ICC Masonry Exam Questions And
(Detailed Answers) With Complete
Solutions| Score 100%
Which of the following grout admixtures is used to obtain a high
slump with reduced water?
Super plasticizer; RCMCI 6th Edition, Section 2.11.6
Which of the following is the standard specification that autoclaved aerated
concrete masonry units must conform to for the strength class specified in the
contract documents?
ASTM C 1386; CI 530; Part 2, Section 2.3E. IBC
2103.3
Grout intended for use in the construction of engineered and
empirically designed masonry structures must comply with
ASTM C 476; 2006 IBC 2103.12
,The slump test for grout must be performed in accordance with
ASTM C 1019; ASTM - C1019-03
In what condition are grout specimens to be tested?
Damp; ASTM - 1019-03
When the prism test method is being utilized, how long must the
prisms cure prior to being cut?
28; 2006 IBC 2105.3.1
After construction and grouting, masonry test prisms should not be
disturbed or moved for a minimum of
48 hours; ASTM - C 1314, Section 5.10
When field sampling grout, the elapsed time between obtaining the
first and final portions of the sample shall not be more than
15 minutes; ASTM - C1019, Section 7.2.1
, If mortar compression tests are required, how many tests per day are to be
taken for the three successive work days at the start of the job?
1; RCMCI 6th Edition, 3.2.4
Glass unit masonry shall not be laid at temperatures below
60 degrees F; 2006 IBC 2104.3.2.1
What Is The Maximum Mean Daily Temperature Permitted Before Newly
Constructed Masonry Must Be Fog Sprayed During Curing?
100 Degrees F; 2006 IBC 2104.4.3
When The Temperature Is Below 40 Degrees F, Newly Constructed
Masonry Must Be Covered With A Weather Resistant Membrane For A
Minimum Of
24 Hours; 2006 IBC 2104.3.3.3
After Initial Mixing, When The Ambient Temperature Exceeds 90
Degrees F With A Wind Velocity Over 8 Mph, Mortar Used In Masonry
Construction Must Be Discarded After
2 Hours; 2006 IBC 2104.4.2.1
(Detailed Answers) With Complete
Solutions| Score 100%
Which of the following grout admixtures is used to obtain a high
slump with reduced water?
Super plasticizer; RCMCI 6th Edition, Section 2.11.6
Which of the following is the standard specification that autoclaved aerated
concrete masonry units must conform to for the strength class specified in the
contract documents?
ASTM C 1386; CI 530; Part 2, Section 2.3E. IBC
2103.3
Grout intended for use in the construction of engineered and
empirically designed masonry structures must comply with
ASTM C 476; 2006 IBC 2103.12
,The slump test for grout must be performed in accordance with
ASTM C 1019; ASTM - C1019-03
In what condition are grout specimens to be tested?
Damp; ASTM - 1019-03
When the prism test method is being utilized, how long must the
prisms cure prior to being cut?
28; 2006 IBC 2105.3.1
After construction and grouting, masonry test prisms should not be
disturbed or moved for a minimum of
48 hours; ASTM - C 1314, Section 5.10
When field sampling grout, the elapsed time between obtaining the
first and final portions of the sample shall not be more than
15 minutes; ASTM - C1019, Section 7.2.1
, If mortar compression tests are required, how many tests per day are to be
taken for the three successive work days at the start of the job?
1; RCMCI 6th Edition, 3.2.4
Glass unit masonry shall not be laid at temperatures below
60 degrees F; 2006 IBC 2104.3.2.1
What Is The Maximum Mean Daily Temperature Permitted Before Newly
Constructed Masonry Must Be Fog Sprayed During Curing?
100 Degrees F; 2006 IBC 2104.4.3
When The Temperature Is Below 40 Degrees F, Newly Constructed
Masonry Must Be Covered With A Weather Resistant Membrane For A
Minimum Of
24 Hours; 2006 IBC 2104.3.3.3
After Initial Mixing, When The Ambient Temperature Exceeds 90
Degrees F With A Wind Velocity Over 8 Mph, Mortar Used In Masonry
Construction Must Be Discarded After
2 Hours; 2006 IBC 2104.4.2.1
