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According to the Specification for Structural Joints, the inspection task that is common to all of the allowable methods of pretensioning high-strength bolts is: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Checking the condition of the bolt and the washer from storage, Checking the markings on the bolts and washers, and Observing the required pre-installation testing for bolt tension. - Section 9 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, what is not included in the inspection for the snug tight method of installation? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Clamping force from the bolt. - Section 9.1 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, what additional inspection is required for slip-critical joints? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------Checking the condition of faying surfaces - Sections 3.2.2 and 9.
- Specification for Structural Joints What is the ASTM standard for high-strength bolts? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A325 and A490 - Glossary and Section 2.3.1 - Specification for Structural Joints What is the ASTM Standard for high-strength nuts? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A563 - Section 2.4.1 - Specification for Structural Joints
What is the ASTM Standard for high-strength washers? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------F436 - Section 2.5 - Specification for Structural Joints What is the ASTM Standard for compressible washer-type direct tension indicators? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------F959 - Section 2.6.1 - Specification for Structural Joints ASTM A490 and galvanized ASTM A325 bolts: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Shall not be reused - Section 2.3.3 - Specification for Structural Joints Only as many fastener components as are anticipated to be installed during the work shift shall be taken from: ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
- Protected storage - Section 2.2 - Specification for Structural Joints When approved by the engineer of record, short-slotted holes are permitted "blank" of snug-tightened joints. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------in any or all plies - Section 3.3.3 - Specification for Structural Joints If the column compression joint and base plate gap exceeds 1/16 inch, but less than ¼ inch and an engineering investigation shows that sufficient contact area does not exist, the gap shall be packed out with "BLANK"? ---- -----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------non-tapered steel shims - AISC M 16.1-149, M4 section 4
According to the IBC, which is the first party the special inspector is to notify regarding a discrepancy found during special inspection? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Contractor Which of the following reference documents has report forms? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Model Programs for Special Inspection At completion of fabrication "BLANK" shall submit a certificate of compliance to the building official ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- The approved fabricator The special inspector shall perform an inspection of "BLANK" to verify compliance with the details shown on the approved construction documents, such as bracing, stiffening, member locations, and proper applications of joint details at each location. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--- --------------The steel frame The special inspector need not be continuously present during the welding of: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Single-pass fillet welds not exceeding 5/16 inch in size According to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, the "BLANK" identifies each primary structural steel member, so it is placed in the correct location in the building ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Fabricator According to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, ASTM Standard "BLANK" is to be used for the material tests to determine the type
of structural steel consisting of hot-rolled structural shapes. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, which party performs material tests of the structural steel for verification of material properties? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
- Steel supplier According to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, "BLANK would not apply to a sample for hot-rolled steel shapes. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------ASTM A Identification markings for structural steel shall conform to "BLANK" standards specified in the approved construction documents. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------ASTM Identification markings for high-strength bolts, nuts, and washers shall conform to "BLANK" standards specified in the approved construction documents. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------ASTM Compressible-washer-type direct tension indicators shall meet the requirements of: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------ASTM According to the Specification for Structural Joints, which of the following is the definition of a "Faying Surface"? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------- ----The plane of contact between two plies of a joint
The Specification for Structural Joints states "the tightness that is attained with a few impacts of an impact wrench or the full effort of an ironworker using an ordinary spud wrench to bring the plies into firm contact." This is the description of which method of high-strength bolt installation? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Snug tight According to the Specification for Structural Joints, "BLANK" is the minimum bolt pretension required for an A325 bolt 1-¼ inch in diameter. ---- -----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------71 kips According to the Specification for Structural Joints, where the turn of the nut method of bolt installation is used, how often is the special inspector to observe the work as it progresses? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --Periodically Thermally cut surfaces shall be ground smooth for: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Cyclically loaded joints Fastener components that accumulate rust or dirt shall be incorporated into the work unless they are: ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- prequalified According to the IBC, the "blank" is to hire the special inspector. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------owner or owners agent. 2009 IBC Section 1704.
