APPENDIX D

Answers to Study and

Sample Written Examination Questions

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 ANSWERS TO STUDY QUESTIONS

ASTM C1064/C1064M Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete

Correct Answer Section Reference

1. 3 in. [75 mm] 7.1
2. 1 F [0.5 C], 30 F to 120 F [0 C to 50 C] 4.2
3. Annually, accuracy 5.1
4. True 6.1
5. True 6.1
6. False 6.2.2
7. Dampen (with water) 6.2.1
8. Gently press the concrete around the temperature measuring device at the 7.1
surface of the concrete
9. At least 2 minutes, but not more than 5 minutes 7.2
10. Reporting of temperature 8.1
11. 1, 0.5 8.1
12. Verify conformance to a specified requirement for temperature of concrete 3.1
13. False
14. False 6, 7

ASTM C172/C172M Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete

Correct Answer Section Reference

1. Compliance 1.1
2. Stationary mixers, paving mixers, revolving drum mixers and open top 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3,
mixers 5.2.4
3. 15 4.1
4. True 4.1.1
5. 5 4.1.2
6. 15 4.1.2
7. Rapid evaporation 4.1.2
3
8. 28 L [1ft ] 5.1
9. 2 5.2.1
10. 5 5.2.2
11. 2 5.2.3
12. False 5.2.3
13. Middle 5.2.3
14. Wet sieved 6.1

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 ASTM C143/C143M Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete

Correct Answer Section Reference

1. 1 in. [37.5 mm] 4.2
2. Removed in accordance with the section titled Additional Procedure for 4.2
Large Maximum Size Aggregate Concrete in Practice C172
3. The frustum of a cone 3.1, 5.1
4. 12 in. [300 mm] 5.1
5. False 5.1
6. Rounded to a hemispherical tip 5.2
7. C172, Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete 6.1
8. False 7.1
9. Flat, level, moist, nonabsorbent, and free of vibration 7.1
10. 3 7.1
11. One-third 7.1
12. 2 in. [70 mm], 6 in. [160 mm] 7.1, Note 6
13. 25 7.2
14. Rod each layer throughout its depth; on the second and final layers, the 7.2
rod should penetrate into the previous layer approximately 1 in. [25 mm]
15. Slightly inclined 7.2
16. Add additional concrete to keep an excess of concrete above the top of 7.3
the mold at all times
17. The area surrounding the base of the mold 7.3
18. False 7.3
19. True 7.3
20. 5 2 seconds 7.3
21. The displaced original center of the top surface of the specimen 7.4
22. in. [5 mm] 8.1
23. 2 minutes 7.3

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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
3 3
21. 143.8 lb/ft [2305 kg/m ] 7.1

mass of measure plus sample 92.1 lb. [41.78 kg]

minus mass of empty measure -19.6 lb. [8.89 kg]
equals net mass of concrete 72.5 lb. [32.89 kg]

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

b. Yield per batch = 7.0 yd3

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3

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d. Yield per cubic yard = 27.1 ft3/yd3

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23. 1.00 7.3

a. ( )

b. ( )

c. ( )

d. ( )

24. 5.0% = [(151.4 lb/ft3 143.8 lb/ft3) / 151.4 lb/ft3] 100 7.5
3 3 3
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

Correct Answer Section Reference

1. Relatively Dense 1.2
2. Lightweight, air-cooled blast furnace slag, or aggregates of high porosity 1.2
3
3. 6 L (0.20 ft ) 4.2
4. Round, straight steel rod, with a 16 mm [5/8 in.] 2 mm [1/16 in.] diameter, 4.9
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.
5. 0.60 0.25 kg [1.25 0.50 lb.] 4.10
6. C172 7.1
7. 50-mm (2-in.) 7.1
8. Wet sieved over a 37.5-mm (1-in.) sieve 7.1
9. 3 equal 8.1.2
10. 2 equal 8.1.3
11. 25 8.1.2
12. 75 mm (3 in.) 8.1.1
13. Rod bottom layer to full depth; rod second and final layer penetrating the 8.1.2
previous layer about 25 mm [1 in.]
14. Tap the sides of the measure smartly 10 to 15 times with the mallet 8.1.2
15. Three (3) 8.1.3
16. A strike-off bar; a metal, glass, or acrylic plate 8.1.4, 4.12, 4.11
17. Add a quantity of representative concrete before strike off 8.1.4, Note 7
18. Remove a representative quantity of concrete with a trowel or scoop 8.1.4, Note 7
before the strike off

ASTM C173C173M Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method

Correct Answer Section Reference

1. All types of aggregate 1.1
2. Round, smooth, straight 16 mm [5/8 in] 2 mm [1/16 in.] diameter rod at 4.3
least 100 mm [4 in.] greater in length than the depth of the measuring 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.
3. Flat, straight steel bar at least 3 by 20 by 300 mm [1/8 by 3/4 by 12 in.] or a 4.4
flat, straight high-density polyethylene bar, or other plastic of equal or
greater abrasion resistance, at least 6 by 20 by 300 mm [1/4 by 3/4 by 12
in.].

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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

Correct Answer Section Reference

1. Making, curing, protecting, transporting 4.1
2. 5/8 1/16 in. [16 mm 2 mm] 5.4, Table 1
3. 9000 vibrations per minute [150 Hz] 5.5
4. Metal pan, wheelbarrow, flat, clean nonabsorbent mixing board 5.10
5. 2 in. [50 mm] 6.1
6. C172 7.1
7. Slump, air content, temperature 8.1, 8.2, 8.3

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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

1. B C231, Sec. 1.2

C173, Sec. 1.1

2. A C31, Sec. 8.1

3. C C143, Sec. 7.4

4. A C31, Sec. 11.1

5. C C231, Sec. 9.1

6. E C31, Sec. 11.1

7. A C172, Sec. 4.1.2

8. B C172, Sec. 5.1

9. B C138, Sec. 6.5

10. A C31, Sec. 10.1.2

11. B C172, Sec. 6.1

12. C C1064, Sec. 4.1, Sec. 7.1

13. B C143, Sec. 7.3

14. A C31, Sec. 9.2, 9.3, Table 2

15. A C31, Sec. 9.5.1

16. D C31, Sec 5.4;

C138, Sec. 4.2
C143, Sec. 5.2
C173, Sec. 4.3
C231, Sec. 4.9

17. C C172, Sec. 4.1.2

18. A C172, Sec. 1.1

19. A C173, Sec. 7.4.1

20. B C31, Sec. 8.2

21. A C138, Sec. 7.5

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