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ICC Structural Steel Test Newest 2025-
2026. Questions & Correct Answers.
Graded A
A bolt calibration device is required for pre-installation testing whenever: - ANS slip- critical joints and pre-tensioned joints are specified AISC 16 2- A column splice, either welded or bolted, is permitted to have a gap of ______ between the upper and lower shafts, without repair or shimming - ANS1/ A fabricated item is - ANSstructural, load bearing assemblies of materials assembled prior to the installation in the building A hardened washer is required where: - ANSthe calibrated wrench method of installation is used, an oversized or short - slotted hole is used beneath the bolt head or nut, ASTM A490 bolts are installed against ASTM A AISC 16.2.44 & A hardened, beveled washer is required beneath the surface of the bolt head or nut when the slope of the surface beneath the head or nut - ANSexceed 1;20 slope
AISC 16 2.
A hole may be permitted to be larger than the specified nominal diameter by the following amount: - ANS1/2 inch AISC 16-2. A non conforming item should be: - ANSimmediately brought to the attention of the contractor and written up as a report if not corrected A nonconformance report should include - ANSa description and exact location of the nonconformance, a reference to the applicable detail in the approved plans/specifications, and the name and title of each individual notified, and the method of notification Adjustable items such as lintels, curb angles and mullions are considered properly placed when they are - ANSwithin 3/8 inch of the specified location After time and exposure of the bolted joints, the use of torque methods: - ANSwill produce results of questionable accuracy Anchor rod groups must be set: - ANSwithin 1/4 and 1/2 inch tolerance from one anchor bolt group to the next Anchor rods ( previously and commonly called anchor bolts) within a given anchor rod group should be set : - ANSwithin 1/8 inch center to center of one another
AISC 16 2.
Except for certain types and sizes of welds, inspection of structural welding is to be done - ANSduring the welding operations Floor member elevation is considered acceptable - ANSif the ends of the beam or girder are within elevation tolerances where attached to the supporting members For arbitration of disputes, the inspection torque must be: - ANSmust be determined by testing representative bolts in a bolt calibration device For ASTM A325 Type 1 galvanized bolts, the nut shall be of what type - ANSASTM A563 Grade DH or ASTM A194 Grade 2H, galvanized and lubricated AISC 16 2. For ASTM A490 Type 1 bolts, nuts must be: - ANSASTM A563 Grade DH or DH3 or ASTM A194 Grade 2H AISC 16 2. For bolted connections, the special inspector must check - ANSthe material( bolts, washers, paint), the connected parts( holes, faying surfaces) and the installation and tightening procedures
For buildings up to 40 feet in height, a column shaft is considered plumb provided - ANSis within 1: For buildings, in case of discrepancies between the plans ( design drawings) an specifications: - ANSthe plans govern For pretensioned bolted joints, the Special inspector must - ANSdetermine that all plies of connected materials have been drawn together and properly snugged, and monitor the installation of the bolts to verify that the selected procedure is being properly used to tighten the bolts For the calibrated wrench method, calibration of the installation wrenches is required: - ANSat the start of the day, whenever there is a change in lubrication or thread condition page 2-55 and 56 For the direct tension(DTI) installation method: - ANSa s ample of the dti must be tested in a bolt calibration device prior to use, systematic tightening progression is necessary, upon completion, the gap must be less than the job inspection gap page 16-2- For the twist-off bolt installation method; - ANSthe snugging operation must not sever the splined end, the manufacturers washer must be placed directly beneath the nut, the splined end must be severed upon completion
If a hot dip galvanized surface is used in a slip- critical joint, then: - ANSthe surface must be power wire brushed, the surface must be roughened by a hand wire brush AISC 16 2- If mill material, as received in the shop, fails to meet ASTM A6 for cross- sectional profile or straightness : - ANSthe fabricator may perform their own repairs If no welding, cutting or heating is performed as a part of the steel fabrication: - ANSo special inspection of fabrication is required, but the fabricator must submit and implement a procedure for material control If the member is to be galvanized - ANSall thermal cut edges and all beam copes must be ground If the required turns using the turn of nut method is 1/3 turn (120 degrees), what is the permitted range of rotation? - ANS90 degrees to 150 degrees If the turns applied using the turn-of nut method is exceeded by more than the tolerance provided, what should be done - ANSaccept as is, if the bolt has not been been broken and nut has not stripped page 16-2-
If thermal cutting is used to make a slotted hole in a statically loaded structure: - ANSthe surface roughness cannot exceed 1000 micro-inches, the width of the slot cannot exceed the standard hole width plus tolerances, occasional gouges, not more than 1/16 inch deep are permitted AISC 16 2.21 & In case of discrepancies between scale dimensions and figures which governs - ANSthe figures govern Is the correction by the erector of minor misfits during erection permitted - ANSYes if using moderate amounts of cutting, welding, reaming or grinding Is the fabricators use of unidentifiable material ever permitted - ANSYes, if permission is given by the Owner or owners designated representative Long slotted holes may be used - ANSin any one ply of each faying surface AISC 16 2. Must a fabricator ever remove welds tabs(run-off tabs) - ANSThey need not to be removed unless mentioned in the contract documents Paint is permitted in the faying surface of a joint provided: - ANSthat the joint is a snug tight joint, that the joint is a pretensioned joint, that the joint is a slip- critical joint , and the coating is qualified in accordance with Appendix A of the RCSC specification
