ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician- Grade I
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1. A 6 by 12 in [150 mm by 300 mm] cylinder mold can be
used for concrete containing aggregate with particles
not exceeding _____ in size, without the need for wet
sieving the concrete.: 2 in. [50 mm]
2. According to ASTM C1064, what is one reason to take the
temperature of concrete?: Verify conformance to a specified
requirement for temperature of concrete
3. After completing the strike-off procedure, what must be
done before weighing the measure and sample?: Clean off
any excess concrete
4. After consolidation of the final layer, an excess of
concrete ____ above the top of the measure is
considered optimum.: 1/8 in. [3 mm]
5. After molding test specimens, you should wait two hours
before moving them to the location of initial storage.
True or False?: False; the specimens must be moved
immediately
6. After rodding each layer, what should be done to the
measure before adding another layer of concrete?: Tap
the sides of the measure smartly 10 to 15 times with the mallet
7. After the final rodding, the sides of the slump mold
should should be tapped lightly with the tamping rod.
True or False?: False
8. After the temperature of the concrete is read, what is
required?: Reporting of temperature
9. Air meter bowls used for this test must conform to ASTM
_____ and be calibrated for volumee according to
ASTM _____.: C231, C29
10. The approximate concrete depth (in verticle distance)
after placing the first layer is _____, and the second
layer is _____.: 2 5/8 in. [70 mm], 6 1/8 in. [160 mm]
11. ASTM Method gives standardized requirements for
_____, _____, _____, and _____, of test specimens.:
Making, curing, protecting, transporting
12. At the end of the procedure, the air meter is _____.:
Disassembled and its contents examined
13. The composite sample for a paving mixer must
represent a minimum of _____ different portions of
the batch of concrete taken from the pile after
discharge.: 5
14. A composite sample of concrete is required even if the
only purpose for obtaining the sample is to determine
temperature. True of False?: False
15. The composite samples from a truck mixer must be
obtained from the _____ portion of the batch.: Middle
16. Concrete mixtures with specified strengths of 6000 psi
[40 MPa] or greater shall have an initial curing
temperature between __________.: 68 and 78 degrees F
[20 and 26 C]
17. The concrete sample must be obtained in accodance
with what ASTM method?: C172
18. The concrete sample must be protected from
contamination and _____.: Rapid evaporation
19. Concrete samples from a truck mixer must be obtained
before any water or admixtures are added to the mixer
at the job site. True or False?: False
20. The container for obtaining the concrete sample used in
this procedure can be a _____, _____, or _____.: Metal
pan, wheelbarrow, flat, clean nonabsorbent mixing board
21. Cylinders made for the purpose of determining when a
structure may be put into service shall be removed from
the mold __________.: At the time of the removal of
formwork
22. Cylinders that are to be field cured are stored
__________ and protected __________.: In or on the
structure as near to the point of deposit of the concrete
represented as possible; In as near as possible the same way as
the formed work
23. The diameter of the tamping rod used in the test method
is _____.: 5/8 in. [16 mm]
24. The direct reading of the final liquid level in the neck of
the air meter, is estimated to teh nearest _____.: 0.25%
25. During transportation, test specimens must be
protected from damage due to _____, _____, and
_____.: Jarring, freezing temperatures, moisture loss
26. Each layer should fill approximately _____ the volume
of the mold.: One-third
27. Field Curing is the curing method used when test
specimens are to be used for __________.:
Determination of whether the structure is capable of being put
into service; 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
28. For a measure of 0.5 ft^3 [14 L], what is the required
number of strokes of the tamping rod for consolidation
of each layer?: 25
29. For concrete with a slump of less than 1 in. [25 mm], the
test specimens must be consolidated by _____.:
Vibration
30. For cylinders with a diameter of 6 in. [150 mm] or
greater, the tamping rod must be a round, straight steel
rod with a diameter of _____.: 5/8 +- 1/16 in [16 mm +- 2
mm]
31. For use in the slump test, the end or both ends of the
tamping rod must be _____.: Rounded to a hemispherical
tip
32. The height of the slump mold is _____.: 12 in. [300 mm]
33. How deep should the tamping rod penetrate into each
layer?: Rod each layer throughout its depth; on the second and
final layers, the rod should penetrate into the previous layer
approximately 1 in. [25 mm]
34. How long must the temperature measuring device
remain in the freshly mixed concrete?: At least 2 minutes
but not more than 5 minutes
35. How long should the air meter be inverted and
