BE CIVIL QA/QC Test 1A Clear space of, shall be maintained on all sides of the excavation, a) 2h b) 3f. ©) 4f. “a St. ©) Allof the above. 2. Shoring shall be installed or sides shall be slopped or ben excavation reaches the depth of 2) 08m b) 15m 9) 12m d) 14m ©) Allof the above 3. Liquid limit and plastic limit test are required for select fill material wien the percentage passing the # 200 sieve is _ (Liquid & plastic limit tests are require if the % passing the # 40 sieve is more than 15 %,) a) 10% b) 14% ©) 16% ®) @&O ¢) All of the above, 4. The sufficient thickness for cohesive capping material required when sand was used as fill material was b) 200mm gz MAAZ inspection & Testing Services.| | CIVIL QA/QC Test ©) 250mm. 4) All of the above. ©) None of the above. 5. What are the two basic types of concrete as per SAES-Q 001? (write your answer) 6. What is the maximum temperature of concrete that can be poured into a concrete structure? a) 25°C. b) 30°C d) ab&c ©) None of the above. 7. What is the acceptable temperature of asphalt mix prior to and ing and compaction? a) 135°C b) 140°C ©) 163°C 4) a&e e) b&e 8. ‘The maximum 28 days compressive strength of structural concrete as per SAES-Q-001 was , a) 4000 psi b) 4500 psi ©) 5000 psi 4) Allof the above. ) None of the above. 9. ‘The minimum thickness of concrete slab that is subject to vehicular traffic as per SAES- Q.001 was [Bh 7 inspection & Testing Services.EB CIVIL QA/QC Test a) 100mm ©) 200mm d) All of the above. ) None of the above. 10. Plant scales shall be calibrated times a year and shalll be certified by an independent laboratory. a) Two b) Three d) Five ¢) None of the above. 11. Concrete mixing water shall have no more than. (TDs). a) 300 b) 450 ©) 500 d) 1000 ©) Allofthe above. 12. The minimum clear distance of anchor bolts or anchor bolts sleeves from the edge of concrete shall be a) 50mm b) 75mm 4) 120mm ©) None of the above. 13, Conerete can be dropped freely at a height of, a) Halfmeter [By 14% inspection & Testing Services.E. CIVIL QA/QC Test - b) Once meter ©) Once & a half meter dé) a&b e) ake 14, Concrete curing water shall not have more than of total dissolved solids (TDs). a) 500 ppm b) 750 ppm -d) All of the above. €), None of the above. § VIEW TYPICAL INTE! QUESTIONS FOR %® Type of a soil, Gradation and Atterberg limits. The inspector should have a general idea how these limits (liquid limit, plastic & plasticity index) correlate with selecting approved select fill. 2. What is “CBR” (SAES-Q-006)? % California Bearing Ratio it is a laboratory value that helps determining soil bearing capacity and in classifying soil, itis @ design parameter; however is a requirement by our standards to verify and check! Not knowing what it is indicates the inspector has poor soil knowledge and experience. 3. What is the maximum depth of regular fill lift (layer) prior to compaction (SAES-A 114)? > 200mm. i | MAAZ Inspection & Testing Services.B CIVIL QA/QC Test 4, What is the maximum depth of a fill lift (layer) when manual equipment is used for compaction (SAES A-114)? 5. What are the project conditions & factors that control compaction? (Experience & SAES A-lI4) » 6. What are the three different types of laboratory ASTM soil dedsityat@st'(SAES A-114)? And what are the minimum required density values for each oft fitioned above? > 7. What are the important points to look for in concrete forms (SAES Q-001, ACI and experience)? 8. What are the essential elements of concrete placement (SAES Q-001, ACI and experience)? * G@Wvteximum height of concrete drop's less than or equal to 1 meter. Segregation must be prevented by ensuring transit mixture is approved; has operating revolution counter, no adding water after batching, and concrete is placed in such a manner to prevent segregation (i.e. only shoved can be used to a] MAAZ Inspection & Testing Services.E CIVIL QA/QC Test ‘move concrete around inside the forms, no raking allowed, vibrator should not be used for that purpose. “& Proper vibration must be implemented. (Proper vibrating-dropping the vibrator under its own weight until it gets to the desired drop height, then leaving it there for 3-7 seconds then pulling at the count of 3-4 seconds, When vibrating sub- sequent layers, vibrator must penetrate a centimeter into older layer. (Any answer close to this indicates experience.) 