Inspection Techniques & Procedures Flashcards
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When performing a visual inspection of freshly placed concrete, which defect indicates inadequate consolidation?
Answer: Honeycombing
Honeycombing—voids or rock pockets—indicates that concrete was not properly consolidated during placement.
A construction inspector discovers that rebar cover in a concrete beam is 1.5 inches instead of the specified 2 inches. The FIRST action should be to:
Answer: Notify the engineer of record and document the nonconformance
Inspectors must document nonconformances and notify the engineer of record, who determines the appropriate corrective action.
What instrument is used to verify the in-place density of compacted asphalt pavement without extracting a core?
Answer: Nuclear density gauge
A nuclear density gauge measures moisture and density of compacted materials non-destructively in the field.
During a pre-construction meeting, the inspector's primary goal is to:
Answer: Establish communication channels and review project requirements
Pre-construction meetings establish communication protocols, clarify roles, and review project plans and specifications before work begins.
Which welding inspection method uses magnetic particles to detect surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials?
Answer: Magnetic particle testing (MT)
Magnetic particle testing (MT) is effective for detecting surface and slightly subsurface defects in ferromagnetic steel welds.
An inspector observes concrete being placed when the air temperature is 38°F and falling. The MOST critical concern is:
Answer: Freezing of mix water before adequate strength gain
Cold weather concreting risks freezing of water in the mix before the concrete gains sufficient strength to resist ice crystal damage.
The primary purpose of a field inspection log (daily report) is to:
Answer: Provide a legal record of work performed, conditions, and observations
Daily inspection reports serve as the official contemporaneous record of field conditions, activities, and inspector observations.