ICC Bolting Exam Questions and Answers, Exams of Engineering

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According to the IBC, the "blank" is to hire the special inspector. -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔owner or owners agent. 2009 IBC Section
1704.1
According to the IBC, the "blank" is the responsible for the approval of a
person's qualifications to act as a special inspector. - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔code official. 2009 IBC, Section 1704.1
According to the IBC, discrepancy corrections are made known to the
building official by: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔final report. 2009 IBC,
Section1704.1.2
When is the code official to be made aware of a discrepancy found during a
special inspection? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔If it is not corrected by
the contractor. 2009 IBC, Section 1704.1.2
According to the Model Program for Special Inspection, the special
inspector is to document work that is nonconforming: - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔In a written report - Section II B 4 - Model Programs
According to the Model Program for Special Inspection, the special
inspector is to prepare written report of inspection: - CORRECT
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According to the IBC, the "blank" is to hire the special inspector. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔owner or owners agent. 2009 IBC Section

According to the IBC, the "blank" is the responsible for the approval of a person's qualifications to act as a special inspector. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔code official. 2009 IBC, Section 1704. According to the IBC, discrepancy corrections are made known to the building official by: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔final report. 2009 IBC, Section1704.1. When is the code official to be made aware of a discrepancy found during a special inspection? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔If it is not corrected by the contractor. 2009 IBC, Section 1704.1. According to the Model Program for Special Inspection, the special inspector is to document work that is nonconforming: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔In a written report - Section II B 4 - Model Programs According to the Model Program for Special Inspection, the special inspector is to prepare written report of inspection: - CORRECT

ANSWERS ✔✔After each inspection visit - Section II B 5 - Model Programs According to the Model Program for Special Inspection, which of the following items does not need to be included in each inspection report? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Description of discussions with the contractor - Section B 5 - Model Programs According to the Specification for Structural Joints using high strength bolts, the nominal diameter of standard bolt holes shall be how much larger than the nominal bolt diameter? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1/16 inch - Specification for Structural Joints Table 3. Discrepancies in the work shall be brought to the immediate attention of the "blank" for corrective action. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the contractor - 2009 IBC, Section 1704.1.2. The special inspector shall furnish inspection reports to the "blank" and to the "blank"? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Building Official and Registered Design professional The special inspector shall provide continuos inspection of: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Single-pass fillet welds greater than 5/16 inch in size - 2099 IBC, Table 1704.3, Item 5.

According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, how are fabricators stock steel material identified? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Certified mill test reports - Section 5.2.2 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges According to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, what ASTM Standard would apply to a sample for structural steel pipe? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A53 - Section A31a - Specification for Structural Steel Buildings According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, the number of samples required to be tested for structural steel is:

  • CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The number specified by the ASTM specification - Section 5.1.1 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges According to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, which ASTM standard would apply to a sample for structural steel plates? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A36, A283, and A242 - Section A31a - Specification for Structural Steel Buildings According to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, "blank" tests are required for samples for built-up sections consisting of plates over 2 inches in thickness. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Charpy V-notch testing - Section A31d, Specification for Structural Steel Buildings

According to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, ASTM standard "blank" would apply to a sample for structural steel bars. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A36, A529, and A572 - Specification for Structural Steel Buildings Steel furnished for structural load-carrying purposes shall be properly : - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Identified - 2009 IBC, Section 2203. Steel that is not readily identifiable as to grade by marking and test records shall be: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔tested - 2009 IBC, Section 2203. Where materials or assemblies are required by this code to be labeled, such material and assemblies shall be labeled by: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔An approved agency - 2009 IBC, Section 1703. Inspection of the steel frame for compliance with the approved construction documents should verify: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Member location, Bracing, and Stiffening - 2009 IBC, Section 1704.3.2. Continuous inspection of bolt pre-tensioning is required when using: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The calibrated wrench method - 2009 IBC, Section 1704.3.3.3. Where required by the code, the building owner shall employ a registered design professional to perform: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Structural Observation - 2009 IBC, Section 1709.

