Structural Notes Question Answer

1.
Which code should all structural materials and work conform to according to the latest
requirements?
a) International Building Code (IBC) 2020
b) Eurocode 2 (EC2) 2010
c) National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP) 2010
d) American Concrete Institute (ACI) 318-14
2. What should be verified before starting work?
a) The weather conditions
b) The traffic conditions
c) All dimensions, elevations and site conditions
d) The availability of construction materials
3. In case of a conflict, which takes precedence?
a) The general notes and typical details
b) The notes and details on the drawings
c) The engineer's personal notes
d) The contractor's personal notes
4. If construction details are not shown or noted for any part of the work, what should be
done?
a) The work should be halted until further instructions are received
b) The details should be the same as for similar work shown on the drawings
c) The contractor should use their best judgment
d) The engineer should be consulted for further instructions
5. Where should pipes, ducts, sleeves, chases, etc. not be placed unless specifically shown
or noted?
a) In the ground
b) In slabs, beams, or walls
c) On the roof
d) Outside the building
The correct answers are: 1c, 2c, 3b, 4b, 5b.

What is the correct procedure based on the provided information?
a) Footings should bear on any type of earth, regardless of its state, at least 600mm below
the lowest adjacent finished grade.
b) Foundation design is based on the soil exploration and geotechnical evaluation prepared
by any available company.
c) Sub-grade preparation, including drainage, excavation, compaction, and filling
requirements, can be performed as per the contractor's discretion.
d) The contractor should notify the engineer after footing excavation has been completed
and prior to concreting to confirm the design soil bearing capacity, and roof and area
drainage should be directed away from the foundations.
The correct answer is: d
Which of the following statements is correct according to the given information?
a) Concrete should be mixed, proportioned, conveyed, and placed randomly without any
specific guidelines.
b) All concrete should develop a minimum compressive strength at 28 days with no regard
to maximum slump and maximum size aggregate.
c) All reinforcing steel bars should conform to ASTM A615 Grade 40 for all sizes of bars.
d) Splices should be securely wired together and should lap at least 40 times diameter or
600mm whichever is greater, and all anchor bolts, dowels, and other inserts should be
properly positioned and secured in place prior to placing of concrete.
The correct answer is: d
Which of the following is true according to the provided information?
a) Non-load bearing blocks should have a minimum compressive strength of 750 PSI (5.175
MPa), and lintel beams should bear at least 100mm (4") on each side of masonry wall
opening.
b) Load bearing blocks should have a minimum compressive strength of 400 PSI (2.76
MPa), and provide 1-16mmØ vertical bars only at corners and intersections.
c) Load bearing blocks should have a minimum compressive strength of 750 PSI (5.175
MPa), provide 1-16mmØ vertical bars at corners, intersections, end of walls, each side of
openings, and lintel beams should bear at least 200mm (8") on each side of masonry wall
opening.
d) Load bearing blocks should have a minimum compressive strength of 400 PSI (2.76
MPa), and lintel beams should bear at least 200mm (8") on each side of masonry wall
opening.
The correct answer is: c
What are the requirements for non-shrink grout according to the given information?
a) Non-shrink grout should be metallic-based and have a minimum compressive strength of

7000psi at 28 days.
b) Non-shrink grout should be pre-mixed, metallic-based, and meet the requirements of
ASTM C827, ASTM C109 & CRD-C621.
c) Non-shrink grout should be pre-mixed, non-metallic, cement-based, and meet the
requirements of ASTM C827, ASTM C109 & CRD-C621, with a minimum compressive
strength of 7000psi at 28 days.
d) Non-shrink grout is not required for structural steel.
The correct answer is: c
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The correct answers are: 1c, 2c, 3b, 4b, 5b.

The correct answer is: d

Which of the following statements is correct according to the given information?

The correct answer is: d

Which of the following is true according to the provided information?

The correct answer is: c

a) Non-shrink grout should be metallic-based and have a minimum compressive strength of

The correct answer is: c

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