Question 1
Using a common dense-graded hot-mix asphalt (HMA) unit weight of 145 lb/ft³, about how many tons are in one compacted cubic yard?
Correct Answer:
2.0 tons
Question 2
How many square yards of pavement surface are in one 12-foot-wide lane that is 1 mile long?
Correct Answer:
7,040 SY
Question 3
A 12-foot lane, 1 mile long, will receive 2 inches of compacted HMA. Using 110 lb per square yard per inch of thickness, how many tons are required (neat line, no waste)?
Correct Answer:
774 tons
Question 4
What is the primary purpose of a tack coat before placing a new HMA lift on an existing asphalt or concrete surface?
Correct Answer:
To bond the new lift to the existing surface so the layers act together
Question 5
On an MDOT-type highway job, when is a prime coat used instead of a tack coat?
Correct Answer:
On an untreated aggregate base or granular surface to bind fines and promote bond of the first asphalt course
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MS Highway Practice Questions - Mississippi Highway Contractor Examination Exam

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