AIC exam 1

what is the diameter in inches of a #8 bar?

1.0

what is the weight of a #5 deformed bar in pounds

1.043

what sieve size are the aggregates initially placed into analysis

4 inches

what is the weight of a cubic yard of concrete

4050 pounds

which organization is engaged in the standardization of technical specifications and testing methods

American society for testing materials

what are the quality standards used internationally called

ISO 9000

which materials are incorporated by reference and not normally shown on the plans or in the technical specifications

bar supports

Which of the following masonry components are continuous, they may run around the perimeter of a building or between control joints and act as structural members, and they can provide bearing for beams and joists?

bond beam

what type of weld fits two pieces of metal together end-to-end for welding

butt

which of the following types of soil has high permeability

gravel

contract is entered into whereby two Contractors agree to combine their resources to bid and build a specific project. What is this type of contract called?

joint venture

what is the moisture content percentage of the lumber stamp abbreviation of S-DRY

less than 19

what is the stress term called which is a measure of the stiffness or resistance to deflection

modulus of elasticity (E)

which of the following values is a typical number for modulus of elasticity (E)

1,300,000

what is the retention percentage of a listener in an oral conversation

10

Which mortar property is increased by retempering?

bond strength

what are the two fee methods that an agency cm firm may offer an owner

fixed price or guaranteed maximum price

what graphical measurement took is a pictorial representation of a process

flow chart

which of the following documents is utilized for correspondence between A/E or Owner and the contractor

formal business letter

which concrete characteristic is improved by air-entraining the concrete

freeze-thaw resitance

which document describes the suggested agenda for the preconstruction meeting

general requirements

what are the mental activities that must be taken into consideration for each topic during the planning phase of a meeting

goals, gathering, problem solving, decision making, action plan and monitoring

structural bonding ca be accomplished by tying two wythes together with a brick, when it is laid in this position, what is the brick position called

header

what graphical measurement tool is a bar graph displaying a frequency distribution

histogram

what is the stress term called that is induced by the tendency for the upper fibers to slide over the lower fibers as a beam bends

horizontal shear parallel to the grain (Fv//)

what is the chemical reaction called when Portland cement is mixed with the water

hydration

what are aggregate particles smaller than the size of a grain sand called

impurities

what are the leadership skills needed to conduct a productive meeting

listening attentively, responding constructively, soliciting all ideas and matching decision making to the situation

which of the following documents is used for correspondence between the home office and the jobsite

memorandum

What is sprayed onto structural steel to increase its fire resistance capability?

mineral wood

what is the term called that is measure of its ability to cause turning, rotating or twisting about an axis of rotation

moment

which document establishes the reference date from which the beginning of the project is calculated and that the contractor can occupy the site

notice to proceed

how is the fireproofing of a steel structure determined

occupancy

which of the following contract formation principles are needed to form a valid contract

offer, acceptance, meeting of the minds and consideration

what is the strongest overlap of masonry units when a building a wall

one half lap

what structural steel component is the steel designation "LH" referring to

open-web joist

assume you have a fillet weld symbol on the top of the welding symbol arrow. which side will the weld be placed on?

other side from where the arrow is pointing

which legal entity exposes the personal assets of a person to pay for actions of other people involved in the business

partnership

what is a measure of the ease with which water will flow through and aggregate's voids called

permeability

What is the wood member called that is graded according to its bending strength on its wider dimension which is 2-4 inches thick and at least 6 inches wide?

planks

which of the following descriptions are the content for the working agenda

purpose, specific objectives, time frame, topical headings with paragraph, role

what are large stones that are placed at the en d of culverts or along the edge of a body of water to prevent erosion called

riprap

what brick position is commonly used on window sills

rowlock

which of the following mortar ingredients increases the shrinkage of mortar while setting and drying

sand

Which legal entity makes it extremely difficult to generate new capital to expand the business?

sole proprietorship

what is the aggregate quality of at is the resisting weathering called

soundness

what is the name of the approach designed to encourage group members to build on the contributions of their peers when responding to an idea in a meeting

spectrum approach

what is the weakest pattern bond

stack

which law are corporations formed under

state

what is the most common brick position

stretcher

Which type of legal entity allows the income and deductions of the corporation to flow through to the individual tax returns of the shareholders and it avoids federal taxes?

subchapter s corporation

what is air entrained portland cement concrete quite weak in

tension

what is the stress term called that when the stress is induced by pulling apart in a longitudinal direction

tension parallel to the grain (Ft//)

The owner requests that you submit a proposal supplement titled, "Statement of Contractors' Qualifications - All Contracts" and under the officers/principals section it requests the names and titles of the vice president and the president. A proposal is submitted to the Owner with a bid bond, signed addenda, and the proposal form is attached and signed by the chief estimator. Have all of the contract formation principles been satisfied and your proposal would be considered responsive?