According to the IBC, the "blank" is the responsible for the approval of a person's qualifications to act as a special inspector. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------code official. 2009 IBC, Section 1704. According to the IBC, discrepancy corrections are made known to the building official by: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------final report. 2009 IBC, Section1704.1. When is the code official to be made aware of a discrepancy found during a special inspection? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------If it is not corrected by the contractor. 2009 IBC, Section 1704.1. According to the Model Program for Special Inspection, the special inspector is to document work that is nonconforming: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------In a written report - Section II B 4 - Model Programs According to the Model Program for Special Inspection, the special inspector is to prepare written report of inspection: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------After each inspection visit - Section II B 5 - Model Programs According to the Model Program for Special Inspection, which of the following items does not need to be included in each inspection report? ----- ----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Description of discussions with the contractor - Section B 5 - Model Programs According to the Specification for Structural Joints using high strength bolts, the nominal diameter of standard bolt holes shall be how much larger
According to the Specifications for Structural Steel Buildings, the "blank" conducts the material tests for identification of the structural steel. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Fabricator or Testing Laboratory - Section A31, Specifications for Structural Steel Buildings. According to the Specifications for Structural Steel Buildings, which of the following steel members are allowed to be unidentified steel? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Unimportant members, where their physical properties and weldability would not affect the structure strength - Section A31b, Specifications for Structural Steel Buildings According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, how is steel of special material to be identified? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------It is marked by the supplier - Section 5.1.1, Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, how are fabricators stock steel material identified? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Certified mill test reports - Section 5.2.2 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges According to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, what ASTM Standard would apply to a sample for structural steel pipe? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A53 - Section A31a - Specification for Structural Steel Buildings According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, the number of samples required to be tested for structural steel is:
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The number specified by the ASTM specification - Section 5.1.1 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges According to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, which ASTM standard would apply to a sample for structural steel plates? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A36, A283, and A242 - Section A31a - Specification for Structural Steel Buildings According to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, "blank" tests are required for samples for built-up sections consisting of plates over 2 inches in thickness. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Charpy V- notch testing - Section A31d, Specification for Structural Steel Buildings According to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, ASTM standard "blank" would apply to a sample for structural steel bars. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A36, A529, and A572 - Specification for Structural Steel Buildings Steel furnished for structural load-carrying purposes shall be properly : ------ ---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Identified - 2009 IBC, Section 2203. Steel that is not readily identifiable as to grade by marking and test records shall be: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------tested - 2009 IBC, Section 2203.
project or particular bolt joints? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- The engineer of record's project drawings - Secton 2.3.1 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, what is the minimum high-strength bolt extension from the outer face of the nut after installation? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------flush - Section 2.3.2 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, for snug tightened joints, washers are required only for which of the following conditions? ------ ---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------When a slotted hole occurs in the outer ply of the joint and/or when the outer face of a joint has a slope greater than 1: 20 - Section 6.1 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, for pretensioned and slip critical joints, which of the following conditions require washers in the high-strength bolted connection? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Calibrated wrench pretensioning, Oversized or slotted hole in the outer ply of the connection, or Twist-off type tension control bolt. - Section 6.2 - Specification for Structural Joints. According to the Specification for Structural Joints, where compressible washer type direct tension indicators are used, the "blank" is responsible for providing detailed installation instructions? ---------CORRECT ANSWER- ----------------compressible washer manufacturer - Section 2.6 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, where twist-off tension control bolts are used, what field inspection is of primary importance for
