC-30 * B. MC-70 * C. MC-800 * D. MC-3000 ### 50. What is the most fluid grade of rapid curing cutback asphalt? * A. RC-30 * B. RC-70 * C. RC-800 * D. RC-3000 ### 51. What is the least fluid grade of slow curing cutback asphalt? * A. SC-30 * B. SC-70 * C. SC-800 * D. SC-3000 ### 52. For Pipe Culverts, width of excavation shall be at least greater than the horizontal diameter of the pipe? * A. 150mm * B. 200mm * C. 250mm * D. 300mm ### 53. For earth berms, what is the minimum acceptable Maximum Dry Density (MDD)? * A. 90% * B. 95% * C. 97% * D. 100% ### 54. All materials below subgrade level to a depth shall be excavated. * A. 150mm * B. 200mm * C. 250mm * D. 30mm ### 55. What is the unit of measure for Item 206? * A. cubic meter * B. square meter * C. liter * D. lump sum ### 56. What is the maximum Pl value for Item 202 Crushed Aggregate Base Course? * A. 12 * B. 9 * C. 6 * D. 25 ### 57. What is the minimum volume per stone to be used for Item 5O8--Hand-Laid Rock Embankment in m^3? * A. 0.025 * B. 0.020 * C. 0.015 * D. 0.030 ### 58. What is Item 509? * A. Rubble Concrete * B. Shotcrete * C. Cobble Stone * D. Sheet Piles ### 59. The entire hydroseeded area shall be grown-in and maintained for how many Calendar Days from the date of the hydroseeding completion? * A. 30-60 * B. 45-60 * C. 60-90 * D. 90-120 ### 60. For Pre-cast curb and gutter, the width at the top shall not be more than? * A. 25 cm * B. 15 cm * C. 50 cm * D. 20 cm ### 61. What is the radius of the edges of the sidewalk and transverse cuts? * A. 25 mm * B. 15 mm * C. 50 mm * D. 20 mm ### 62. For Item 603 – Guard Rails, the bolts shall of sufficient length to extend beyond the nuts at least 5 mm but not more than? * A. 8 mm * B. 10 mm * C. 15 mm * D. 20 mm ### 63. This Item Consist of right-of-way monuments, kilometer posts, and marker and guide posts. * A. Item 601 * B. Item 602 * C. Item 605 * D. Item 604 ### 64. What is minimum thickness of aluminum sheeting used for warning, regulatory and informatory signs? * A. 3 mm * B. 5 mm * C. 10 mm * D. 2 mm ### 65. What is the weather limitations or the minimum ambient temperature in degrees Celsius for Slurry System for Road Surface Treatment? (September 2019) * A. 1.151 to 1.174 * B. 1.151 to 1.184 * C. 1.295 to 1.318 * D. 1.295 to 1.308 ### 66. What is the Specific Gravity of Magnesium Sulfate used for soundness test? * A. 1.151 to 1.174 * B. 1.151 to 1.184 * C. 1.295 to 1.318 * D. 1.295 to 1.308 ### 67. As per specification, what is the maximum decantation value? * A. 1% * B. 2% * C. 3% * D. 5% ### 68. What is the specific gravity of Portland cement? * A. 2.15 * B. 3.15 * C. 4.15 * D. 3.50 ### 69. What is the minimum flexural strength of beam sample when tested by Mid-Point Method? * A. 3.5 MPa * B. 4.5 MPa * C. 3.8 MPa * D. 4.8 MPa ### 70. What is the weight of the hammer used for AASHTO T-180 (Modified Proctor Test)? * A. 4.5 lbs * B. 5.5 lbs * C. 2.5 lbs * D. 10.0 lbs ### 71. What is the soaking time of the sample tested for California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Test? * A. 96 hours * B. 24 hours * C. 48 hours * D. 12 hours ### 72. What sieve No. is the maximum particle passing for Sand used in Field Density Test? (September 2019) * A. Sieve No. 40 * B. Sieve No. 4 * C. Sieve No. 10 * D. Sieve No. 60 ### 73. The following are the benefits of compaction, except one; * A. Increase Shear Strength * B. Minimize Permeability * C. Minimize Compressibility * D. Increase Permeability ### 74. What is the ability of asphalt pavement to bend without breaking? * A. Stability * B. Flexibility * C. Durability * D. Permeability ### 75. What is the device that measures the relative hardness of asphalt? * A. Pyrometer * B. Pycnometer * C. Penetrometer * D. Viscometer ### 76. For Thickness determination using core asphalt, how many measurements should be taken on its quarter points on the periphery? * A. 9 * B. 4 * C. 5 * D. 8 ### 77. What is the minimum average compressive strength of load bearing concrete hollow block (CHB)? * A. 800 psi * B. 600 psi * C. 1,000 psi * D. 500 psi ### 78. What is the frequency for Certificate of Quality Control Assurance (CQCA) report? * A. daily * B. weekly * C. monthly * D. yearly ### 79. What is the frequency for Status of Tests report? * A. daily * B. weekly * C. monthly * D. yearly ### 80. Approximately, how many psi is equivalent to 1 MPa? * A. 145.038 psi * B. 135.038 psi * C. 155.038 psi * D. 245.038 psi ### 81. What sieve no. is equivalent to 1.70mm sieve opening? * A. Sieve No. 20 * B. Sieve No. 12 * C. Sieve No. 8 * D. Sieve No. 16 ### 82. The optimum asphalt content is the average of the 3 asphalt contents at Maximum Stability, Maximum Unit Weight and * A. 4% Air Voids * B. 2% Air Voids * C. 5% Air Voids * D. 3% Air Voids ### 83. Branches of trees extending over roadbed shall be trimmed to give a clear height of ___ above road surface. * A. 5m * B. 9m * C. 6m * D. 8m ### 84. What is the PI for embankment? * A. max. of 6 * B. Min. of 6 * C. max. of 12 * D. Min. of 12 ### 85. What is the maximum horizontal thickness per layer for embankment subject for compaction? * A. 150mm * B. 200mm * C. 250mm * D. 300mm ### 86. Compaction of embankment shall continue until a uniform density of not less than ___ of the maximum dry density is obtained. * A. 95% * B. 97% * C. 100% * D. 98% ### 87. Polymer-based chemical soil additive shall be less than ___ by weight of soil. (September 2019) * A. 5% * B. 4.5% * C. 2% * D. 3% ### 88. The CBR Value for Item 200 shall not be less than * A. 25% * B. 30% * C. 50% * D. 80% ### 89. What is the maximum mass percent of wear for Lime Stabilized Road Mix Base Course? * A. 25% * B. 30% * C. 50% * D. 80% ### 90. For Item 204, what is the amount of cement to be added to the soil aggregate by mass percent of the dry soil? * A. 3–12% * B. 5–8% * C. 6–10% * D. 4–7% ### 91. What is the minimum Plasticity Index for Aggregate Surface Course? * A. 3 * B. 4 * C. 5 * D. 6 ### 92. What is the minimum uniform density of crushed slag used for PCCP in kilogram/cubic meter? * A. 960 * B. 1,210 * C. 2,120 * D. 1,120 ### 93. What is the rate of application for Bituminous Tack Coat? * A. 1 - 2 l/sqm * B. 0.9-1.8 l/sqm * C. 0.2-0.7 l/sqm * D. 1.5 -3.0 l/sqm ### 94. What is the rate of application for Bituminous Prime Coat? * A. 1 - 2 l/sqm * B. 0.9-1.8 l/sqm * C. 0.2-0.7 l/sqm * D. 1.5 -3.0 l/sqm ### 95. What is the unit of measure for Item 307 Bituminous Plant-Mix Surface Course -General? * A. cubic meter * B. square meter * C. liters * D. lump sum ### 96. What is the amount of Hydrated Lime to be added to the Bituminous mixture? * A. 0.5-1.0% * B. 5-8% * C. 1.0-2.0% * D. 4-10% ### 97. What is the slump of workable concrete when not vibrated? * A. 40-75mm * B. 10-40mm * C. 10-75mm * D. 45-75mm ### 98. Concrete not in place within ___ shall not be used / discarded. * A. 1.5 hours * B. 1.0 hour * C. 45 minutes * D. 120 minutes ### 99. What is the coefficient of friction of the hardened concrete surface pavement? * A. 0.25 * B. 0.20 * C. 0.30 * D. 0.35 ### 100. The following are trees that can be used as Timber Guard Rails except one; * A. Ipil-Ipil * B. Molave * C. Mahogany * D. Yacal ### 101. What is the minimum lapping length of the chain link fence fabric? * A. 50mm * B. 100mm * C. 250mm * D. 200mm ### 102. What is the unit of measure for Item 410 - Treated and Untreated Timber? * A. cubic meter * B. square meter * C. meters * D. each ### 103. The compressive stiffness of each elastomeric bearing pad tested shall be not differ from (k) by more than ___? * A. 25% * B. 20% * C. 15% * D. 10% ### 104. What is the minimum time allowed for the removal of forms/falsework? * A. 1 day * B. 2 days * C. 3 days * D. 5 days ### 105. What is the Young’s Modulus of Elasticity of Carbon Fiber Sheet? (March 2018) * A. 230 kN/mm^2 * B. 250 kN/mm^2 * C. 200 kN/mm^2 * D. 240 kN/mm^2 ### 106. If the bedding of the Pipe culverts and Storm Drains was not specified, what bedding class shall be used? * A. Class A * B. Class B * C. Class C * D. Class D ### 107. What is the maximum water absorption of individual cores taken from Man Holes, Inlets and Catch Basins units? * A. 5% * B. 10% * C. 7% * D. 9% ### 108. What is minimum thickness of stones to be used for Stone Masonry? * A. 250mm * B. 200mm * C. 150mm * D. 100mm ### 109. What is the maximum surface irregularity tolerance of Bituminous pavement? * A. 6mm * B. 5mm * C. 10mm * D. 15mm ### 110. What is the opening in mm of Sieve No. 30? * A. 0.300mm * B. 0.600mm * C. 0.450mm * D. 0.500mm ## END OF SET NO. 1