Aramco Questionnaires on Interview:

1. Layer thickness before subgrade compaction of soil (loose). Ans: 200 mm

2. Maximum concrete temperature before final placement. Ans: 32 degrees Celsius
3. Temperature range of asphalt after leaving batching plant. Ans: 139 to 163 deg cel.
4. Read about CBR values for all subgrade surface.
5. Minimum TDS of water for curing. Ans: 1000ppm
6. Minimum TDS of water for mixing concrete. Ans: 500ppm
7. Minimum distance between anchor bolts and edge of concrete foundation. Ans: 100mm
8. Read about CMU masonry minimum compressive strength
9. Minimum size of vertical rebar in the CMU wall. Ans: 12mm
10. Minimum stress of tendons for the pre-stressed precast concrete.

Interview Questions:

1. Tell about QCP, ITP

Ans: Quality Control Procedure, Inspection Test Plan

2. Tell about work procedures, i.e. foundation works, till inspection to be raised.
Ans: Check the work as per approved drawings, MS, project specs if the work is
completed and then raise RFI.

3. What is hold point? And witness point?

Ans: Hold point means the succeeding work cannot proceed unless the work is
approved.
Ans: Witness point means the succeeding work can proceed after or during inspection.

4. Situation when there is deficiency in the work during inspection, how it would be resolved to
close out.
Ans: Rectify immediately and find out what are deficiencies.

5. What is the purpose of surveillance inspection?

Ans: To inspect and give your comments as per approved drawing and method of
statement during the ongoing activities to have easy approval for the inspection.

6. Procedure for closing out NCR.

Ans: Obtain approval of the proposed solution
Ministry of Communication – Interview tips for Site Inspector

1. What are the main points which you will watch where the earthwork is in progress?
-Material is not oversized (not more than 8 cm)
-Not over 30 cm per layer
-Not exceeding optimum moisture content or less (not rubberizing or foaming)
-While grading see to it that material is not segregated
-Number of passes of roller during compaction, and weight of compactor (8 passes minimum
with ½ overlap)
-Smoothness of the finish surface of subgrade. Contractor should use 4-m straight edge .
Tolerance limit is 6mm for subgrade, 3mm for asphalt.

2. What are the different types of rollers used for the compaction of asphalt? And the function of
each?

a. Tandem Steel Roller

-Initial rolling of asphalt, only 2 passes at ½ overlap
-Final rolling to smoothen the surface and to see to it that the edge of the roller not
visible on the asphalt
b. Pneumatic Tire Roller
-To attained the require compaction (8 passes min, not less than 5 tons)

3. What is the thickness of each layer allowed for an embankment and for subgrade?

-For embankment; 30cm thick or as otherwise specified

-For subgrade; Earth cut – 30 cm to be laid in two layers (15 x15)
Earth fill – 40 cm to be laid in two layers (20x20) if possible to attain the
required 100% compaction.
-Rock cut: 20cm in one layer.

4. What is the procedure for starting the first layer of earthworks if the total height of embankment is
less than 75cm?

-Grabbing and scarifying the area till 15cm and watering it. Removing any unsuitable material
then compacting it

5. Suppose the first layer of subgrade was compacted and tested one month back, would you allowed
the laying of second layer of subgrade of this work? If not, what will you require the contractor to do?

-No, the contractor should clean, spray water and re-compacted until 100% compaction is
attained.

6. What is the maximum size of gravel you will allow the subgrade layer? What would be a reasonable
CBR for subgrade?

-80mm max in subgrade

 -CBR value – 20% min of feedesroad, 25%min. for highway.

7. If you find the thickness of subgrade 3cm less, how would you allow the contractor to
complete the deficient thickness?
-Scarify up to 12cm and add the 3cm layer to make it 15cm, then re-compact.

