Asphalt Paving Level 1 Questions and
Answers Rated A+
A tack truck distributor tank reading of 20/15 translates to - ANSWER-20 inches 15/16s
inches
A temperature corrected quantity of tack to 60 degrees in gallons will be ___ than the
original measured amount measured at higher temperature.
More
Less
The same as
None of the above - ANSWER-More
Align the core barrel over the marked sampling location so that
It is a slight angle to the pavement
It is perpendicular to the truck bumper
It is perpendicular to the pavement surface
The top of the barrel is tilted slightly towards the truck - ANSWER-It is perpendicular to
the pavement surface
Asphalt placed when the mix temperature is too low can cause which of the following
problems?
Texture problems
Density may not be achieved
Ride or smoothness problems
All the above - ANSWER-All the above
Density cores for acceptance testing are not required for:
Mix less than 1 inch thick
Shoulders less than 5 feet wide
Acceleration and deceleration lanes less than 1000 feet in length
Ramos less than 1000 feet - ANSWER-All of the above
For bridge approach slabs, the 15 foot manual straightedge should be set so ____ is on
the bridge deck.
1 inch
Exactly 1/2 of the straightedge
The entire straightedge
None of the above - ANSWER-1 inch
For the first transverse joint on a project place the ___ on the new pavement while
overlapping the transverse joint by one inch.
4 foot level
15 foot manual straight edge
, Rolling straightedge
All the above - ANSWER-15 foot manual straight edge
Given the target mix temperature of 290 degrees and the following truck temperatures
280, 285, 295, 300, 275....
No action is required, just document the results
Reject the load exceeding the master range temperature target
Check the next 5 loads to see if in tolerance and notify the plant - ANSWER-No action is
required
How should asphalt cores be stored when transporting in hot weather?
Stacked on top of each other in a box for each project being sampled
By standing them upright in a cool shady location
By lying them flat in the back of a truck
In the cab of a un air conditioned truck - ANSWER-By standing them upright in a cool
shady location
If a core sample is needed just after paving then
Coring can be done immediately
Let the pavement be cool to the touch before coring
Run extra water from the core rig while coring
Wait until the pavement surface temperature has cooled below 160 degrees before
coring - ANSWER-Wait until the pavement surface temp has cooled below 160 degrees
before coring
If a single load exceeds the established mix by -+ 25 degrees but is within the master
range, the technician will monitor the temperature of every load until
A, The temperatures of five consecutive of 5 consecutive loads are all within 20 degrees
of the target temperature
-b,the average of any 5 consecutive loads are within 15 degrees of the target
C, any single reading must be within 25 degrees of the target
D,the average of 5 consecutive loads is within 25 degrees of target temperature. -
ANSWER-B and c
If the calculated core location is a distance of 544 feet from the starting station of
123+98, what is the station number of the core? - ANSWER-129+42
Referring to general stationing guidelines, R1 would be ____ than R2
Closer to centerline
Closer to outside shoulder
Closure to the inside shoulder
Both A and C - ANSWER-Both A and C
Tack coats are required
Betweeen successful lifts of asphalt base material
On all structural course asphalt layers to constructing the next course
Answers Rated A+
A tack truck distributor tank reading of 20/15 translates to - ANSWER-20 inches 15/16s
inches
A temperature corrected quantity of tack to 60 degrees in gallons will be ___ than the
original measured amount measured at higher temperature.
More
Less
The same as
None of the above - ANSWER-More
Align the core barrel over the marked sampling location so that
It is a slight angle to the pavement
It is perpendicular to the truck bumper
It is perpendicular to the pavement surface
The top of the barrel is tilted slightly towards the truck - ANSWER-It is perpendicular to
the pavement surface
Asphalt placed when the mix temperature is too low can cause which of the following
problems?
Texture problems
Density may not be achieved
Ride or smoothness problems
All the above - ANSWER-All the above
Density cores for acceptance testing are not required for:
Mix less than 1 inch thick
Shoulders less than 5 feet wide
Acceleration and deceleration lanes less than 1000 feet in length
Ramos less than 1000 feet - ANSWER-All of the above
For bridge approach slabs, the 15 foot manual straightedge should be set so ____ is on
the bridge deck.
1 inch
Exactly 1/2 of the straightedge
The entire straightedge
None of the above - ANSWER-1 inch
For the first transverse joint on a project place the ___ on the new pavement while
overlapping the transverse joint by one inch.
4 foot level
15 foot manual straight edge
, Rolling straightedge
All the above - ANSWER-15 foot manual straight edge
Given the target mix temperature of 290 degrees and the following truck temperatures
280, 285, 295, 300, 275....
No action is required, just document the results
Reject the load exceeding the master range temperature target
Check the next 5 loads to see if in tolerance and notify the plant - ANSWER-No action is
required
How should asphalt cores be stored when transporting in hot weather?
Stacked on top of each other in a box for each project being sampled
By standing them upright in a cool shady location
By lying them flat in the back of a truck
In the cab of a un air conditioned truck - ANSWER-By standing them upright in a cool
shady location
If a core sample is needed just after paving then
Coring can be done immediately
Let the pavement be cool to the touch before coring
Run extra water from the core rig while coring
Wait until the pavement surface temperature has cooled below 160 degrees before
coring - ANSWER-Wait until the pavement surface temp has cooled below 160 degrees
before coring
If a single load exceeds the established mix by -+ 25 degrees but is within the master
range, the technician will monitor the temperature of every load until
A, The temperatures of five consecutive of 5 consecutive loads are all within 20 degrees
of the target temperature
-b,the average of any 5 consecutive loads are within 15 degrees of the target
C, any single reading must be within 25 degrees of the target
D,the average of 5 consecutive loads is within 25 degrees of target temperature. -
ANSWER-B and c
If the calculated core location is a distance of 544 feet from the starting station of
123+98, what is the station number of the core? - ANSWER-129+42
Referring to general stationing guidelines, R1 would be ____ than R2
Closer to centerline
Closer to outside shoulder
Closure to the inside shoulder
Both A and C - ANSWER-Both A and C
Tack coats are required
Betweeen successful lifts of asphalt base material
On all structural course asphalt layers to constructing the next course
