FDOT ASPHALT PAVING LEVEL 2 EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 PRACTICE SOLUTION VERIFIED RESULTS

FDOT ASPHALT PAVING LEVEL 2 EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 PRACTICE
SOLUTION VERIFIED RESULTS

◉ The vacuum applied to flasks for GMM
Answer: 30 +/- 2mm


◉ Vacuum pressure for GMM must be reached within
Answer: 2 minutes


◉ The Orbital Shaker must oscillate at
Answer: 270 +/- 10 rpms


◉ The vacuum and oscillating test for GMM then continues for how
long when it reaches target pressure
Answer: 15 +/- 2minutes


◉ Gyratory compaction angle is
Answer: an internal angle of 1.16 +/- .02 degrees


◉ Ram pressure for gyratory compaction is

, Answer: 600 +/- 18 kpA perpendicular to the axis


◉ RPM the gyratory compactor operates at
Answer: 30 +/- .5 gyrations a minute


◉ Gyratory (GMB) and Rice (GMM) samples must be conditioned at
what temp and for how long
Answer: compaction temp +/- 9 for 1 hour +/- 5minutes and mix
should be within +/-20° of compaction temp


◉ The mold and base plate for the gyratory compactor should be in
the oven for how long
Answer: 30 to 60 minutes


◉ Target specific height for pills
Answer: 115.0mm +/- 5mm


◉ How do you determine aggregate is dry?
Answer: Weigh the material every 15 minutes when it has lost less
than 0.5 grams is it considered dry


◉ Bulk specific gravity (pill) water weight is determined after
Answer: 4 +/- 1 minute