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1. Which of the following is the standard specification ASTM C 90; RCMCI 6th
for loadbearing Edition, Section 2.2.1
concrete masonry units?
2. Which of the following grout admixtures is used to Super plasticizer; RCMCI
obtain a high 6th Edition, Section 2.11.6
slump with reduced water?
3. Which of the following is the standard specification ASTM C 1386; CI 530;
that autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units must Part 2, Section 2.3E. IBC
conform to for the strength class specified in the 2103.3
contract documents?
4. Grout intended for use in the construction of ASTM C 476; 2006 IBC
engineered and 2103.12
empirically designed masonry structures must
comply with
5. The slump test for grout must be performed in ASTM C 1019; ASTM -
, accordance with C1019-03
6. In what condition are grout specimens to be tested? Damp; ASTM - 1019-03
7. When the prism test method is being utilized, how 28; 2006 IBC 2105.3.1
long must the
prisms cure prior to being cut?
8. After construction and grouting, masonry test prisms 48 hours; ASTM - C
should not be 1314, Section 5.10
disturbed or moved for a minimum of
9. When field sampling grout, the elapsed time between 15 minutes; ASTM -
obtaining the C1019, Section 7.2.1
first and final portions of the sample shall not be
more than
10. If mortar compression tests are required, how many 1; RCMCI 6th Edition,
tests per day are to be taken for the three successive 3.2.4
work days at the start of the job?
11. Glass unit masonry shall not be laid at temperatures 60 degrees F; 2006 IBC
below 2104.3.2.1
12. What is the maximum mean daily temperature 100 degrees F; 2006 IBC
permitted before newly constructed masonry must be 2104.4.3
fog sprayed during curing?
13. When the temperature is below 40 degrees F, newly 24 hours; 2006 IBC
constructed 2104.3.3.3
masonry must be covered with a weather resistant