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FDOT ASPHALT PAVING LEVEL 1 EXAM
NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
The hole for temping asphalt trucks should be located where - CORRECT ANSWER -Hole located in the middle third of length of truck; 6-10 inches above the bed
Temping asphalt on the top - CORRECT ANSWER -At engineer's discretion
Asphalt Temperature Master Range - CORRECT ANSWER -+- 30; reject loads outside
Temp every load monitored if - CORRECT ANSWER -Mix within master range Differes for a single load from established temp by +-25°F Avg of five loads differes by +-15°F Monitor until within tolerance
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Tack Distributor without a calibration chart - CORRECT ANSWER-If they don't have a calibration chart you can not use them to distribute tack
Application rate of tack for close graded mixes - CORRECT
ANSWER-Normal: 0.02-0.08 gal/yd^2
Must apply temperature correction factor
Calibration chart for distributor of tack - CORRECT ANSWER - Must be done by a reliable and recognized firm Chart provided to engineer prior to use Know the temperature of asphalt cement being used for Tack coat
Measuring tack levels - CORRECT ANSWER -Stick the distributor before and after spraying tack Use calibration chart for Distributor to determine amount of asphalt in truck before and after spraying
Formula for finding the length of a tacked road - CORRECT ANSWER-Find length of tacked road Station - station = station lineal feet or
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