Question 1
A construction project requires excavating 5,000 cubic yards of soil in its bank (in-place) state. The soil has a swell factor of 1.4 (1 bank cy expands to 1.4 loose cy when excavated). How many cubic yards of loose soil must be hauled away?
Correct Answer:
7,000 cy
Question 2
According to OSHA 1926 Subpart C, what is the maximum allowable excavation depth before a protective system (sloping, shoring, or shielding) is required for Type C soil?
Correct Answer:
5 feet
Question 3
In a critical path method (CPM) schedule, Activity A has a duration of 5 days, Activity B has a duration of 8 days, and Activity C has a duration of 4 days. Activity C can only start after both A and B are complete. What is the early start (ES) for Activity C?
Correct Answer:
8 days
Question 4
A concrete mix design requires 350 lbs of cement per cubic yard. For a 100 cubic yard pour with 8% waste factor, how many 94-lb sacks of cement are required?
Correct Answer:
403 sacks
Question 5
What is the primary purpose of a slump test for fresh concrete?
Correct Answer:
To measure workability and consistency
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