4 Some labors must be continuously watching the forms in case a large/high pour to ensure no forms failure takes place. In case a wall is being poured, proper heights (maximum heights) of each concrete lift must be observed, such as the usual 600 min stated normally in projects specifications. Also tamping on the wall is necessary to assist in the consolidation process. as + The concrete temperature and the slump are two strong! me of inspector's knowledge. A slump between 75 mm and 125 mm is norinal.for normal pour. If the inspector have the no clue as to even the range, thas allowed temperature for concrete when arti 9. Tell me about structural steel receiving inspection and st SAMMS-007/008 & AISC “American Institute of Steel Const * 4 This involved experience in structural steel inspection af proper storage, proper sequencing on job site to minimize dam 4+ An experienced civil inspector must know about erection Of structural steel based on the AISC 9 (American Institute of steel) specification for high strength bolts ‘A325 & A490 solid knowledge in the tum of the not method is extremely essential for proper erection! 10. What is the minimum and maximum acceptable asphalt temperature range when arriving on site (SAES Q-006 and AASHTO)? 11, What is the minimum required compaction density of asphalt (SAES Q-006 & AASHTO)? [Bj Inspection & Testing Services.E CIVIL QA/QC Test 12. What is the Prime Coat, and where is it applied (SAES Q-006 & AASHTO)? What are its curing requirements for the Prime Coat? GRRE A good indication that the material cured is when the colors turns to pitch black i.e. the brownness is gone. 13, What is Tack Coat (SAES Q-006 & AASHTO)? which is to them. Ts snot necessary It, unless itis spilled ® It is the GB to place on new asphal ness prior to 14, What is the tolerance requirement of sub-grade asphalt st bn placing asphalt (SAES Q-006 & AASHTO)? = Using a 3 meter straight edge 6mm. 15. What is tolerance requirement of finished asphalt surface smopthness (SAES Q-006 & AASHTO)? le % Using a 3 meter straight edge 4 mm longitudinally. 3mm PART. What is your job requirement as QC Inspector? % The answer should contain the word @QUAHGD in it. If his answer indicates he is a foreman as a site engineer, do not hire him as his mentality will be focused on the schedule of his boss (The contractor project engineer or manager, and not the quality). | MAAZ inspection & Testing Services.BE CIVIL QA/QC Test 2.Who will you really work for? % This is a located question; he should answer that he @UHRMOHIESOnteONBUESERIAD “Meaning his salary comes from the contractor but he is i052) 3.Would you talk me through the process of initiating an inspection point through the RFI system? G@BVre should mention the sequence, which starts with field workers preparing the work em, afier completing the work item, and prior to proceeding with the next step, the foreman notifies the site engineer, or the QC inspector directly hie:point is ready for inspection, at which point the QC inspector checks it, correct cies that the ‘observes based on his experience, drawing, specifications, stand: prepare the RFI form, then notifies SAPMT that the point is ready. PM the point (or whatever). Then invites the inspection rep (QA Inspector) ypoint. If this okay (0 proceed. The QA Inspector Okays it and the Q tify the field fed to the site foreman or the site engineer to proceed. If not, the problem is engineer to fix. 4, Tell me about ITP*s and the QCP? MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION INTERVIEW TIPS FOR SITE INSPECTOR: 1. What are the main points which you will watch where the earth work is in progress? » Material is not oversized (Not more than 8 cm). Not over 30cm per layer. G Not exceeding optimum moisture content or less (Not rubberizing or foaming) Bh WX Inspection & Testing ServicesB CIVIL QA/QC Test @ While grading, see to it that material is not segregated. G Namber of passes of rollers during compaction, and weight of compactor (8 passes minimum with % overlap) Smoothness of the finished surface ‘of sub grade, Contractor should use 4 m Straight edge, Tolerance limit is 6 mm for sub grade. 