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LOUISIANA CONTRACTOR'S EXAM - CONCRETE
AND MASONRY EXAM|| ACCURATE AND
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|| LATEST
AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH EXPERT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS|| SURE PASS!!
Minimum psi for a concrete basement slab with negligible weathering potential -
ANSWER: 2,500 psi p. 72 IRC R402.2
minimum psi for concrete used in precast foundations - ANSWER: 5,000 psi p.72
IRC 402.3.1
For a below grade concrete floor, the 4 inches of base course must pass a ___ inch
sieve - ANSWER: 2 p.72 IRC 506.2.2
The slump of concrete placed in removable forms shall not exceed ___ inches -
ANSWER: 6 p.95 IRC R404.1.2.3.4
minimum thickness of a rubble stone masonry wall - ANSWER: 16 inches
minimum thickness of a masonry bearing wall more than one-story high in inches -
ANSWER: 8 inches
Chases and recesses in masonry walls shall not be deeper than ___of the wall
thickness - ANSWER: 1/3
Masonry over openings can be supported by all of the following, except:
a. Steel lintels
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b. reinforced concrete
c. grade 3 lumber
d. masonry arches - ANSWER: c. grade 3 lumber
When connecting a joist to a masonry wall, the bolt must be embedded at least ___
inches into the masonry wall - ANSWER: 4 inches
What is the minimum reinforcing bar size for an inch stacked bonded masonry wall
- ANSWER: #5
Pier caps shall be caped with ___ of solid masonry - ANSWER: 4 inches
When using shotcrete, what is the maximum size of reinforcing bars - ANSWER:
#5
When taking strength test of sshotcrete, a sample must be taken every ___ yards. -
ANSWER: 50
allowable shear in pounds for a 1-inch bolt embedded 21 inches into adobe
masonry - ANSWER: 500
An interior masonry fireplace must have a clearance to combustibles of not less
than ___ inches - ANSWER: 2 inches
Hot weather construction provisions for masonry should be applied when the
temperature exceeds ___ degrees F - ANSWER: 100 degrees
when concrete is mixed properly - ANSWER: quantity yield
LOUISIANA CONTRACTOR'S EXAM - CONCRETE
AND MASONRY EXAM|| ACCURATE AND
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|| LATEST
AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH EXPERT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS|| SURE PASS!!
Minimum psi for a concrete basement slab with negligible weathering potential -
ANSWER: 2,500 psi p. 72 IRC R402.2
minimum psi for concrete used in precast foundations - ANSWER: 5,000 psi p.72
IRC 402.3.1
For a below grade concrete floor, the 4 inches of base course must pass a ___ inch
sieve - ANSWER: 2 p.72 IRC 506.2.2
The slump of concrete placed in removable forms shall not exceed ___ inches -
ANSWER: 6 p.95 IRC R404.1.2.3.4
minimum thickness of a rubble stone masonry wall - ANSWER: 16 inches
minimum thickness of a masonry bearing wall more than one-story high in inches -
ANSWER: 8 inches
Chases and recesses in masonry walls shall not be deeper than ___of the wall
thickness - ANSWER: 1/3
Masonry over openings can be supported by all of the following, except:
a. Steel lintels
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b. reinforced concrete
c. grade 3 lumber
d. masonry arches - ANSWER: c. grade 3 lumber
When connecting a joist to a masonry wall, the bolt must be embedded at least ___
inches into the masonry wall - ANSWER: 4 inches
What is the minimum reinforcing bar size for an inch stacked bonded masonry wall
- ANSWER: #5
Pier caps shall be caped with ___ of solid masonry - ANSWER: 4 inches
When using shotcrete, what is the maximum size of reinforcing bars - ANSWER:
#5
When taking strength test of sshotcrete, a sample must be taken every ___ yards. -
ANSWER: 50
allowable shear in pounds for a 1-inch bolt embedded 21 inches into adobe
masonry - ANSWER: 500
An interior masonry fireplace must have a clearance to combustibles of not less
than ___ inches - ANSWER: 2 inches
Hot weather construction provisions for masonry should be applied when the
temperature exceeds ___ degrees F - ANSWER: 100 degrees
when concrete is mixed properly - ANSWER: quantity yield
