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ANSWERS TO STUDY QUESTIONS
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ASTM C143/C143M Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
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ASTM C138/C138M Density (Unit Weight),
Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
Correct Answer Section Reference
1. in. [16 mm] 1/16 in. [2mm] 4.2
2. Rounded to a hemispherical tip 4.2
3. 7000 vibrations per minute 4.3
4. 0.75 in. [19 mm], 1.50 in. [38 mm] 4.3
5. False, measure must be steel or other suitable metal 4.4, Note 5
6. in. [6 mm] 4.5
7. in. [12 mm] 4.5
8. 1.25 0.50 lb. [600 200 g] 4.6
9. C29/C29M 4.4
10. C231, C29/C29M 4.4
11. C172 5.1
12. Rodding 6.1
13. Vibration 6.1
14. 3 6.3
15. 25 6.3
16. 1 in. [25 mm] 6.3
17. 2 6.4
18. Remove a representative portion of the excess concrete with a trowel or 6.5
scoop
19. in. [3 mm] 6.5
20. Clean all excess concrete from the exterior on the measure 6.7
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21. 143.8 lb/ft [2305 kg/m ] 7.1
density equals net mass of concrete divided by the volume of the measure:
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22. 7.2
a. Yield per batch = 189.8 ft3
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24. 5.0% = [(151.4 lb/ft3 143.8 lb/ft3) / 151.4 lb/ft3] 100 7.5
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5.0% = [(2425 kg/m 2305 kg/m ) / 2425 kg/m ] 100
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ASTM C231C231M Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
ASTM C173C173M Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
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4. 1.00% 0.04% 4.5
5. Isopropyl, 70% by volume (65% by weight) 4.10
6. 600 200 g [1.25 0.50 lb.] 4.11
7. C172 6.1
8. 37.5 mm [1 in.] 6.1
9. Wet sieved over a 25-mm [1-in.] sieve 6.1
10. 2 7.1
11. 25 7.1
12. True 7.1
13. False; the funnel must be used 7.3
14. Bottom of the meniscus 7.3
15. No more than five seconds at a time, but must be repeated for a minimum of 7.4.1
45 seconds to free concrete from the base
16. A minimum of 2, a maximum of 3 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.5.2.1,
7.5.2.2
17. To dispel any foam that may be on the surface of the water 3.2
18. 0.25% 8.2.1
19. Calibrated cups of water are added to bring the liquid level within the graduate 7.4.2.5
range
20. True 7.4.2.1, 7.4.2.3
21. False, if the air content is more than 9%, the number of calibrated cups of 8.1, 8.2, 7.4.2.5
water introduced into the meter to bring the liquid level within the graduated
range must be added
22. A correction factor 8.1, 8.2
23. Higher 8.1, Note 5
24. Disassembled and its contents examined 7.6
25. The test is invalid 7.6
ASTM C31/C31M Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
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8. False; the specimens must be moved immediately 10.1.1
9. 1/4 in. per ft. [20 mm per m] 10.1.1
10. Vibration 9.2, Table 2
11. 2 9.2, Table 4
12. 25 9.2, Table 4
13. 1 in. [25 mm] 9.4.1
14. 2 9.2, Table 4
2 2
15. 2 in. [14 cm ] 9.3
16. 6 in. [150 mm] 9.4.2.2
17. 68 and 78 F [20 and 26 C] 10.1.2
18. 60 and 80 F [16 and 27 C] 10.1.2
19. False; specimens are to be demolded and placed in water storage tanks or 10.1.3.1
moist rooms with free water at a temperature of 73.5 3.5 F [23.0 2.0 C]
20. Jarring, freezing temperatures, moisture loss 11.1
21. 8h 11.1
22. 4h 11.1
23. Acceptance testing for specified strength, checking the adequacy of mixture 4.2.1-4.2.3
proportions for strength, quality control
24. Determination of whether the structure is capable of being put into service; 4.3.1-4.3.4
Comparison with standard cured specimens test results or with results from
various in-place test methods; Adequacy of curing and protection of concrete
in the Structure, or Form or shoring removal time requirements
25. In or on the structure as near to the point of deposit of the concrete 10.2.1
represented as possible; In as near as possible the same way as the formed
work
26. The same as the structural work 10.2.1
27. At the time of the removal of formwork 10.2.1
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ANSWERS TO SAMPLE WRITTEN EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
Number Correct Answer Section Reference
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