Prestressed Concrete HW 1b

Do not start any transition curvature in a Tendon closer than_____ from the stressing Anchorage.

• 12 INCHES

• 6 inches

• 12 inches plus 1

Answer explanation

FIELD MANAUL fig. 4-4

SPECIFICATIONS 3.7.5.3

Beam Tendons should be supported at a maximum spacing of ?

• 48 INCHES

• 24"

• 13"

Answer explanation

FIELD MANUAL 4.5.2

Couplers should only be used at locations approved by the _________.

• LDP

  License

  Design

  Professional

• supervisor

• foreman

Answer explanation

FIELD MANUAL 9.10.3

SPECIFICATIONS 2.4.3

Extension cords for stressing equipment at a minimum should be three-wire, 12 gauge & less than ______ in length

• 100 FEET

• 50'

• 1000'

Answer explanation

FIELD MANULA 6.3.(g)

Proper concrete consolidation is most critical at the ___________.

• ANCHORAGE ZONE

• midspan

• entire pour

Answer explanation

FIELD MANUAL 5.1.3

A minimum clear distance of ______ should be maintained between PT Tendons & blocked out openings.

• 3 INCHES

• 6 inches plus 1

• 12 inches

Answer explanation

FIELD MANUAL 4.4.19

Tape used as a component for sheathing repairs shall have a minimum width of _____.

• 2 INCHES

• 1-1/2 inches

• 6 inches

Answer explanation

SPECIFICATIONS 2.4.3.2

A minimum clear spacing of _______ is recommended between groups of beam Tendons.

• 1-1/2 INCHES

• 12 inches

• 3 inches

Answer explanation

FIELD MANUAL fig. 4-8

Plumbing sleeves 18 inches behind the stressing Anchorage & within a 45^o angle on each side are not permitted unless___________ is used.

• SCHEDULE 40 STEEL PIPE

• hard pipe

• any type of schedule pipe

Answer explanation

FIELD MANUAL fig. 4-5

What is the allowable vertical deviation permitted in a 6 inch thick PT slab ?

• 1/4" ⁺_-

• 3/8 of an inch

• 1/2 inch

Answer explanation

FIELD MANUAL 4.3.6

SPECIFICATIONS 3.8.2