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| Storm drains should not be used EXCEPT where the slope of the ground is not suited for ditches, gutters, flumes; and where... |
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| Which of these is conditions is a function of subsurface drainage ? |
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All of the above.
Lower water table, drain underground lakes, intercept seepage or underground springs. |
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| The method to lay out an area for drainage structures primarily depends on ? |
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| If you are installing culverts or storm drains, the bottom of the trench should be ? |
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| Notches are left in the center of check dams to ? |
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| Allow for the normal flow of water |
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| How can you eliminate silting inside a culvert when the grade must be flatter than the inlet ditch grade ? |
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| What can you do if you want to funnel water into the inlet of a culvert ? |
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| Intercepting subsurface drainage is required when... |
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| Groundwater is within one foot of the base course. |
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| What type of structure is created by filling a ditch or trench with broken or crushed rock ? |
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| French drains are not reccomended for long term use becuse... |
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| They have a tendency to silt up. |
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| You should treat the bottom of vertical dry wells with calcium chloride or hay to... |
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| Holes in perforated pipe should beplaced UP when... |
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| The structure is to be placed along the side of the pavement. |
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| After you place either the impervious soil layer or filter material for a subsurface structure, make sure the bottom of the trench is... |
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| What type of drainage inspection should you do durnig or right after a rainstorm ? |
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| Where a drain line is blocked beacuse of pipe collapse, you should find the blockage by... |
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| Probing with cleaning rods |
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| What can you do to correct erosion in front of a check dam ? |
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| To control erosion at the outlet end of a culvert, you should.. |
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| Build a spill way with concrete |
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| You should install a drop inlet at the end of a culvert to... |
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| If a subsurface drain becomes clogged, it can be cleaned by... |
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| Flushing with high pressure water |
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| Which soil horizon is the base for ALL types of pavement construction ? |
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| Which soil classification is made up of sand and gravel in the "B" horizon and has less than 50% passing through the No.200 Sieve ? |
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| If you are laying out an area for concrete, how many inches on each side should you allow for the width of the forms ? |
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| What is the only real difference between laying out a large area and a small area ? |
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| You should place the first centerline stake for concrete at the ? |
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| What symbol should be on a stake placed where a curve returns to a straightaway ? |
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| On a centerline stake, where is the amount of earthwork to be done marked ? |
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| Work drawings usually begin by showing ? |
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| What basic symbol in drawings requires the greatest understanding ? |
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| What line in a drawing outlines a specific item to be illustrated ? |
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| What is meant by a line composed of a series of short dashes on a drawing ? |
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| What is used by the engineer to convey their thoughts and ideas ? |
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| What would be the first thing to get to prepare a working drawing ? |
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| When preparing a sketch for a sidewalk, which step should you perform first ? |
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| Physically check the site |
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| What should you add to your working sketch ? |
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| How are the cross-hairs brought into focus on the dumpy level ? |
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| What device on the self-leveling level is used to center the buble on the bull eye ? |
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| When you carry the level between points on a survey, you should... |
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| Leave the instrument on the tripod |
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| Before embedding the third leg on a tripod, when would it be necessary to move the leg in or out ? |
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| To level the head slightly |
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| When you are setting up the tripod on steep surfaces, place the third leg... |
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| What person takes the rod reading when using a target ? |
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| To determine the height of the instrument, you add the benchmark elevation to what reading taken from the leveling rod ? |
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| The laser level operates at what RPM ? |
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| How many satellites make up the GPS system ? |
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| GPS operates off of what type of signal ? |
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| What is the most common length Carpenters level used on small projects ? |
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| What type of cut is made to lower the grade for a road or runway ? |
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| Which piece of equipment is not reccomened for excavating large areas ? |
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| No matter what type of equipment you use, you must completely remove all... |
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| One purpose of mechincal stabilization is to... |
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| Sands and gravel that contain silts and clay are BEST compacted with ? |
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| Which function does a blanket or insulating course serve ? |
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| Helps reduce frost action |
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| The base course distributes wheel loads to ? |
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| What is the area of a rectangle 8feet by 12 feet ? |
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| What is the numerical value of pi ? |
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| What is the approximate area of a circle that measures 18 feet in diameter ? |
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| How many cubic feet are in one cubic yard ? |
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| To compensate for low spots in the subgrade when computing base course materials, what percentage of the computed volume should you add to your order ? |
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| The type of portland cement used when high strength is required in a very short time is... |
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| What type of portland cement is used in large masses of concrete, such as dams ? |
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| The type of cement that is slightly resistant to alkaline soil or water is... |
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| In a concrete mixture, what shape of aggregate produces a stronger mix? |
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| The air-entraining agents makes up what percent of the total volume ? |
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| One purpose of air-entraining agents is to.. |
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| Increase resistance to the action of chemicals. |
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| What is generally considered to be the third dimension in a measurement ? |
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| When ordering concrete, how much excess should you order ? |
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| What executive order # mandated metric usage in the federal gov't |
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| What is 10cys of concrete converted to cubic meters ? |
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| What type of string should you use as a guide for setting forms ? |
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| If a dowel is to be placed across an expansion joit, it must be... |
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| You can prevent wooden keyways from cracking by... |
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| Oiling and grooving with a saw-kerf |
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| What is the purpose in using tie-bars in concrete ? |
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| What does the slump test of concrete measure ? |
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| The main factors affecting concrete strength are/is... |
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| Water-cement ratio AND hydration that has occurred. |
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| When the cardboard molds are used in a compressive strength test, the ends should be... |
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| How long should the first cubic yard of concrete be mixed in a poratable concrete mixer? |
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| When a transit truck is used, the concrete should be delivered and discharged within... |
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| When transporting concrete, you should be careful to prevent... |
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| What is the most widely used mechanical method for consolidating concrete ? |
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| When must floating be completed ? |
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| Before bleed water accumulates on the surface |
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| WHAT TYPE OF JOINT IS INSTALLED TO RELIEVE COMPRESSIVE STRESSES OF A SLAB ? |
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| If you want a dense smooth surface, follow the initial floating by... |
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| Which curing method should you NOT use if discoloration is a concern ? |
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| When should you apply chemical membranes ? |
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| As soon as the concrete is finished |
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| What is the most important part of lanscaping ? |
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| You can not perform a walking insoection when... |
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| Time is a critical factor |
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| The pavement preventive maint plan should, at a minimum, relate to all of the following except... |
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| In what UFC can the guidance concerning pavement maint. mgt. be found ? |
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| The defect characterized by chipping or breaking away of concrete joints, cracks, or edges is... |
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| The diameter of a random-cracksawblade is about... |
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What do two-part sealants need before
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| What sealant may cause bubbling problems ? |
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| The most common way to detect unsound pavement is to use a... |
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| How far from a defect should you make marks for pavement repair ? |
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| When you saw concrete, you should adjust the blade to cut a minimum depth of ? |
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| What should you do once a pneumatic drill has begun to penetrate concrete ? |
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| Slowly increase the speed |
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| For breaking concrete slabs, the class of pneumstic most copmmonlyused is... |
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| When should you apply bonding agents ? |
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| Immediately before the repair material is placed |
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| When sawing defective concrete , make your first saw cut a minimum of |
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| For what reason should you add calcium chloride to a concrete mixture ? |
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| To increse the concrete's early strength |
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| What type of epoxy can be used for repairing spalls or filling saw kerfs ? |
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