joint strength? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------bolt length - Section 2.7.2 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, it is important that all connected plies within the grip of a high-strength bolt be steel: --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Because compressible material would preclude the development of adequate bolt tension - Section 3.1 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, the raying surfaces of a joint must be "blank" for proper installation of a pretensioned high-strength bolt? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------coated, uncoated, or galvanized - Section 3.2.1 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints not fewer than "blank" complete fastener assemblies of each combination of diameter, length and grade are to be checked at the job site in the tension calibrator? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------three - Section 7.2 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, what type of high- strength bolted joint installations do not require tension calibrator tension verification tests? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Snug Tightened Joints - sections 7.1 & 8 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints,the "blank" has the option of approving the use of oversized and slotted holes? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------engineer of record - Sections 3.3.2, 3.3.3, and 3.3.4 - Specification for Structural Joints
arch-like protrusions on the bearing surface. - Section 8.2.4 and associated commentary - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, when bolts are installed by the direct-tension indicator, they are verified for the correct tension by: -- -------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Measuring the gap between the direct tension indicator and the bolt head. - Section 8.2.4 and associated commentary - Specification for Structural Joints (true or false) Fastener components that accumulate rust or dirt may be incorporated into the work if they are requalified. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True - Section 2.2 - Specification for Structural Joints Manufacturer certification documents for all fastener components used in the fastener assemblies shall be available to the "blank" prior to the assembly or erection of structural steel. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------Engineer of Record and the Inspector - Section 2.1 - Specification for Structural Joints When approved by the engineer of record, black "blank" high-strength bolts are permitted to be reused. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------ASTM A325 - Section 2.3.3 - Specification for Structural Joints Heavy-Hex nuts shall meet the requirements of: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A563 - Section 2.4.1 - Specification for Structural Joints
Flat circular washers shall meet the requirements of: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------ASTM F436 - Section 2.5 - Specification for Structural Joints Alternative washer-type indicating devices may be used when approved by the: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Engineer of Record - Section 2.6.2 - Specification for Structural Joints For twist-off tension-control bolt assemblies, when properly installed, the end of the bolt "blank" the outer face of the nut. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------is at least flush with - Section 2.7.2 - Specification for Structural Joints When approved by the "blank", the use of alternative design fasteners is permitted. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Engineer of Record - Section 2.8 - Specification for Structural Joints When approved alternative design fasteners are permitted in the work, such fastener assemblies must meet the materials, manufacturing, and chemical composition requirements of "blank" as applicable. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------ASTM A490 and A325 - Section 2.8(1) - Specification for Structural Joints The slope of the surfaces of a part in contact with the bolt head and nut shall be equal to or less than "blank" with respect to a plane that is normal to the bolt axis. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1:20 - Section 3.
- Specification for Structural Joints
According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, "BLANK" is the tolerance on the length of a floor beam that is less than 30 feet long. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1/16 inch - Section 6.4.1 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges According to the Code of Standard Practice "BLANK" of the steel surface is required prior to shop painting. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Wire Brushing - Section 6.5.2 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, the permitted method of applying shop paint is: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Brushing, Rolling, or spraying - Section 6.5.3 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, the "BLANK" is responsible for the temporary vertical and lateral supports necessary for the erection of the building framework. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Steel erection contractor - Section 7.10.
- Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges Which section of the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges includes the permitted tolerances for detailed erection? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Section 7.13 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, "BLANK" are allowed in moderate amounts for correction of errors during steel framing erection. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------drift
pins, grinding, and reaming. - Section 7.14 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, what types of openings for other trades are allowed to be cut in the structural steel? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Only those openings shown on the contract document drawings and specifications. - Section 7.15 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges According to the AISC Steel Construction Manual, what should be done if grouting is delayed on a base plate supported by leveling nuts until after steel erection? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Use steel shims to support the base plate. Page 14-7, Part 14, AISC Steel Construction Manual According to the AISC Steel Construction Manual, the recommended maximum size of anchor rod hole in a base plate for a 1 inch diameter anchor rod is "BLANK" inches. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 1 - 13/16 inches - Table 14-2, Part 14, AISC Steel Construction Manual According to the AISC Steel Construction Manual, the minimum washer thickness for a base plate anchor rod 1 inch diameter is "BLANK" inches. -- -------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------⅜ inch - Table 14-2, Part 14, AISC Steel Construction Manual According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, who is responsible for the accurate location and strength of the foundation piers for the base plates? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------- ----owners designated representative for construction - Section 7.3 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges
