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Which of the following is the standard specification for
loadbearing ASTM C 90; RCMCI 6th Edition, Section 2.2.1
concrete masonry units?
Which of the following grout admixtures is used to obtain
a high Super plasticizer; RCMCI 6th Edition, Section 2.11.6
slump with reduced water?
Which of the following is the standard specification that
autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units must conform ASTM C 1386; CI 530; Part 2, Section 2.3E. IBC
to for the strength class specified in the contract docu- 2103.3
ments?
Grout intended for use in the construction of engineered
and
ASTM C 476; 2006 IBC 2103.12
empirically designed masonry structures must comply
with
The slump test for grout must be performed in accordance
ASTM C 1019; ASTM - C1019-03
with
In what condition are grout specimens to be tested? Damp; ASTM - 1019-03
When the prism test method is being utilized, how long
must the 28; 2006 IBC 2105.3.1
prisms cure prior to being cut?
After construction and grouting, masonry test prisms
should not be 48 hours; ASTM - C 1314, Section 5.10
disturbed or moved for a minimum of
When field sampling grout, the elapsed time between
obtaining the
15 minutes; ASTM - C1019, Section 7.2.1
first and final portions of the sample shall not be more
than
1; RCMCI 6th Edition, 3.2.4
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If mortar compression tests are required, how many tests
per day are to be taken for the three successive work days
at the start of the job?
Glass unit masonry shall not be laid at temperatures below 60 degrees F; 2006 IBC 2104.3.2.1
What is the maximum mean daily temperature permitted
before newly constructed masonry must be fog sprayed 100 degrees F; 2006 IBC 2104.4.3
during curing?
When the temperature is below 40 degrees F, newly con-
structed
masonry must be covered with a weather resistant mem- 24 hours; 2006 IBC 2104.3.3.3
brane for a
minimum of
After initial mixing, when the ambient temperature ex-
ceeds 90
degrees F with a wind velocity over 8 mph, mortar used in 2 hours; 2006 IBC 2104.4.2.1
masonry
construction must be discarded after
Which type of unit masonry is required to be placed with
Glass; 2006 IBC 2104.1.2.4
head and bed joints solidly filled?
Thin bed mortar joints used in laying autoclaved aerated
concrete 1/16"; 2006 IBC 2104.1.2.6
masonry units shall not exceed a thickness of
When the ambient temperature exceeds 100 degrees F
or exceeds 90 degrees F with a wind velocity over 8 mph,
4'; RCMCI 6th Edition, Section 11.2.4,
what is the maximum
2006 IBC 2104.4.2.1(5).
distance that mortar may be spread ahead of AAC masonry
units?
33" on center; 2006 IBC 2104.1.8
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Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
Which of the following is the standard specification for
loadbearing ASTM C 90; RCMCI 6th Edition, Section 2.2.1
concrete masonry units?
Which of the following grout admixtures is used to obtain
a high Super plasticizer; RCMCI 6th Edition, Section 2.11.6
slump with reduced water?
Which of the following is the standard specification that
autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units must conform ASTM C 1386; CI 530; Part 2, Section 2.3E. IBC
to for the strength class specified in the contract docu- 2103.3
ments?
Grout intended for use in the construction of engineered
and
ASTM C 476; 2006 IBC 2103.12
empirically designed masonry structures must comply
with
The slump test for grout must be performed in accordance
ASTM C 1019; ASTM - C1019-03
with
In what condition are grout specimens to be tested? Damp; ASTM - 1019-03
When the prism test method is being utilized, how long
must the 28; 2006 IBC 2105.3.1
prisms cure prior to being cut?
After construction and grouting, masonry test prisms
should not be 48 hours; ASTM - C 1314, Section 5.10
disturbed or moved for a minimum of
When field sampling grout, the elapsed time between
obtaining the
15 minutes; ASTM - C1019, Section 7.2.1
first and final portions of the sample shall not be more
than
1; RCMCI 6th Edition, 3.2.4
1/9
, ICC Masonry Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Exams Includes
Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
If mortar compression tests are required, how many tests
per day are to be taken for the three successive work days
at the start of the job?
Glass unit masonry shall not be laid at temperatures below 60 degrees F; 2006 IBC 2104.3.2.1
What is the maximum mean daily temperature permitted
before newly constructed masonry must be fog sprayed 100 degrees F; 2006 IBC 2104.4.3
during curing?
When the temperature is below 40 degrees F, newly con-
structed
masonry must be covered with a weather resistant mem- 24 hours; 2006 IBC 2104.3.3.3
brane for a
minimum of
After initial mixing, when the ambient temperature ex-
ceeds 90
degrees F with a wind velocity over 8 mph, mortar used in 2 hours; 2006 IBC 2104.4.2.1
masonry
construction must be discarded after
Which type of unit masonry is required to be placed with
Glass; 2006 IBC 2104.1.2.4
head and bed joints solidly filled?
Thin bed mortar joints used in laying autoclaved aerated
concrete 1/16"; 2006 IBC 2104.1.2.6
masonry units shall not exceed a thickness of
When the ambient temperature exceeds 100 degrees F
or exceeds 90 degrees F with a wind velocity over 8 mph,
4'; RCMCI 6th Edition, Section 11.2.4,
what is the maximum
2006 IBC 2104.4.2.1(5).
distance that mortar may be spread ahead of AAC masonry
units?
33" on center; 2006 IBC 2104.1.8
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