FL Pre-Stress Precast Practice Questions - Florida Certified Structural Pre-Stress and Precast Specialty Contractor Examination Exam - FL Pre-Stress Precast Practice Questions - Florida Certified Structural Pre-Stress and Precast Specialty Contractor Examination Exam

Question 1

What is the fundamental difference between pre-tensioned and post-tensioned prestressed concrete?

Pre-tensioned strands are stressed before concrete is cast; post-tensioned tendons are stressed after the concrete has cured. Pre-tensioned strands are stressed after the concrete cures; post-tensioned tendons are stressed before casting. Both methods stress the steel after the concrete has hardened, but only post-tensioning uses anchors. Pre-tensioning uses ducts and grease, while post-tensioning uses bond transfer only.

Correct Answer:

Pre-tensioned strands are stressed before concrete is cast; post-tensioned tendons are stressed after the concrete has cured.

Question 2

Prestressing strand used in precast prestressed concrete members is most commonly which of the following?

7-wire, low-relaxation steel strand with a nominal diameter of 1/2 inch and an ultimate strength of 270 ksi Solid round mild steel bar with a yield strength of 60 ksi High-strength stainless steel cable with a 150 ksi ultimate Galvanized welded wire rope used for guardrails

Correct Answer:

7-wire, low-relaxation steel strand with a nominal diameter of 1/2 inch and an ultimate strength of 270 ksi

Question 3

In structural precast construction, what does the term 'precast' indicate about a concrete member?

It is cast and cured at a location other than its final position, then transported and erected into place. It is cast in its final position within the structure using permanent formwork. It is cast only from pre-blended bagged concrete mixes. It is cast on site the same day it is erected, with no transport.

Correct Answer:

It is cast and cured at a location other than its final position, then transported and erected into place.

Question 4

Why is prestressing force applied to a concrete member before it carries service loads?

To induce a pre-compression that offsets the tensile stresses caused by service loads, keeping concrete mostly in compression. To increase the concrete's compressive strength beyond its 28-day design value. To bond the reinforcing steel to the concrete without using ties or chairs. To reduce the member's dead weight so smaller cranes can lift it.

Correct Answer:

To induce a pre-compression that offsets the tensile stresses caused by service loads, keeping concrete mostly in compression.

Question 5

When pre-tensioned strands are released (detensioned), the concrete must have reached a minimum strength called the transfer strength. This is typically what percentage of the specified 28-day compressive strength?

Approximately 70 to 80 percent of the specified 28-day strength Exactly 50 percent of the 28-day strength 100 percent of the 28-day strength is always required before release There is no minimum; strands can be released at any age

Correct Answer:

Approximately 70 to 80 percent of the specified 28-day strength

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