Field Concrete GDOT

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1
Which of the following procedures is not an acceptable method for obtaining contreret sameples for testing?
A Diverting a concrete pump line into a suitable container.
B Passing a receptable through entire stream of contrete
C Discharging sample from teh bottom of the concrete bucket
D Diverting entire stream into a suitable container.
A Diverting a concrete pump line into a suitable container.
2
What is the minimum size sample required for performing the slump test, aire test, and making cylinders
1 cubic foot
3
If the air test results are below the specified limit it is acceptable to add air entraining admix on site
true
4
the temperature of frieshy miked concrete should be determinde within ----- after obtaining the samplne
5minutes
5
the acceptable temperature of friesh concrete is from -- to ----F
50 to 90 F
6
how many drum revolutions should be turned after adding water at the jobsite
30
7
The slump con should be moistened before the test is conducted
Ttrue
8
The sllupm cone should be turned when rremoving from the contrete
False
9
The slump cone is removed frome the concrete in----
5 +- 2 seconds
10
How many times do you tap the side of the slump cone after each layer is rodded
0
11
the slump is measured from-
the middle of the original displaced centre
12
The slump test shoub be conducted in a maximum time of ----
2.5min
13
If early breaks indicate the acceptance strengths hamve been met the 28 day cylinders can be discardede and not used
false
14
How many timens is each layer o f concrenet rodded in any given test on concrete
25
15
Each layer of concrete is 1z3 the --- for the slump are and conrecte test sepcimens
volume
16
Whichk concrete field acceptance test is teh hmost critical
ari content
17
it is accuptable for the concrete used for determinging ari content to be used for compressivie test specifment
false
18
concrete cylinders are stored in the shad and at a temperature between --- to ---F yor the first 24 hours
60 to 80 F
19
All concrete testing an cylinder fabrications must be completetd withein --- minutes after taking the sample
15 minutes
20
in rodding concrete cylinders the rod should penetrate the underlying layre-----
1 inch
21
Con crete cylinders should be placed in curping tanks or other suityable curing facilities --- after manufacturing
1 day
22
What are the maximum number of drum revolutions allowed for a mixer?
300
23
Allowable time limitations are increased to 1.5 houres if a water reducer or retarder is in an ingredient of the mix
trues
24
how many layers are placed in all tests for concrete
3
25
samples for early testisg of slump and air should be obtained after at least-- of the batch has been discharged
2 cubic feet
26
It is acceptable to test concrete after it has been placed through a discharge hose.
false
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