COSC 275 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ACCURATE ANSWERS
What estimating method was NOT presented in COSC275 this semester? - Answers -
CM agency
the methods presented in class were - Answers - design build, CM at risk, hard bid low
price, comp sealed proposal
Lap length is provided in - Answers - inches and feet & by # of bars
Length of stirrup in grade beam reinforcing is determined by - Answers - clear cover,
beam size, and lap length
A steel membrane designation of W18x50 which is 20'-0" long weighs - Answers - 1000
lbs
A steel membrane W16x31 is how deep? - Answers - 16
what are void forms used for - Answers - provide Space between Expansive Soil and
the Foundation, while providing a temporary support formwork for the weight of concrete
until it has reached a specified strength
To determine height of concrete column you need - Answers - Floor to floor height and
depth of structure above column
What element is NOT used to determine the volume of concrete on an elevated pan
slab? - Answers - Column height
For Payment Performance Bond premium calculating, you need - Answers - duration,
surety bond rates, and value of contract, bid
lifting inserts are shown on tilt wall - Answers - false
Rent expenses are NOT a direct project cost - Answers - true
- Building permit rates are standard throughout Texas: - Answers - false
how to find subgrade elevation - Answers - = Finish floor-slab thickness -void form
thickness (not used on slab on grade)
Know how to find how deep grade beam excavation - Answers - =Subgrade elevation to
bottom of void form (to bottom of beam if no void form)
ACCURATE ANSWERS
What estimating method was NOT presented in COSC275 this semester? - Answers -
CM agency
the methods presented in class were - Answers - design build, CM at risk, hard bid low
price, comp sealed proposal
Lap length is provided in - Answers - inches and feet & by # of bars
Length of stirrup in grade beam reinforcing is determined by - Answers - clear cover,
beam size, and lap length
A steel membrane designation of W18x50 which is 20'-0" long weighs - Answers - 1000
lbs
A steel membrane W16x31 is how deep? - Answers - 16
what are void forms used for - Answers - provide Space between Expansive Soil and
the Foundation, while providing a temporary support formwork for the weight of concrete
until it has reached a specified strength
To determine height of concrete column you need - Answers - Floor to floor height and
depth of structure above column
What element is NOT used to determine the volume of concrete on an elevated pan
slab? - Answers - Column height
For Payment Performance Bond premium calculating, you need - Answers - duration,
surety bond rates, and value of contract, bid
lifting inserts are shown on tilt wall - Answers - false
Rent expenses are NOT a direct project cost - Answers - true
- Building permit rates are standard throughout Texas: - Answers - false
how to find subgrade elevation - Answers - = Finish floor-slab thickness -void form
thickness (not used on slab on grade)
Know how to find how deep grade beam excavation - Answers - =Subgrade elevation to
bottom of void form (to bottom of beam if no void form)