8. What is the percentage compaction required for natural ground embankment subgrade and
wearing course?
-Natural ground = Type A (90%)
-Embankment: a. below 60cm type
b. above 60cm, type AA (95%)
-Subgrade = Type AAA (100%)

9. What are the requirements of slump for type A concrete in your project?
-75 to 100 mm

10. What does 210/25 mean when related to concrete?

-210 is the compressive strength in kg/cm2
-25 is the maximum size of aggregate

11. What is the specified mixing and rolling temperature for asphalt?
-Mixing = 139 to 163 deg cel
-Rolling = 135±5®C or 140±5®C

12. What is the recommended ratio of cement sand and hydrated lime for grouted rip rap?
-1 : 3 : ½

13. If it rains during the laying of asphalt, what action would you take?
-stop asphalting and continue rolling

14. What are the tests you run to determine the suitability of subgrade material?
a. CBR
b. Soil classification
c. Liquid limit
d. Plastic limit

15. How would you repair shrinkage cracks in bridge deck?

-Grouting with epoxy coating (resin)

16. How would you compare 7 days & 28 days compressive strength of concrete?
-70 to 75% of that of 28 days strength

17. To find the loss of stability, how long and what temperature you need to immerse the
Marshall specimen?
-24 hrs at 60±1®C

18. What is the required slump for class A vibrated course?

-25 to 75mm or as specified in the project specifications
CIVIL QA/QC QUESTIONAIRE

1. A clear space of ____________ shall be maintained on all sides of the excavation.

a. 2 ft b. 3 ft c. 4 ft d.5 ft e. all of the above

2. Shoring shall be installed or sides shall be sloped or benching when the depth of excavation
reaches ___________ .
a. 0.8m b. 1.5m c. 1.2m d. 1.4m e. all of the above

3. Liquid limit and plastic limit test are required for select the material when the percentage
passing the #200 sieve is _________ . (Liquid & plastic limit test are required if the % passing
the #40 sieve is more than 15%)
a. 10% b. 14% c. 16% d. (a) & (c) d. all of the above

4. The sufficient thickness for cohesive capping material when sand was used as fill material was
a. 150mm b. 200mm c. 250mm d. all of the above e. none of the above

5. What are the two basic type of concrete as per SAES-Q-001? (Write your answer). Structural &
non-structural concrete.

6. What is the maximum temperature of concrete that can be poured into a concrete structure?
a. 25 dec cel b. 30 deg cel c. 32 deg cel d. a b, c e. none of the above

7. What is the acceptable temperature of asphalt mix prior to and during placing and
compaction? Temperature shall be 139 to 163 degrees centigrade.
a. 135 deg c b. 140 deg c c. 163 deg c d. a & c e. b & c

8. The maximum 28 day compressive strength of structural concrete as per SAES-Q-001 was ____
a. 4000 psi b. 4500 psi c. 5000 psi d. all of the above e. none of the above

9. The minimum thickness of concrete slab that is subject to vehicular traffic as per SAES- Q-001
was ______
a. 100mm b. 150mm c. 200mm d. all of the above e. none of the above

10. Plant scale shall be calibrated _______ times a year and shall be certified by an independent
laboratory.
a. Two b. three c. four d. five e. none of the above

11. Concrete mixing water shall have no more than _____ ppm total dissolve solids (TDS)
a. 300 b. 350 c. 500 d. 1000 e. none of the above
 12. The minimum clear distance of anchor bolts or anchor bolts sleeves from the edge of concrete
shall be ______
a. 50mm b. 75mm c. 100mm d. 120mm e. none of the above

13. Concrete can be drop freely at a height of ________ .

a. Half meter b. one meter c. one and a half meter d. a & b e. a & c
b.
14. Concrete curing water shall not have more than _______ of total dissolve solids ( TDS)
a. 500ppm b. 750ppm c. 1000ppm d. all of the above e. none of the above

TYPICAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR CIVIL INSPECTOR

1. What are the most important element of soil classifications (SAES-A-114)

a. Type of soil, Gradation, and Atterberg limits. The inspector should have a general
idea how this limits (liquid limit, plastic and plasticity index correlate with selecting
approved Select Fill)

2. What is CBR (SAES-Q-006)?

a. California Bearing Ratio. It is a laboratory value that helps determining soil bearing
capacity and in classification soil. It is a design parameter however, is a requirement
by our standard to verify and check, not knowing what it is indicates the inspector
has poor soil knowledge and experience.

