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Quality Control & Inspection Flashcards

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  1. During a field inspection, you discover that anchor bolt placement deviates 1.5 inches from the plan location. What is the FIRST action you should take?

    Answer: Immediately halt work and notify the engineer of record

    Any structural anchor bolt deviation must be reported to the engineer of record before work continues to determine if it is acceptable or requires correction.

  2. Which document serves as the primary reference for acceptable weld quality in structural steel construction?

    Answer: AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code

    AWS D1.1 is the industry standard that defines weld acceptance criteria, procedures, and qualification requirements for structural steel.

  3. A field builder notices that freshly placed concrete has a slump of 7 inches when the specification allows a maximum of 5 inches. What does this indicate?

    Answer: The concrete contains excess water and may have reduced strength

    Slump exceeding the specified maximum typically indicates excess water, which reduces the water-cement ratio and can significantly lower compressive strength.

  4. What is the purpose of a pre-installation conference for a critical building component?

    Answer: To review installation requirements and coordinate all parties before work begins

    Pre-installation conferences ensure all parties understand the product requirements, site conditions, and installation procedures before work starts, preventing costly errors.

  5. When inspecting masonry mortar joints, which condition is considered a defect requiring correction?

    Answer: Raked joints deeper than 3/4 inch in an exposed wall

    Raked joints deeper than 3/4 inch weaken the mortar bond and allow water infiltration, and are specifically prohibited in weather-exposed masonry by most codes.

  6. A special inspector is required to be present during which of the following operations according to IBC Chapter 17?

    Answer: Placement of high-strength concrete with design strength ≥ 5,000 psi

    IBC Chapter 17 mandates continuous special inspection for high-strength concrete (≥5,000 psi) because mix consistency and placement are critical to achieving design strength.

  7. Which sampling method is used to collect a representative concrete sample from a ready-mix truck for making test cylinders?

    Answer: Composite sample taken from the middle 10-90% of the load per ASTM C172

    ASTM C172 requires a composite sample taken from the middle portion of the batch (after the first 10% and before the last 10% is discharged) for representative results.