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⩥ Which of the following grout admixtures is used to obtain a high
slump with reduced water?
Answer: Super plasticizer; RCMCI 6th Edition, Section 2.11.6
⩥ Which of the following is the standard specification that autoclaved
aerated concrete masonry units must conform to for the strength class
specified in the contract documents?
Answer: ASTM C 1386; CI 530; Part 2, Section 2.3E. IBC
2103.3
⩥ Grout intended for use in the construction of engineered and
empirically designed masonry structures must comply with
Answer: ASTM C 476; 2006 IBC 2103.12
⩥ The slump test for grout must be performed in accordance with
Answer: ASTM C 1019; ASTM - C1019-03
⩥ In what condition are grout specimens to be tested?
, Answer: Damp; ASTM - 1019-03
⩥ When the prism test method is being utilized, how long must the
prisms cure prior to being cut?
Answer: 28; 2006 IBC 2105.3.1
⩥ After construction and grouting, masonry test prisms should not be
disturbed or moved for a minimum of
Answer: 48 hours; ASTM - C 1314, Section 5.10
⩥ When field sampling grout, the elapsed time between obtaining the
first and final portions of the sample shall not be more than
Answer: 15 minutes; ASTM - C1019, Section 7.2.1
⩥ If mortar compression tests are required, how many tests per day are
to be taken for the three successive work days at the start of the job?
Answer: 1; RCMCI 6th Edition, 3.2.4
⩥ Glass unit masonry shall not be laid at temperatures below
Answer: 60 degrees F; 2006 IBC 2104.3.2.1