Reinforced Concrete Practice Test 3

  • ASTM C805
  • ACI 318
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1. Refer to the Model Program for special inspection.  All of the following are duties and responsibilities of the special inspector except:

Explanation

Model Program page 5

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Reinforced Concrete Practice Test 3 assesses knowledge on concrete handling under varying temperatures and the use of nondestructive methods like the Swiss Hammer for estimating concrete strength. It's essential for learners in civil and construction engineering.

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2. A Swiss Hammer is a quick ­­­­­­­­­­­_______ test that can be used for determination of the approximate _______ strength of concrete in place, but it cannot be used to replace properly conducted cylinder or core tests. 

Explanation

ICC Concrete Manual section 3.9

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3. A Swiss Hammer operates on the principle that the rebound of a spring-loaded steel plunger striking the surface of concrete is proportional to the ______ of that concrete. 

Explanation

ICC Concrete Manual section 3.9

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4. For concrete with Type III cement the time period for curing is ____ than for concrete with Type I cement. 

Explanation

ICC Concrete Manual section 17.7

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5. After the contractor has been notified of discrepancies and they are not corrected, the discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the _______ and to the registered design professional in responsible charge prior to the completion of that phase of work. 

Explanation

IBC Ch 17, 1704.1.2

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6. Precautions for cold weather concrete should be followed when the mean daily temperature falls to ______degrees Fahrenheit. 

Explanation

ICC Concrete Manual pg 254

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7. ________ verification and inspection is required for shape of formwork, location and dimensions of the concrete member being formed. 

Explanation

IBC Ch 17, Table 1704.4

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8. The top mark on an ASTM standard reinforcing bar indicates _______.  

Explanation

ICC Concrete Manual pg 227

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9. Concrete that has been retempered can only be used when approved by the _______.

Explanation

ACI 318 page 70, 5.10.4

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10. Construction joints in floor slabs should be ________.

Explanation

ACI 318 page 77, 6.4.4

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11. If a concrete foundation wall is constructed in accordance with table 1805.5(5), special inspection is not required.

Explanation

IBC Ch 17, 1704.4 exception 4

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12. Special inspections shall not be required for isolated spread footings of buildings ____ stories or less in height that are fully supported on earth or rock.

Explanation

IBC Ch 17, 1704.4 exception 1

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13. _____ is the minimum bend diameter for an ASTM standard #7 reinforcing bar.

Explanation

ACI 318 page 80, table 2

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14. In reference to seismic designed hooks shall have a six-diameter (but not less than ____ inches) extension that engages the longitudinal reinforcement and projects into the interior of the stirrup or hoop.

Explanation

ACI 318 page 306 21.1 definitions

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15. Which of the following is not important for hot weather concrete precautions?

Explanation

ICC Concrete Manual Table 19.1

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16. The tolerance for d for an eight inch continuous footing section is ______.

Explanation

ACI 318 page 81, 7.5.2.1

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17. The approximate percent of 28 day compressive strength loss between concrete that is cured at 73 and 42 degrees F is: 

Explanation

ICC Concrete Manual Figure 19-5

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18. In reference to seismic design: A hook on a stirrup, hoop, or crosstie having a bend not less than 135 degrees, except that ______ hoops shall have a bend not less than 90 degrees.

Explanation

ACI 318 page 306 21.1 definitions

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19. A separation between adjoining parts of a concrete structure, usually a vertical plane at a designed location to allow relative movement in three directions and avoid formation of cracks elsewhere in the concrete and through which all or part of the bonded reinforcement is interrupted is a ________ joint.

Explanation

ACI 318 page 31

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20. Special inspectors shall inspect all work according to the Statement of Special Inspections for which they are responsible for conformance with the _______ approved (stamped) plans and specifications and applicable provisions of IBC Section 1704.

Explanation

Model Program page 5

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21. Which type of steel can be identified with two grade lines?

Explanation

ICC Concrete Manual pg 227

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22. There are six longitudinal #4 bars in the bottom mat of a grade beam. What is the required minimum clear spacing between these bars?

Explanation

ACI 318 page 82, 7.6.1

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23. A conduit line embedded in exterior concrete must have a minimum cover of ______.

Explanation

ACI 318 page 76, 6.3.10

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24. In reference to seismic designed hoops being provided for frame members, the first hoop shall be located not more than ____ in. form the face of a supporting member.

Explanation

ACI 318 21.3.3.2

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25. A pipe that is embedded in an interior concrete slab can not be larger than _____ in diameter and must be spaced a minimum of _____ apart.

Explanation

ACI 318 page 76, 6.3.6.3

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Refer to the Model Program for special inspection.  All of the...
A Swiss Hammer is a quick...
A Swiss Hammer operates on the principle that the rebound of a...
For concrete with Type III cement the time period for curing is ____...
After the contractor has been notified of discrepancies and they are...
Precautions for cold weather concrete should be followed when the mean...
________ verification and inspection is required for shape of...
The top mark on an ASTM standard reinforcing bar indicates...
Concrete that has been retempered can only be used when approved by...
Construction joints in floor slabs should be ________.
If a concrete foundation wall is constructed in accordance with table...
Special inspections shall not be required for isolated spread footings...
_____ is the minimum bend diameter for an ASTM standard #7 reinforcing...
In reference to seismic designed hooks shall have a six-diameter (but...
Which of the following is not important for hot weather concrete...
The tolerance for d for an eight inch continuous footing section is...
The approximate percent of 28 day compressive strength loss between...
In reference to seismic design: A hook on a stirrup, hoop, or crosstie...
A separation between adjoining parts of a concrete structure, usually...
Special inspectors shall inspect all work according to the Statement...
Which type of steel can be identified with two grade lines?
There are six longitudinal #4 bars in the bottom mat of a grade beam....
A conduit line embedded in exterior concrete must have a minimum cover...
In reference to seismic designed hoops being provided for frame...
A pipe that is embedded in an interior concrete slab can not be larger...
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