agitated?: No more than five seconds at a time, but must be
repeated for a minimum of 45 seconds to free concrete from the
base
36. How many times does the rolling operation occur?: A
minimum of 2, a minimum of 3
37. How much time is allowed for lifting the slump mold?: 5
+- 2 seconds
38. How much time is allowed to conduct the slump test
from beginning to completion?: 2 1/2 minutes
39. If less than 2.5 pints of alcohol are used, the air content
is always indicated by the inal meter reading. True or
False?: False, if the air content is more than 9%, the number of
calibrated cups of water introduced into the meter to bring the
liquid level within the graduated range must be added
40. If more than 2.5 pints of alcohol are used, the final
meter reading is always adjusted using _____.: A
correction factor
41. If portions of undisturbed concrete are found in the air
meter at the end of the test, _____.: The test is invalid
42. If rodding is the method of consolidation being used, the
measure must be filled in how many layers?: 3
43. If the air content is greater than the 9% range of the
meter, _____.: Calibrated cups of water are added to ring the
liquid level within the graduated range
44. If the concrete contains aggregate larger than the
maximum allowed for this test, the sample must be
_____.: Wet sieved over a 1 1/2 in. (37.5 mm) sieve
45. If the concrete is to be consolidated by vibration, a
standard 4 by 8 in. [100 mm by 200 mm] cylinder mold
must be filled in _____ equal layers.: 2
46. If the concrete sample contains aggregate larger than
that allowed for this test, the sample must be _____.:
Wet sieved over a 1-in. (25-mm) sieve
47. If the concrete sample is to be consolidated by rodding,
the measure is filled in _____ layers.: 3 equal
48. If the concrete sample is to be consolidated by vibration,
the measure is filled in _____ layers.: 2 equal
49. If vibration is the method of consolidation, the measure
must be filled in _____ approximately equal layers.: 2
50. If, after consolidation of the final layer, the concrete
level is 1/2 in. (13 mm) above the top of the measure,
what should be done?: Remove a representative portion of the
excess concrete with a trowel or scoop
51. In order for an initial meter reading to be valid, the
meter must not be leaking, the liquid level must stabilize
within 6 minutes, and the foam on the surface of the
liquid must not be greater than 2 full percent divisions.
True or False?: True
52. In rodding the sample, how deep should the rod
penetrate each layer?: Rod bottom layer to full depth; rod
second and final layer penetrating the previous layer about 25
mm (1 in.)
53. The initial quantity of water and alcohol added to the air
meter can be poured directly into the neck of the top
section of the air meter. True or False?: False; the funnel
must be used
54. The interior surface of the slump mold is allowed to
have minor irregularities. True or False?: False
55. It is necessary to tap the sides of the bowl after each
layer has been rodded. True or False?: True
56. A mallet weighing ____ must be used to tap the sides of
the bowl after rodding each layer.: 1.25 +- 0.50 lb. (600 +-
200 g)
57. The maximum allowable time between obtaining the
first and final portions of a composite sample is _____
minutes.: 15
58. The maximum elapsed time allowed between obtaining
the final portion of the composite sample and beginning
the tests for slump, temperature, and air content is
_____ minutes.: 5
59. The maximum size aggregate allowed for this test
method is _____.: 50 mm (2 in.)
60. The maximum size aggregate allowed in this test method
is_____.: 1 1/2 in. (37.5 mm)
61. A maximum temperature of freshly mixed concrete is
specified in ASTM C1064. True of False?: False
62. The measurement for slump is made from the top of the
mold to what point of the concrete specimen?: The
displaced original center of the top surface of the specimen
63. Measures other than air meter bowls used for this test
must conform to ASTM _____.: C29
64. The minimum frequency of an internal vibrator used in
this procedure is _____.: 9000 vibrations per minute [150
Hz]
65. The minimum size sample for making strength test
specimens is _____.: 28 L (1ft^3)
66. The mold for making the slump test is in the shape of
_____.: The frustum of a cone
67. The molding of strength test specimens shall begin
within _____ minutes after fabricating the composite
sample.: 15
68. The outside diameter or side dimension of the vibrating
element must be at least _____ but not greater than
_____.: 0.75 in. [19 mm], 1.50 in. [38 mm]
69. A plastic container can be used for the measure in this
method. True or False?: False, measure must be steel or
another suitable metal
70. Portions of a composite sample shall be thoroughly
remixed bfore beginning tests on the sample. True of
False?: True
71. The pressure method of determining air content can be
used on concrete containing _____ _____ aggregate.:
Relatively Dense
72. The pressure method of determining air content cannot