3. What id the maximum depth of regular fill lift (layer) prior to compaction (SAES-A-114)?
a. 200mm

4. What Is the maximum depth of a fill lift (layer) when manually equipment is used for
compaction (SAES-A-114)?
a. 100mm

5. What are the project conditions and factors that control compaction (Experience & SAES-A-
114)?
a. Proper moisture content
b. Compaction of equipment used and number of rolls
c. Type of soil
d. Confinement of soil (for sand) and stepping of layers of marl and select fill.
6. What are the three different types of laboratory ASTM soil density test (SAES-A-114)? And
what are the minimum required density values for each of the test mentioned above?
a. Proctor 95%
b. Modified Proctor 90%
c. Relative (for sand) 70%

7. What are the important points to look for in concrete forms prior to pouring concrete (SAES Q-
001, ACI and experience)?
a. Tightness, cleanliness, plumbness, steadiness, shoring and bracing, rebar cover,
concrete top level mark correctness, rebar spacing and alignment.
b. Also vapor barrier must be installed prior to pouring on grade
c. Also grade must receive termite chemical spray protection prior to vapor barrier
placement

8. What are the essential elements of concrete placement (SAES Q001, ACI, and experienced)?
a. Maximum height of concrete drop is less than or equal to 1 meter.
b. Segregation must be prevented by ensuring transit mixer is approved, has operating
revolution counter, no adding water after batching, and concrete is place in such a
manner to prevent segregation, (i.e. only shovels can be used to move the concrete
around inside the forms – no raking allowed. Vibrator should not be used for that
purposed.
c. Proper vibration must be implemented(Proper vibrating – dropping the vibrator under
its own weight until it gets to the desire drop height, then leaving it there for 3 – 7
seconds then pulling at the count of 3-4 seconds. When vibrating sub-sequent layers,
vibrator must penetrate a centimeter into older layer.
d. Some labor must be continuously watching the forms in case a large /high pour to
ensure no form failure takes place. In case a wall is being poured, proper heights
(maximum heights) of each concrete lift must be observed, such as usual 600mm stated
normally in project specifications. Also tamping on the wall is necessary to assist in the
consolidation process.
e. The concrete temperature and the slump are two strong indicators of inspectors
knowledge. A slump between 75mm and 125mm is normal for normal pours. If the
inspector has no clue as to even the range, that’s serious. The maximum allowed
temperature for concrete when arriving at project site is 32 degrees Celsius.
9. What is the minimum and maximum acceptable asphalt temperature range when arriving on
site (SAES Q-006 and AASHTO)?
a. 139 to 163 degrees centigrade

10. What is the minimum required compaction density of asphalt (SAES Q-006 & AASHTO)?
a. 96%
 11. What is the prime coat and where is it applied (SAES Q-006 & AASHTO)? What is the curing
requirement for the Prime coat?
a. It is the asphalt bituminous material that is place on the substrate prior to placement of
the first asphalt mixture (the blinder course). It must be allowed to cure and soak into
the capping layer (usually select fill)
b. 24 hours, a good indication that the material cured is when the color turns to pitch black
e.i. the brownness is gone.

12. What is Tack Coat (SAES Q-006 and AASHTO)?

a. It is the asphalt bituminous material when is applied on existing concrete or asphalt
surface to bond the new subsequent asphalt pavement to them. Tack coat is not
necessary to place on new asphalt before placing the next layer of asphalt unless it
is soiled (dirty).

13. What is the tolerance requirement of sub-grade asphalt surface smoothness prior to placing
asphalt (SAES Q-006 and AASHTO)?
a. Using a 3 meter edge = 6mm

14. What is the tolerance requirement of finish asphalt surface smoothness (SAES Q-006 &
AASHTO)?
a. Using 3 meter straight edge 4mm longitudinally, 3mm laterally.

