ICC BOLTING FINAL EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔If the member is to be galvanized - ✔✔all thermal cut edges and all beam copes
must be ground
✔✔Structural steel may be defined as - ✔✔steel elements of the structural steel frames
essential to support the design loads
✔✔For buildings, in case of discrepancies between the plans ( design drawings) an
specifications: - ✔✔the plans govern
✔✔In case of discrepancies between scale dimensions and figures which governs -
✔✔the figures govern
✔✔The shop standard material for wide-flange sections is which steel, unless otherwise
established by the Fabricator - ✔✔ASTM A992
✔✔If mill material, as received in the shop, fails to meet ASTM A6 for cross- sectional
profile or straightness : - ✔✔the fabricator may perform their own repairs
✔✔When are the fabricators use of stock material permitted - ✔✔the stock material
meets or exceeds the required ASTM specifications and if the representative material
test reports can be provided for the stock material
✔✔Is the fabricators use of unidentifiable material ever permitted - ✔✔Yes, if
permission is given by the Owner or owners designated representative
✔✔When must steel be marked as to grade and special requirements - ✔✔until
assembly on the shop floor
✔✔Must a fabricator ever remove welds tabs(run-off tabs) - ✔✔They need not to be
removed unless mentioned in the contract documents
✔✔What is the length tolerance for fabricated tier columns with both ends finished for
contact bearing, and other elements finished to bear at both ends: - ✔✔1/32 in
✔✔What are the length tolerance for fabricated beams and other members up to 30 feet
in length - ✔✔1/16 in
✔✔The length tolerance for fabricated beams and other members over 30 feet in length
- ✔✔1/8 in
, ✔✔The straightness tolerance for columns and other compression members is -
✔✔1/1000 of the distance between lateral support points
✔✔If 2 1/2 inches of camber is specified for a floor beam 40 feet long, what is the
permitted camber range when cambered by the fabricator and measured at the
fabricating plant - ✔✔2 1/2 to 3 inches
✔✔A column splice, either welded or bolted, is permitted to have a gap of ______
between the upper and lower shafts, without repair or shimming - ✔✔1/16
✔✔Anchor rods ( previously and commonly called anchor bolts) within a given anchor
rod group should be set : - ✔✔within 1/8 inch center to center of one another
✔✔Anchor rod groups must be set: - ✔✔within 1/4 and 1/2 inch tolerance from one
anchor bolt group to the next
✔✔The top of the anchor rods should be set to what elevation - ✔✔+/- 1/2 inch
✔✔How do you check column plumbness - ✔✔use the center of the column at each
end as the working point
✔✔For buildings up to 40 feet in height, a column shaft is considered plumb provided -
✔✔is within 1:500
✔✔Column positions may be further restricted beyond just plumbness when - ✔✔the
column is adjacent to an elevator shaft and exterior coumn
✔✔Floor member elevation is considered acceptable - ✔✔if the ends of the beam or
girder are within elevation tolerances where attached to the supporting members
✔✔Adjustable items such as lintels, curb angles and mullions are considered properly
placed when they are - ✔✔within 3/8 inch of the specified location
✔✔Prior to placement of other building materials, the acceptance for position and
alignment of the steel frame Is the responsibility is; - ✔✔The Owners designated
representative for construction
✔✔Is the correction by the erector of minor misfits during erection permitted - ✔✔Yes if
using moderate amounts of cutting, welding, reaming or grinding
✔✔What are the requirements before using bolts, nuts, and washers - ✔✔they must be
kept in protected storage, should not be cleaned of its original lubrication, may not be
used if rusty or dirty, unless tested prior to use for the adequancy of lubrication
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔If the member is to be galvanized - ✔✔all thermal cut edges and all beam copes
must be ground
✔✔Structural steel may be defined as - ✔✔steel elements of the structural steel frames
essential to support the design loads
✔✔For buildings, in case of discrepancies between the plans ( design drawings) an
specifications: - ✔✔the plans govern
✔✔In case of discrepancies between scale dimensions and figures which governs -
✔✔the figures govern
✔✔The shop standard material for wide-flange sections is which steel, unless otherwise
established by the Fabricator - ✔✔ASTM A992
✔✔If mill material, as received in the shop, fails to meet ASTM A6 for cross- sectional
profile or straightness : - ✔✔the fabricator may perform their own repairs
✔✔When are the fabricators use of stock material permitted - ✔✔the stock material
meets or exceeds the required ASTM specifications and if the representative material
test reports can be provided for the stock material
✔✔Is the fabricators use of unidentifiable material ever permitted - ✔✔Yes, if
permission is given by the Owner or owners designated representative
✔✔When must steel be marked as to grade and special requirements - ✔✔until
assembly on the shop floor
✔✔Must a fabricator ever remove welds tabs(run-off tabs) - ✔✔They need not to be
removed unless mentioned in the contract documents
✔✔What is the length tolerance for fabricated tier columns with both ends finished for
contact bearing, and other elements finished to bear at both ends: - ✔✔1/32 in
✔✔What are the length tolerance for fabricated beams and other members up to 30 feet
in length - ✔✔1/16 in
✔✔The length tolerance for fabricated beams and other members over 30 feet in length
- ✔✔1/8 in
, ✔✔The straightness tolerance for columns and other compression members is -
✔✔1/1000 of the distance between lateral support points
✔✔If 2 1/2 inches of camber is specified for a floor beam 40 feet long, what is the
permitted camber range when cambered by the fabricator and measured at the
fabricating plant - ✔✔2 1/2 to 3 inches
✔✔A column splice, either welded or bolted, is permitted to have a gap of ______
between the upper and lower shafts, without repair or shimming - ✔✔1/16
✔✔Anchor rods ( previously and commonly called anchor bolts) within a given anchor
rod group should be set : - ✔✔within 1/8 inch center to center of one another
✔✔Anchor rod groups must be set: - ✔✔within 1/4 and 1/2 inch tolerance from one
anchor bolt group to the next
✔✔The top of the anchor rods should be set to what elevation - ✔✔+/- 1/2 inch
✔✔How do you check column plumbness - ✔✔use the center of the column at each
end as the working point
✔✔For buildings up to 40 feet in height, a column shaft is considered plumb provided -
✔✔is within 1:500
✔✔Column positions may be further restricted beyond just plumbness when - ✔✔the
column is adjacent to an elevator shaft and exterior coumn
✔✔Floor member elevation is considered acceptable - ✔✔if the ends of the beam or
girder are within elevation tolerances where attached to the supporting members
✔✔Adjustable items such as lintels, curb angles and mullions are considered properly
placed when they are - ✔✔within 3/8 inch of the specified location
✔✔Prior to placement of other building materials, the acceptance for position and
alignment of the steel frame Is the responsibility is; - ✔✔The Owners designated
representative for construction
✔✔Is the correction by the erector of minor misfits during erection permitted - ✔✔Yes if
using moderate amounts of cutting, welding, reaming or grinding
✔✔What are the requirements before using bolts, nuts, and washers - ✔✔they must be
kept in protected storage, should not be cleaned of its original lubrication, may not be
used if rusty or dirty, unless tested prior to use for the adequancy of lubrication
