ICC Prestressed Concrete - Codes and Plans Certification Preparation Questions and Answers 100% Solved
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ICC Prestressed Concrete - Codes and Plans Certification Preparation Questions and Answers 100% Solved
Module 1. Prestressed concrete is:
- The tensioning of steel-stranded cables prior to concrete placement
- The tensioning of steel-stranded cables after concrete has been placed and hardened
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ICC Prestressed Concrete - Codes and
Plans Certification Preparation
Questions and Answers 100% Solved
Module 1. Prestressed concrete is: - answer- The tensioning of steel-stranded cables
prior to concrete placement
- The tensioning of steel-stranded cables after concrete has been placed and hardened
- Concrete that has received a tensile load prior to any service loads
Module 1. The use of a prestressed concrete system will achieve the following: -
answer- Reduced thickness of concrete, less conventional reinforcing steel and
adequate crack control
Module 1. Once tensioned, the tensioning cables are held securely in a tensioned state
by: - answer Wedges that have been seated
Module 1. The end of a cable that terminates within a concrete slab, thus rendering it in
accessible from outside the concrete is known as: - answer The dead end
Module 1. The presence of sheathing on a wire-stranded cable indicates that: - answer
It will be used in an unbonded system application
Module 1. The most common post-tension cable tendons in use today are made up of: -
answer7 steel strands of wire wrapped together
Module 1. In an unbonded system, the force applied to the concrete after tensioning: -
answer Comes from the anchorage zone only
Module 2. Post-tension manufacturing plants must be certified by: - answer PTI
Unbonded Plant Certification Program
Module 2. Prior to cutting the tendon tails after tensioning, the field records of stressing
activities must be forwarded to and approved by: - answer The engineer of record
Module 2. In the event that a new set of stressing equipment is delivered to the project,
this equipment should contain __________ for review prior being used on-site: - answer
A current calibration chart relating gauge pressure to force applied
, Module 2. According to the Field Procedures Manual for Unbonded Single Strand
Tendons, all of the following items are necessary for post-tension document control
except:
A) Concrete Strength Results
B) Shipping Lists
C) Material Certifications
D) Approved Installation Drawings - answerA) Concrete Strength Results
Module 2. When reporting stressing results, the following information is necessary to
record:
A) Jack and gauge serial number
B) Elongation measurements and percentage deviation
C) Both A and B
D) Gauge Manufacturer
E) All three, A, B, and D - answerC) Both A and B
Module 2. When moving post-tension cables across the site, the use of _______ is
permitted.
A) Nylon slings, with unloading as close as placement as possible
B) Smooth finished chains with limited use
C) Epoxy coated high strength wire with limited use
D) A large front loader exercising caution - answerNylon slings, with unloading as close
to the placement as possible
Module 2. When storing post-tension cables, care must be taken to: - answerPrevent
the cables from being exposed to weather elements and moisture
Module 2. During deliver, it is the ______________ responsibility to ensure the
delivered items match the shipping list. - answerBuyer's
Module 2. According to the Field Procedures Manual for Unbonded Single Strand
Tendons, the follow documents must be kept on site: - answer1) Approved Installation
Drawings
2) Shipping Lists
3) Material Certifications
4) Jack Calibrations
5) Stressing Records
Module 2. Install drawings show: - answerPlan views, elevation views, and details so
the subcontractor and inspector can clearly see the tendon layout. This includes tendon
profiles, also known as drape.
Module 2. Drape - answerTendon profiles
Module 2. Material Certifications - answerDocuments that describe the cables' physical
properties and factory testing results.
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