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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 Steel bearing plates "BLANK" inches or less in thickness are permitted without milling. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------2 inches - AISC 16.1-147, M2 Section 8 1 Steel bearing plates over 2 inches but not over 4 inches in thickness are permitted to be straightened by: ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- pressing - AISC 16.1-147, M2 8 1 Top surfaces of bearing plates need not be milled when "BLANK" are provided between the column and the bearing plate. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------complete joint penetration groove welds - AISC 16.1-147, M2 Section 8 3 Regardless of the type of splice used, lack of contact bearing of column compression joints and base plates is permitted provided the gap does not exceed "BLANK" inches? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1/ inch - AISC 16.1-149, M4 Section 4
Column bases shall be set level and to correct elevation with full bearing on: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------concrete or masonry - AISC 16.1-148, M4 Erection 1 According to the IBC, which of the following cases are exceptions to where special inspections are required? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Building components where a design professional is not required, Group U occupancies that are accessory to residential occupancy, or Work of a minor Nature 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
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 According to the Specification for Structural Joints, the "BLANK" is an allowed method for installing pretensioned bolted joints. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Calibrated wrench method According to the Specification for Structural Joints, what method of installation is used for high-strength bolted connections when pretensioned joints are not required? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Snug tightened method Given: a bolt length less than 4 times the bolt diameter where both faces of the joint are normal to the bolt axis. According to the Specification for Structural Joints, what is the required nut rotation beyond snug tight for the turn of the nut method of installation? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----⅓ turn
According to the Specification for Structural Joints, the faying surfaces of "BLANK" joints are important in the performance of the joint when stressed. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------slip critical According to the Specification for Structural Joints, the nominal diameter of an oversized bolt hole for a 1 inch diameter bolt is "BLANK" inches. --------- CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 1 - ¼ inches According to the Specification for Structural Joints, what is the propose of tension calibrator testing of the method of bolt installation used on the job site? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------To verify the method of bolt installation has achieved the required bolt tension 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
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 than the nominal bolt diameter? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 1/16 inch - Specification for Structural Joints Table 3. Discrepancies in the work shall be brought to the immediate attention of the "blank" for corrective action. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the contractor - 2009 IBC, Section 1704.1.2. The special inspector shall furnish inspection reports to the "blank" and to the "blank"? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Building Official and Registered Design professional The special inspector shall provide continuos inspection of: --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Single-pass fillet welds greater than 5/ inch in size - 2099 IBC, Table 1704.3, Item 5.
The special inspections required by this code are not required where the work is done on the premise of a? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
- Approved fabricator - 2009 IBC, Section 1704.2. The special inspection of the steel fabrication process shall not be required where the fabricator does not perform any? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------heating operations - 2009 IBC, Section 1704.3, Exceptions # 1 According to the Specifications for Structural Steel Buildings, ASTM Standard "blank" is to be used for the material test for steel sheets. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A568 - Section A31, Specifications for Structural Steel Buildings 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
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. Where materials or assemblies are required by this code to be labeled, such material and assemblies shall be labeled by: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------An approved agency - 2009 IBC, Section 1703. Inspection of the steel frame for compliance with the approved construction documents should verify: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Member location, Bracing, and Stiffening - 2009 IBC, Section 1704.3.2. Continuous inspection of bolt pre-tensioning is required when using: --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The calibrated wrench method - 2009 IBC, Section 1704.3.3.3. Where required by the code, the building owner shall employ a registered design professional to perform: ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Structural Observation - 2009 IBC, Section 1709.
According to the Specification for Structural Joints, how does the special inspector verify the bolts, nuts, and washers meet the requirements of A325 or A490 specifications? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Manufacturer certification - Section 2.1 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, how are the high- strength bolts, nuts, and washers to be stored at the job site? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------In a protected shelter in closed containers - Section 2.2 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, how does the special inspector determine the type of high-strength bolts that are to be used for a 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-----------------
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 According to the Specification for Structural Joints, what party is responsible for specifying the high-strength joint type to be used for bolt installation? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------engineer of record - Section 4.0 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, which of the following is true regarding reuse of high-strength bolts? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------A490 and galvanized A325 bolts shall not be reused - 2.3.3 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, how can high-strength bolts and nuts be identified on the job site? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------Bolt and nut markings - Figure C-2.1 - Specification for Structural Joints
According to the Specification for Structural Joints, where calibrated pretensioning is used, how often is the installation wrench to be calibrated by testing in a tension calibrator? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- daily - Section 8.2.2 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, what inspection task is unique to the twist-off type tension control bolt pretensioning? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------checking for severed splined bolt ends - Section 8.2.3 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, a direct tension indicator looks like: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A washer with 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 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
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 (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