PART 2:

1. What is your job requirement as a QC Inspector

a. The answer should content the word “Quality” in it. If his answer indicates he is a
foreman or a site engineer, do not hired him, as his mentality focused on the
schedule of his boss (The contractor Project Engineer or Manager) and not the
Quality.
2. Who will you really work for?
a. (This is a loaded question. He should answer that he works for the contractor but
serving Saudi Aramco. Meaning his salary comes from the contractor but he is
working for us our Quality eyes)
3. Would you walk me through the process of initiating an inspection point through the RFI
system? He should mention the sequence, which starts with field workers preparing the work
item, after the completing the work item, and prior to proceeding with the next step, the
foreman notifies the site engineer or the QC inspector directly that the point is ready for
inspection, and which point the QC inspector checks it, correct any deficiency that he observed
based on his experience, drawing, specifications, standards, etc. then prepare the RFI form then
notifies SAPMT that the point is ready. PMT check the point (or whatever) then invites the
inspection rep (QA Inspector) to inspect the point. If they ok to proceed, the QA inspector okay
 it and the QC inspector notify the field foreman or the site engineer to proceed. If not, the
problem is communicated to the site engineer to fix.
4. Tell me about ITP and the QCP?

Roads and Bridges

Site Inspection Guidelines

(Question and Answers)

1. What are the duties and responsibilities of a Site Inspector?

-Supervise the actual construction on the site as guided and instructed by the civil or
resident engineer
-Bear direct responsibility for application of specification on site
-Make sure that safety measures are applied by the contractor
-Prepare daily work report in addition to memoranda
-Not act as a foreman for the contractor
-Not change specification and plans

2. Min & max temperature of asphalt at the site of paving?

-Min is 139®C, Max is 163®C

3. Min atmospheric (air) temperature prior to paving?

-Min is 4®C

4. Min & Max temperature of concrete at the site prior to paving?

-Min concrete temperature is 10®C, Max is 32®C

5. Atmospheric (air) temperature allowed for paving?

-5®C Min for cold weather
-33®C Max for hot weather

6. Min atmospheric temperature prior to spraying MC-1 or MC-2?

-Min is 15®C

7. What are the purposes of curing?

-To maintain the amount of water in the concrete mix
-To minimize hairline cracks
8. What is hydration?
-It is the formation of a compound by the combination of water and other substances or
in concrete, it is the chemical reaction between water and cement

9. Max and Min slope of chutes used in pouring concrete?

-Max slope is 1:2 )Vertical to Horizontal), Min slope is 1:3

10. Advantage of reducing water-cement ration of concrete min?

-Increased strength
-Increased water tightness
-Lower absorption
-Increased resistance of weathering
-Better bond between concrete and reinforcement

11. Max vertical height of chute use in pouring a concrete?

-1.5meter maximum but preferably less than 1 meter

12. How do you determined Grade 40, 60 and 75 steel bars at the site?
-By its longitudinal stripe marking:
Grade 40 – No marking between the longitudinal strips
Grade 60 – One line between the ribs of the steel
Grade 75- Two lines between the ribs of the steel

13. Min length of splicing of rebars?

-40D or 40 X diameter of rebars

14. Removal of forms for structure?

-Arc and Center = 14 days
-Beam and Girder = 10 days
-Slabs: Not more than 3m =4 days
More than 3m but less than 6m = 7 days
More than 6m but less than 14m =10 days

15. What is curing membrane?

-It is a curing compound applied at the concrete surface to prevent rapid evaporation of
water and to reflect suns rays of sunlight thereby reducing the temperature.

16. How many times do you apply curing membrane?

-At least two times, the second time application is perpendicular to the first and applied
after the first application has set.
17. What is the purpose of retarder?
-To delay initial setting of concrete
-To accelerate the effect of hot weather on the setting of concrete

18. What is the purpose of slump test?

-To determine the consistency or workability of the concrete mix and to check for the
required slump

19. Allowable slumps?

-2.5cm to 7.5 cm (for vibrated structure & without additive)
-If with additive, slump depends upon the special specifications

20. Type of curing?

-Water curing, as in ponding, burlap, spraying, wet sand and wet earth
-Membrane curing is a plastic film, liquid membrane curing compound and reinforced
paper
-Team curing