Special inspection of work performed at a fabricators shop is waived provided: - ANSthe fabricator is registered and approved by the building official to do the work without special inspection and the fabricator submits a certificate of compliance upon completion of the work Special inspections ay be waived by the building official if - ANSthe construction is of a minor nature Special inspections for seismic resistance of structural steel shall be in accordance with: - ANSthe quality assurance provisions of AISC 341 Structural observation is defined as - ANSvisual observation of the structural system by a registered Design Professional for the general conformance to the approved construction documents Structural steel may be defined as - ANSsteel elements of the structural steel frames essential to support the design loads Surfaces that are to be field welded must be free of paint or other materials that would prevent proper welding or produce objectionable fumes: - ANSat least 2 inches from the weld The height of the heavy hex nut required for high strength bolts, up to bolt diameters of 1 1/2 inches is: - ANSslightly less than the diameter of the bolt AISC 16 2.11 7-78 table 7-
The Inspector, during installation, is to verify that: - ANSthe proper materials are being used, the joints are properly assembled, and the selected method of installation is properly used page 16-2- The intent of continuous special inspection is to - ANShave a special inspector on site during the entire process of the work being inspected The length of the bolt is measured: - ANSfrom the top of the bolt to the end of the bolt page 16.2- The length of thread for a 1-inch diameter ASTM A490 bolt is - ANS1 3/ inches AISC 16 2-11 7-78 Table 7- The length tolerance for fabricated beams and other members over 30 feet in length - ANS1/8 in The maximum size of a short- slotted hole for 7/8 inch diameter bolts is: - ANS15/16 inch wide and 1 1/8 inches long
The snug tight condition is commonly achieved using: - ANSthe full effort on an ordinary spud wrench, a few impacts of an impact wrench page 16-2- The special inspector is be employed by - ANSthe owner and the engineer The special inspector is to - ANSsubmit reports to the Building official and the engineer, report discrepancies in construction from the approved construction documents to the contractor, bring uncorrected discrepancies to the attention of the building official and the engineer The special inspector must be qualified and demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of - ANSthe building official The special inspector shall perform an inspection of the steel frame to verify proper construction of - ANSbracing, stiffening, and joint details The statement of special inspections must include - ANSthe list of the materials and the work requiring special inspection, identification of each inspection as continuous, periodic 9 or other0 and the inspections to be performed The straightness tolerance for columns and other compression members is
- ANS1/1000 of the distance between lateral support points
The top of the anchor rods should be set to what elevation - ANS+/- 1/ inch The tops of anchor bolts must be - ANSa least flush with the top of the nut The use of oversized holes is permitted in slip- critical joints: - ANSin any or all plies of the joint AISC 16 2. The use of tabulated or calculated torques for inspection: - ANSis not an inspection or arbitration method page 16 2- Thermal-cut edges subjected to tensile stress must be free of gouges - ANS3/16 inches Thermally cut bolt holes, in statically loaded applications, when made using mechanical guidance: - ANSare permitted with a maximum surface roughness of 1000 micro-inches , and with gouges not exceeding 1/16 inch in depth AISC 16 1- To be an approved agency - ANSit must be independent, and disclose possible conflicts of interest, it must have adequate equipment to perform
AISC 16.2.
What form of natural disaster kills more Americans and destroys more property than any other - ANSWind What is a seismic force resisting system - ANSsystem or section of a structural frame of a building specifically designed to resist the lateral(side to side) motion of an earthquake What is the length tolerance for fabricated tier columns with both ends finished for contact bearing, and other elements finished to bear at both ends: - ANS1/32 in What is the most common reason for loss from high wind - ANSinadequate attention to wind-critical details during design, construction and inspection What must the length of the bolt must be - ANSbolt end flush with or beyond the outer face of the nut... AISC 16.2- What would cause rejection of the snug- tight condition prior to pretensioning - ANSthe twist off tension control bolt spline has been twisted off, either half or more than half of the DTI gaps have been compressed more than the job inspection gap, the joint is not in firm contact
When a joint is properly snug- tightened: - ANSall the plies in the joint are in firm contact page 16-2- When are the fabricators use of stock material permitted - ANSthe stock material meets or exceeds the required ASTM specifications and if the representative material test reports can be provided for the stock material When heat straightening or heat cambering A572 Grade 65 steel, the temperature of the steel shall not exceed - ANS1,200 degrees F When high- strength 3/4 inch A325 bolts are specified to be pre-tensioned, the minimum pretension: - ANS28 kips or 28,000 lbs AISC 16.2- When long- slotted holes are used in an outer ply for 1 -inch diameter ASTM A490 bolts: - ANSa bar or plate washer with a minimum 5/16 inch thickness with standard holes must be used to cover the slot. AISC 16-2- When must provisions for a special inspection program be submitted to the Building Official - ANSprior to the issuance of a building permit
