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ICC Reinforced Concrete EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR NEW!!
QUESTION: all of the following are true except ?
---Minimum concrete cover for bundled bars of any size need not be greater than 2 inches,
unless they are in a member that's permanently cast against earth
---specified concrete cover for headed shear stud reinforcement shall not be less then the cover
requirement for the member in which the stud reinforcement is located
---Concrete cover for the flexural members, walls, and compression members with an effective
depth of 8-inches can vary -3/8 of an inch
---Concrete cover for members in highly corrosive environments will typically remain the same
as cast against earth - ANSWER-Concrete cover for members in highly corrosive environments
will typically remain the same as cast agonist earth
QUESTION: As a general rule, Lap splicing bar larger then NO.11 Is?
-not permitted
-permitted
-permitted if bars will be in tension within the structural member
-permitted only if bars are within a bundle - ANSWER-not permitted
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QUESTION: before new concrete is placed, construction joints must be?
-blown free of dirt and debris
-wetted ,and standing water removed
-sand blasted
- treated with a bonding agent - ANSWER-wetted, and standing water removed
Q; An acceptable reinforcing steel support mechanism for a 24-inch deep footing are?
-precast dobie blocks
-large,solid pieces of glass
-masonry CMU pieces
-wooden blocks - ANSWER-Precast dobie blocks
QUESTION: grade 60 reinforcing steel has an ultimate strength of?
-60,000
-75,000
-90,000
-100,000 - ANSWER-90,000 psi
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QUESTION: The__________may waive requirements for the employment of a special inspection
agency if he/she finds that the construction is of minor nature.
-building official
-engineer or architect of record
-owner
-all of the above - ANSWER-building official
QUESTION: what is the maximum allowable center to center spacing of spliced bars in a non-
contact lap splice for the flexural members?
-6 inches
-4 inches
-8 inches
-2 inches - ANSWER-6 inches
QUESTION: Drilled cast-in place concrete piles that poured with concrete having an f'c of 2500
psi need special inspection?
-only when required by the building official
-at the engineers discretion
-at all times
-when poured with concrete having an air entrainment greater then 3% - ANSWER-at all times
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QUESTION: The type of portland cement best suited for general use when a moderate heat of
hydration is desired is
- Type I
- Type II
- Type III
- Type V - ANSWER-Type II
QUESTION: Concrete containing pre-stressed tendons, embedded aluminum, or cast against
stay in place galvanized steel forms shall not contain?
-lightweight aggregates
-pozzolans in excess of 5%
-fly ash in excess of 10%
-calcium chloride - ANSWER-calcium chloride
QUESTION: billet steel bars are marked by the letter_________on the bars.
-S
-N
-A
-W - ANSWER-S
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ICC Reinforced Concrete EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR NEW!!
QUESTION: all of the following are true except ?
---Minimum concrete cover for bundled bars of any size need not be greater than 2 inches,
unless they are in a member that's permanently cast against earth
---specified concrete cover for headed shear stud reinforcement shall not be less then the cover
requirement for the member in which the stud reinforcement is located
---Concrete cover for the flexural members, walls, and compression members with an effective
depth of 8-inches can vary -3/8 of an inch
---Concrete cover for members in highly corrosive environments will typically remain the same
as cast against earth - ANSWER-Concrete cover for members in highly corrosive environments
will typically remain the same as cast agonist earth
QUESTION: As a general rule, Lap splicing bar larger then NO.11 Is?
-not permitted
-permitted
-permitted if bars will be in tension within the structural member
-permitted only if bars are within a bundle - ANSWER-not permitted
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,Page 2 of 40
QUESTION: before new concrete is placed, construction joints must be?
-blown free of dirt and debris
-wetted ,and standing water removed
-sand blasted
- treated with a bonding agent - ANSWER-wetted, and standing water removed
Q; An acceptable reinforcing steel support mechanism for a 24-inch deep footing are?
-precast dobie blocks
-large,solid pieces of glass
-masonry CMU pieces
-wooden blocks - ANSWER-Precast dobie blocks
QUESTION: grade 60 reinforcing steel has an ultimate strength of?
-60,000
-75,000
-90,000
-100,000 - ANSWER-90,000 psi
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QUESTION: The__________may waive requirements for the employment of a special inspection
agency if he/she finds that the construction is of minor nature.
-building official
-engineer or architect of record
-owner
-all of the above - ANSWER-building official
QUESTION: what is the maximum allowable center to center spacing of spliced bars in a non-
contact lap splice for the flexural members?
-6 inches
-4 inches
-8 inches
-2 inches - ANSWER-6 inches
QUESTION: Drilled cast-in place concrete piles that poured with concrete having an f'c of 2500
psi need special inspection?
-only when required by the building official
-at the engineers discretion
-at all times
-when poured with concrete having an air entrainment greater then 3% - ANSWER-at all times
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QUESTION: The type of portland cement best suited for general use when a moderate heat of
hydration is desired is
- Type I
- Type II
- Type III
- Type V - ANSWER-Type II
QUESTION: Concrete containing pre-stressed tendons, embedded aluminum, or cast against
stay in place galvanized steel forms shall not contain?
-lightweight aggregates
-pozzolans in excess of 5%
-fly ash in excess of 10%
-calcium chloride - ANSWER-calcium chloride
QUESTION: billet steel bars are marked by the letter_________on the bars.
-S
-N
-A
-W - ANSWER-S
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