21. What is plasticizer?

-Usually applied at a low water-cement ratio concrete to make workable
-Usually use in pre-stressed concrete

22. What is composite structure?

-It is a structure composed of two materials as in steel and concrete

23. What is non-composite structure?

-It is a structure made of either concrete or steel

24. Types of cement

-Type I = Normal or standard cement (for general use)
-Type 1-A = Air-entraining cement same as type I
-Type II = Moderate Sulfate resistance cement
-Type II-A = Air-entraining cement same as type II
-Type III = High-early strength cement usually used in pre-stressed concrete
-Type IV = Low Sulfate Resistance cement
-Type V = High Sulfate Resistance cement

25. What is the effect of seawater on concrete?

-It increases the risk of corrosion of rebars
-It weakens the strength of concrete
-Cracks occur due to the crystallization of salts in the concrete mix
26. Can you use seawater as mixing water in concrete and or embankment?
-Yes, if suitable fresh water is not available

27. Two types of pre-stressed concrete

-Pre-tensioned Concrete = The tendons are tensioned to a desired force before
pouring of concrete, then released after the concrete has attained the desired strength.
-Post-tensioned Concrete = The tendons are positioned to their locations, then
poured concrete mix. After the concrete has attained the required strength, then the
tendons are stressed to the specified force.

28. Minimum compressive strength of concrete before applying force?

-At least 350kg/cm2

29. What is the minimum strength of concrete before applying force?

-300kg/cm2

30. Reason behind cracks?

-Poor curing practice, poor design, poor vibration which result in segregation, less rebar
covering, poor quality of concrete, movement of falsework or forms, higher water
cement ratio.

31. What part water-cement ratio plays in concrete?

-The lower the ratio the stronger the concrete mix, provided it can be consolidated
properly.

32. What are the concrete samples?

-The cylinder and the cubes

33. What is the difference between the two and which is preferable?
-The difference is in there deformation when subjected to compressive loads. The
deformation in cylinder is bigger than in the cube. The cube can withstand bigger loads
because of its L/D ratio. But the strength of the cylinder is nearer to the actual strength
of the structure being poured than the strength on the cube. That’s why when we use
the cube, we multiply the strength that was gotten by a correction factor depending on
L/D ratio. While in cylinder there is no correction factor applied for the reason cylinder
sample is more preferable.

34. Within how many hours should concrete mix be discharged after leaving the batching plant or
after all the aggregates, cement and water are in the mixer?
-Within one hour if the mixer is an agitated mixer
-Within 30mins if the mixer in non-agitated mixer
 35. If agitated concrete is discharged after more than one hour, what will happen?
-The concrete is over-mixed, becomes hot and the strength is reduced

36. What is the initial setting time of the concrete mix?

-35 to 40 minutes

37. When will you apply curing of the concrete?

-After the concrete has initially set

38. What is the mixing time of a stationary or central batching plant (concrete)?
-50 to 90 seconds

39. For how many days are you going to cure the structure?
-seven days

40. What is the agitating speed of the mixer?

-2 to 6 revolutions per minute(rpm)

41. What is the mixing speed of the mixer?

-6 to 18 rpm

42. What is concrete fatigue?

-It is the weakening of the material caused by repeated loads

43. What is creep?

-It is the deformation due to the sustained load

44. Bends?
-D = Diameter of bens, d = diameter of rebars
-D = 6d, for rebars dia. 22mm or less
-D = 8d, for rebars dia.24mm to 28mm
-D = 10d for rebars dia. 30 and above

45. How would you know if the concrete has attained its initial set?
-If there is no more water seen (brightness) on the surface of concrete, or if there is no
water on the surface of the concrete.

ASPHALT

46. What is the difference between MC-1 and RC-2

 -By just looking and smelling, MC-1 smells kerosene and look dull and its thicker, while
RC-2 smells benzene (gasoline) and looks shiny and is thinner and dries rapidly.