3mm for asphalt. 2, What are the different types of rollers used for the compaction of asphalt? And the functions of each? » > Tandem steel roller: + Initial rolling of the asphalt. GR SSaeOeaaD .+ - Final rolling wo smoothen the surface and to see toi that thelédge of the roller is not visible in the asphalt. ae * To stain the required compaction. For embankment: 30cm thick or as otherwise For sub grade: Earth cut: 300m to be laid in two layers "Earth fill: 40cm to be lai attain the required 100% compaction. + Rock cut: 20cm in or e layer 4, What is the procedure for straight first layer of earthwork if the total height of embankment is less than 75 em? > Grabbing and scarfying the area fill 15 em and watering it removing any unsuitable material then compacting it. 5. Suppose the first layer of sub grade was compacted and tested one month back would you allow the laying of second layer of sub grade on this work? IF not, what will you require the contractor to do? @o., the contractor should clean, spray water and re compact until 100% compaction is attend, a MAAZ Inspection & Testing Services.CIVIL QA/QC Test 6. What is the max size of gravel you will a low in sub grade layer? What would be a reasonable C.B.R for sub grade? » + 80 mm max in sub grade. + 7. If you find the thickness of sub grade 3em less, how would you allow the contractor to complete the deficient thickness? 1 Scarfy up to 12om si add the 3em layer make it Sem, and (hen re-compact 8. What is percent compaction required for natural ground em! sub grade and wearing course? > 4 Natural ground: Type A (90%) Embankment: * Below 60cm, type | = # Above 60cm, type AAG se Sub grade ‘Type AAA (100%) 75 t0 100mm. 10, What does 210/25 mean when related to concrete? > 210 SSE ne" 25 st NUMSEORAEEEEES 11, What is the specified mixing and rolling temperature for asphalt? » ex GoD > Rolling: 135 + 5°C or 405°C 12, What is the recommended ratio of cement, sand and hydrated lime for grouted rip rap? [Bh 1% insvection & Testing SeriesCIVIL QA/QC Test 13, If it rains during lying of asphalt what action would you take? % Stop asphalting and continue rolling 14, What are thQ@@@ou run to determine the QD: f CTE: * 15. How would you repair shrinkage cracks in bridge deck? % Grouting with epoxy coating (resin) i 16. How would you compare 7 days & 28 days compressive streny 70:0 75% of that of 28 days strength. 17. To find the loss of stability, how long and at what temperature ly Marshal specimen? : % Whours at 601°C 18. What is the required slump for class “A” vibrated concrete? => GESHOLSIIM or as specified in the project specification. ROADS AND BRIDGES: 1, What are the duties and responsibilities of a site inspector? * + Supervise the actual construction in the site as guided and instructed by the civil or resident engineer. + Bear direct responsibility for application of specifications in site. + Make sure that safety treasures are applied by the contractor. + Prepare daily work report in addition to memoranda. [il 1% rspection& Testing Servicesa CIVIL QA/QC Test + Not act as a foreman for the contractor, + Not change specifications and plans. 2. Min & Max temperature of asphalt atthe site of paving? > Minis 139°C, Maxis 163°C. 3, Min atmospheric (Air) temperature prior to paving? © Minis 4°C. 4. -Min and Max temperature of concrete at the site prior to paving? ’ "> Min concrete temp is (HQ, Max i@BGD 5. ‘Atmospheric (Air) temperature allowed for pouring? » 6. Min atmospheric temperature prior to spraying MC-1 or MC-2? > Minimum is 15°C. 7. What are the purposes of curing? > + To maintain the amount of water in the concrete mix. + To minimim hairline eracks. 