According to the Specification for Structural Joints, for pretensioned and slip critical joints, which of the following conditions require washers in the high-strength bolted connection? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Calibrated wrench pretensioning, Oversized or slotted hole in the outer ply of the connection, or Twist-off type tension control bolt. - Section 6.2 - Specification for Structural Joints. According to the Specification for Structural Joints, where compressible washer type direct tension indicators are used, the "blank" is responsible for providing detailed installation instructions? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔compressible washer manufacturer - Section 2.6 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, where twist-off tension control bolts are used, what field inspection is of primary importance for joint strength? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔bolt length - Section 2.7.2 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, it is important that all connected plies within the grip of a high-strength bolt be steel: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Because compressible material would preclude the development of adequate bolt tension - Section 3.1 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, the raying surfaces of a joint must be "blank" for proper installation of a pretensioned high-strength bolt? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔coated, uncoated, or galvanized - Section 3.2.1 - Specification for Structural Joints

According to the Specification for Structural Joints not fewer than "blank" complete fastener assemblies of each combination of diameter, length and grade are to be checked at the job site in the tension calibrator? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔three - Section 7.2 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, what type of high- strength bolted joint installations do not require tension calibrator tension verification tests? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Snug Tightened Joints - sections 7.1 & 8 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints,the "blank" has the option of approving the use of oversized and slotted holes? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔engineer of record - Sections 3.3.2, 3.3.3, and 3.3.4 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, what party is responsible for specifying the high-strength joint type to be used for bolt installation? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔engineer of record - Section 4.0 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, which of the following is true regarding reuse of high-strength bolts? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A490 and galvanized A325 bolts shall not be reused - 2.3.3 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, how can high-strength bolts and nuts be identified on the job site? - CORRECT ANSWERS

and washers, and Observing the required pre-installation testing for bolt tension. - Section 9 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, what is not included in the inspection for the snug tight method of installation? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Clamping force from the bolt. - Section 9.1 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Specification for Structural Joints, what additional inspection is required for slip-critical joints? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Checking the condition of faying surfaces - Sections 3.2.2 and 9.3 - Specification for Structural Joints What is the ASTM standard for high-strength bolts? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A325 and A490 - Glossary and Section 2.3.1 - Specification for Structural Joints What is the ASTM Standard for high-strength nuts? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A563 - Section 2.4.1 - Specification for Structural Joints What is the ASTM Standard for high-strength washers? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔F436 - Section 2.5 - Specification for Structural Joints What is the ASTM Standard for compressible washer-type direct tension indicators? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔F959 - Section 2.6.1 - Specification for Structural Joints

ASTM A490 and galvanized ASTM A325 bolts: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Shall not be reused - Section 2.3.3 - Specification for Structural Joints Only as many fastener components as are anticipated to be installed during the work shift shall be taken from: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Protected storage - Section 2.2 - Specification for Structural Joints When approved by the engineer of record, short-slotted holes are permitted "blank" of snug-tightened joints. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔in any or all plies - Section 3.3.3 - Specification for Structural Joints (true or false) Fastener components that accumulate rust or dirt may be incorporated into the work if they are requalified. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔True - Section 2.2 - Specification for Structural Joints Manufacturer certification documents for all fastener components used in the fastener assemblies shall be available to the "blank" prior to the assembly or erection of structural steel. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Engineer of Record and the Inspector - Section 2.1 - Specification for Structural Joints When approved by the engineer of record, black "blank" high-strength bolts are permitted to be reused. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ASTM A325 - Section 2.3.3 - Specification for Structural Joints Heavy-Hex nuts shall meet the requirements of: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A563 - Section 2.4.1 - Specification for Structural Joints

Compressible material shall not be placed "blank" of the high-strength bolt.

  • CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔within the grip - Section 3.1 - Specification for Structural Joints Faying surfaces and surfaces adjacent to the bolt head and the nut shall be:
  • CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Free of dirt and other foreign material - Section 3.2 - Specification for Structural Joints In slip-critical joints, galvanizing faying surfaces shall be roughened by means of: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔hand wire brushing - Section 3.2.2( C ) - Specification for Structural Joints Thermally cut bolt holes shall be permitted if approved by the: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Engineer of Record - Section 3.3 - Specification for Structural Joints According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, what party is to review the fabricators shop and erection drawings? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Owner's representatives for design and construction - Section 4.4 -Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, the "BLANK" must be approved before the fabrication of the structural steel begins. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔shop and erection drawings - Section 4.4.1 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges

According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, "BLANK" is the tolerance on the length of a floor beam that is less than 30 feet long. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1/16 inch - Section 6.4.1 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges According to the Code of Standard Practice "BLANK" of the steel surface is required prior to shop painting. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Wire Brushing - Section 6.5.2 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, the permitted method of applying shop paint is: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Brushing, Rolling, or spraying - Section 6.5.3 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, the "BLANK" is responsible for the temporary vertical and lateral supports necessary for the erection of the building framework. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Steel erection contractor - Section 7.10.3 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges Which section of the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges includes the permitted tolerances for detailed erection? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Section 7.13 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges

According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, who is responsible for the accurate location and strength of the foundation piers for the base plates? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔owners designated representative for construction - Section 7.3 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, who is responsible for the correct setting of the anchor rods for the base plates? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔owners designated representative for construction - Section 7.5.1 - owners designated representative for construction What is the flange thickness of W14x730 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔4- 15/16 inch - AISC 1-20 Table 1- What is the "d" dimension of a W14x730 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔22- ⅜ inch - AISC 1-20 Table 1- What is the web thickness in inches of a C8x18.5? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔½ inch - AISC 1-34 Table 1- What is the design wall thickness of an HSS 5x4x1/2 inch? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔.465 inch - AISC 1-84 Table 1- Given a W-shape with a "d" dimension exceeding 12 inches, what is the flange out of square max dimension in inches? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔5/16 inch - AISC 1-117 Table 1-

Where "BLANK" is used to achieve proper position and location of the structure, the magnitude, direction, and location of camber shall be specified in the structural drawings. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔camber - AISC 16.1-143 Section L Given a W-shape member with a 6 inch width flange and a length of 30 feet, what is the mill straightness tolerance? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔.375 inch - AISC 1-117 Table 1- The permissible length variation for a W14x730 column of less than 30 feet is : COMMENT: Total length in feet divided by 10 and multiplied by ⅛inch - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔½ inch - AISC 1-117 Table 1- If the column compression joint and base plate gap exceeds 1/16 inch, but less than ¼inch and an engineering investigation shows that sufficient contact area does not exist, the gap shall be packed out with "BLANK"? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔non-tapered steel shims - AISC M5 16.1-149, M4 section 4 Steel bearing plates "BLANK" inches or less in thickness are permitted without milling. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔2 inches - AISC 16.1-147, M Section 8 1

Which of the following reference documents has report forms? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Model Programs for Special Inspection At completion of fabrication "BLANK" shall submit a certificate of compliance to the building official - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The approved fabricator The special inspector shall perform an inspection of "BLANK" to verify compliance with the details shown on the approved construction documents, such as bracing, stiffening, member locations, and proper applications of joint details at each location. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The steel frame The special inspector need not be continuously present during the welding of: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Single-pass fillet welds not exceeding 5/ inch in size According to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, the "BLANK" identifies each primary structural steel member, so it is placed in the correct location in the building - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Fabricator According to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, ASTM Standard "BLANK" is to be used for the material tests to determine the type of structural steel consisting of hot-rolled structural shapes. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A

According to the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, which party performs material tests of the structural steel for verification of material properties? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Steel supplier According to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, "BLANK would not apply to a sample for hot-rolled steel shapes. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ASTM A Identification markings for structural steel shall conform to "BLANK" standards specified in the approved construction documents. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ASTM Identification markings for high-strength bolts, nuts, and washers shall conform to "BLANK" standards specified in the approved construction documents. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ASTM Compressible-washer-type direct tension indicators shall meet the requirements of: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ASTM According to the Specification for Structural Joints, which of the following is the definition of a "Faying Surface"? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The plane of contact between two plies of a joint According to the Specification for Structural Joints, the "BLANK" is an allowed method for installing pretensioned bolted joints. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Calibrated wrench method