PTI Level 1 & 2 Exam Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
Prior to stressing the tendons, you notice that the concrete is visibly honeycombed or cracked around the anchorages, you
should:
a. ...proceed with stressing if the honeycombing or cracking is only at the dead-end anchorage area as long as it is not
visible at the stressing end anchorages.
b. ...proceed slowly with stressing, watching the gauge needle for erratic movements.
c. ...notify the general contractor that the tendons in this area cannot be stressed until the concrete has been repaired and
inspected.
d. ...stress all of the tendons in this area to 50% of the required gauge pressure to see if they will hold before proceeding
stressing one-by-one.
Correct Answer
c. ...notify the general contractor that the tendons in this area cannot be stressed until the concrete has been repaired
and inspected.
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,Question 2
In an encapsulated system, how much bare strands is acceptable behind stressing anchorage?
a. None
b. ½" maximum
c. 6" maximum
d. It does not matter.
Correct Answer
a. None
Question 3
What would the jacking force be for a 0.60" diameter grade 270 ksi strand with a cross sectional area of 0.217 square
inches?
a. 33.0 KIPS
b. 58.6 KIPS
c. 162.0 KIPS
d. 46.9 KIPS
Correct Answer
d. 46.9 KIPS
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,Question 4
The term KSI means:
a. 1000 pounds per square inch
b. 1000 pounds
c. 270,000 pounds
d. 33,000 pounds
Correct Answer
a. 1000 pounds per square inch
Question 5
What is the leading cause of elongations appearing to be out of tolerance?
a. Over-stressing
b. Under-stressing
c. Defective strand
d. Improper marking and measuring techniques.
Correct Answer
d. Improper marking and measuring techniques.
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, Question 6
Backup bars must continue ________ minimum beyond each side of the anchorage group according to the ACI 318.
a. 4 inches
b. 6 inches
c. 8 inches
d. 12 inches
Correct Answer
d. 12 inches
Question 7
Intermediate anchorages are sometimes required on a length of barrier cables in order to:
a. Keep the cables from sagging.
b. Maintain proper tension on the cables.
c. Limit deflection of the cables when they are impacted by a vehicle.
d. Intermediate anchorages are not required on barrier cable.
Correct Answer
c. Limit deflection of the cables when they are impacted by a vehicle.
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Question 1
Prior to stressing the tendons, you notice that the concrete is visibly honeycombed or cracked around the anchorages, you
should:
a. ...proceed with stressing if the honeycombing or cracking is only at the dead-end anchorage area as long as it is not
visible at the stressing end anchorages.
b. ...proceed slowly with stressing, watching the gauge needle for erratic movements.
c. ...notify the general contractor that the tendons in this area cannot be stressed until the concrete has been repaired and
inspected.
d. ...stress all of the tendons in this area to 50% of the required gauge pressure to see if they will hold before proceeding
stressing one-by-one.
Correct Answer
c. ...notify the general contractor that the tendons in this area cannot be stressed until the concrete has been repaired
and inspected.
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,Question 2
In an encapsulated system, how much bare strands is acceptable behind stressing anchorage?
a. None
b. ½" maximum
c. 6" maximum
d. It does not matter.
Correct Answer
a. None
Question 3
What would the jacking force be for a 0.60" diameter grade 270 ksi strand with a cross sectional area of 0.217 square
inches?
a. 33.0 KIPS
b. 58.6 KIPS
c. 162.0 KIPS
d. 46.9 KIPS
Correct Answer
d. 46.9 KIPS
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,Question 4
The term KSI means:
a. 1000 pounds per square inch
b. 1000 pounds
c. 270,000 pounds
d. 33,000 pounds
Correct Answer
a. 1000 pounds per square inch
Question 5
What is the leading cause of elongations appearing to be out of tolerance?
a. Over-stressing
b. Under-stressing
c. Defective strand
d. Improper marking and measuring techniques.
Correct Answer
d. Improper marking and measuring techniques.
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, Question 6
Backup bars must continue ________ minimum beyond each side of the anchorage group according to the ACI 318.
a. 4 inches
b. 6 inches
c. 8 inches
d. 12 inches
Correct Answer
d. 12 inches
Question 7
Intermediate anchorages are sometimes required on a length of barrier cables in order to:
a. Keep the cables from sagging.
b. Maintain proper tension on the cables.
c. Limit deflection of the cables when they are impacted by a vehicle.
d. Intermediate anchorages are not required on barrier cable.
Correct Answer
c. Limit deflection of the cables when they are impacted by a vehicle.
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