8. What is hydration? ™® tis the formation of a compound by the combination of water and other substances or in concrete: it is the chemical reaction between water and cement, 9. Max and Min slope for chutes used in pouring conerete? > CVAD (vertical to horizontal) CD 1 | MAAZ Inspection & Testing Services.B CIVIL QA/QC Test 10. Advantages of reducing water-cement ratio of concrete mix? > + Increase suength * 11. Max vertical height of chute used in pouring concrete? ™® 1.5 Meter max but preferably (GSSinamOMEED 12. How you determine Grades 40, 60 and 75 steel bars at the site? & 13. Min length of splicing of rebar's? % 40D or 40 x diameter of rebar. 14, Removal of forms for structures? * 4 Arend Centers Hei, 4 Beam and Girder: todays 4 Slabs (Not more than 3): ; om * 10498 15. What is curing membrane? © It is a @GERGICOMBOURD applied at the concrete surface PAVE pOROMOED (@GBond to reflect sun rays of sunlight thereby reducing the temperature, [Bh XX Hnspection & Testing Services. au ‘CIVIL QA/QC Test 16, How many times do you apply curing membrane? % SQIESERIBIGMES. The second application is perpendicular to the first and applied after the first application has set. 17. What is the purpose of retarder? * 18, What is the purpose of 0D % To determine the @QHSEROMOMMOHMDINGD of the concrete mi check for the required slumps. s 19. Allowable slumps? » : + @QSERAGSED (for vibrated structure & w/o additive)* If with additive, slump depends upon the special specifica 20. Types of curing? > > GUREARTFABes in pounding, burlap, spraying, wet sand ‘> @HGRBEABELEGFIAG) as in plastic film liquid membrane curing ‘compound, & reinforced paper. + eae 2, What SE Usually applied at a low water-cement ratio concrete to make it workable. * Usually used in pre-stressed concrete. 22. What is composite structure? ® Iris structure composed of two materials as in steel & concrete. au MAAZ Inspection & Testing Services.a CIVIL QA/QC Test 23. What is non-composite structure? "> It is structure made of either concrete or steel. 24, Types of cement? > GED GEGEN cereal use) & Type FA: ‘Air-entraining cements same as type I. “© Type I-A: ‘Air-entraining cements same as type Il. > GGT = GUEEEENENENICEED: usualy used in prestressed ++ concrete. ; 2 + GD 25. What is the effect of seawater on concrete? * 28. Minimum compressive strength of concrete before applying the force? ® At least 350 kg/em* © B22 Inspection & Testing ServicesB CIVIL QA/QC Test 29. What is the minimum strength of the conerete before applying the force? > 300 kg/em? 30, Reasons behind cracks? Boor curing practice, poor design, poor vibration which result in segregation, loss rebar covering, poor quality of concrete, movement of false work or forms, higher water ‘coment ratio, 31, What part water-cement ratio plays in concrete? % ‘The lower the ratio, the stronger the concrete mix, provided a consolidated properly. a 32, What are the conerete samples? % The cylinder and the eubes. ™ The difference is in their deformation when subjected to |¢ deformation in cylinder is bigger than in the cube. The cube because of its L/D ratio. But the strength of cylinder is nearer to the actual strength of the structure being poured then the strength of the cube. That's why when we use the cube; ‘we multiply the strength that was gotten by a correction factor depending on LiI ratio. While in cylinder there is no correetion factor applied. For this reason, cylinder sample is more preferable. 34. Within how many hours should conerete mix be discharged after leaving the batching plant or after all the aggregates, cement & water are in the mixer? * Within one hour if the mixer is an agitated mixer. “Within 30 minutes if the mixer is non-agitated mixer. 35. If agitated concrete is discharged after more than one hour, what will happen? I | MAAZ Inspection & Testing Services.B CIVIL QA/QC Test % The concrete is over-mixed, becomes hot, and the strength is reduced. 36. What is the initial setting time of the concrete? @®35 00.40 minutes. 37. When will you apply curing of the eonerete? "After the concrete has initially set. 38. What is the mixing time of a stationary or central batching plant (concrete)? 50 10.90 seconds. i 39, For how many days are you going to cure'a structure? Eee. 40. What is the agitating speed of the mixer? "> 2to 6 revolutions per minute. 