Asphalt Paving Level 2 questions with verified
answers
(T/F:) A process control sample can be taken anywhere, anytime and is not used
in the acceptance decision. Ans✔✔✔-True
(T/F:) As long as the project includes milling, it will eliminate reflective cracking
from coming through the new overlay. Ans✔✔✔-True
(T/F:) Decision making authority needs to be given to the people at the level
closest to the work. Ans✔✔✔-True
(T/F:) Finish rolling must be completed prior to the mat cooling to 165°F
Ans✔✔✔-True
(T/F:) Increasing the layer thickness affects the time available for compaction
more than increasing the mix temperature. Ans✔✔✔-True
(T/F:) When the total quantity of hot mix asphalt for the project, as indicated on
the plans for Type SP and Type FC mixtures only, is less than 2000 tons, the
Engineer will accept the mix on the basis of visual inspection, the Engineer may
run acceptance tests to determine the acceptability of the material. Ans✔✔✔-
True
(Y/N:) If a Contractor's Quality Control Core Gmb test is 2.225 and the Verification
test on the same ore Gmb test is equal to 2.205, do these two values compare?
Ans✔✔✔-Yes
, A _______ is utilized when attempting to match elevations of two mats placed
side by side Ans✔✔✔-(D.) Joint Matcher
A quality of Asphalt Mix will be:
A. Constructable
B. Conform to specifications
C. Satisfy the functional requirements
D. All the above Ans✔✔✔-(D. All the above) - Constructable, conform to
specifications, and satisfy the functional requirements
Calculate the tack spread rate using the chart from Appendix 1. Given
Information: Type of Tack RS-1h, Mix being placed on milled surface. Complete
the calculations using the given information.
What do you do?
Ending Sta.: 103+60; Beginning Sta.: 87+42; End Reading: 26/6; Beginning
Reading: 22/1; Width of Application: 12 feet; Temp of Tack (Emulsified): 180°F
Ans✔✔✔-(C.) Spread rate is in specification - document and continue
Calculate the tack spread rate using the chart from Appendix 1. Given
Information: Type of Tack RS-1h, Mix being placed on milled surface. Complete
the calculations using the given information.
What is the calculated application rate? (gal/yd²)
answers
(T/F:) A process control sample can be taken anywhere, anytime and is not used
in the acceptance decision. Ans✔✔✔-True
(T/F:) As long as the project includes milling, it will eliminate reflective cracking
from coming through the new overlay. Ans✔✔✔-True
(T/F:) Decision making authority needs to be given to the people at the level
closest to the work. Ans✔✔✔-True
(T/F:) Finish rolling must be completed prior to the mat cooling to 165°F
Ans✔✔✔-True
(T/F:) Increasing the layer thickness affects the time available for compaction
more than increasing the mix temperature. Ans✔✔✔-True
(T/F:) When the total quantity of hot mix asphalt for the project, as indicated on
the plans for Type SP and Type FC mixtures only, is less than 2000 tons, the
Engineer will accept the mix on the basis of visual inspection, the Engineer may
run acceptance tests to determine the acceptability of the material. Ans✔✔✔-
True
(Y/N:) If a Contractor's Quality Control Core Gmb test is 2.225 and the Verification
test on the same ore Gmb test is equal to 2.205, do these two values compare?
Ans✔✔✔-Yes
, A _______ is utilized when attempting to match elevations of two mats placed
side by side Ans✔✔✔-(D.) Joint Matcher
A quality of Asphalt Mix will be:
A. Constructable
B. Conform to specifications
C. Satisfy the functional requirements
D. All the above Ans✔✔✔-(D. All the above) - Constructable, conform to
specifications, and satisfy the functional requirements
Calculate the tack spread rate using the chart from Appendix 1. Given
Information: Type of Tack RS-1h, Mix being placed on milled surface. Complete
the calculations using the given information.
What do you do?
Ending Sta.: 103+60; Beginning Sta.: 87+42; End Reading: 26/6; Beginning
Reading: 22/1; Width of Application: 12 feet; Temp of Tack (Emulsified): 180°F
Ans✔✔✔-(C.) Spread rate is in specification - document and continue
Calculate the tack spread rate using the chart from Appendix 1. Given
Information: Type of Tack RS-1h, Mix being placed on milled surface. Complete
the calculations using the given information.
What is the calculated application rate? (gal/yd²)
