NICET concrete level 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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What is Bulk Density used for? (c29) Determining Mass/volume relationship for
conversions in purchase agreements
What is the dimensions of plate 1/4" thick and at least 1" larger than the diameter
glass? (C29) of the measure
What are the requirements for a has a range of at least 30-120°F and readable to
thermometer? (C1064) the nearest 1°F
When drying aggregate to constant 230°F (+/- 10°F)
mass, What should the temperature
of the oven be? (C29)
When is an aggregate sample When the 2 sample weights taken an hour apart is
considered at constant mass? (C29) less than .1%
What is the formula for Bulk (mass of agg. and measure - mass of measure)
Density? (C29) /volume of measure
What is is maximum size to use the Greater than 1.5", but no greater than 5"
jigging procedure? (C29*)
, What is the formula for void 100[(bulk specific gravity X density of water) -
content? (C29) Bulk Density of agg./ bulk specific gravity X
density of water
bulk density be reported to the 1 LB/ft^3
nearest.... (C29)
What is the significance of ASTM It provides the requirements for making, curing,
C31? protecting and transporting concrete specimens
If specimens are made and -Acceptances for specific strength
standard cured what can the test -checking adequacy of mixture proportions
results be used for? (C31) - Quality Control
if specimens are field cured what -Determine if a structure can be put in service
can the test results be used for? -comparison with test results of standard cure
(C31) specimens
-form removal time requirements
What are the specifications of a A round, smooth, straight, steel rod. The length
tamping rod? should be at least 4" greater than the depth of
the mold, but no greater than 24"
When using the a 4"x 8" cylinder, straight, steel, w/hemispherical tip 3/8" in
What are the rod specifications? diameter (+-1/16")
When using a 6" x 12" cylinder, What straight, steel w/hemispherical tip 5/8" in
are the rod specifications? diameter (+-1/16)
What is the minimum amount of 3-4"x8"
cylinders per test?*** 2-6"x12"
When casting beams how many 1 rod per 2in^2
times should each layer be
rodded?
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026 (GRADED A+)
DETAILED ANSWERS!!
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Terms in this set (65)
What is Bulk Density used for? (c29) Determining Mass/volume relationship for
conversions in purchase agreements
What is the dimensions of plate 1/4" thick and at least 1" larger than the diameter
glass? (C29) of the measure
What are the requirements for a has a range of at least 30-120°F and readable to
thermometer? (C1064) the nearest 1°F
When drying aggregate to constant 230°F (+/- 10°F)
mass, What should the temperature
of the oven be? (C29)
When is an aggregate sample When the 2 sample weights taken an hour apart is
considered at constant mass? (C29) less than .1%
What is the formula for Bulk (mass of agg. and measure - mass of measure)
Density? (C29) /volume of measure
What is is maximum size to use the Greater than 1.5", but no greater than 5"
jigging procedure? (C29*)
, What is the formula for void 100[(bulk specific gravity X density of water) -
content? (C29) Bulk Density of agg./ bulk specific gravity X
density of water
bulk density be reported to the 1 LB/ft^3
nearest.... (C29)
What is the significance of ASTM It provides the requirements for making, curing,
C31? protecting and transporting concrete specimens
If specimens are made and -Acceptances for specific strength
standard cured what can the test -checking adequacy of mixture proportions
results be used for? (C31) - Quality Control
if specimens are field cured what -Determine if a structure can be put in service
can the test results be used for? -comparison with test results of standard cure
(C31) specimens
-form removal time requirements
What are the specifications of a A round, smooth, straight, steel rod. The length
tamping rod? should be at least 4" greater than the depth of
the mold, but no greater than 24"
When using the a 4"x 8" cylinder, straight, steel, w/hemispherical tip 3/8" in
What are the rod specifications? diameter (+-1/16")
When using a 6" x 12" cylinder, What straight, steel w/hemispherical tip 5/8" in
are the rod specifications? diameter (+-1/16)
What is the minimum amount of 3-4"x8"
cylinders per test?*** 2-6"x12"
When casting beams how many 1 rod per 2in^2
times should each layer be
rodded?