41. What is the mixing speed of the mixer? % 6 to 18 revolutions per minute. 42. What is concrete fatigue? ~ It is the weakening of material caused by repeated loads. 43. What is creep? %® It is the deformation due to the sustained load. 44, Bends? a > Diameter of bend:/ * D=d Diameter of rebar's * D=6d, for rebar’s dia, 22mm or less. Ph 2% irsvection& testing Services= | CIVIL QA/QC Test © D=8d, for rebar's dia. 24 to 28mm. % D=10d, for rebar’s dia, 30 and above. 45. How would you know if the concrete has maintained its initial set? %® IF there is no more water seen (brightness) on the surface of the concrete, or if there is no water on the surface of the concrete, ASPHALT: 46. What is the difference between MC-1 and RC-2? S thicker. While @ by just looking and smelling MC-1 smells kerosene and looks RC-2 smells benzene (gasoline) and looks shiny and is thinner 47. What are you going to do if there is bleeding in MC-I or if th hours? > [will apply blotting 48. What is rutting? % tis the longitudinal settlement of asphalt pavement due to heavy loads of the vehicle passing the road. 49. What are Remedies to prevent or mi ize rutting? >» ‘% To limit or minimize the loads of vehicle. * To make the gradation of aggregates coarser but conductive to the project. % To lower the asphalt content and/or lower the asphalt penetration (as from 60-70 to 40-50). To follow the instruction of the M.O.C as to the limits of air voids which is 3-5 with 4 as the median and actual air voids to be gotten, ° | MAAZ Inspection & Testing Services.Ba CIVIL QA/QC Test 50, VEERERMPSEESEMED (Medium Curing Cutback Asphalt)? > icicles" the granular surface or sub grade and 1@jpROMORUBGNGINENED 51 QUPEEEREED Rapid Curing Cutback Asphalt)? % To ensure or promote bonding between the previously laid asphalt pavement and the | newly paved layer. 52. Minimum and Maximum overlapping of asphalt longitudinal and transverse joints? For longitudinal joint 1Scm to 30cm 5%, Why do you overlap? > To prevent cracking atthe longitudinal joint, 54, What will happen if your asphalt content is more than 0.3 %? % It will be more than the required limits and bleeding will occ the pavement, 55. What is the SSSORSIIENIB, for asphalt? ‘56, What is the max variation of asphalt content? %® Plus or minus 0.3% from the approved asphalt content. 57. Types of compaction and moisture ranges? » + Type AAA: 100% compaction, 78% relative density. Moisture range: MR3, (moisture shall not be lower than 3% of the optimum moisture) ‘% Type AA: 95% compaction, 74% relative density Moisture range: 0 (moisture shall be + 5% of optimum moisture). [Eh 1% lrspection & Testing Services.B CIVIL QA/QC Test + ‘Type A: 90% compaction, 70% relative density. 58. Temperature of asphalt pavement before breakdown or initial rolling? 5% 120°C min or as what we get from trial test. 59, Heating temperature of MC-1 and RC-2 before spraying? : $ HOBHo0ld be heated to SERED RED hould be heated SBD 60. Rate of application of MC-1 and RC-2? >» 4 MC-I 8380654175 tein’, QED is equal ores SD 61. What are the two types of asphalt batching plant? * Fei se > GERGREDPRE: 1: is easy to control and it is batched by we ++ GMAT cas greater oupat. 62. What is SPT? "> Standard Penetration Test. It is usually made to evaluate the bearing capacity of the soil. 63. What is bleeding? > It is the@QWIOEWEERIs the mix or on to the surface of the mix because of the @HIEHEHD 64. How do you cure cylinder samples? * ¢ Cylinder sample are cured in laboratory, in water tank saturated with lime at 2D + It is also advisable to cure in the field, same as the structure being represented. a MAAZ Inspection & Testing Services.CIVIL QA/QC Test 65, What are the precautionary measures if the air temperature is greater than 33°C? » + Make shades; cool the water by using ice cubes. + Spray the aggregates specially the course with cold water. ¢ Wet the forms and reinforcement, 66. What is the pattem of rolling asphalt pavement? % Start from the lowest part of the pavement _ overlapping distance of half the rear whee! width. 