47. What are you going to do if there is bleeding in MC-1 or if the MC-1 is not dry after 48 hours?
-I will apply blotting by spreading sand on wet portion only when removing the excess
by rake or any suitable equipment

48. What is rutting?

-It is the longitudinal settlement of asphalt pavement due to heavy loads of the vehicles
passing the road

49. What are the remedies to prevent of minimize rutting?

-To limit or minimize the loads of vehicle
-To make the gradation of aggregates coarse but conducive to the project
-To lower the asphalt content and/or lower the asphalt penetration (as from 60-70 to 40
-50)
-To follow the instruction of the MOC as to the limit of air voids which is 3-5 with 4 as
the median and actual air voids to be gotten

50. What is the purpose of MC-1 (Medium Curing Cutback Asphalt)?

-To stabilize or seal the granular surface of subgrade and to promote bonding to
bituminous surface.

51. What is the purpose of RC-2 (Rapid Curing Cutback Asphalt)?

-To ensure or promote bonding between the previously laid asphalt pavement and the
newly paved layer

52. Minimum and maximum overlapping of asphalt in longitudinal and transversal joints?
-For longitudinal joint 15 to 30 cm

53. Why do you overlap?

-To prevent cracking at the longitudinal joint

54. What will happen if your asphalt content is more than 0.3%?
-It will be more than the required limits and bleeding will occur and thereby weakening
the pavement

55. What is the maximum loss of stability for asphalt?

-25%

56. What is the maximum variation of asphalt content?

-±0.3% from the approve asphalt content
57. Types of compaction and moisture ranges?
-Type AAA = 100% compaction, 78% relative density
Moisture ranges = MR 3 (Moisture shall not be lower than 3% of the
optimum moisture)
-Type AA = 95% compaction, 74% relative density
Moisture ranges = 0 (moisture shall be ±5% of optimum moisture)
-Type A = 90% compaction, 70% relative density

58. Temperature of asphalt pavement before breakdown or initial rolling?

-120®C or as what we get from the trial test

59. Heating temperature of MC-1 and RC-2 before spraying?

-MC-1 should be heated to 50 - 80®C
-RC-2 should be heated to 65 – 95 ®C

60. Rate of application of MC-1 and RC-2?

-MC-1 = It is 0.65 – 1.75 liter/m2
-RC-2 = It is equal or less than 0.25 liter/m2

61. What are the two types of asphalt batching plant?

-Batching type = It is easy to control and it is batch by weight
-Continuous type = It has a greater output

62. What is SPT?

-Standard Penetration Test, it is usually made to evaluate the bearing capacity of the soil

63. What is Bleeding?

-It is the flow of water in the mix or on to the surface of the mix because of the
settlement of the mass of concrete mix.

64. How do you cure cylinder sample?

-Cylinder samples are cured in laboratory, in water tank saturated with lime at
23±1.7®C.
-It is also advisable to cure in the field, same as the structure being represented.

65. What are the precautionary measures if the air temp is greater than 33®C?
-Make shades; cool the water by using ice cubes
-Spray the aggregates specially the coarse with cold water
-Wet the forms and reinforcement

66. What is the pattern of rolling asphalt pavement?

 -Start from the lowest part of the pavement, then going upward to the higher portion
with overlapping distance on half the rear wheel width

67. Tolerance of asphalt using 4 meter straight edge?

-Wearing coarse : 3mm perpendicular to centerline
4mm parallel to centerline
-Base coarse : 6mm perpendicular to centerline
6mm parallel to centerline
-Subgrade : ±10mm

68. Maximum thickness for base course and wearing course?

-Base course : 80mm for 1st layer to 60mm for 2nd layer
-Wearing course : 80mm for 1st layer to 50mm for surface layer (compacted)

69. Difference between mobile & stationary stringline?

-Mobile stringline is attached to the power while stationary stringline is attached to the
stakes and moved manually as the power goes

70. How many passes of the rollers do you make before the requires density or compaction of
pavement?
-It depends upon the results of a trial test on a trial stretch, in which you paved a certain
stretch, then rolled it, then took coring and compute for density which in turn compared
to the marshal density at the laboratory. If the compaction is satisfactory, the number of
passes that the roller was made at that time is the number of passes to be used in
further paving and rolling process.

