AIC Study Guide Engineering Concepts Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025

AIC Study Guide Engineering Concepts
Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025

Aggregate: Term - ANSWERSThe granular material used in a variety of construction



Aggregate: Examples - ANSWERSSand, Gravel, Crushed Stone



Concrete: Ingredients - ANSWERSAggregate, Water, Cement



Weight of One Bag of US Cement - ANSWERS94 lb



Volume of One Bag of US Cement - ANSWERS1 cubic foot



Cement: Type I - ANSWERSNormal: all purpose



Cement: Type IA - ANSWERSNormal, Air Entraining: Type I with improved freeze-thaw resistance



Cement: Type II - ANSWERSModerate Sulfate Resistance: Used when in contact with higher sulfate
concentrations in water



Cement: Type IIA - ANSWERSModerate Sulfate Resistance, Air-Entraining: Type II with improved freeze-
thaw resistance



Cement: Type III - ANSWERSHigh Early Strength: High strength at earlier periods (1 week or less)



Cement: Type IIIA - ANSWERSHigh Early Strength, Air-Entraining: Type III with improved freeze-thaw
resistance