67. Tolerance of asphalt using a meter straight edge? > centerline. “Wearing Course: 3mm perpendicular to centerline, 4 + Base course: 6mm perpendicular to centerline, 6mm pj “© Sub grade: + 10mm. line. 68, Maximum thickness of base course and wearing course? 69. Difference between mobile and stationary string line? > Mobile string line is attached to the power while stationery string line is attached to the stakes and moved manually as the power goes. 70. How many passes of rollers do you make before reaching the required density or compaction of a pavement? > RSPR PORE SUS AESOR SANSA in which you paved a certain stretch, then rolled it, the tock coring and computed for its density, @GH(i00m If the compaction is satisfactory, the number of passes that the roller was made at that time is the number of passes to be used in further paving and rolling process. | MAAZ inspection & Testing Services.B CIVIL QA/QC Test 71, How do you know the rate of application of MC-1 and RC-2? "> Iti also by trial test on a trial stretch, in which you put a 50cm by 50cm card board on the stretch then let the distributor run through this card board with the known speed. Then find the weight of MC-1 or RC-2 in the card board. Then compute for the rate of, application. 72, Procedures in making the following tests and the equipments used: ‘Slump test Concrete cylinder Compressive test on cylinders Field density tests (FDT) Liquid Limit and Plastic Limit Proctor or Moisture Density test California Beating Ratio (CBR) Study se duties and works during and before the paving of asphalt & concreting. vvvvVvVvv 73. Classification of soils? * , Gravelly 6r sandy soil with some stone fragment. Silts or clayey gravel and sand. ‘Sand dunes Silts soil Clayey soil 74, What is CBR (California Bearing Ratio)? % It is the test used to find the bearing capacity of soil when compacted at optimum moisture content and at different densities (10, 30, 65 blows). MAAZ Inspection & Testing Services.Ba CIVIL QA/QC Test 75, What is Proctor or Moisture Density Test? % It is test used to find the moisture and density relation of a soil when compacted at laboratory. 76. What is the distance of borrow pit % Downstream: Minimum is 200 meters or as otherwise specified. 77. What is the distance of borrow pit from road way toe or embankment? % Minimum is 30 meters from the top of embankment, 78, Study the programming of works, especially pouring of concrete, number of mixers, volume of conerete to be poured and manpower requirements. 3 79, What is the test for rock fill? % It is by consolidation in which grid points are made and then} elevations of points are taken, then again passing the roller and 80. What is the maximum size of rock used in rock fill? "> Not more than 60cm (or see the gréen book) 81, What is the rock fill allowed? "> Atleast 60cm. (or see the green book) 82. What is difference between Modified and Standard Proctor (using same 6 inches mold)? " The difference is in their compacting effort, although its layer is compacted (5 layers) is compacted 56 blows, but the weight of the rammer of standard is 5.5 Ibs. with12-in. drop while that of modified is 10 Ibs. and 18-in drop. 83. What is difference between CBR 5 and CBR 10? % CBR 10 has more strength than CBR 5. [Bh 1% inspection & Testing ServicesB CIVIL QA/QC Test 84, For instance, in embankment you have Ix 0.2m and have moisture of 0.2 % but at the laboratory you have 8 %, how many liters of water you need? Density of soil 2 tons/m3 > Solution: > Volume: 0.2% ‘Water needed: 8.6= 6% © Weight: Vol. x Density = 0.2 m? x 2 Tim? = 0.4 ton = 400kg Since 1 kg = Iliter for 4°C temperature, ‘Then, water needed = 0.06 x 400 kg = 24kg = 24 liter. 85. For instance, it rained the whole night and your aggregates and sands were wet how do you find the water? ig ™ I should inform the material engineer so that he will check t regates and the moisture. 86, What kind of soil you use in sub grade? Ada/ALb/ADb 87. How about embankment? > Any suitable materials like A-I/ A-2/ A-3/ A-4/ A-5/ A-6, 88, Can you use rock fill for backfilling of structures? » No. : i, = [Bh 12 inspections esting services.