FDOT EXAM 3 2026 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN PRACTICE SET ANSWERS FULL SOLUTION

FDOT EXAM 3 2026 TRANSPORTATION
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN PRACTICE SET
ANSWERS FULL SOLUTION

◉ What is a modified proctor used in
Answer: It is used in base, sub grade, MSE wall back fill materials


◉ Modified proctors are created how
Answer: With a 10lb hammer(rammer) on a 18" drop with 56 blows
per layers with 5 layers in total.


◉ What is a standard proctor used in
Answer: It is used in embankment and structure back fill materials


◉ Standard proctors are created how
Answer: With a 5.5lb hammer(rammer) on a 12" drop with 25 blows
per layer with 3 layers in total


◉ Comparison between VT and QC density test tolerance
Answer: 2 lbs/pcf


◉ What is the STRG

, Answer: Sampling, Testing, and Reporting Guide (state wide)


◉ A job guide schedule is
Answer: project specific


◉ The material identification number for embankment in the
laboratory is
Answer: 004L


◉ The material identification number for embankment in the field is
Answer: 004F


◉ The material identification number for base is
Answer: 030


◉ PP is short for
Answer: project personel


◉ Sampling in the field it is important to
Answer: sample each type of material and have enough for a
representative sample