be used on concrete containing the following types of
aggregates, _____, _____, _____.: Lightweight, air-
cooled blast furnace slag, or aggregates of high porosity
73. Prior to lifting the mold, concrete must be removed from
_____.: The area surrounding the base of the mold
74. The sample of concrete for use in making the slump test
must be obained in accordance with ASTM Standard
_____.: C172, Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed
Concrete
75. The sample of concrete used for temperature
determination must be rodded 25 times. True or False?:
False
76. The sample of concrete used for this test is to be
obtained in accordance with what ASTM Standard?:
C172
77. The sample of concrete used in molding test specimens
must be obtained in accordance with what ASTM
Standard?: C172
78. The sample of concrete used in this test method must be
obtained in accordance with what ASTM Standard?:
C172
79. Sampling by this method is required when tests are to be
made to determine _____ with specification
requirements.: Compliance
80. The sensor of the temperature measuring device shall be
submerged a minimum of _____ in. [_____mm] into
the freshly mixed concrete.: 3 in. [75 mm]
81. The slump mold is filled in _____ layers.: 3
82. The slump mold should be in a dry condition before
beginning the test. True or False?: False
83. The slump of the concrete is measured and reported to
the nearest _____.: 1/4 in. [5 mm]
84. The slump test is applicable to plastic concrete with a
maximum size aggregate of _____.: 1.5 in. [37.5 mm]
85. Specimens shall not be transported until _____ after
final set.: 8h
86. Standard Curing is the curing method used when test
specimens are to be used for _________.: Acceptance
testing for specified strength, checking the adequacy of mixture
proportions for strength, quality control
87. The supporting surface on which specimens are stored
shall be level within _____.: 1/4 in. per ft. [20 mm per m]
88. The surface on which the slump mold will be placed
must be _____.: Flat, level, moist, nonabsorbent, and free of
vibration
89. The temperature and moisture environment for field
cured cylinders must be __________.: The same as the
structural work
90. The temperature measuring device shall be calibrated
_____, or whenever there is a question of _____.:
Annually, accuracy
91. The temperature measuring device shall have a capacity
of measuring temperature of freshly mixed concrete to
+- _____ degrees F [+- _____ C] throughout a range of
_____.: 1 degree F [0.5 C], 30 degrees F to 120 F [0 C to 50 C]
92. The temperature of concrete is reported to the nearest
_____ degrees F [_____ C]: 1 degree F [0.5 C]
93. The temperature of concrete may be measured in a wall
form. True of False: True
94. The temperature of concrete may be measured in a
wheelbarrow. True or False?: True
95. This method covers sampling from four types of
mixtures which are _____, _____, _____, and _____.:
Stationary mixers, paving mixers, revolving drum mixers, and
open top mixers
96. Transportation time shall not exceed _____.: 4h
97. Up to 48 hours after molding, test specimens that are to
be standard cured shall be stored in a temperature
range between _____ to _____.: 60 and 70 degrees F [16
and 27 C]
98. Upon completion of initial curing, the test specimens
may be left in their molds and sealed in plastic bags.
True or False?: False; specimens are to be demoled and placed
in water storage tanks or moist rooms with free water at a
temperature of 73.5 +- 3.5 degrees F [23.0 +- 2.0 C]
99. Upon final filling of the air meter with water, what part
of the liquid level should be adjusted to teh zero mark on
the meter?: Bottom of the meniscus
100. Vibration of the concrete sample is not allowed when
the slump of concrete exceeds _____.: 75 mm (3 in.)
101. The volumetric method of determining air content of
concrete can be used on concrete containing what types
of aggregate?: All types of aggregate
102. What are the required characteristics of the tamping
rod used in this test method?: Round, straight steel rod,
with a 16 mm [5/8 in.] +- 2 mm [1/16 in.] diameter, length at
least 100 mm [4 in.] greater than the depth of the measuring
bowl, but not greater than 600 mm [24 in.] in overall length,
with the tamping end rounded to a hemispherical tip of the same
diameter as the rod.
103. What are the requirements for the strike-off bar used
in this test method?: Flat, straight steel bar at least 1/8 by 3/4
by 12 in. [3 by 20 by 300 mm] or a 4.4 flat, straight high-density
polyethylene bar, or other plastic of equal or greater abrasion
resistance, at least 1/4 by 3/4 by 23 in [6 by 30 by 300 mm].
104. What are the requirements for the tamping rod used in
the test method?: Round, straight 5/8 [16 mm] +- 1/16 in. [2
mm] diameter rod at least 5 in. [300 mm] greater in length than
the depth of the bowl being used, with the tamping end rounded
to a hemispherical tip of the same diameter, made of steel, high-
density polyethylene, or other plastic of equal or greater abrasion
resistance.