the principle of legal capacity has not been met, therefore, a non-responsive bid

what does a sieve size of No. 40 mean

there are 40 openings per lineal inch

what management philosophy tries to maximize the competitiveness of an organization through continuous improvement

total quality management

What management philosophy is defined as a performance and processed-oriented approach to safety and health that is improved continually and applies proven principles to maximize an organization's long-term competitiveness?

total safety management

A contract has been entered into whereby the Contractor agrees to design, build, purchase the land and finance the project. What is this type of contract called?

turn key

which type of portland cement is used where an early strength gain is important

type III

which type of masonry cement is used where bond and lateral strength are important

type S

which type of portland cement is used near the ocean

type V

Which organization investigates and tests materials, products, equipment, construction methods and construction systems to safeguard against hazards to life and property?

underwriters laboratories

A clause in the contract states that "if the Quantities of an item of work varies from the estimated quantities by more than 20 percent, then the price will be adjusted." Which type of contract will this clause be primarily used in?

unit price

A contract is entered into whereby the Design, Scope and Bid quantities are established and payment for the work is to be made upon the basis of the actual quantity placed. What is this type of contract called?

unit price

What is the term called where the force tends to cause a member to fail by cutting perpendicular to the beam's longitudinal axis at or near the beam's supports?

vertical shear

what is the most important parameter used to control the strength of the concrete

water/cement ratio

A gradation chart shows a line with a constant slope which indicates that approximately the same amount of material is retained on each successive sieve. What is this gradation called?

well graded

which of the following is the best example of an open-ended question

what steps are you going to take to complete the activity

which one of the following is transferred from one mind to another

words

which of the following communication methods is the most effective in knowing the communication has been understood

you the sender should ask open-ended questions and make them speak

what is the weight of a bag of portland cement in pounds

90

what percentage of a conversation does the sender remember of what they say and do

90

you are interested in finding all of the manufacturers technical lifting data for a permanent overhead crane that the contractor will install in a manufacturing facility. what is the name of the reference source

Thomas' Register

what is the best time to distribute the meeting minutes to the participants

about one day after the meeting

what is the best time to distribute the working agenda to the participants

about one day prior to the meeting

what type of pavement system is subject to abrasion throughout because the pavement continuously flexes under the weight of the traffic

asphalt

which of the following descriptions are the primary content items for the meeting minutes

attendance, topical headings with paragraph stating person assigned, completion

if the weld is supposed to be on all four sides, what symbol will be used

circle

what is the stress term called that is induced by pressing the fiber together longitudinally on its cross section

compression parallel to the grain (Fc//)

which technical resource must be consulted to determine the bar support spacing for a concrete bridge deck

concrete reinforcing steel institute

A contract is entered into whereby the Design and Scope are partially undefined, the Owner holds a contract with the A/E, the Owner holds the contracts with each trade and the Owner also holds a contract with a management service company to perform the trade coordination, cost control and scheduling services. What is this type of contract called?

construction management

Which source or organization promotes a uniform organization system for organizing construction materials, specifications and documentation into Divisions and Sections for projects

construction specifications institute

which of the following masonry components allows freedom of movement in the masonry wall

control joint

Which legal entity is considered perpetual?

corporation

which legal entity is taxed twice

corporation

which type of legal entity requires a charter

corporation

Which legal entity affords an individual the most protection of individual assets from creditors of the business?

corportation

A contract is entered into whereby the design and scope are undefined and the Owner agrees to pay for all Direct Labor, Materials, Equipment plus some agreed upon allowance to the Contractor for their services. What is this type of contract called?

cost plus

The Owner wants to Fast-Track a construction project., Which project delivery system best supports this process?

design-build

which of the following soft wood species used for strucctural lumber have the highest fiber bending and modulus of elasticity (E) values

douglas fir and southern yellow pine

What are the drawings called that are issued to the contractor from the manufacturer indicating the locations and proper positioning of each piece of steel within the structure?

erection drawings

what is the name of the clause that is sometimes used if the contract has the potential of the uncertainty in either labor or material prices

escalation

what is the stress term called that has the narrow dimension carrying the load with the fibers at the top in compression and the bottom fibers are in tension

extreme fiber bending (Fb)

Assume you have a square weld symbol with a solid flag on a pole coming up from the change in direction of the arrow. What does the solid backwards flag on a pole tell you?

field weld

which of the following is structural steel most susceptible to for failure?

fire

Given the following information: Purchase Price = $100,000 Salvage Value = $ 10,000 Service Life = 3 Years. What is the depreciation amount at the end of year one using the Straight line method?

$30,000

Given the following information: Purchase Price = $100,000 Salvage Value = $ 10,000 Service Life = 3 Years. What is the depreciation amount at the end of year one using the Sum-of-the-Year-Digits method?

$45,000

Given the following information: Purchase Price = $100,000 Salvage Value = $ 10,000 Service Life = 3 Years. What is the remaining book value amount at the beginning of year two using the Sum-ofthe- Year-Digits method?

$55,000

Given the following information: Purchase Price = $100,000 Salvage Value = $ 10,000 Service Life = 3 Years. What is the depreciation amount at the end of year one using the Double Declining Method?

$66,667