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Test Method ASTM D1556 (sand cone) is applicable for
soils without considerable amounts of rock or coarse
materials greater than ____ in diameter. - Answer-1.5"
ASTM D1556 (sand cone) is not suitable for ___, ___,or
___ soils that would deform or compress during the
excavation of the test hole. - Answer-Organic
Saturated
Highly plastic
The test hole volume for a sand cone test will depend on
the anticipated ___ in the soil to be tested. - Answer-
Maximum particle size
Bulk density tests of sand will be conducted at maximum
intervals of ___, when a new batch arrives, or after any
potential changes have taken place. - Answer-14 days
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For ASTM D6938 *In-Place Density and Water Content by
Nuclear Methods*, Procedure A describes ___ and
Procedure B describes the ___. - Answer-Direct
transmission
Backscatter position
The *ratio of the mass of water* contained in the pore
spaces of soil or soil-aggregate *to the solid mass* of
particles in the materials expressed as a percentage is the
____. - Answer-gravimetric water content
The *volume of water* as a *percent of the total volume of
soil or rock* material is the ___. - Answer-volumetric water
content
Standardization of the nuclear gauge shall be performed
___. - Answer-at the start of each day's use
Perform standardization and operation of the gauge at
least ___ meters ( ___feet) away from other gauges, large
masses of water, or other items that can affect the
reference count rate. - Answer-9 ( 30 )
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For nuclear gauge standardization, take at least ___
repetitive readings to obtain the mean. - Answer-4
If, for any reason, the nuclear gauge reading becomes
suspect during the day's use, you should ____. - Answer-
perform another standardization check
For ASTM D6938 always select a test location at least ___
mm (___in) away from any vertical mass or when tests are
to be conducted in a trench within ___ mm (___in) of a
vertical project, follow the manufacturer's correction
procedures. - Answer-150 = 6
600 = 24
If the nuclear gauge is to be used continuously or
intermittently throughout the day, it is best to leave it in the
"_____" condition. - Answer-Power on
The *maximum* void depth beneath the gauge shall not
exceed the ___ mm = ____in. Use ___ or ___ not greater
than ___mm = ___in to fill the voids. - Answer-3 ( 1/8" )
native fines or fine sand
3 ( 1/8" )
ICC ECP Soils Special Inspector Exam (Soils Plans
Module)||Verified Exam Actual Test Questions and
Correct Answers With Rationales LATEST .pdf||Newest
Exam!!!
Test Method ASTM D1556 (sand cone) is applicable for
soils without considerable amounts of rock or coarse
materials greater than ____ in diameter. - Answer-1.5"
ASTM D1556 (sand cone) is not suitable for ___, ___,or
___ soils that would deform or compress during the
excavation of the test hole. - Answer-Organic
Saturated
Highly plastic
The test hole volume for a sand cone test will depend on
the anticipated ___ in the soil to be tested. - Answer-
Maximum particle size
Bulk density tests of sand will be conducted at maximum
intervals of ___, when a new batch arrives, or after any
potential changes have taken place. - Answer-14 days
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For ASTM D6938 *In-Place Density and Water Content by
Nuclear Methods*, Procedure A describes ___ and
Procedure B describes the ___. - Answer-Direct
transmission
Backscatter position
The *ratio of the mass of water* contained in the pore
spaces of soil or soil-aggregate *to the solid mass* of
particles in the materials expressed as a percentage is the
____. - Answer-gravimetric water content
The *volume of water* as a *percent of the total volume of
soil or rock* material is the ___. - Answer-volumetric water
content
Standardization of the nuclear gauge shall be performed
___. - Answer-at the start of each day's use
Perform standardization and operation of the gauge at
least ___ meters ( ___feet) away from other gauges, large
masses of water, or other items that can affect the
reference count rate. - Answer-9 ( 30 )
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For nuclear gauge standardization, take at least ___
repetitive readings to obtain the mean. - Answer-4
If, for any reason, the nuclear gauge reading becomes
suspect during the day's use, you should ____. - Answer-
perform another standardization check
For ASTM D6938 always select a test location at least ___
mm (___in) away from any vertical mass or when tests are
to be conducted in a trench within ___ mm (___in) of a
vertical project, follow the manufacturer's correction
procedures. - Answer-150 = 6
600 = 24
If the nuclear gauge is to be used continuously or
intermittently throughout the day, it is best to leave it in the
"_____" condition. - Answer-Power on
The *maximum* void depth beneath the gauge shall not
exceed the ___ mm = ____in. Use ___ or ___ not greater
than ___mm = ___in to fill the voids. - Answer-3 ( 1/8" )
native fines or fine sand
3 ( 1/8" )
