ACI Epoxy Installation Inspector
Adhesive Anchors shall be installed in concrete having a minimum age of ___ at the
time of anchor installation. - ✔️✔️21 days
The contractor proposed the use of zinc-plated carbon steel threaded rods for use on
this above-ground open air parking structure for which you are the inspector. Is this
acceptable. - ✔️✔️No, zinc-plated carbon steel threaded rods are limited to dry, interior
installations.
For anchors installed under periodic special inspection, which of the following does not
require the inspector to complete another inspection? - ✔️✔️A new package of the
same adhesive is used.
Proof loading is: - ✔️✔️Typically applied as a tension load.
Prior to the start of construction, the approved special inspection agency shall provide
written documentation of their competency and relevant experience to the: -
✔️✔️Building Official.
Which of the following is not one of the seven minimum items to be verified by the
special inspector? - ✔️✔️Presence of supplemental reinforcement.
The inspection requirements for post-installed anchors in the Special Inspection
Guidelines are generally derived from the: - ✔️✔️Manufacturer's published installation
instructions (MPII) and evaluation report (ICC-ES ESR).
It is critical that the inspector establish the expectations for the inspection (quality
installations) up front with the ___ and coordinate what operations need to be observed
and when. - ✔️✔️Contractor.
For periodic special inspection, the special inspector must verify ___ of each type and
size of adhesive anchor by construction personnel. - ✔️✔️The initial Installations.
During continuous special inspection, the inspector shall observe all aspects of the
anchor installation with the exception of holes drilled, provided the inspector: -
✔️✔️Examines the drill bits used for drilling and verifies the hole sizes.
An ACI certified installer is someone who has demonstrated that they have the technical
knowledge to pass a written exam and: - ✔️✔️A hands-on performance exam.
, ACI 355.4-11 covers qualification for anchors installed with the following drilling
methods: - ✔️✔️Carbide bit rotary-hammer drilling and alternative methods such as
rock drilling percussive, and diamond core drilling.
An approved agency shall be objective, competent, and ___ the contractor responsible
for the work being inspected. - ✔️✔️Independent from
Proof Loading is: - ✔️✔️Intended to verify correct installation of anchors.
As specified in this ESR, after drilling a hole for installing a 7/8-inch diameter threaded
rod, the installer is required to blow out the hole using: - ✔️✔️An air nozzle with a
minimum of 90 psi compressed air.
The variable representing the specific tightening tourque for setting or prestressing of an
anchor, according to the MPII is: - ✔️✔️T_inst
The approved agency shall submit reports of special inspections and tests to: -
✔️✔️The building official and the registered design professional in charge.
The special inspector shall furnish a report to the licensed design professional (LDP)
indicating the materials and installation procedures used to conform to the construction
documents and: - ✔️✔️MPII
The special inspector must verify that the installation is in accordance with the
requirements of the approved construction documents, applicable evaluation report, and
MPII, including verification of: - ✔️✔️Conformance with ACI 355.4
Unless determined from tension tests in accordance with ACI 355.4, the critical edge
distance c_ac for adhesive anchors shall not be taken less than: - ✔️✔️2 h_ef
In the case of adhesive anchors, the inspector must verify the ___ of the product used. -
✔️✔️Expiration date and storage conditions.
S_min is the: - ✔️✔️Minimum anchor spacing as required to prevent splitting during
anchor installation or tension loading.
The construction documents shall specify all parameters associated with the
characteristic bond stress used for the design, including: - ✔️✔️All of the above.
During proof loading, a periodic pattern of failure is observed in that every tenth anchor
installation fails. This is typically an indication of: - ✔️✔️Cartridge replacement without
wasting an initial amount (dedication bead) of adhesive before use.
Adhesive Anchors shall be installed in concrete having a minimum age of ___ at the
time of anchor installation. - ✔️✔️21 days
The contractor proposed the use of zinc-plated carbon steel threaded rods for use on
this above-ground open air parking structure for which you are the inspector. Is this
acceptable. - ✔️✔️No, zinc-plated carbon steel threaded rods are limited to dry, interior
installations.
For anchors installed under periodic special inspection, which of the following does not
require the inspector to complete another inspection? - ✔️✔️A new package of the
same adhesive is used.
Proof loading is: - ✔️✔️Typically applied as a tension load.
Prior to the start of construction, the approved special inspection agency shall provide
written documentation of their competency and relevant experience to the: -
✔️✔️Building Official.
Which of the following is not one of the seven minimum items to be verified by the
special inspector? - ✔️✔️Presence of supplemental reinforcement.
The inspection requirements for post-installed anchors in the Special Inspection
Guidelines are generally derived from the: - ✔️✔️Manufacturer's published installation
instructions (MPII) and evaluation report (ICC-ES ESR).
It is critical that the inspector establish the expectations for the inspection (quality
installations) up front with the ___ and coordinate what operations need to be observed
and when. - ✔️✔️Contractor.
For periodic special inspection, the special inspector must verify ___ of each type and
size of adhesive anchor by construction personnel. - ✔️✔️The initial Installations.
During continuous special inspection, the inspector shall observe all aspects of the
anchor installation with the exception of holes drilled, provided the inspector: -
✔️✔️Examines the drill bits used for drilling and verifies the hole sizes.
An ACI certified installer is someone who has demonstrated that they have the technical
knowledge to pass a written exam and: - ✔️✔️A hands-on performance exam.
, ACI 355.4-11 covers qualification for anchors installed with the following drilling
methods: - ✔️✔️Carbide bit rotary-hammer drilling and alternative methods such as
rock drilling percussive, and diamond core drilling.
An approved agency shall be objective, competent, and ___ the contractor responsible
for the work being inspected. - ✔️✔️Independent from
Proof Loading is: - ✔️✔️Intended to verify correct installation of anchors.
As specified in this ESR, after drilling a hole for installing a 7/8-inch diameter threaded
rod, the installer is required to blow out the hole using: - ✔️✔️An air nozzle with a
minimum of 90 psi compressed air.
The variable representing the specific tightening tourque for setting or prestressing of an
anchor, according to the MPII is: - ✔️✔️T_inst
The approved agency shall submit reports of special inspections and tests to: -
✔️✔️The building official and the registered design professional in charge.
The special inspector shall furnish a report to the licensed design professional (LDP)
indicating the materials and installation procedures used to conform to the construction
documents and: - ✔️✔️MPII
The special inspector must verify that the installation is in accordance with the
requirements of the approved construction documents, applicable evaluation report, and
MPII, including verification of: - ✔️✔️Conformance with ACI 355.4
Unless determined from tension tests in accordance with ACI 355.4, the critical edge
distance c_ac for adhesive anchors shall not be taken less than: - ✔️✔️2 h_ef
In the case of adhesive anchors, the inspector must verify the ___ of the product used. -
✔️✔️Expiration date and storage conditions.
S_min is the: - ✔️✔️Minimum anchor spacing as required to prevent splitting during
anchor installation or tension loading.
The construction documents shall specify all parameters associated with the
characteristic bond stress used for the design, including: - ✔️✔️All of the above.
During proof loading, a periodic pattern of failure is observed in that every tenth anchor
installation fails. This is typically an indication of: - ✔️✔️Cartridge replacement without
wasting an initial amount (dedication bead) of adhesive before use.