105. What is the approximate volume of the measuring cup
used to add water to the air meter, in relation to teh
volume of the air meter bowl?: 1.00% +- 0.04%
106. What is the minimum allowable capacity of the
measuring bowl used in this test method?: 6 L (0.20 ft^3)
107. What is the minimum thickness for a glass or acrylic
strike-off plate?: 1/2 in. [12 mm]
108. What is the minimum thickness of a metal strike-off
plate?: 1/4 in. [6 mm]
109. What is the required minimum frequency of the
vibrator used in this test method?: 7000 vibrations per
minute
110. What is the required shape of the tamping end of the
rod?: Rounded to a hemispherical tip
111. What is the specified number of roddings for each
layer?: 25
112. What is the specified number of strokes required when
rodding each layer of concrete?: 25
113. What is the specified size of the mallet required for this
test method when the measuring bowl has the capacity
of 14 L [0.5 ft^3] or less?: 0.60 +- 0.25 kg [1.25 +- 0.50 lb.]
114. What is the specified weight of the mallet used on
measures that are 0.5 ft^3 [14 L] or smaller?: 1.25 +- 0.50
lb. [600 +- 200 g]
115. What method of consolidation must be used when the
slump is greater than 3 in. [75 mm]?: Rodding
116. What method of consolidation must be used when the
slump is less than 1 in. (25 mm]?: Vibration
117. What must be done if the concrete drops below the top
of the slump mold while the top layer is being rodded?:
Add additional concrete to keep an excess of concrete above the
top of the mold at all times
118. What must be done if there is a slight deficiency in the
quantity of concrete in the measure of consolidation of
final layer?: Add a quantity of representative concrete before
strike off
119. What must be done if there is an excessive amount of
concrete in measure following consolidation of the final
layer?: Remove a representative quantity of concrete with the
scoop or trowel before the strike off
120. What must be done to the concrete surrounding the
temperature measuring device after the device is
submerged in the fresh concrete.: Gently press the concrete
around the temperature measuring device at the surface of the
concrete
121. What must be done to the sample container prior to
sampling the concrete?: Dampen (with water)
122. What tools may be used to strike off the top surface of
the concrete following consolidation of the final layer?:
A strike-off bar; a metal, glass, or acrylic plate
123. What type of alcohol and concentration must be used in
this test method?: Isopropyl, 70% by volume (65% by weight)
124. When consolidating a flexural strength test specimen
by rodding, rod one stroke for each _____ of top
surface area.: 2 in.^2 [14 cm^2]
125. When consolidating the concrete by vibration, how
many times should the vibrator be inserted into each
layer?: Three (3)
126. When filling the bowl of the air meter, the concrete
must be placed in _____ layers of equal depth.: 2
127. When internal vibration is used to consolidate a
standard flexural strength test specimen, the technician
should insert the bibrator at intervals not exceeding
_____ along the center line of the beam.: 6 in. [150 mm]
128. When large amounts of alcohol are used, the direct
reading will tend to indicate a _____ air content.:
Higher
129. When raising the slump mold, it should not be rotated
or twisted, True or False?: True
130. When rodding a standard 6 by 12 in [150 mm by 300
mm] cylinder, each layer must be rodded _____ times.:
25
131. When rodding each upper layer of concrete in a
cylinder, the tamping rod should penetrate into the
underlying layer by about _____.: 1 in. [25 mm]
132. When rodding the bottom layer, the tamping rod must
be _____ to uniformly distribute the strokes.: Slightly
inclined
133. When rodding the concrete sample, what is the
specified number of strokes required for each layer?: 25
134. When rodding the middle and the top layers, the
tamping rod should penetrate into the layer below
approximately _____.: 1 in. [25 mm]
135. When sampling from a revolving drum truck mixer,
concrete must be sampled at a minimum of _____
regularly spaced intervals during discharge of the
middle portion of this batch.: 2
136. When sampling from a stationary mixer, the batch
must be sampled at _____ or more regularly spaced
intervals during discharge of the middle portion of the
batch: 2
137. When strenght specimens are to be made, what three
other tests must be made?: Slump, air content, temperature
138. When the concrete contains aggregate larger than
allowed for the slump test, the large aggregate must be
_____.: Removed by wet sieving the sample over 1.5 in. [37.5
mm] sieve
139. When the concrete contains aggregate larger than that
permitted for a particular test method, the sample of
concrete must be _____ _____ before making the test.:
Wet sieved
140. When using an internal vibrator to consolidate a 6 by 12
in. [150 mm by 300 mm] compressive strength test
specimen, the vibrator must be inserted at _____
different points for each layer.: 2
141. Why is the isopropyl alcohol added to the meter?: To dispel any foam that may be on the surface of the water