Masonry paved, bricks, used for walkways and patios are thinner than regular bricks by
approximately -
Answer✅
1 inch
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What is the purpose of as built drawing? -
Answer✅
To ensure that changes and deviations from the plans are recorded so the contractor can
charge the owner
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The greatest angle above the horizontal plane at which the materials will lie without sliding
is -
Answer✅
Angle of repose
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,Lawn grasses will not grow in an area that is consistently waterlogged. Good drainage on a
grassy surface requires a slope of at least -
Answer✅
2%
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A length of spaced vertical board fencing measuring 40 feet requires ______ 4" x 4" posts
when spaced 8 feet on center. -
Answer✅
6
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What is the result of dampening the base material prior to pouring concrete on top? -
Answer✅
The base material will not absorb excessive moisture from the newly poured concrete and
will benefit the curing process
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Plastic shrinkage cracks occur on the surface of concrete during placement in hot summer
weather because -
Answer✅
Water on the surface, evaporates faster than it appears on the surface from bleeding
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When building a split rail fence, the horizontal rails are mortised into the posts. Proper
installation requires that _______ -
Answer✅
The crew must placed the corner post first, and insert the rail ends before the next post is
set
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Paving bricks _______ -
Answer✅
Have no openings or cores
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To ensure proper drainage and to accommodate swelling when the boards become wet
wood decking should be spaced_______ -
Answer✅
1/8 to 1/4 inch
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Which treatment would be the least effective for preserving wood? -
Answer✅
Paint
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Proper compaction of soil is best achieved by_____ -
Answer✅
Controlling the amount of water in the soil
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Wooden forms, unless oil or otherwise treated, should be moistened before placing
concrete to_______ -
Answer✅
Prevent forms from absorbing water from concrete and to prevent swelling
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