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A mechanical splice must achieve: correct answers 125% of the grade strength of the bar
After initial curing is complete, sample cylinders should be maintained at a temperature between:
correct answers 73.5 +/- 3.5 degrees
The ties of a cast-in-place prestressed concrete beam not exposed to weather or permanently cast
against earth shall have a minimum concrete cover of: correct answers 1 inch
An acceptable reinforcing steel support mechanism for a 24-inch deep footing are: correct
answers 1. Precast dobie blocks X
2. Large, solid pieces of glass
3. Masonry CMU pieces
4. Wooden blocks
All of the following are true except: correct answers 1. 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
2. Specified concrete cover for headed shear stud reinforcement shall not be less than the cover
requirements for the member in which the stud reinforcement is located
3. Concrete cover for flexural members, walls, and compression members with an effective depth
of 8-inches can vary -3/8 of an inch
4. Concrete cover for members in highly corrosive environments will typically remain the same
as cast against earth
Bars must be tied in place to avoid displacement during concrete placement. The following is not
acceptable for securing intersections: correct answers 1. Annealed tie wire
2. Stainless steel tie wire
3. Plastic clips
4. Welding X
The minimum clear distance required between a mat of #9 bars closely spaced together is:
correct answers 1. 3/4 inch
2. 1 inch
3. 1`-1/8 inch X
4. 1-1/2 inch
Depending upon the jurisdiction, the special inspector is required to send their final reports to the
building official and: correct answers 1. The design professional in responsible charge X
2. The building official only
3. The general contractor, stating their work met compliance
4. The architect of record
Pipes in concrete should have a minimum concrete cover of ______________________ when
exposed to earth or weather. correct answers 1. 3/4 inch
, 2. 1 inch
3. 1-1/2 inches
4. 3 inches
The letter A" following the type of Portland cement denotes: correct answers 1. A finer grade of
cement
2. Compatibility with porous aggregate
3. Use for concrete require air entrainment X
4. Excessive heat during the hydration process
Reinforcing steel should be free of: correct answers 1. Deformations
2. Light rust'
3. water
4. Oil, grease, mud or other foreign substances
Retampering is allowed when: correct answers Approval is given by the engineer of record
When consolidating the concrete for a 6x12 cylinder by ridding, how many ridding strokes are
required to complete each lift? correct answers 25
The duties of a special inspector include all of the following except: correct answers Issuing stop
work notices
Standing water in a footing or other places of concrete deposit shall be removed, unless: correct
answers A Tremmie is used
The maximum initial curing temperature of concrete specimens allowed is correct answers 80
degrees
The minimum slump allowed in a mix that has a designation of a 4-inch max slump is: correct
answers 1 1/2 inches
The minimum temperature of concrete when placing into an 18-inch footing when the ambient
temperature is 35 degrees during discharge is: correct answers 50 degrees
A standard hook for a #6 bar with a 180 degree bend shall have a minimum extension of: correct
answers 3 inches
The clear spacing between spiral reinforcing shall correct answers Not be less than 1 inch; not
exceed 3 inches
The maximum bar size bundled in beams is correct answers #11 bar
When preparing cylinders for initial curing, the following should be used: correct answers A
method controlling temperature in moisture
A mechanical splice must achieve: correct answers 125% of the grade strength of the bar
After initial curing is complete, sample cylinders should be maintained at a temperature between:
correct answers 73.5 +/- 3.5 degrees
The ties of a cast-in-place prestressed concrete beam not exposed to weather or permanently cast
against earth shall have a minimum concrete cover of: correct answers 1 inch
An acceptable reinforcing steel support mechanism for a 24-inch deep footing are: correct
answers 1. Precast dobie blocks X
2. Large, solid pieces of glass
3. Masonry CMU pieces
4. Wooden blocks
All of the following are true except: correct answers 1. 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
2. Specified concrete cover for headed shear stud reinforcement shall not be less than the cover
requirements for the member in which the stud reinforcement is located
3. Concrete cover for flexural members, walls, and compression members with an effective depth
of 8-inches can vary -3/8 of an inch
4. Concrete cover for members in highly corrosive environments will typically remain the same
as cast against earth
Bars must be tied in place to avoid displacement during concrete placement. The following is not
acceptable for securing intersections: correct answers 1. Annealed tie wire
2. Stainless steel tie wire
3. Plastic clips
4. Welding X
The minimum clear distance required between a mat of #9 bars closely spaced together is:
correct answers 1. 3/4 inch
2. 1 inch
3. 1`-1/8 inch X
4. 1-1/2 inch
Depending upon the jurisdiction, the special inspector is required to send their final reports to the
building official and: correct answers 1. The design professional in responsible charge X
2. The building official only
3. The general contractor, stating their work met compliance
4. The architect of record
Pipes in concrete should have a minimum concrete cover of ______________________ when
exposed to earth or weather. correct answers 1. 3/4 inch
, 2. 1 inch
3. 1-1/2 inches
4. 3 inches
The letter A" following the type of Portland cement denotes: correct answers 1. A finer grade of
cement
2. Compatibility with porous aggregate
3. Use for concrete require air entrainment X
4. Excessive heat during the hydration process
Reinforcing steel should be free of: correct answers 1. Deformations
2. Light rust'
3. water
4. Oil, grease, mud or other foreign substances
Retampering is allowed when: correct answers Approval is given by the engineer of record
When consolidating the concrete for a 6x12 cylinder by ridding, how many ridding strokes are
required to complete each lift? correct answers 25
The duties of a special inspector include all of the following except: correct answers Issuing stop
work notices
Standing water in a footing or other places of concrete deposit shall be removed, unless: correct
answers A Tremmie is used
The maximum initial curing temperature of concrete specimens allowed is correct answers 80
degrees
The minimum slump allowed in a mix that has a designation of a 4-inch max slump is: correct
answers 1 1/2 inches
The minimum temperature of concrete when placing into an 18-inch footing when the ambient
temperature is 35 degrees during discharge is: correct answers 50 degrees
A standard hook for a #6 bar with a 180 degree bend shall have a minimum extension of: correct
answers 3 inches
The clear spacing between spiral reinforcing shall correct answers Not be less than 1 inch; not
exceed 3 inches
The maximum bar size bundled in beams is correct answers #11 bar
When preparing cylinders for initial curing, the following should be used: correct answers A
method controlling temperature in moisture
