These materials determine the compressive strength of concrete correct answerswater & cement
Aggregate size in concrete should not exceed correct answers1/3 the depth of the slab
Machine bolt assembly correct answersused to connect metal to metal
Demo Plan must always include correct answe...
These materials determine the compressive strength of concrete correct answerswater & cement
Aggregate size in concrete should not exceed correct answers1/3 the depth of the slab
Machine bolt assembly correct answersused to connect metal to metal
Demo Plan must always include correct answers-Survey base w/ existing site elements
-Limits of work
-Hardscape to be removed
Primary determinant of retaining wall's footing correct answerssoil bearing capacity
Soil Bearing Capacity correct answersthe measure of a soil to decrease in volume under the pressure of a
given weight.
AASHTO correct answersAmerican Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
Pilot hole for wooden screws correct answersprevents the wood from splintering when driving the screw
Embankment correct answersa wall or bank of earth or stone built to prevent water from moving into an
area
Stabilized inlet correct answerstypically constructed with riprap, reduces velocity of water entering a
stormwater treatment facility
Riprap correct answersLarge angular rocks or concrete piled together to diffuse energy of water before it
enters a stormwater treatment facility
,Ledger correct answersA board that supports joists and transfers loads from the deck to the structure
the deck is attached to.
ADA compliant handrails correct answersmust be between 34" - 38" high
Fall zone surrounding playground equipment correct answersmust be 6' on all sides.
Forebay correct answerslocated upstream of a constructed stormwater wetland to intercept and reduce
the velocity of flows entering wetlands and settle sediments.
Batter correct answersthe slope of a retaining wall measured along its vertical face
Construction Documentation Cover Sheet includes correct answers-Site Address
-Sheet Index
-Project Location Map
-Vicinity Map
-Official Date of Issuance
Bid documents include correct answers-General and Supplemental conditions
-instructions to bidders
-bid forms
Three Part specification correct answers1. general
2. product
3. execution
Zinc coating correct answersoften added to non-stainless steel fixtures in exterior applications to reduce
the formation of rust.
(done by dipping fasteners in a vessel of molten zinc, called hot-dip galvanizing)
, Unit Price Contract correct answersBest contract for a project that includes a significant (as-yet)
undetermined amount of excavation
Landscape finished grade should be correct answers6 inches below finished floor elevation of a
structure.
Exterior landscape finished grade should be correct answers2 inches below finished surface elevation of
adjacent hardscape (sidewalks, pool decks)
Filter Strips correct answersfilter sediments from stormwater and treat sheet flows from adjacent
surfaces (improving water quality)
Bituminous binder correct answersused to adhere a new coat of asphalt to an existing asphalt surface.
Mortar correct answersused to bond individual masonry units
Epoxy correct answershigh-strength adhesive used to bond wood, concrete, metals, and/or plastics in
general construction.
30 inches correct answersmaximum permissible rise on an ADA-accessible ramp before a landing is
required
36 inches correct answershandrail height should be this tall to meet code requirements
42 inches correct answersguardrail height should be this tall to meet code requirements
Asphalt Treated Base (ATB) correct answersfor site construction in wet or freezing conditions, this can
allow for many areas of work to continue despite adverse weather conditions. It acts as a water-resistant
barrier that prevents the infiltration of fines into the subgrade, which occurs when water accumulates in
the subgrade.
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