Batter Boards/ Concrete Flashcards

1
Q

What are the four layers of construction?

A

Site/building, foundation, substructure, superstructure

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2
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What are the squaring methods?

A

Carpenters square
Diagonal method (most accurate)
3-4-5

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3
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What are the three major components of concrete?

A

Water
Aggregate
Portland cement

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4
Q

What are the five types of Portland cement?

A
Type I Normal Portland 
Type II Modified
Type III High Early
Type IV Low Heat
Type V Sulfate Resistant
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5
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What is the cure time for Type I?

A

28 days

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6
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What is the cure time for Type II?

A

45 days

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7
Q

What is the cure time for Type III?

A

7 days

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8
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What is the cure time for Type IV?

A

90 Days

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9
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What is the cure time for Type V?

A

60 Days

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10
Q

What is an accelerator for cement?

A

Calcium Chloride

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11
Q

How heavy are bags?

A

94 Lbs

1 Cubic ft

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12
Q

How heavy are barrels?

A

376 lbs

4 bags

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13
Q

What are the types of concrete?

A

Reinforced
Prestressed
Precast
Lightweight

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14
Q

What are the types of construction joints?

A

Control joint
Expansion joint
Construction joint

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15
Q

How do you find Project Volume (PV)?

A

PV= L x W x H x number of structures

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16
Q

How do you find Loss Factor (LF)?

A

LF = PV x (Loss Factor) (<5400 cu ft = 1.1) (> 5400 cu ft = 1.05)

17
Q

How do you find loose volume?

A

LV = LF x 1.5

18
Q

How do you find the number of bags of cement?

A

1/6 x LV = number of bags

19
Q

How do you find cu ft of sand?

A

2/6 x LV = Sand cu ft

20
Q

How do you find cu ft for gravel?

A

3/6 x LV = Gavel cu ft

21
Q

How do you find gallons of water?

A

8 gal per bag of cement

22
Q

What materials are forms normally made from?

A

Wood
Metal
Earth
Fiber

23
Q

What are the elements of wooden forms?

A
Sheathing
Studs
Wales
Strong backs
Braces
Shoe plates
Spreaders
Tie wires
24
Q

What are the finishing operations?

A

Floating
Troweling
Brooming

25
Q

What are the three major components of concrete?

A

Water. Aggregate (60% - 80% total vol) Portland Cement

26
Q

What are the four types of concrete?

A

Reinforced. Pre-stressed. Pre-cast. Light weight.