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material and method old study guide part 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Which party is normally responsible for estimating and pricing the temporary structures?
A. Owner
B. Vendor
C. Contractor
D. Architect/Engineer

A

c

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Which party is normally responsible for designing the temporary structures?
A. Owner
B. Vendor
C. Contractor
D. Architect/Engineer

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C. Contractor

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3
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Which of the following systems is designed to restrain horizontal temporary loads such as
soil and water?
A. Steel Piling
B. Sheet Piling
C. Wood Piling
D. Concrete Piling

A

b

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Which of the following systems is designed to carry the vertical load of the structure?
A. Piling
B. Cofferdam
C. Timber Shoring
D. Cribbing and Tie-backs

A

a

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5
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Which of the following systems is utilized for supporting an existing structure when the
new excavation will be below the existing structures foundation while the extension to the
existing foundation is being placed?
A. Piling
B. Cofferdam
C. Underpinning
D. Cribbing and Tie-backs

A

c

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Which of the following systems is utilized for restraining a vertical wall of soil and other
loads where it is impractical to slope the soil, such as in a downtown area where the
excavation and new substructure are below the street level?
A. Piling
B. Cofferdam
C. Underpinning
D. Cribbing and Tie-backs

A

d

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7
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Which of the following systems is designed as an enclosed structure to restrain soil and
water, therefore allowing workers to work inside safely?
A. Caisson
B. Jin Poles
C. Cofferdam
D. Underpinning

A

c

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8
Q

In construction, what is the proper terminology for transporting the off road equipment to
the job site?
A. Hauling
B. Mobilization
C. Militarization
D. Transportation

A

b

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What is the lifting system called which consists of two vertical towers with a cross beam on
top with the intended purpose of lifting an unusually long piece of equipment which was
transported horizontally and is lifted into its permanent vertical position?
A. Caisson
B. Jin Pole
C. Cofferdam
D. Tower Crane

A

b

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What are the components of a cofferdam or a support system?
A. Sheeting, Wales, and Cross Braces
B. Posts, Stringers, Joists and Pans
C. Posts, Stringers, Joists and Plyform
D. Wall forms, Wall Ties, Wales, Hairpins and Braces

A

a

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What is a toe in relationship to a Cofferdam?
A. The Tie Back extension beyond the Cribbing at least 2 feet
B. The horizontal Wales which extend beyond the wall at least 2 feet
C. The braces set at a 45-degree angle and extended into the ground at least 2 feet
D. The vertical sheeting extended below the bottom of the excavation at least 2 feet

A

d

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According to the OSHA Construction Safety Standards, what is required for shoring
systems more than 20 feet deep?
A. The Architect shall design the protection system
B. The Project Engineer shall design the protection system
C. The designated Competent Person shall design the protection system
D. The Registered Professional Engineer shall design the protection system

A

d

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13
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What is another name for Sheeting?
A. Piles
B. Struts
C. Uprights
D. Caissons

A

c

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14
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What does “close sheeting” mean in relationship to a shoring system?
A. The span across the width of an excavation
B. The spacing between timber planks not to exceed ½ inch
C. Tongue and groove timber planks at least 3 inches thick
D. The use of a trench box or trench shield while working in the excavation

A

b

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15
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Which piece of equipment and attachment would be the most efficient method to excavate
inside a cofferdam?
A. Shovel with a 3-CY bucket
B. Backhoe with a 3-CY bucket
C. Crane with an Auger attachment
D. Crane with a Clamshell attachment

A

d

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16
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Which piece of equipment sits below the excavation and the bucket pushes up?
A. Power Shovel
B. Hydraulic Backhoe
C. Dragline
D. Wheel-Tractor Scraper

A

a

17
Q

Which piece of equipment is used to excavate ponds or soil under water?
A. Shovel
B. Backhoe
C. Dragline
D. Wheel-Tractor Scraper

A

c

18
Q

Which piece of equipment has its boom above the structure and lifts the load vertically until
it is above the structure, then it can move the load horizontally?
A. Shovel
B. Backhoe
C. Tower Crane
D. Track-Mounted Crane

