ICC Concrete Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
A mechanical splice must achieve: -
correct answer ✅125% of the grade strength of the bar
After initial curing is complete, sample cylinders should be
maintained at a temperature between: -
correct answer ✅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 answer ✅1 inch
An acceptable reinforcing steel support mechanism for a 24-inch
deep footing are: -
correct answer ✅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 answer ✅1. Minimum concrete cover for bundled bars of
, ICC Concrete Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
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 answer ✅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 answer ✅1. 3/4 inch
Answers (Grade A+)
A mechanical splice must achieve: -
correct answer ✅125% of the grade strength of the bar
After initial curing is complete, sample cylinders should be
maintained at a temperature between: -
correct answer ✅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 answer ✅1 inch
An acceptable reinforcing steel support mechanism for a 24-inch
deep footing are: -
correct answer ✅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 answer ✅1. Minimum concrete cover for bundled bars of
, ICC Concrete Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
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 answer ✅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 answer ✅1. 3/4 inch
