ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician- Grade I Exam Questions with Correct Answers The sensor of the temperature measuring device shall be submerged a minimum of _____ in.[_____mm] into the freshly mixed concrete. - Correct Answers 3 in. [75 mm] The temperature measuring device shall have a capacity of measuring temperature of freshly mixed concrete to +- _____ degrees F [+- _____ C] throughout a range of _____. - Correct Answers 1 degree F [0.5 C], 30 degrees F to 120 F [0 C to 50 C] The temperature measuring device shall be calibrated _____, or whenever there is a question of _____. - Correct Answers Annually, accuracy The temperature of concrete may be measured in a wheelbarrow. True or False? - Correct Answers True The temperature of concrete may be measured in a wall form. True of False - Correct Answers True A composite sample of concrete is required even if the only purpose for obtaining the sample is to determine temperature. True of False? - Correct Answers False What must be done to the sample container prior to sampling the concrete? - Correct Answers Dampen (with water) What must be done to the concrete surrounding the temperature measuring device after the device is submerged in the fresh concrete. - Correct Answers Gently press the concrete around the temperature measuring device at the surface of the concrete How long must the temperature measuring device remain in the freshly mixed concrete? - Correct Answers At least 2 minutes but not more than 5 minutes After the temperature of the concrete is read, what is required? - Correct Answers Reporting of temperature The temperature of concrete is reported to the nearest _____ degrees F [_____ C] - Correct Answers
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According to ASTM C1064, what is one reason to take the temperature of concrete? - Correct Answers Verify conformance to a specified requirement for temperature of concrete A maximum temperature of freshly mixed concrete is specified in ASTM C1064. True of False? - Correct Answers False The sample of concrete used for temperature determination must be rodded 25 times. True or False?
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- Correct Answers Stationary mixers, paving mixers, revolving drum mixers, and open top mixers
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Sampling by this method is required when tests are to be made to determine _____ with specification requirements. - Correct Answers Compliance This method covers sampling from four types of mixtures which are _____, _____, _____, and _____.
The maximum allowable time between obtaining the first and final portions of a composite sample is _____ minutes. - Correct Answers 15 Portions of a composite sample shall be thoroughly remixed bfore beginning tests on the sample.True of False? - Correct Answers True The maximum elapsed time allowed between obtaining the final portion of the composite sample and beginning the tests for slump, temperature, and air content is _____ minutes. - Correct Answers 5 The molding of strength test specimens shall begin within _____ minutes after fabricating the composite sample. - Correct Answers 15 The concrete sample must be protected from contamination and _____. - Correct Answers Rapid evaporation The minimum size sample for making strength test specimens is _____. - Correct Answers 28 L (1ft^3)