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ICC Structural Masonry - 06 Sampling & Testing Quiz

The document contains a series of questions and answers related to the testing and determination of compressive strength in masonry walls and grout samples. It covers acceptable locations for core testing, required compressive strengths for different mortar types, and procedures for casting and testing grout samples. Additionally, it addresses the purpose of grout in CMU cells and the relevant ASTM standards for testing.

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ICC Structural Masonry - 06 Sampling & Testing Quiz

The document contains a series of questions and answers related to the testing and determination of compressive strength in masonry walls and grout samples. It covers acceptable locations for core testing, required compressive strengths for different mortar types, and procedures for casting and testing grout samples. Additionally, it addresses the purpose of grout in CMU cells and the relevant ASTM standards for testing.

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1- Where is core testing of masonry walls acceptable for the determination of

compressive strength?

A. Everywhere
B. California
C. Michigan
D. None of the above

2- What is the required compressive strength When a 2” by 2” cube is used to test


Type S mortar?

A. 2,500 psi
B. 1,800 psi
C. 750 psi
D. 625 psi

3- When casting a 3” by 6” rectangular grout sample how long must it remain


undisturbed before transporting it to the lab?

A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 48 hours
D. None of the above

4- When making both the 3” by 6” rectangular grout samples how many times
should each lift be rodded?

A. 10 times
B. 15 times
C. 20 times
D. 25 times

5- Unless otherwise specified, the compressive strength of the grout should


be?

A. 1,500 psi
B. 1,800 psi
C. 2,000 psi
D. 2,500 psi

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6- The purpose of the grout in the CMU cells is to?

A. Insure compatibility with the CMU


B. Provide bond strength with the re-steel
C. Provide adequate strength to the wall assemblage
D. All of the above

7- The unit strength method of testing for concrete masonry involves testing
what components?

A. Mortar
B. Grout
C. Concrete Masonry Unit
D. All of the above

8- When the unit method of testing is used the CMU compressive strength
must be tested in accordance with what ASTM?

A. C 140
B. C 270
C. C 780
D. C 1019

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Answers:-
1) B 2) B 3) C 4) B 5) C 6) D
7) D 8) A

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