71. How do you know the rate of application of MC-1 and RC-2?
-It is also by trial test on a trial stretch, in which you put a 50cm by 50cm cardboard on
the stretch then let the distributor run through this cardboard with the known speed,
then find the weight of MC-1 or RC-2 in the cardboard, then compute for the rate of
application.

72. Study the procedure in making the following tests and the equipment used:
-Slump test
-Concrete cylinder
-Compressive test on cylinders
-Field density Test (FDT)
-Liquid Limit and Plastic Limit
-Proctor or Moisture Density Test
-California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
-Study your duties and work during and before the paving of asphalt & concreting
SOILS

73. Classifications of Soils?

A-1 = gravelly or sandy soil with some stone fragment
A-2 = silty or clayey gravel and sand
A-3 = sand dunes
A-4 / A-5 = silty soil
A-6 /A-7 = clayey soil

74. What is California Bearing Ratio (CBR)?

-It is the test use to find bearing capacity of soil compacted at optimum moisture
content and at a different densities (10, 30, 65 blows)

75. What is Proctor or Moisture-Density Test?

-It is the test use to find the moisture and density relation of a soil when compacted at
laboratory

76. What is the distance of borrow pit from the structures?

-Downstream: Min is 200 meters or as otherwise specified

77. What is the distance of borrow pit from roadway toe or embankment?
-Min is 30 meters from the toe of embankment.

78. Study the programing of works specially pouring of concrete, number of mixers, volume of
concrete to be poured and manpower requirements.

79. What is the test for rock fill?

-It is by consolidated in which grid point are made and then let the roller passed, then
elevation of points are taken, then again passing the roller ad elevations of points taken.
The difference in elevation between the passes shall not vary from 0 to 3 centimeter.

80. What is the maximum size of rocks use in rock fill?

-Not more than 60cm (see the green book)

81. What is the rock fill allowed?

-At least 60cm (or see the green book)

82. What are the difference between the Modified and Standard Proctor (using same 6 inches
mold)?
 -The difference is in their compacting effort. Although its layer is compacted (5 layer) is
compacted 56 blows, but the weight of the hammer of standard is 5.5lbs with 12- in
drop while that of modified is 10lbs and 18- in drop.

83. What is the difference between the CBR5 and CBR 10?
-CBR 10 has more strength than CBR 5.

84. For instance in embankment you have 1x1x0.2m and have moisture of 0.2% but at the
laboratory you have 8%. How many liters of water you need? Density of soil is 2 Tons/m3

Solution:
Volume = 0.2%
Water needed = 8-2 = 6%
Weight = Vol. x Density = 0.2 m3 x 2 T/m3 = 0.4 Ton = 400 kg
Since 1 kg = 1 liter for 4®C temp
Then, water need = 0.06 x 400 kg = 24 kg = 24 liters

85. For instance, it rain the whole night and your aggregates and sand were wet. How do you find
the water?
-I should inform the Material Engineer so that he will check the aggregates and the
moisture

86. What kind of soil you use in subgrade?

-A-1-a / A-1-b / A-2-b

87. How about embankment?

-Any suitable material like A-1 /A-2 / A-3 / A-4 / A-5 /A- 6

88. Can you use rock fill for backfilling of structures?

-No, because it will damage the structure

89. What material are you going to use for backfilling the structures?
-Granular materials like A-1 or A-2

90. How do you perform slump test?

-Take sample from the concrete mix, put in the mould and rod it 25 times each 3 layer,
for equal three layers

91. What is the temperature of asphalt required to stop rolling?

-80 to 90®C

92. How do you know that the contractor is using the right mixture of aggregates? If the
aggregate is 30% natural and 70% crushed sand, not using the control room or the scales.
-Close all the automatic feeders except the natural sand and let it flow for a certain
time, say 30 seconds, then compute the quantity at 30 seconds, then make the same
steps as to the crush sand, this time the bin for natural sand is closed and the time for
flowing is 70 sec. then compute the quantity of crush sand.