CONE EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A slab directly supported by a column without beams, dropped panels, or capitals is
referred to as - Answers - Flat plate
One of the following statements is not correct about the construction procedures of the
cast-in-place concrete framing system. - Answers - The beams and the slab on the
same floor are usually cast at different times.
One of the following is not a cast-in-place concrete element. - Answers - Precast
concrete column
Which statement is not correct about precast concrete wall panels?
a. Solid panels are typically from 4 to 10 in. thick.
b.Most panels are designed with an 8 ft width
c.The panels can be pre-stressed, reinforced, load-bearing or non-load-bearing, or
hollow or solid.
d.Panels can be cast with a haunch to support floors.
e.None - Answers - none
Select all possible connections used in connecting precast concrete elements.
a.Bolting
b.Welding
c.Nailing
d.Doweling
e.Pre-tensioning
f.Post-tensioning - Answers - a.Bolting
b.Welding
d.Doweling
f.Post-tensioning
A method where the dry grout material has only enough water added to produce a stiff
granular mix, which is packed into an opening. - Answers - Drypack
Masonry structures are made up of the following materials except
a.Stone
b.Structural tile
c.CMU
d.Timber
e.Brick - Answers - Timber
One of the statements is true about masonry structures.
a.Load-bearing walls are not capable of supporting floor loads.
b.Veneer is a load-bearing wall.
c.Composite walls can be constructed using two wythes of different masonry units.
, d.Stud is part of masonry wall construction. - Answers - Composite walls can be
constructed using two wythes of different masonry units.
Which statements are true about masonry unit position?
a. Wythe is a continuous vertical wall of one unit in thickness.
b. Stretcher refers to a unit positioned with its bottom side bedded in mortar and its face
in the plane of the wall.
c. Header refers to a unit positioned with its bottom bedded in mortar and its end placed
in the plane of the wall.
d. Soldier refers to a unit positioned with its end bedded in mortar and its face placed
vertically in the plane of the wall
e. Rowlock refers to a unit positioned with its end in the face of the wall and its back
side bedded in mortar
f.All are true
g.a & c - Answers - All are true
One of the following statements is not in the construction procedures of brick or CMU.
a. Blocks without mortar are spaced along a footing to establish spacing and determine
if blocks need cutting.
b.A chalk line is run the length of the wall to establish the level height of the first course
c. The height of the courses is checked with a story pole.
d.Begins laying the units at the center and proceed towards the corner on each side.
e.Begins laying a full mortar bed on the footing and building up each corner to several
courses high. - Answers - Begins laying the units at the center and proceed towards
the corner on each side.
The element used to bridge over small openings such as windows or doors is referred
to as
a.Lintel
b.Beam
c.Pilaster
d.Shelf - Answers - Lintel
Which of the following statements is true about masonry wall joints?
a. Bond breakers of asphalt felt or pre-formed rubber gaskets between units are used to
make Joints
b. Joints are generally located where there are changes in wall height or wall thickness
and at openings, wall intersections, building corners, and junctions between walls and
columns
c. Horizontal joints are placed above masonry walls that butt structural frames or on the
bottom of floor or roof structures.
d.Vertical joints are built into the wall as units are laid
e.All are true - Answers - All are true
Which statement is true about precast concrete?
a.The elements are fabricated by skilled workers under well controlled environment.
A slab directly supported by a column without beams, dropped panels, or capitals is
referred to as - Answers - Flat plate
One of the following statements is not correct about the construction procedures of the
cast-in-place concrete framing system. - Answers - The beams and the slab on the
same floor are usually cast at different times.
One of the following is not a cast-in-place concrete element. - Answers - Precast
concrete column
Which statement is not correct about precast concrete wall panels?
a. Solid panels are typically from 4 to 10 in. thick.
b.Most panels are designed with an 8 ft width
c.The panels can be pre-stressed, reinforced, load-bearing or non-load-bearing, or
hollow or solid.
d.Panels can be cast with a haunch to support floors.
e.None - Answers - none
Select all possible connections used in connecting precast concrete elements.
a.Bolting
b.Welding
c.Nailing
d.Doweling
e.Pre-tensioning
f.Post-tensioning - Answers - a.Bolting
b.Welding
d.Doweling
f.Post-tensioning
A method where the dry grout material has only enough water added to produce a stiff
granular mix, which is packed into an opening. - Answers - Drypack
Masonry structures are made up of the following materials except
a.Stone
b.Structural tile
c.CMU
d.Timber
e.Brick - Answers - Timber
One of the statements is true about masonry structures.
a.Load-bearing walls are not capable of supporting floor loads.
b.Veneer is a load-bearing wall.
c.Composite walls can be constructed using two wythes of different masonry units.
, d.Stud is part of masonry wall construction. - Answers - Composite walls can be
constructed using two wythes of different masonry units.
Which statements are true about masonry unit position?
a. Wythe is a continuous vertical wall of one unit in thickness.
b. Stretcher refers to a unit positioned with its bottom side bedded in mortar and its face
in the plane of the wall.
c. Header refers to a unit positioned with its bottom bedded in mortar and its end placed
in the plane of the wall.
d. Soldier refers to a unit positioned with its end bedded in mortar and its face placed
vertically in the plane of the wall
e. Rowlock refers to a unit positioned with its end in the face of the wall and its back
side bedded in mortar
f.All are true
g.a & c - Answers - All are true
One of the following statements is not in the construction procedures of brick or CMU.
a. Blocks without mortar are spaced along a footing to establish spacing and determine
if blocks need cutting.
b.A chalk line is run the length of the wall to establish the level height of the first course
c. The height of the courses is checked with a story pole.
d.Begins laying the units at the center and proceed towards the corner on each side.
e.Begins laying a full mortar bed on the footing and building up each corner to several
courses high. - Answers - Begins laying the units at the center and proceed towards
the corner on each side.
The element used to bridge over small openings such as windows or doors is referred
to as
a.Lintel
b.Beam
c.Pilaster
d.Shelf - Answers - Lintel
Which of the following statements is true about masonry wall joints?
a. Bond breakers of asphalt felt or pre-formed rubber gaskets between units are used to
make Joints
b. Joints are generally located where there are changes in wall height or wall thickness
and at openings, wall intersections, building corners, and junctions between walls and
columns
c. Horizontal joints are placed above masonry walls that butt structural frames or on the
bottom of floor or roof structures.
d.Vertical joints are built into the wall as units are laid
e.All are true - Answers - All are true
Which statement is true about precast concrete?
a.The elements are fabricated by skilled workers under well controlled environment.
