Asphalt Field Level I Test Questions with Answers Rated A
Standard drawings, Standard specs, Supplemental specs,
Hierarchy of construction documents (least to most)
Plans, Special provisions, Special provisions copied notes
Which construction documents details approved addi-
Supplemental specs
tions and revisions to the standard spec
This ensures an adequate bond between the existing
pavement surface and the new asphalt overlay so that Tack coat
slippage and delamination do not occur
Which tack coat can be used prior to May and after Sep-
Conventional
tember?
Which tack coat can be used year round, and must be
Trackless
used from May through September?
What is the range of proper tack coat application? (in
.05 to .10
gal/yd^2)
Proper tack coat will leave a residual asphalt cement con-
.04 to .06
tent ranging from approximately...? (in gal/yd^2)
Most asphalt emulsions contain % to % residual as-
60, 65
phalt cement
Most asphalt emulsions contain % to % water 35, 40
When is a prime tack coat required? When required by the contract
What could cause poor bonding on an asphalt overlay on
dirt, dust, scabbing
a milled pavement?
Air blowing the surface, dampening/flushing surface with
water, and sweeping with mechanical broom can all be clean a milled surface
used to.....
This truck delivers mix directly into the hopper of the paver End dump truck
This truck employs a conveyor belt in the bottom of the
Live bottom truck
truck bed to discharge asphalt mix
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Standard drawings, Standard specs, Supplemental specs,
Hierarchy of construction documents (least to most)
Plans, Special provisions, Special provisions copied notes
Which construction documents details approved addi-
Supplemental specs
tions and revisions to the standard spec
This ensures an adequate bond between the existing
pavement surface and the new asphalt overlay so that Tack coat
slippage and delamination do not occur
Which tack coat can be used prior to May and after Sep-
Conventional
tember?
Which tack coat can be used year round, and must be
Trackless
used from May through September?
What is the range of proper tack coat application? (in
.05 to .10
gal/yd^2)
Proper tack coat will leave a residual asphalt cement con-
.04 to .06
tent ranging from approximately...? (in gal/yd^2)
Most asphalt emulsions contain % to % residual as-
60, 65
phalt cement
Most asphalt emulsions contain % to % water 35, 40
When is a prime tack coat required? When required by the contract
What could cause poor bonding on an asphalt overlay on
dirt, dust, scabbing
a milled pavement?
Air blowing the surface, dampening/flushing surface with
water, and sweeping with mechanical broom can all be clean a milled surface
used to.....
This truck delivers mix directly into the hopper of the paver End dump truck
This truck employs a conveyor belt in the bottom of the
Live bottom truck
truck bed to discharge asphalt mix
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