GATE 2024 Civil Engineering Q46

Question

In the context of pavement material characterization, the CORRECT statement(s) is/are
(A) The load penetration curve of CBR test may need origin correction due to the non-vertical penetrating plunger of the loading machine.
(B) The toughness and hardness of road aggregates are determined by Los Angeles abrasion test and aggregate impact test, respectively.
(C) Grading of normal (unmodified) bitumen binders is done based on viscosity test results.
(D) In compacted bituminous mix, Voids in the Mineral Aggregate (VMA) is equal to the sum of total volume of air voids (V_v) and total volume of bitumen (V_b).

Answer

The load penetration curve of CBR test may need origin correction due to the non-vertical penetrating plunger of the loading machine.

Answer

The toughness and hardness of road aggregates are determined by Los Angeles abrasion test and aggregate impact test, respectively.

Answer

Grading of normal (unmodified) bitumen binders is done based on viscosity test results.

Answer

In compacted bituminous mix, Voids in the Mineral Aggregate (VMA) is equal to the sum of total volume of air voids (V_v) and total volume of bitumen (V_b).