A

c

19
Q

Which piece of equipment is most efficient for compacting granular soils such as sand,
gravel, and crushed stone?
A. Backhoe
B. Sheepsfoot
C. Smooth-Wheel Roller
D. Wheel-Tractor Scraper

A

c

20
Q

Which of the following temporary systems is utilized to support freshly placed concrete
which is poured continuously in a vertical direction?
A. Slip form system
B. Tilt-up form system
C. Flying form system
D. Lift slab form system

A

a

21
Q

Which of the following temporary systems is utilized to support freshly placed concrete
which is poured on the ground as a slab and lifted up to its final horizontal elevation using
hydraulic jacks?
A. Slip form system
B. Tilt-up form system
C. Flying form system
D. Lift slab form system

A

d

22
Q

What is the concrete pouring method called that is used to pour concrete under water?
A. Tremie
B. Conveyor
C. Direct Chute
D. Underpinning

A

a

23
Q

Which organization has published a new design standard targeting loads on structures
during construction?
A. American Concrete Institute
B. Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
C. American Society for Testing Materials
D. Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers

A

d

24
Q

What is the primary cause for a masonry wall to collapse while under construction?
A. Poor soil conditions
B. Lack of vertical reinforcement
C. Lack of horizontal reinforcement
D. Lack of masonry wall bracing and a change in wind conditions

A

d

25
Q

Which of the following sling angle ranges is best for lifting without making the lift
extremely dangerous?
A. 1 degree to 14 degrees
B. 15 degrees to 30 degrees
C. 31 degrees to 44 degrees
D. 45 degrees to 90 degrees

A

d

26
Q

What does the bar support abbreviation CHCU mean?
A. Concrete High Chair Upper
B. Continuous High Chair Upper
C. Concrete High Chair Unidentified
D. Continuous High Chair Unidentified

A

b

27
Q

What does the bar support abbreviation BBU mean?
A. Broad Beam Upper
B. Beam Bolster Upper
C. Bottom Bar Unidentified
D. Beam Bolster Unidentified

A

b

28
Q

What does the bar support abbreviation SB mean?
A. Slab Bar
B. Slab Bolster
C. Slab Bottom
D. Beam Bolster

A

b

29
Q

Which of the following items are not shown or specified in the construction documents for
a reinforced concrete structure?
A. Rebar
B. Concrete
C. Bar Supports
D. Welded Wire Mesh

A

c

30
Q

What is the name of the organization which publishes a manual on the spacing
requirements for bar supports?
A. American Concrete Institute
B. Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
C. Concrete Reinforcement Standards Institute
D. Concrete Reinforcing Specifications Institute

A

b

31
Q

If the plumbing plans (not included for this question) had the abbreviation DWV on them,
what does the DWV mean?
A. Drain Waste and Vent
B. Drain, Water and Vent
C. Domestic Waste Valve
D. Domestic Water Valve

A

a

32
Q

If the plumbing plans (not included for this question) had the abbreviation DS on them,
what does DS mean?
A. Drain Spigot
B. Down Spout
C. Drain System
D. Domestic System

A

b

33
Q

If the plumbing plans (not included for this question) indicated DS on the plans, what
system would the DS be connected to?
A. Storm Sewer
B. Sanitary Sewer
C. Domestic Water
D. Sprinkler System

A

a

34
Q

If the Site utility plans (not included for this question) had the abbreviation I.E. on them.
What does I.E. mean?
A. Invert Elevation
B. Inside Elevation
C. Initial Elevation
D. Interior Elevations

A

a

35
Q

At what point is the I.E. calculated to:
A. Top inside of the pipe
B. Top outside of the pipe
C. Bottom inside of the pipe
D. Bottom outside of the pipe

A

c

36
Q

What is the purpose of a water hammer arrestor?
A. Reduce the pressure in the line
B. Reduce the vibration in the line
C. Maintain a constant flow in the line
D. Maintain a constant pressure in the line

A

b

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